I am laid back and I love to help people get to where they want to be. I push just enough and I also am very empathetic. I build rapport with people easily and I love what I do.

It is my nature to be pretty straightforward and I really value openness, compassion, and genuineness both professionally and personally. As a therapist, I am more goal directed and want you to feel growth and movement on the issues that bring you to therapy.

Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 10 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings. She has experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, life transitions, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), trauma, relationship issues, stress management, and self-esteem challenges. Megan graduated from the University of Virginia with her bachelor’s degree in psychology and earned her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Longwood University.

At Kaltum Counseling & Recovery, PLLC, I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, emotional burnout, relationship concerns, substance use challenges, and life transitions. Using a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based approach, I support clients in strengthening coping skills, improving emotional wellness, and working toward meaningful healing, growth, and healthier relationships. My goal is to help clients feel supported while creating lasting, positive change.

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.

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.

Do you find yourself experiencing trust issues, or are you feeling lonely? Are you continuously feeling down or overwhelmed? Consider a reality in which you can cope with the challenges in your life and learn to thrive. My specialties include advanced training in trauma, attachment, and family conflict. Coping with personality disorders is another specialty of mine. I've worked with people age 4-70! There is also a therapy dog in every session. Your quality of life is essential. My work involves helping you create your own trauma-sensitive narrative and recognizing your growth edges to improve your well-being. I can help you explore, build, and constructively pursue goals to work toward that will serve you in the best way. Think about letting yourself rewrite your story. You deserve it. You do not have to live in a state of constantly feeling down or overwhelmed! Overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors is liberating. I believe in the power of resiliency and choosing to take back or create the life you have always wanted to lead. Contact me to start the process of taking back your power and control and building your resiliency.

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.

I am a supporter who is dedicated to understanding the human experience and helping individuals achieve positive life changes. I believe in the inherent strength of emotions and view them as opportunities for self-exploration and growth. My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and meeting individuals where they are on their journey. I strive to create a safe space where clients can explore their feelings, traumas, and challenges without judgment. I employ positive interventions and practices with individuals with a variety of mental and behavioral health diagnoses to support healing and behavioral change. I work with a diverse range of clients, including adults, adolescents aged 14 to 18, and couples. Additionally, my extensive military background brings relatability and a unique perspective to therapy, particularly for service members and their families. One of my guiding principles is captured in the quote: “Unless an individual learns to face their shadows, they will continue to see themselves in others; as the world outside of self is a reflection of the world inside of self.” I look forward to collaborating with you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and healing.

Theoretically speaking, the approaches I utilize will be solution-focused therapy and emotion-focused therapy. Solution-focused therapy is future-focused, goal-directed, and focuses on solutions, rather than on the problems that initially prompt clients to seek therapy. EFT focuses on emotions that may be suppressed and helps in tapping into those emotions.

I provide short- and longer-term treatment by collaborating with clients to determine an approach that best meets their needs. SPECIALTIES: anxiety, depression, racial trauma, family conflict, LGBTQ challenges, parent-child relational issues, foster care, aging milestones, and parenting and divorce with high-conflict personalities. MODALITIES: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and brief solution-focused therapy. I have over 10 years of professional experience working with individuals and families involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, as well as adult and aging services, and I provide individual and family counseling. I received a B.A. in Radio and Television from The George Washington University and spent 17 years in the television industry (C-SPAN, Fox News, Al Jazeera English, and the Discovery Channel). I have an MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University, and I began my social work career with foster care families before working with older adults.

As your therapist and coach, my focus is to assist you in overcoming the stuck points in your life and embracing the possibilities ahead. I draw from an eclectic set of approaches, including grief and loss specialization, trauma-informed therapy, DBT, CBT, ACT, and relational healing to support you on your healing journey. Transform your life by releasing the hold your past has on your present and future. I emphasize the importance of your overall wellness, the strength found in community, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries in all your relationships. My approach is relaxed, warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental, ensuring a space where you can truly be yourself.