I strive to maintain a genuine, caring, and welcoming atmosphere for a strong and collaborative counseling relationship to flourish.

I provide an environment of compassion acceptance, warmth, and respect that is helpful for clients to gain insight, self-efficacy, and empowerment while working toward an ultimate goal of growth and healing.

At FamilyFirst Psychological Services in Vienna, Virginia, your family's well-being is our first priority. All of our licensed clinical psychologists are dedicted to helping children, adolescents, and adults feel better, establish healthier communication and relational patterns, and improve functioning at home, school, work, and in the community. We provide psychotherapy to individuals of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior problems,developmental delays (e.g., asperger's syndrome) trauma, parent stress, marital difficulties, or a recent life change (e.g., divorce, loss, birth of a sibling, relocation). We also conduct psychoeducational and psychological testing to uncover explanation(s) for your child/adolescent's academic, behavioral, or social difficulties. We offer our services in a family-friendly, warm, professional environment. We work closely with you to both develop and meet your individual treatment goals. Call us today so that we can help you reach your goals as soon as possible.

David Jun Selleh, MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC, is an integrative psychotherapist specializing in treatment-resistant depression, complex trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. Trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-focused Gestalt Therapy, David is curious, direct, and relational. He strategically facilitates parts-work, somatic processing, mindfulness, dream-work, and other interventions. He incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Flash (FT), Polyvagal Theory, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP), Psychedelic Integration (PHRI), and more. David is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington D.C., holding a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. David completed two-year training in Gestalt Therapy with the Gestalt Institute of Pittsburgh, and focused on working with trauma with the Gestalt Centre of UK. He earned a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Advanced Certificate with Fluence, and completed the Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Immersion with the AEDP Institute. He is also continually advancing his skills through ongoing education, consultation, and his own personal work. David helps people connect with their inner healing wisdom and return to wholeness, naturally discovering new and meaningful choices in the process. Clients often report improvements to emotional regulation, and feeling more “complete” early on. Growth continues insights are translated into new habits and daily behavior change. David has helped many improve depression, attachment trauma, anxiety, relationships, climate and political distress, family-of-origin issues, addiction, shame, anger, self-esteem, transitional challenges, and other concerns. Please call or email to schedule a consultation.

Briana Brogan is a Licensed Marriage and (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)) with six years of experience in the counseling field. She has a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She specializes in supporting people with a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), and autism. She helps guide her clients in building stronger coping skills to manage life challenges and daily stressors.

Therapy is more than talking about what’s wrong, it’s about understanding what you’ve been through, learning how to manage what you’re feeling, and developing the tools to create meaningful change. My approach integrates DBT, somatic-based therapy, EMDR techniques, and CBT to help you address the connection between your thoughts, emotions, body, and relationships. If you struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, negative self-talk, difficulty setting boundaries, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, therapy can help you move forward. Through DBT, we work on practical skills for emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and healthier communication so you can respond to difficult situations instead of feeling controlled by your emotions. Through CBT, we identify the negative and unhelpful thought patterns that may contribute to anxiety, self-doubt, shame, or feeling stuck. You’ll learn how to challenge those thoughts and develop healthier, more balanced ways of thinking. With somatic-based therapy, we pay attention to how stress and past experiences show up in your body. Together, we work toward greater awareness, grounding, nervous-system regulation, and a stronger sense of safety within yourself. Using EMDR-informed techniques, we can gently address distressing experiences and emotional triggers while building coping resources and helping you develop a greater sense of control and emotional safety. You deserve a space where you can be understood, not judged. Therapy can help you move from simply surviving to creating a life that feels more balanced, connected, and fulfilling.

My primary treatment approach is cognitive-behavioral which is solution-focused and generally shorter-term, however, in reality, we all generally benefit from a variety of therapeutic strategies and i will often utilize complementary and eclectic techniques that enables a more personalized treatment approach and relies on best practices for your specific issues. You will find me to be an active and engaged therapist and we will work together in a team-oriented and collaborative style. I often recommend activities to practice between sessions, and these might include a journal, trying out new communication skills and problem-solving or coping techniques that we have practiced, brief reading assignments, some research, relaxation techniques, and a variety of other options. I believe humor is an important element in the therapeutic process, and to life in general, and I strive to create a relaxing and trusting environment with my clients. I am very happy to answer any questions you might have, and if I am unsure, I will do all that I can to help point you in the right direction. I consider it an honor to assist clients on their personal journey in therapy. Participating in therapy is an important step in reclaiming your happiness and satisfaction and I take me role in providing assistance on that journey seriously as I appreciate the time, cost, and emotional investment of this choice.

Feeling stuck in your relationship? Grieving a loss that others don’t seem to understand? Or struggling with anxiety that’s quietly hijacking your day-to-day life? You don’t have to face it alone. I help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, grief, and relationship conflict with compassion, clarity, and direction. My approach is rooted in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and systems-based counseling, which means I don’t just look at symptoms, I help you identify strengths, shift patterns, and build new ways forward. Whether you're in the middle of a crisis or just feeling numb and disconnected, therapy can be a space to reset. I use evidence-based techniques, paired with a healthy dose of empathy and occasional humor, to help clients feel both seen and supported. I believe healing happens when we feel safe enough to be real, and I create an environment that allows just that. Clients often come to me when they’re overwhelmed by relationship tension, family challenges, personal loss, or internal pressure to "keep it all together." Together, let's explore what’s working, what’s not, and what new choices are available to you. I’m licensed in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Connecticut, and I offer virtual therapy for busy professionals and couples who want expert support without commuting or rearranging their lives. If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving, whether in your relationship, your grief, or your inner world, let’s work together to build connection, clarity, and healing. Book a free consultation or visit my website to learn more.

Marie MoriartyPuggi is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults on their journey toward healing and reaching their personal goals. Marie specializes in trauma and posttraumatic stress (PTSD), domestic violence, grief, and more. She also works with LGBTQ+ concerns, autoimmune deficiency conditions, multiple sclerosis, depression, and the impact of substance use in family units.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with one of our therapists, please use the contact form on our WEBSITE www.imaracounseling.com and a member of our intake team will be in touch with you within 24 business hours. Unlike many other practices you reach out to, we will respond and do our best to schedule you with someone who can assist you.

Elizabeth Peters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 3 years of experience. She has had the privilege of working in crisis management, forensics, incarceration, and outpatient settings. She works with individuals ages 5 and up who have concerns including addiction, depression, anxiety, severe mental illness, and trauma.

Dawn Grochowiak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, children and adolescents, and families. There is not a “one size fits all” approach to therapy, so Dawn spends time understanding her clients’ experiences. Dawn works to develop a personalized approach to address issues like stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and family or relationship concerns. Dawn is passionate about building on clients’ strengths, instilling hope, and providing a safe, warm, and accepting space to look inside and explore thoughts and feelings.