Structural Family Therapy in Springfield, VA

In-person sessions available in Springfield, VA. Virtual sessions available in Virginia. Each person has a story filled with obstacles and challenges that make them who they are. Sometimes, those challenges and obstacles become too much to clearly think through. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement-free zone to help you process your story and come out stronger and happier at the end. Through our work together, we can challenge who you are, and make you who you want to be, by understanding your foundation as an individual and how your thoughts, feelings, and environment impact you.

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ― Kahlil Gibran Have you experienced suffering in your life? Do you at times feel weighted down by negativity, worry, and fears? I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples and families who are experiencing Trauma, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Transitional Issues, Serious Mental Illness, Childhood & Development Issues, & Relationship Stress.

In today’s ever changing world, the need for mental health support is vital to understanding yourself and to feel a sense of belonging and purpose. I believe taking a more holistic approach is key. Before becoming a therapist, I spent 32 years as an actor, director, and writer in the performing arts. This experience has allowed me a unique understanding of human beings and how personalities are formed and expressed through relationships. Most importantly, I have learned to build rapport with others which is a vital aspect of therapy.

Gail Renwick has a passion and dedication to serve our nation's active military service-members and their families radiates as she unswervingly volunteers her time, talents, knowledge and thousands of dedicated hours to a state of the art military and teaching hospital in Northern Virginia. Gail is committed to healthy and long-lasting changes in individuals, families and couples through therapeutic counseling - one change at a time - changing one life at a time.

When a difficult situation crops up in life, we often feel like we are alone in our struggles. I am here to tell you that you are not alone, and it is ok to reach out. After months or even years of living with stress, anxiety, PTSD, or a marriage that is no longer serving your needs, it is easy to feel hopeless. I can give you the skills that you need to get through this challenging time. I am here to teach, help, encourage, and empower you to take back your life. There is always hope!

Relationships are difficult. And sometimes, you need help to repair and work your way back to greater happiness. I am a seasoned, caring professional who brings hope and healing to couples. My approach is compassionate - warm, supportive, and above all, non-judgmental.

We help couples build person-to-person, heart-to-heart, soul-to-soul connections. We all long to be seen, heard, understood, held, and cherished by our precious person. Being in secure connection often conflicts with how life has shaped us. For many of us, relationship experiences have included bumps in the road, needs have been missed, wounds have developed, protections have grown, trust has been broken, limited beliefs have emerged, and parts of us have been hidden away. We help couples explore how life has influenced their interactions and then find lasting ways to heal, connect, repair, meet unmet needs, and build security.

You are always enough regardless. Just show up as you are; it is okay and welcomed. This is a place of gentleness, empathy, compassion, and authenticity. We are here to both figuratively and literally walk alongside you in your therapy journey either as an individual, couple, or family. Here it is not about what is wrong with you; it is about what has happened to you OR about the negative cycle that you have been stuck in. We make sense of it together. Mutually, we make sense of the brokenness, the pain, the relational distress. All behavior has context and fractures in relationships can be healed.

Life is an amazing journey but occasionally we encounter many bumps in the road and we lose sight of some of life’s beautiful blessings. These obstacles can be very challenging to manage in the moment, but it is within our darkest moments; where we discover our light. My name is Najah Dail and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia (LPC). I primarily work with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with issues such as trauma/PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, anger/stress Management, self-image and self-Esteem, depression, emotional regulation, foster care/adoption and grief.