Sentara Health Plans Therapists in Lansdowne, VA
At Aram Counseling & Wellness Center, we believe meaningful healing starts with feeling understood. We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, families, and teens across Virginia. Our experienced clinicians create a warm, non-judgmental space to help you navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Therapy is tailored to you—your goals, your story, your pace. Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, or change, we’re here to support your growth and help you move forward with confidence.
At Aram Counseling & Wellness Center, we believe meaningful healing starts with feeling understood. We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, families, and teens across Virginia. Our experienced clinicians create a warm, non-judgmental space to help you navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Therapy is tailored to you—your goals, your story, your pace. Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, or change, we’re here to support your growth and help you move forward with confidence.
My journey with mental health has shaped who I am. While everyone's experience is personal, mine fuels my dedication to support others through their challenges. In a society that often misunderstands mental health, I strive to create a haven for self-discovery, reminding you that you're never alone. I hold a BA from Mary Baldwin University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University.
My journey with mental health has shaped who I am. While everyone's experience is personal, mine fuels my dedication to support others through their challenges. In a society that often misunderstands mental health, I strive to create a haven for self-discovery, reminding you that you're never alone. I hold a BA from Mary Baldwin University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University.
I'm Selina Farmer, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health. I specialize in trauma, EMDR, anxiety, and PTSD, and I'm trained in EMDR, Somatic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, DBT, and Positive Psychology. I also hold certifications in trauma treatment, addictions-informed care, ADHD, mindfulness, and mental-health nutrition, along with specialized training in working with military service members, veterans, and their families. I bring genuine warmth and creativity alongside clinical expertise in session.
I'm Selina Farmer, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health. I specialize in trauma, EMDR, anxiety, and PTSD, and I'm trained in EMDR, Somatic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, DBT, and Positive Psychology. I also hold certifications in trauma treatment, addictions-informed care, ADHD, mindfulness, and mental-health nutrition, along with specialized training in working with military service members, veterans, and their families. I bring genuine warmth and creativity alongside clinical expertise in session.
Hi, I’m Shumayl F. Hassan, a Resident in Counseling who believes that therapy is a space where your story is heard, your emotions are honored, and your growth is possible — at your own pace.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, grief, intergenerational trauma, and the challenges of bicultural identity. As a South Asian therapist, I understand how culture, family expectations, and stigma can shape how we experience mental health.
Hi, I’m Shumayl F. Hassan, a Resident in Counseling who believes that therapy is a space where your story is heard, your emotions are honored, and your growth is possible — at your own pace.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, grief, intergenerational trauma, and the challenges of bicultural identity. As a South Asian therapist, I understand how culture, family expectations, and stigma can shape how we experience mental health.
Whether you are dealing with the grief of a loved one, relationship or self-esteem issues, stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma, therapy can be vital in helping you learn ways to reduce symptoms and manage behavior that affect your mental well-being. As a therapist, I can support you in all these areas by working with you to improve upon the coping skills you already have and by providing additional skills to cope. I have experience working with a wide range of ages, e.g., children, adolescents, adults, and senior who present with a ride range of diagnoses. I use an integrative treatment approach that includes primarily CBT.
Whether you are dealing with the grief of a loved one, relationship or self-esteem issues, stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma, therapy can be vital in helping you learn ways to reduce symptoms and manage behavior that affect your mental well-being. As a therapist, I can support you in all these areas by working with you to improve upon the coping skills you already have and by providing additional skills to cope. I have experience working with a wide range of ages, e.g., children, adolescents, adults, and senior who present with a ride range of diagnoses. I use an integrative treatment approach that includes primarily CBT.
It only takes one person to change your life: YOU! The heart of therapy is experiencing the possibility of change. I believe that if you can change your mind and your perception, you can change your life. I have dedicated the last 25 years of my life to helping others reach their full potential. I'd love to work with you and to help you realize your best life yet. The process of healing can be painful, but guided by skilled professionals who possess compassion and specific training, you will have the opportunity to access strategies that will both optimize your mind, and create body and soul balance.
It only takes one person to change your life: YOU! The heart of therapy is experiencing the possibility of change. I believe that if you can change your mind and your perception, you can change your life. I have dedicated the last 25 years of my life to helping others reach their full potential. I'd love to work with you and to help you realize your best life yet. The process of healing can be painful, but guided by skilled professionals who possess compassion and specific training, you will have the opportunity to access strategies that will both optimize your mind, and create body and soul balance.
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Resident in Counseling with 5+ years of experience in crisis counseling, community mental health, and outpatient care. I support middle schoolers, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, attachment concerns, life transitions, and relationship or family challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in warmth and collaboration. I draw from EMDR, EFT, IFS, and mindfulness to help you build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and feel truly supported in your healing.
