I strive to set a calm, structured, and judgment-free atmosphere to create space for open communication and relationship-building. Many of my clients have shared that it feels easy to talk with me without fear of judgment.

I strive to provide clear, supportive, and direct communication throughout the therapeutic process. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership, where we balance space for emotional exploration with practical strategies aimed at improving your symptoms and overall well-being.

You may be carrying anxiety, painful memories, or a harsh inner critic while trying to keep everything together. Or you may feel stuck in the same relationship patterns, even when you understand why they happen. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of those patterns, and explore what you need. I am Dr. Jesse Smith, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Waterloo Therapy Group. I work with individuals, couples, and families around trauma, anxiety, addiction and recovery, and relationships. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is central to my approach: we get curious about the different parts of you, including those that protect you, push you, or feel overwhelmed. I also draw on EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), adapting our work to your needs and pace. I aim to offer a thoughtful, collaborative space where your identity and experiences matter. Together, we can work toward greater self-understanding, less self-criticism, and more satisfying relationships.

Kristi Gannon is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who currently offers telehealth sessions in Virginia, specializing in offering treatment to adults and seniors who are faced with the negative effects of anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), poor coping skills, gender identity issues, stress, trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), women's issues, and more.

Are you hoping to deepen your relationships? Wondering where your “person” is? Feeling anxious or confused, or having a hard time imagining your future? Do you want to feel more authentic? Together, we can work toward understanding and growth. Through the relationship between us, we’ll explore how you communicate with others, consider the past experiences that informed who you are, and help you define who you want to become. Through collaborative, interactive sessions in an affirming, nurturing environment, you’ll learn more about yourself and how to implement strategies that enable you to live your life more fully and joyfully. My goal is to help you uncover your potential and establish positive lifestyle changes. With my support, you’ll examine your behavioral patterns, better understand and manage your feelings, and develop skills so that you can enhance your relationships and quality of life. I have over 15 years of experience as a psychotherapist who works with individuals and groups in the DC metro area. I’m psychodynamically trained, but my practice is far from Freudian psychoanalysis. My approach is eclectic - the most important thing to me is our working relationship, so I customize my work to serve you. Working with me, we’ll incorporate techniques from a variety of theories and methods including Relational Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

While my practice, Psychological Healthcare, includes many individuals, my specialty is working with couples. In addition to coping with the stress of everyday life, I have extensive experience helping people with infidelity, boundary issues, family challenges, conflict resolution difficulties, anger management, loss of intimacy, trust issues, parenting disagreements, and blended family challenges. Everyone I work with has a different combination of goals. Whether I am working with an individual or a couple, I strive to help my clients not only achieve their goals, but also live a more fulfilling life. For over 25 years, I have seen many couples begin treatment on the edge of a break-up or divorce and find their way forward. In fact, the vast majority of couples have moved forward with a renewed focus and commitment to each other. For most couples, my approach is to help quickly stabilize the situation, focus on any necessary repair work, build relationship skills, and maintain an ongoing pattern of success. Contact me today for a free 15-minute phone consultation. Start the recovery process now!

Many people come to therapy because they are tired of surviving. They may be struggling with the effects of trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, or life transitions that have left them feeling disconnected from themselves and others. I believe our struggles make more sense when they are understood within the context of our life experiences, relationships, and the environments that shaped us. The ways we learn to trust, protect ourselves, connect with others, and understand our worth are often influenced by experiences that occurred long before we recognized their impact. My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and culturally responsive. I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore patterns that may no longer serve them, heal unresolved wounds, strengthen relationships, and build a greater sense of clarity, connection, and purpose. I integrate EMDR and other evidence-based approaches to help clients process difficult experiences while developing new ways of relating to themselves and others. Therapy is not about fixing what is broken. It is about understanding your story, recognizing your strengths, and creating space for healing, growth, and meaningful change.

Life often presents us with difficulties and struggles. Sometimes having someone who is willing to listen without judging what you are going through can help you with sorting out your problems and difficulties. Telling your story enables you to come to terms with your current experiences. You may be dealing with difficult life events, feeling sad, anxious or depressed. Therapy can help you to learn coping skills and techniques to solve problems. I encourage you to reach out today to see how I can be of help to you. I have worked with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and mood disorders. I enjoy helping those who struggle with a desire to change behaviors. I am passionate about working with those who are experiencing stress or anxiety and helping those dealing with problems with self-esteem or difficulties in their current or past relationships.

Shirley Hudson is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who is passionate about providing evidence-based, personalized care to adult clients in Virginia. She began her health care career treating patients in various settings, including spinal cord injury, intensive care, hematology, oncology, and medical-surgical units. As a Christian, Shirley understands there is still a stigma attached to mental health challenges in many churches. She also has a mission to reduce the stigma of psychiatric conditions by educating clients, families, and the community about mental health.

My name is Nicole Lyman (shethey). I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience working with young adults, adults, and seniors. I like to explore your strengths and personalized goals so you can cope more effectively with life’s challenges and move toward resilience and growth. My ideal clients experience a range of issues, often rooted in chronic stress or trauma, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, life transitions, trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), relationship concerns, self-esteem, or grief. I also have experience working with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people on the autism spectrum.

I am a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping individuals explore and resolve their own problems. I have over 17 years of experience in the field of mental health, working with a diverse population. I am an innovative and effective professional with outstanding therapeutic and interpersonal skills. I have a talent for motivating, teaching, supporting, and effectively collaborating with individuals to help them achieve their treatment goals. I am highly motivated and conscientious. I can offer a wealth of knowledge, experience, and transferable skills in therapeutic sessions. My main therapeutic foundations are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and individual and group dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I have had great success with individuals experiencing severe mental health conditions and co-occurring challenges, including, but not limited to, major depressive issues, mood conditions, anxiety, eating issues, behavioral conduct challenges, personality conditions, and substance or alcohol use challenges etc.

I am an internationally-known couples therapist, workshop presenter, and clinical trainer. In 2010, I founded the Tikkun Learning Center, an educational institution through which I train, supervise, and consult therapists in Encounter-centered Couples Therapy (EcCT). EcCT is an extremely effective method with proven success in teaching couples who to re-create the magic of connection. EcCT is an integrative approach inspired by the philosophy of Martin Buber, as well as a variety of relational methodologies including Imago Relationship Therapy, Appreciative Inquiry, Re-evaluation Counseling, and Relational Neuro-biology. I have developed a unique, customized, transformational two-day private session for one couple. You will receive my full attention, expertise and mastery, and I will introduce you to the groundbreaking and pragmatic principle of the three invisible connectors: "the Space, the Bridge, and the Encounter."