Christian Counseling Services in Reston, VA—Christian Counselors and Therapists

"By using an open, accepting, and artistic approach, I strive to help people take a unique look at their struggles to find different outcomes."

Amanda Kephart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia who has more than 3 years of experience working with adolescents and adults who are seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, mood disorders, stress management, and substance use. She has provided care for individuals, groups, in school settings, and for adults in an outpatient substance use program. 

Amanda received her Bachelor's degree from Missouri Western State University in her hometown of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and earned her Master's degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in Radford, Virginia. Amanda utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based, and solutions-focused approach. She understands that everyone’s experiences are individualized and strives to work with her clients in building an environment that works best for them. Amanda has a large background in the arts and often will use practices that are unique and interactive. 

With evidence-based techniques and strategies, she meets her clients where they are and develops care that will best suit every client’s individuality. Amanda strives to develop trusting relationships with those in her care and curates a safe and supportive environment. She understands the importance of setting goals and creating an open and collaborative space in order to achieve them!

Will Kapfer is a Resident in Counseling practicing in the Commonwealth of Virginia who has 4-plus years of experience working with children, families, and adults seeking help with anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, adjustment issues, grief/loss, and psychoeducation. He enjoys equipping individuals with various skills to support them in living healthy and empowered lives. 

He completed his Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling at the University of South Carolina and received his Master’s degree in counseling from Marymount University. Will uses several therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused methods, and person-centered approaches. He always matches his therapeutic approaches according to each individual client and works to develop a treatment plan according to the unique individual.

Will strives to establish a welcoming and supportive environment and believes in the importance of developing a healthy working therapeutic reliance with clients. He helps clients by improving their self-empowerment and works collaboratively in meeting the client's personal needs and goals.

"Through my client-centered focus, I hold identified goals and values in the heart of my work with individuals and families."

Christina Puterbaugh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Virginia who has 7 years of experience with pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults, families, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity development, and relationship issues. 

Christina completed her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Human Development and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech. Christina utilizes collaborative, client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, emotionally-focused, and family systems approaches to therapy. She tailors her approach based on the needs of the individual or therapy.

Christina believes that building a positive client-therapist relationship and striving to achieve individual and family goals are two of the keys to successful therapy. She incorporates the use of personal values and building upon strengths to support individuals and families in building meaningful lives and fulfilling relationships.

Laurie Warhol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia. She has over 20 years of experience working with people who have experienced trauma that has interfered with their lives. Laurie believes that individual issues are often a result of other factors including home environment, family functioning, and childhood trauma.

Laurie uses strength-based, solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches. She is an excellent listener whose expertise is in family work and helping clients work through issues so they can improve their daily functioning and experience a healthy and more fulfilling life. Laurie works to provide a supportive, caring, and therapeutic space to discuss problems and work on resolving them.

Dana Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 6 years of experience helping adults of all ages to improve their wellbeing and enhance their quality of life. Dana offers individual or group therapy for those experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and grief. She specializes in working with people who are experiencing unexpected life transitions due to illness, injury, role identity change, separation/divorce, or other types of loss. 

Dana completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Southern California. She has received specialized training for work with older adults and the military/veteran population, and is also a Certified Grief Counselor. Dana enjoys the opportunity to collaborate with clients, using a person-centered approach, as they pursue their goals and improve their wellbeing. She creatively integrates evidence-based intervention strategies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relational life therapy, cognitive processing therapy, problem-solving therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and mental health integrative medicine. Dana often incorporates positive psychology practices and mindfulness techniques as part of the holistic approach to the care she offers. She excels at providing clients with individualized therapeutic support as they find solutions and learn effective tools for coping with their unique stressors. 

Everyone faces challenges in their lives, points when they feel that they need help in navigating their life’s journey. Dana feels privileged to have the opportunity to walk alongside clients, empowering them to choose their own path to follow as they make their way through the challenges they are experiencing. It is Dana’s hope that her clients won’t just survive a personal crisis or stressor, but that they will move past it and thrive!