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Resident in Counseling with 5+ years of experience in crisis counseling, community mental health, and outpatient care. I support middle schoolers, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, attachment concerns, life transitions, and relationship or family challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in warmth and collaboration. I draw from EMDR, EFT, IFS, and mindfulness to help you build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and feel truly supported in your healing.
Ashley Aguirre, M.A., a Resident in Counseling, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. With over three years in community-based counseling and residential substance abuse treatment, followed by 2 years in private practice, Ashley adeptly aids children (from age 6), adolescents, and young adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, stress, and substance abuse. Her therapeutic methods include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Ashley Aguirre, M.A., a Resident in Counseling, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. With over three years in community-based counseling and residential substance abuse treatment, followed by 2 years in private practice, Ashley adeptly aids children (from age 6), adolescents, and young adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, stress, and substance abuse. Her therapeutic methods include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Laura's extensive experience spans various settings and modalities, including educational, residential, and outpatient services, and group and individual psychotherapy. She specializes in working with children, couples, and families, addressing issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, loss, relationships, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is holistic and eclectic, integrating elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, psychodynamic, family systems, and art and play therapy to meet the unique needs of each client.
Laura's extensive experience spans various settings and modalities, including educational, residential, and outpatient services, and group and individual psychotherapy. She specializes in working with children, couples, and families, addressing issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, loss, relationships, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is holistic and eclectic, integrating elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, psychodynamic, family systems, and art and play therapy to meet the unique needs of each client.
I’m Michael Tavolacci, a Resident in Counseling with a strong educational background and diverse clinical experience. I earned my BA Summa Cum Laude and my MA in Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. I’ve worked in university counseling centers, co-facilitated expressive art sand-tray groups for anxiety, and supported male survivors of sexual assault. With a background in nursing and medical care, I take a holistic view of mental health. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults using a compassionate, integrative approach.
I’m Michael Tavolacci, a Resident in Counseling with a strong educational background and diverse clinical experience. I earned my BA Summa Cum Laude and my MA in Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. I’ve worked in university counseling centers, co-facilitated expressive art sand-tray groups for anxiety, and supported male survivors of sexual assault. With a background in nursing and medical care, I take a holistic view of mental health. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults using a compassionate, integrative approach.
Cedrice is a Resident in Counseling and a License School Counselor with a strong educational background and diverse experience. With over five years of experience in school settings, both group and individual, and more than a year in private practice, Cedrice specializes in areas such as racial identity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. She enjoys working with children and adolescents (elementary, middle & high school), young adults, and adults. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered techniques, multicultural methods, family systems, and other integrative therapy methods.
Cedrice is a Resident in Counseling and a License School Counselor with a strong educational background and diverse experience. With over five years of experience in school settings, both group and individual, and more than a year in private practice, Cedrice specializes in areas such as racial identity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. She enjoys working with children and adolescents (elementary, middle & high school), young adults, and adults. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered techniques, multicultural methods, family systems, and other integrative therapy methods.
As a mental health counselor, I specialize in working with clients in recovery from substance abuse disorder and helping them create their own unique vision of sobriety, whether that centers on abstinence or harm reduction. I am working toward accreditation as a certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC). I am also certified in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)’s Criteria to help clients develop comprehensive treatment plans and learn skills to promote remission and prevent relapse. I am also trained as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) through the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA).
As a mental health counselor, I specialize in working with clients in recovery from substance abuse disorder and helping them create their own unique vision of sobriety, whether that centers on abstinence or harm reduction. I am working toward accreditation as a certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC). I am also certified in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)’s Criteria to help clients develop comprehensive treatment plans and learn skills to promote remission and prevent relapse. I am also trained as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) through the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA).
I have experience working with clients across the lifespan—from children as young as three to older adults—and enjoy the unique perspectives and strengths each age group brings. My main clinical interests include supporting individuals through Anxiety, Depression, Substance use, Major life transitions, Body Dysmorphia, Autism, Aging, Chronic Medical Conditions, LGBTQ+ community and Life Transitions. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where my clients feel safe to explore their inner worlds and move toward meaningful change.
I have experience working with clients across the lifespan—from children as young as three to older adults—and enjoy the unique perspectives and strengths each age group brings. My main clinical interests include supporting individuals through Anxiety, Depression, Substance use, Major life transitions, Body Dysmorphia, Autism, Aging, Chronic Medical Conditions, LGBTQ+ community and Life Transitions. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where my clients feel safe to explore their inner worlds and move toward meaningful change.
