Sentara Health Plans Therapists in Sterling, VA
Healing Hearts VA, LLC | Jessica Rizk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
4 Endorsed
Sterling, VA 20166
We help individuals who feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, whether with a partner, friend, or family member. Maybe you’re healing from a breakup, feeling betrayed, or caught in the same exhausting cycle of giving too much and feeling unseen. You know you’re a good person, yet no matter how hard you try, it feels like you’re disappointing someone or not being valued for who you are. Over time, it’s left you emotionally depleted and unsure how to move forward. You long for peace, confidence, and tools to navigate relationships with strength and clarity.
We help individuals who feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, whether with a partner, friend, or family member. Maybe you’re healing from a breakup, feeling betrayed, or caught in the same exhausting cycle of giving too much and feeling unseen. You know you’re a good person, yet no matter how hard you try, it feels like you’re disappointing someone or not being valued for who you are. Over time, it’s left you emotionally depleted and unsure how to move forward. You long for peace, confidence, and tools to navigate relationships with strength and clarity.
Welcome/Bienvenidos "Offering bilingual-bicultural services" call for a Consultation. My mission is to support families, couples, and individuals developing healthy relationships. I work collaboratively with you and your family. I will provide practical insights, techniques, and resources, via counseling, education, and support. I also assist those looking to develop or improve skills regarding couple's communication, marital and family relationships, and parenting. I believe the key to overcoming situational barriers to a happy and balanced family life rest inside us all.
Welcome/Bienvenidos "Offering bilingual-bicultural services" call for a Consultation. My mission is to support families, couples, and individuals developing healthy relationships. I work collaboratively with you and your family. I will provide practical insights, techniques, and resources, via counseling, education, and support. I also assist those looking to develop or improve skills regarding couple's communication, marital and family relationships, and parenting. I believe the key to overcoming situational barriers to a happy and balanced family life rest inside us all.
Have you ever wondered why you think the way you do, feel the way you feel, or repeat patterns that don’t serve you? Therapy offers a powerful space to explore those questions and reconnect with your true self. I specialize in working with adult women struggling with anxiety, whether it shows up as overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, low self-esteem, or constant self-doubt. Together, we look at how early experiences, especially from childhood and adolescence, have shaped your beliefs about yourself and the world. When you begin to shift those beliefs, you can create a meaningful and lasting change in your life.
Have you ever wondered why you think the way you do, feel the way you feel, or repeat patterns that don’t serve you? Therapy offers a powerful space to explore those questions and reconnect with your true self. I specialize in working with adult women struggling with anxiety, whether it shows up as overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, low self-esteem, or constant self-doubt. Together, we look at how early experiences, especially from childhood and adolescence, have shaped your beliefs about yourself and the world. When you begin to shift those beliefs, you can create a meaningful and lasting change in your life.
Do you feel like your mind never shuts off? Are you constantly overthinking conversations, worrying about what could go wrong, or putting pressure on yourself to be perfect? Maybe you're exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. I help individuals who are tired of second guessing themselves, struggling with stress, relationship challenges, and overwhelming emotions. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel understood, build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and create lasting change so you can experience greater peace, balance, and fulfillment.
Do you feel like your mind never shuts off? Are you constantly overthinking conversations, worrying about what could go wrong, or putting pressure on yourself to be perfect? Maybe you're exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. I help individuals who are tired of second guessing themselves, struggling with stress, relationship challenges, and overwhelming emotions. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel understood, build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and create lasting change so you can experience greater peace, balance, and fulfillment.
Thank you for viewing my profile. Are you experiencing emotional pain? Self-doubt? Relationship problems? Difficulty adjusting to current stressors and life changes? Or is your child and/or family experiencing emotional, academic, or interpersonal difficulties? I am a Clinical Psychologist who values diversity and works hard with you or your family to improve your life and achieve your goals for therapy. I am experienced in working with adults, children, and families with issues related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem/identity, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, adjustment to changes, trauma, family conflict, and grief/loss. I also conduct psychological assessments & provide consultations.
Thank you for viewing my profile. Are you experiencing emotional pain? Self-doubt? Relationship problems? Difficulty adjusting to current stressors and life changes? Or is your child and/or family experiencing emotional, academic, or interpersonal difficulties? I am a Clinical Psychologist who values diversity and works hard with you or your family to improve your life and achieve your goals for therapy. I am experienced in working with adults, children, and families with issues related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem/identity, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, adjustment to changes, trauma, family conflict, and grief/loss. I also conduct psychological assessments & provide consultations.
