We are a group of professional Christian counselors who specialize in EMDR.

Lily Flynn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with more than 3 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are seeking help coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ issues, self-care, stress, and attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), among other concerns.

As a dedicated mental health professional, I specialize in providing comprehensive care through individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. My approach is rooted in compassion, understanding, and evidence-based practices to help clients navigate life's challenges and unlock their potential for growth. With a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, behavior issues, PTSD, anger management, coping skills, and grief counseling, I create a safe and supportive environment tailored to each client's unique needs. Whether you're seeking to process past trauma, develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve relationships, or manage intense emotions, I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey to healing and resilience. By fostering connection and empowerment, I aim to guide individuals and families toward deeper understanding, self-acceptance, and lasting change. Together, we can work to rewrite your story and embrace a brighter future.

My passion is supporting and encouraging positive change and healing in people. I hope to walk alongside you on your personal path. Through a genuine and crucial therapeutic relationship, we will celebrate strength and grow through hurt into healing with change. I practice from an existential positive framework. I adore and am grateful to be doing such positive work each day. I love watching positive change and growth emerge in my client’s life and their personal inner being. I work with individuals, families, kiddos, teens, and couples. I focus on different needs and dynamics including career, interpersonal, motivation, trauma, sexuality, and self-growth. I look forward to working together and supporting you in your journey.

Maria Amadi is a dual-certified Medical and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in Virginia, with over 30 years of nursing education and experience in various healthcare settings, including 6 years as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and the last 2 years as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She cares for individuals ages 14 and up with a range of medical, addiction, behavioral, and mental health concerns, including anxiety, anger, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), alcohol use, borderline personality, and bipolar.

Taylor "Ezra" Coghill is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who has over 10 years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults who are suffering from anxiety, autism spectrum, career-related issues, family conflict, depression, life transitional issues, relationship-related issues, and more.

Are you feeling worn down by a mind that won’t slow down—racing thoughts, replaying conversations, or emotions that keep pulling you back into anxiety, sadness, or anger? You may function well on the outside, yet inside feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to change what keeps repeating. Therapy with me focuses on understanding—not fixing—so real change can begin from the inside out. We slow things down and look at what’s happening beneath the surface: how your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system are responding, and how old patterns may still be shaping your present. From there, we work toward practical shifts—helping you respond differently, feel more grounded, and regain a sense of steadiness in your daily life. I am the founder of Brave Within Counseling, a group practice built on trauma-informed, compassionate care. Our team is made up of clinicians with their own areas of focus, including trauma and EMDR therapy, ADHD, sleep-related concerns, and specific diagnoses and symptom patterns. Most of our counselors are EMDR-trained, allowing us to offer depth-oriented trauma work alongside practical, skills-based support. When you reach out, we take care to match you with a counselor whose specialty best fits what you’re going through. Whether you work directly with me or with one of our clinicians, you can expect care that is thoughtful, collaborative, and paced with respect for your readiness. At Brave Within Counseling, we focus on helping you understand yourself more clearly, reduce internal struggle, and move forward with greater confidence and emotional steadiness. If you’re ready to feel less stuck and more supported, we’d be honored to walk with you.

Shauna Polen is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 1 year of clinical experience. She is committed to delivering evidence-based, personalized care. Shauna has experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), bipolar challenges, and posttraumatic stress (PTSD). Her approach is rooted in clinical expertise and genuine compassion for each person’s mental health journey.

I’m Tammy, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and those moments when life simply doesn’t look or feel the way they thought it would. I especially enjoy working with people who are ready to understand themselves more deeply, challenge old patterns, strengthen relationships, and create a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to show up.

My name is Esonija' Fulgham, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. I’ve been practicing clinical social work independently for almost 15 years.

Hello there! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I completed my graduate degree in counseling psychology at Wheaton College Graduate School, and I have practiced professionally since 1985. I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and I regularly receive ongoing training through AACC and other professional organizations. I seek to heal emotional wounds, restore relationships, and guide clients toward deeper intimacy with God. I offer a holistic approach that respects each client’s unique journey, and I provide support with grounded professional expertise and biblical principles to help you find peace, direction, meaning, and purpose in life. Throughout my many years of practice, I have integrated professional therapeutic techniques with a biblical perspective in my work with individuals, families, and couples facing emotional, relational, and spiritual needs. Counseling is a collaborative journey. From the first session, we will work together to identify specific goals and challenges, explore deeper issues that may be influencing your struggles, and create a personalized plan for healing. In individual counseling, I often work with those who outwardly appear fine or successful, but inwardly struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, shame, or past trauma. In marriage counseling, we will work to improve communication, learn tools and skills to resolve conflict, rebuild trust, and deepen intimacy. In family counseling, we will navigate complex family dynamics with grace, fostering healthy and harmonious relationships. I specialize in two-day, one-day, or half-day intensives where clients can experience significant breakthroughs in a short time. We will focus on past and present hurts, wounds, or trauma using listening prayer to invite the Lord to bring healing and deepen your intimacy with Jesus. Intensives can be a powerful way to bring peace, hope, and transformation through deep healing.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 12 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults in Virginia. I specialize in diagnosing and treating mood-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment that promotes healing, emotional growth, and overall well-being for each person I serve.