Blue Cross Therapists in Fairfax, VA

WHAT WE DO - We help people who struggle with mental illness get their lives back in order.

Do you overreact to situations? Do you act out impulsively and later regret it? Are you tired of repeating behaviors that make situations worse? Do you find it difficult to have healthy relationships or maintain friendships? Do you blow up easily? Are your mood swings interfering with school or work performance?

I believe in the value of therapy and am passionate about helping individuals overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential. Through a combination of empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment to empower clients to explore their feelings and work toward lasting change. I am dedicated to helping people lead fulfilling and joyful lives.

Suffering helps us evaluate our lives, identify what matters most, and initiate a desire for change. Some areas we may want to reduce suffering in our relationships, communication, emotions, self-care, resource management, sleeping and eating habits, work, value-based living, and personal growth. Regardless, the client is the expert in knowing what area of their life is suffering and in need of improvement. I work with individuals and families to help identify areas of need, initiate improvements, and sustain change. I use multiple evidence-based approaches leveraged in neuroscience to help retrain the brain to replace the cycles.

Welcome! I’m so glad you are reaching out! Finding a therapist who is able to listen and understand your particular needs is key. When I meet with you for the first time, I want to learn who you are as a person. What matters to you? What is your life story? Once I have a good understanding, we can decide jointly what approach is likely to help you most. When you come for counseling, you want to start to feel better right away. Using evidence-based coping skills from the first session, I help folks get some immediate stress relief. At the same time, we also can address any underlying issues to achieve more long-term gains.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient and in-home settings. I received my Masters degree in Social Work from George Mason University. My background includes treatment of individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and severe mental disorders from diverse backgrounds. I work with individuals to learn skills, feel better, and heal through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Are you struggling with feelings of anger or uncertainty? Whether for you, your child, or your family, figuring out how to start the healing process can be confusing and intimidating on your own. Finding the right guidance and support can make all the difference. Through more than 18 years of service as a counselor, teacher, and children’s minister, I have cultivated a deep understanding and love for people.

People seek counseling for a variety of different reasons. I work with people who are facing a specific stressor which has caused feelings of stress or overwhelm, as well as those who are experiencing more acute or chronic conditions. These might include dealing with family/relationship issues, ongoing anxiety or depression or concern about use of alcohol or other substances. Having been a Counselor for over 20 years , I have had the opportunity to work in a variety behavioral healthcare settings. My experience has informed my approach to counseling which is evidence and strength based, solution focused and compassionate.

We are all coming out of a storm, in the middle of one right now, or looking at clouds beginning to form on the horizon. But the good news is that we don't have to go through any of that alone. There is help, and there is hope. The way things are today is not the way things will remain forever. Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, spiritual questions, life transitions, military or post-military challenges - let's make sense of this part of your story, together.

Do you find yourself feeling sad or anxious for no particular reason? Do you sometimes wish you had help managing life and all of its challenges? I can help you by providing a compassionate, safe,and non-judgemental place to express your deepest thoughts and feelings and explore options to resolve the problems you are facing.

Human beings are born with a desire to be seen, witnessed, and engaged in determining their life path. Yet, loneliness, identity struggles, and shame alienate us from our authentic self. My passion is supporting clients as they uncover their real self, their original self before shame and trauma, and find ways that feel authentic for healing and moving forward in life. I am interested in supporting the whole person – emotional, developmental, and life-transitions.

If you are in a season of suffering, difficulty, or overwhelmed with life challenges, consider seeing Susannah for therapeutic services. Susannah is available to help individuals, couples and families with various issues, including, but not limited to: grief/loss, anxiety, trauma, adoption, identity issues, life transitions, eating issues, chronic illness, and depression. If desired, Susannah is able to integrate a Christian framework to guide her clients towards positive and sustainable change.

Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why Lifebulb exists - our therapists truly enjoy their work, so you can receive the highest quality therapy services. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. And we're looking forward to hearing from you soon.

We are welcoming new clients! ...... Some pursue happiness, others create it; however, creating happiness isn’t always an easy task. Whether you’re experiencing difficulty adjusting to a new environment, relational conflicts, past or current trauma, or just seeking general guidance in your life, with the help of a professional, happiness can be within your reach. The key to a happy life isn’t just achieving success, or having a perfect job/income/family/relationship, it is more about how we perceive the world around us. Our thoughts are powerful and have a great influence on how we feel and how we act.

Are you struggling with feeling stuck in a cycle of behaviors or thought patterns that you just can’t seem to get out of? Do you find yourself trying to avoid, ignore, numb out from, or are simply overwhelmed by your emotions? Experiencing pain and brokenness is a part of life, although oftentimes we wish it wasn't. We would prefer to just skip past all the hard parts. But our wounds and areas of brokenness don’t have to define us. Instead, they can be catalysts for resilience, growth and compassion, toward yourself and others. I believe true healing is possible for everyone, no matter what you have been through or who you are.

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE: Many times we navigate through the world feeling lost, alone, and even scared. We may tell ourselves that "nobody understands me," "nobody loves me," or "people have it much worst than I do, so why do I deserve to be kind to myself." Many of us tell ourselves some sort of variation of these things from time to time. Some of us may tell ourselves these statements on the daily basis. Come join me as we explore your relationship with yourself as well as your relationship with others.