Life is quite a journey and, as such, comes with obstacles and setbacks along the way. At times, when these seem insurmountable or overwhelming, we reach out to others for help or guidance. While I cannot travel for you, since you will always captain your own ship, I can serve as a navigator. In essence, I am here to understand where you have come from, where you are currently, and where you wish to go. With this, we can work together to identify your resources, needed tools, and the best course to take to help you reach your goals.
Life is quite a journey and, as such, comes with obstacles and setbacks along the way. At times, when these seem insurmountable or overwhelming, we reach out to others for help or guidance. While I cannot travel for you, since you will always captain your own ship, I can serve as a navigator. In essence, I am here to understand where you have come from, where you are currently, and where you wish to go. With this, we can work together to identify your resources, needed tools, and the best course to take to help you reach your goals.
As your therapist, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space to help you manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I focus on understanding your unique experiences, including cultural and family influences, while helping you build practical skills, emotional resilience, and healthier patterns. My goal is to support you in gaining clarity, strengthening self-worth, and creating meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater confidence and balance.
As your therapist, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space to help you manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I focus on understanding your unique experiences, including cultural and family influences, while helping you build practical skills, emotional resilience, and healthier patterns. My goal is to support you in gaining clarity, strengthening self-worth, and creating meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater confidence and balance.
My passion is helping others figure out how to be happy. My journey through life has led me to social work. I began my career helping at-risk youth avoid being removed from their homes. For the last six years, I have been seeing clients of all ages for Outpatient Therapy. Teenagers are my favorite group to work with, but I have been able to help people of all ages and walks of life for many different issues. I bring my own life experiences and wisdom to my clients, and they seem to be comforted knowing they are not alone.
My passion is helping others figure out how to be happy. My journey through life has led me to social work. I began my career helping at-risk youth avoid being removed from their homes. For the last six years, I have been seeing clients of all ages for Outpatient Therapy. Teenagers are my favorite group to work with, but I have been able to help people of all ages and walks of life for many different issues. I bring my own life experiences and wisdom to my clients, and they seem to be comforted knowing they are not alone.
I believe, within each of us, lay the resources & strengths to tackle life's challenges. I am here to support you on your path of transformation, recognize you are the expert on your own life, & facilitate a deep dive into your capacity for change. I am genuinely committed to working by your side as we learn from one another! I will not pass judgment based on where you have been, currently are, or may be going. Practicing from a trauma-informed perspective challenges shame & guilt as they raise their ugly head along your journey of change. No matter what you choose to reveal to me, I will hold you in high regard – truly, I will.
I believe, within each of us, lay the resources & strengths to tackle life's challenges. I am here to support you on your path of transformation, recognize you are the expert on your own life, & facilitate a deep dive into your capacity for change. I am genuinely committed to working by your side as we learn from one another! I will not pass judgment based on where you have been, currently are, or may be going. Practicing from a trauma-informed perspective challenges shame & guilt as they raise their ugly head along your journey of change. No matter what you choose to reveal to me, I will hold you in high regard – truly, I will.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, or faith-related concerns? As a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LPC-R) in Virginia with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I provide trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer compassionate, nonjudgmental support to help clients heal from trauma, manage anxiety and depression symptoms, build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and achieve lasting emotional wellness and personal growth.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, or faith-related concerns? As a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LPC-R) in Virginia with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I provide trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer compassionate, nonjudgmental support to help clients heal from trauma, manage anxiety and depression symptoms, build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and achieve lasting emotional wellness and personal growth.
I work best with people whose struggles do not fit neatly into one box: bright but overwhelmed teens, adults with ADHD or anxiety, people carrying trauma, professionals under pressure, and clients seeking diagnostic clarity. Many come to me after feeling misunderstood, mislabeled, or stuck despite real effort. I help people slow the picture down, understand the patterns beneath the symptoms, and build a practical path forward.
