Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in McLean, VA (Salona Village)

Are you struggling with who you are, want you want out of life, and how to change your trajectory?

Perhaps, you have had some recent news that was unexpected and you are unable to make sense of

it. It could be that you have noticed your relationships may be suffering due to other issues or

obstacles you are facing today. Maybe you feel stuck, frustrated, angry, sad, or confused about past,

present, or future events. Are there overwhelming feelings surrounding certain aspects of your life?

Do you want a fresh perspective to help make sense of your emotions and move forward, beyond

where you find yourself today? Would you like to discover your purpose, passion, and joy so you can

know who you are and what you want out of life?

As a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia, Leeann’s

hope is to engage in a collaborative therapeutic alliance with each individual and couple, while

encouraging one's self-efficacy, developing new coping skills, focusing on strengths, and discovering

solutions to help them throughout their lives, whether it be for self-discovery, reconciling differences,

and/or the overall healing process. By using Person-Centered Therapy, Leeann can meet you where

you are, which is the best place to start! With the help of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, maladaptive

thoughts can be reconciled over time and help you to manage your reaction to stimuli after

integrating new thoughts into your daily life.

If you are willing to begin this journey and make new discoveries about yourself, please call to make

an appointment with Leeann today.

"As a marriage and family therapist who has experienced divorce, I understand the challenge that relationships can present even when we put in the effort, address concerns, and try to make our voices heard."

Julia Rubarth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 24 years of experience. She works with adults and seniors who are experiencing a range of issues including postpartum transitions, self-identity, and parenting and relationship stressors. Most recently, Julia has spent time supporting families in the child welfare system. She seeks to give clients a safe place to unpack uncertainties, feel heard, and develop confidence. Julia provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families.

Julia received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. She approaches therapy compassionately and focuses on past successes and pre-existing strengths in addition to current challenges. Modalities used by Julia include motivational interviewing, relational therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to struggle alone. Julia will work with you to identify and dismantle barriers while building skills and confidence in your abilities. If you’re ready to make a positive change, schedule an appointment with her today!

DeVon Byrd is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Virginia and Mississippi with over 18

years experience in the mental health field working with adults and providing compassionate care for a

variety of psychological issues. He is a strong proponent of developing therapeutic relationships to

facilitate change. Depression, anxiety, trauma and psychosis are areas of experience. He received a

Bachelor of Science in Psychology from William Carey University and a Master of Science in

Counseling Psychology from William Carey University.

DeVon utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach for brief, problem focused therapy to address

emotional issues and conflicts with a strong emphasis on encouraging change. He is a very open-

minded, non-judgmental therapist who works well with a wide range of individuals.

DeVon seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist you in building on

your strengths and developing better or new coping strategies to meet your goals and improve your

overall well-being.

Mariellen Blanton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) who has 30 years of experience working with adults seeking assistance with life stressors, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, loss, substance abuse, and restoring balance in life. 

Mariellen completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at St. Leo University and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Norfolk State University. She utilizes solution focused, cognitive behavioral, supportive, mindfulness-based approaches to therapy while offering a safe, accepting forum in meeting each individual’s needs to empower all to flourish. Mariellen presents flexibility along with being attentive to what will work best for each individual’s distinctive needs and concerns.

Mariellen strives to create a calming and helpful relationship with you as a way to work together with you in building upon your existing coping strategies and achieving your goals while living a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.

"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.

Gwendolyn Fisher is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 3 years of experience helping children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, bipolar, oppositional defiance, trauma, PTSD, family relationships, and crisis stabilization.  

Gwendolyn earned her Bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan University and her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Gwendolyn utilizes collaborative, positive regard, solutions-focused, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, mindfulness-based, and emotionally-focused approaches to meet clients where they are, and to promote a more meaningful life.

Gwendolyn seeks to empower clients by helping them meet the goals they desire in life. With her assistance, you'll begin recognizing that you are valuable while learning to live your best life—one day at a time. 

"Life is a book with many chapters and pages. Every day is a new page."

Amanda Kassay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia with over 6 years of experience. She has worked with individuals in their childhood and adolescence to late adulthood in individual and family therapy settings. Amanda partners with clients to work through and manage anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, stress, life transitions, grief, loss, and other concerns. Amanda received her master’s degree in counseling and human services from the CACREP-accredited Lindsey Wilson College, School of Professional Counseling.

Amanda utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, therapeutic art techniques, and grief therapy. She has a special interest in providing grief therapy, helping guide clients through losses in life and helping them reinvest themselves in a life worth living.

Amanda offers support along your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with what you may be struggling with.