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The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
(703) 879-3275
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The Center for Connection, Healing & Change

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW

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Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 879-3275
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We specialize in relationships and the profound way they shape us - through comfort, validation, and joy, as well as the pain, unmet needs, or patterns that keep us from the secure connections we long for. You may notice yourself always putting others first, striving to be perfect, or working hard to feel “enough.” You might avoid conflict, silence your needs, or carry everything on your own. If you are vulnerable to anxiety, depression, burnout, overfunctioning, or low self-worth, we have a map for lasting change. Whatever your relationship story or attachment style, our skilled therapists can help you create the life you deserve.
You may notice relationship cycles such as pursuing for closeness and reassurance, or shutting down to avoid criticism and rejection. We help individuals and couples explore the pain underneath their patterns and the protective strategies that arise when needs are missed. Where old hurts keep rising, from childhood or adulthood, we help you heal and repair.
We go beyond symptom relief to help you make sense of your experiences, get to the roots of struggles, and deepen your ability to love and be loved. We specialize in individual and couples therapy, focusing on loosening old patterns, sharing feelings and needs openly, healing wounds, and creating new ways of relating that are authentic, secure, and connected
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Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Center for Connection, Healing and Change

Gainesville, VA 20155

(703) 879-3275

The Center for Connection, Healing and Change

Haymarket, VA 20169

Website
Accepting new clients. To schedule a free phone consultation, go to: www.cchc.as.me
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Marital and Premarital 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (703) 879-3275
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Center for Connection, Healing and Change

Gainesville, VA 20155

(703) 879-3275

The Center for Connection, Healing and Change

Haymarket, VA 20169

Website
Accepting new clients. To schedule a free phone consultation, go to: www.cchc.as.me
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Marital and Premarital 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Fees range from $137-$250, depending on the therapist. We are an out-of-network provider and can provide superbills for submission to insurance for reimbursement. We work with Thrizer Billing, who can submit insurance claims on your behalf. We accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount.
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 879-3275
"
Fees range from $137-$250, depending on the therapist. We are an out-of-network provider and can provide superbills for submission to insurance for reimbursement. We work with Thrizer Billing, who can submit insurance claims on your behalf. We accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount.
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 879-3275

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Elayne Smith
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0717001367 Elayne Smith

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Family Systems, Attachment, Sex Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Certificate from Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR
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Our therapists are all trained in evidence-based models of therapy allowing us to offer clear clinical maps for the process of creating lasting change. We provide ongoing supervision and consultation in these models to ensure high-quality, model-specific care to our clients.
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 879-3275
"
Our therapists are all trained in evidence-based models of therapy allowing us to offer clear clinical maps for the process of creating lasting change. We provide ongoing supervision and consultation in these models to ensure high-quality, model-specific care to our clients.
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 879-3275

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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We specialize in relationships, connection, attachment, and trauma. We know that relationship experiences have great power to shape us - what is loveable about us, what emotions are acceptable, what needs we can hope to have met, and if someone will be there in moments of need. We support clients to unpack these messages, heal unresolved pain, and decide for themselves what is possible for them.
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 879-3275
"
We specialize in relationships, connection, attachment, and trauma. We know that relationship experiences have great power to shape us - what is loveable about us, what emotions are acceptable, what needs we can hope to have met, and if someone will be there in moments of need. We support clients to unpack these messages, heal unresolved pain, and decide for themselves what is possible for them.
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 879-3275

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Emotionally Focused Individual and Couples Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Financial Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Our therapists complete advanced clinical training in the evidence-based models that are most relevant to their chosen area of clinical practice. All therapists are trained in both individual and relational models, trauma, and attachment allowing us to offer deep, change-worthy therapy services. We specialize in Self of the Therapist work so our therapists are always investing in their own growth.
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 879-3275
"
Our therapists complete advanced clinical training in the evidence-based models that are most relevant to their chosen area of clinical practice. All therapists are trained in both individual and relational models, trauma, and attachment allowing us to offer deep, change-worthy therapy services. We specialize in Self of the Therapist work so our therapists are always investing in their own growth.
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 879-3275

Location

Primary Location

The Center for Connection, Healing and Change

Gainesville, VA 20155

(703) 879-3275

Email us

Website

Additional Location

The Center for Connection, Healing and Change

Haymarket, VA 20169

(703) 879-3275

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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Accepting new clients. To schedule a free phone consultation, go to: www.cchc.as.me
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 879-3275
"
Accepting new clients. To schedule a free phone consultation, go to: www.cchc.as.me
Photo of Elayne Smithcchcva - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 879-3275