I work best with people whose struggles do not fit neatly into one box: bright but overwhelmed teens, adults with ADHD or anxiety, people carrying trauma, professionals under pressure, and clients seeking diagnostic clarity. Many come to me after feeling misunderstood, mislabeled, or stuck despite real effort. I help people slow the picture down, understand the patterns beneath the symptoms, and build a practical path forward.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, emotional challenges, or life transitions? As a Resident in Counseling with a Master’s in Art Therapy from The George Washington University, I provide trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I help clients process emotions, heal from trauma, build coping skills, strengthen resilience, gain self-awareness, and create lasting emotional growth and wellness in a warm, supportive environment.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, emotional challenges, or life transitions? As a Resident in Counseling with a Master’s in Art Therapy from The George Washington University, I provide trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I help clients process emotions, heal from trauma, build coping skills, strengthen resilience, gain self-awareness, and create lasting emotional growth and wellness in a warm, supportive environment.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, PTSD, or emotional challenges? As a Resident in Counseling with a Master’s in Art Therapy from The George Washington University, I provide trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and adults. Using art therapy and creative expression, I help clients process emotions, heal from trauma, develop coping skills, strengthen resilience, and support lasting emotional healing and personal growth in a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, PTSD, or emotional challenges? As a Resident in Counseling with a Master’s in Art Therapy from The George Washington University, I provide trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and adults. Using art therapy and creative expression, I help clients process emotions, heal from trauma, develop coping skills, strengthen resilience, and support lasting emotional healing and personal growth in a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space.
Hi there, welcome. I strive to offer a safe space where you can begin or continue your therapeutic journey. A nonjudgmental space where you can freely process, express, vent, and just be. Taking an individualized approach to include exploring thoughts/feelings/behaviors, challenging negative core beliefs, and developing more adaptive coping skills. In supportive talk therapy, together, we can address your specific concerns and hopefully decrease overall distress.
Hi there, welcome. I strive to offer a safe space where you can begin or continue your therapeutic journey. A nonjudgmental space where you can freely process, express, vent, and just be. Taking an individualized approach to include exploring thoughts/feelings/behaviors, challenging negative core beliefs, and developing more adaptive coping skills. In supportive talk therapy, together, we can address your specific concerns and hopefully decrease overall distress.
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.
Life can be hard as a child, teen, and an adult. There are many challenges, obstacles, and struggles that make it difficult and sometimes gets in the way of having a stress-free and enjoyable happy life.
Maybe you are struggling to decide where to begin to break down current life stressors or maybe you do not know where to start. Counseling is a great opportunity to help overcome the obstacles, defeat challenges, and help manage daily struggles to become a happier person.
Life can be hard as a child, teen, and an adult. There are many challenges, obstacles, and struggles that make it difficult and sometimes gets in the way of having a stress-free and enjoyable happy life.
Maybe you are struggling to decide where to begin to break down current life stressors or maybe you do not know where to start. Counseling is a great opportunity to help overcome the obstacles, defeat challenges, and help manage daily struggles to become a happier person.
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.
I’m Christina Puterbaugh, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Virginia with 7 years of experience working with pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I help clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity development, and relationship issues. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Development and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech.
I’m Christina Puterbaugh, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Virginia with 7 years of experience working with pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I help clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity development, and relationship issues. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Development and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech.
My name is Megan Wills and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) and certified trauma therapist working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with young adults and specialize in clients with anxiety, trauma responses, depression, and life transitions. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients gain specific skills and make tangible progress.
My name is Megan Wills and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) and certified trauma therapist working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with young adults and specialize in clients with anxiety, trauma responses, depression, and life transitions. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients gain specific skills and make tangible progress.
If you're reading this, you might be going through a difficult time, or simply searching for a space to reflect, grow, and reconnect with yourself. Either way, I’m glad you’re here. My ideal client is someone who is ready to face the uncomfortable truths in their life with honesty and courage, even if they feel uncertain or overwhelmed. They may be navigating depression, anxiety, past trauma, or strained relationships, and they’re often carrying a quiet sense that something in their life isn’t aligned with who they truly are.
If you're reading this, you might be going through a difficult time, or simply searching for a space to reflect, grow, and reconnect with yourself. Either way, I’m glad you’re here. My ideal client is someone who is ready to face the uncomfortable truths in their life with honesty and courage, even if they feel uncertain or overwhelmed. They may be navigating depression, anxiety, past trauma, or strained relationships, and they’re often carrying a quiet sense that something in their life isn’t aligned with who they truly are.