I’m a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients understand themselves, reduce distress, and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and stress related to major life transitions. My style is warm, person-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I take care to understand each client’s cultural background, values, and lived experiences, recognizing how these factors shape identity, stress, and healing. I believe therapy should feel supportive, empowering, and truly reflective of who you are.
I’m a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients understand themselves, reduce distress, and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and stress related to major life transitions. My style is warm, person-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I take care to understand each client’s cultural background, values, and lived experiences, recognizing how these factors shape identity, stress, and healing. I believe therapy should feel supportive, empowering, and truly reflective of who you are.
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Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, uncertain, or out of balance. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, you're not alone. I believe that healing begins with the experience of being seen, heard, and supported, all without judgment.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, uncertain, or out of balance. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, you're not alone. I believe that healing begins with the experience of being seen, heard, and supported, all without judgment.
Fardad Izadkhast is a Clinical Social Work Supervisee who provides compassionate, client-centered, and culturally responsive therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults. He believes emotional wellness is deeply connected to culture, relationships, identity, family dynamics, and life experiences. Fardad creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered to work through anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional stress, and personal growth using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
Fardad Izadkhast is a Clinical Social Work Supervisee who provides compassionate, client-centered, and culturally responsive therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults. He believes emotional wellness is deeply connected to culture, relationships, identity, family dynamics, and life experiences. Fardad creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered to work through anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional stress, and personal growth using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
I am in-network with Blue Cross, Sentara, United Healthcare and many others.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor LPC, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)in the state of Virginia. Informed by 30 years of clinical training that began in 1995, I received extensive training and supervision in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), as well as Traditional Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Therapy. In addition to individual treatment modalities I have worked with couples using both Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman method.
I am in-network with Blue Cross, Sentara, United Healthcare and many others.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor LPC, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)in the state of Virginia. Informed by 30 years of clinical training that began in 1995, I received extensive training and supervision in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), as well as Traditional Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Therapy. In addition to individual treatment modalities I have worked with couples using both Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman method.
Supporting You Through Life’s Challenges with Compassion and Care
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately, it feels like too much. You’re managing a demanding career, navigating ongoing health concerns or chronic pain, or facing the emotional weight of infertility. From the outside, it may look like you’re holding everything together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and alone in what you’re carrying.
I work with individuals who are used to pushing through—whether that’s at work, in their relationships, or through complex medical experiences—but are now feeling burned out, anxious, or disconnected.
Supporting You Through Life’s Challenges with Compassion and Care
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately, it feels like too much. You’re managing a demanding career, navigating ongoing health concerns or chronic pain, or facing the emotional weight of infertility. From the outside, it may look like you’re holding everything together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and alone in what you’re carrying.
I work with individuals who are used to pushing through—whether that’s at work, in their relationships, or through complex medical experiences—but are now feeling burned out, anxious, or disconnected.
*ONLINE COUNSELING ANYWHERE IN VIRGINIA* Do you feel unsettled or that you're not where you want to be in life? Maybe you’re wondering if you’ll ever be a “good enough” partner, wife, mother, friend, or just good enough, in general. Or you’re faced with an important life decision like marriage, a new job, or whether or not to have a baby. You can’t really put your finger on why these decisions are so hard for you and that keeps you stuck and feeling anxious all the time. You have a hard time trusting your gut or listening to that quiet voice inside you that’s telling you something’s not right.
*ONLINE COUNSELING ANYWHERE IN VIRGINIA* Do you feel unsettled or that you're not where you want to be in life? Maybe you’re wondering if you’ll ever be a “good enough” partner, wife, mother, friend, or just good enough, in general. Or you’re faced with an important life decision like marriage, a new job, or whether or not to have a baby. You can’t really put your finger on why these decisions are so hard for you and that keeps you stuck and feeling anxious all the time. You have a hard time trusting your gut or listening to that quiet voice inside you that’s telling you something’s not right.
Real Talk for Real Progress. My mission is to pull you out of your head and back into your life. Whether you are battling the cycle of addiction, the weight of past trauma, or the strain of relationship distress, I provide a pragmatic, matter-of-fact space to regain control. I help individuals and couples (both traditional and ENM-based) move past the mental suffering that holds them back so they can move forward with clarity. I value your time and prioritize efficiency to ensure therapy translates into real-world change.
Real Talk for Real Progress. My mission is to pull you out of your head and back into your life. Whether you are battling the cycle of addiction, the weight of past trauma, or the strain of relationship distress, I provide a pragmatic, matter-of-fact space to regain control. I help individuals and couples (both traditional and ENM-based) move past the mental suffering that holds them back so they can move forward with clarity. I value your time and prioritize efficiency to ensure therapy translates into real-world change.
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