Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Alexandria, VA (Eisenhower West)

"With over 30 years of counseling experience, I look forward to assisting you in working through your issues to achieve positive outcomes. "

Mary Alice Fields is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 30 years of experience counseling couples, families, and individuals. Mary Alice completed her Master of Education (MEd) at Lindsey Wilson College.

Mary Alice believes most people do the best they can with the knowledge and experience they possess. At times in our lives, our knowledge and experience are not enough to solve problems and live our most productive life. At times like this, collaboration with a licensed professional counselor can help us discover ways to solve issues and achieve our full potential. Changing our perception of issues can be most helpful. By adjusting our thought process, we can begin to see our problems in a new light, and discover solutions to seemingly insurmountable issues. 

Again, collaboration with a counselor can assist in this process. Old thought patterns can be replaced with new, healthier thought patterns that help us live our best life. The most important thing necessary to get you on your way to a more productive life is an open mind and a willingness to change. As a counselor, Mary Alice is your partner in ushering in this change. She cannot solve your problems, but she can and will assist you in learning new ways to achieve your goals.

"As a woman of color, I understand the complexities of culture and mental health issues."

Beatriz Morales is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has clinical practice treating adolescents, families, and children with mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma, as well as treating adults with depression and anxiety. Beatriz completed her Master of Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. She immigrated to the United States at a young age, giving her ample experience navigating the stressors and joys of moving to a new country. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.

Beatriz integrates multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Beatriz takes a holistic approach to counseling and meets the client where they are at. She includes CBT, solution-focused techniques, and TF-CBT when needed in order to assist clients dealing with a variety of issues.

We all face challenges in life. Beatriz is confident that she will be able to support you on your journey to gain insight, find new perspective, and build on the strengths you possess that will enhance your coping skills for any challenges that you may be facing. If you are ready to improve your quality of life, schedule an appointment today.

Jenny Leigh Redlin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LMHC, LPC) with over 10 years of experience assisting adults who are struggling with trauma, shame, regret, difficult life transitions, low feelings of self-worth, anxiety, depression, or identity-related issues.

Jenny received her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. While she loves to create unique treatment opportunities for her clients, she also recognizes that the client is the expert in their own life and views herself in a supporting role. Integrity, respect, and compassion are the core values that compose every session with Jenny.

Work together to create an individualized course of action that will support your strengths, and offer you helpful coping strategies to address the areas of life that you want to work on. With Jenny's expert guidance, you'll be able to start making better mental health a reality.

"There is hope in every situation and when there is no open door you can always find a window."

Letizia Fariss is a Resident in Counseling with 10 years of experience in nursing. Letizia has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Through nursing, she has cared for people with mental health issues including PTSD, addictions, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and palliative and hospice care. Letizia has lived in and traveled to many European and Middle Eastern countries, which means that she’s seen a wide variety of cultures and ethnicities. As a result, she knows that everyone has varying beliefs and values and appreciates that uniqueness.

Letizia is also the wife of an Army veteran and everyone in her family has served or is still serving on active duty. As a result, she is very skilled at handling stressful situations, especially trauma and PTSD. Her personal experiences, coupled with her professional training in trauma, enable her to provide the needed support to her clients.

Letizia has endured many unique and difficult hardships that have equipped her to show profound compassion to her clients and empower them to overcome the challenges of life.

"I have many years of experience which makes me confident in my ability to help you achieve your goals and improve your life."

Nicole Schulz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 19 years of experience partnering with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship and communication issues, life transitions, stress management, grief and loss, trauma and recovery, anger management, adjustment to illness, and alcohol and substance use disorders. 

Nicole completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at the University of Delaware and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University. She utilizes solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, strength-based, collaborative, and mindfulness approaches. Nicole also utilizes motivational interviewing and family systems when appropriate. She believes in the ability for everyone to grow, heal, and learn. 

Nicole brings unique experience to therapy due to the majority of her career being in the medical field. She hopes that working together will bring positive energy to improve your life. Nicole uses tools and strategies to help resolve conflicts and stressors. She does this while conveying advocacy, compassion, empathy, and patience. Nicole exhibits warmth and unconditional acceptance. She is sensitive to her clients' needs. Nicole encourages clients to express their thoughts and feelings, set goals, and develop positive and healthy behaviors and attitudes.