I like our sessions to feel more like you are talking to a friend. I do my best to create a safe, comfortable, nonjudgemental environment. I like to approach clients' symptoms with curiosity as we explore and learn more about the client, together.

A big part of my job is to listen. I will actively listen to your concerns and confirm with you that I understand you correctly. I try to bring about a sense of calmness and ease in my sessions. My goal is to give you a safe space that allows you to speak freely.

Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a safe space to pause, reflect, and rediscover our strengths. I believe every person has value, resilience, and the ability to create meaningful change when they are met with compassion, understanding, and the right support. My goal is to provide a welcoming environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout your healing journey. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, life transitions, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem challenges, and family conflict. My experience includes supporting youth and families in community and home-based settings, working with individuals experiencing homelessness, providing crisis intervention, assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and helping clients develop practical life and coping skills. My approach is person-centered, meaning I meet you where you are and recognize that your experiences, strengths, and goals are unique. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and together we will identify what matters most to you while building the confidence and skills needed to move forward. While I provide support and encouragement, I also gently challenge clients to recognize unhealthy patterns, embrace personal growth, and develop healthier ways of thinking and responding to life’s challenges. I integrate evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, reality therapy, strengths-based interventions, and trauma-informed care. Every treatment plan is individualized because there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.

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.

We all encounter times in life when shadows loom large. In those moments, we need someone to walk beside us and help us see the light that is always there. I’ve lived through a variety of challenging experiences, and I know how much that support means. I decided at the age of 12 to be a counselor, and I never wavered from that path, no matter how the shadows fell. I’m passionate about helping others find the light within and see it around them as they move through and overcome their shadows. Working with children and teenagers is especially close to my heart. I use many tools in therapy, which allows me to customize treatment for the person in front of me. If you’re struggling to find the light and need someone to walk beside you, please reach out. We weren’t made to walk this path alone.

Compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with experience providing comprehensive primary care across the lifespan. I’m skilled in conducting health assessments, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and developing individualized treatment plans. I’m committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care, with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, and patient education. I also have experience collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and support high-quality, efficient care. I bring strong communication, clinical decision-making, and relationship-building skills, with a focus on compassionate, culturally competent care.

Katy specializes in working with children (ages 3-17), young adults, couples, and families. Her areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, children coping with divorcefamily transition, and co-parenting. She is the creator and facilitator of the LifeMap Asperger's Social Success Group, which is a support group with a social skills coaching curriculum that teaches individuals on the autism spectrum how to successfully transition to the next stage of their lives. Katy has 7 years of direct clinical experience working with these populations. AUTISM THERAPY - Katy Webb supports families as they navigate the complex emotions and multi-layered experiences of caring for a child or young adult with autism. Katy does this by empowering clients with the strategies needed to work through difficult emotions and new overwhelming experiences. Parents are coached to discover ways to maximize the wonderful potential of their child. By utilizing technology such as Facetime and Skype, Katy can be available to families across the United States if a face-to-face appointment isn't feasible. CHILDADOLESCENT THERAPY - Katy enjoys working with young children and helping them cope with the stress of life in a more positive way. Katy has the energy to keep up with hyperactive kids - in fact, many of her therapeutic activities involve creative movement andor recreational therapy. When children confront problems and negative emotions in a clinical setting such as Katy's office, it allows them to change the way they think and feel. This positive change in the thoughtbehavior process leads the child to discover new solutions for their stress. Children learn to confront, define and master their problems. TEENS, ADULTS, FAMILIES- Katy works with teens and adults experiencing challenges with managing depression, anxiety, body image struggles, relationship issues, and difficulties adapting to changes associated with major life transitions. Katy takes the time to hear the voice of each individual patient, uncover primary and hidden issues, and ultimately provides feedbackguidance. Her direct but supportive coaching style helps clients gain insight and motivation to more effectively manage emotions and behaviors, facilitate personal growth and make lasting positive life changes. COUPLES - Katy's clinical expertise, extensive skill set, and vibrant enthusiasm for supporting couples, families, and those experiencing relationship challenges are clear. She helps individuals and couples remove the emotional blocks that stand in the way of achieving their goals. This creates new opportunities for couples and family dyads to develop practical life strategies to make healthy relational and personal life shifts.

You’ve been staring at your to-do list for half an hour and still haven’t made a bit of progress. You’re not sure when everything became so complicated. Even the things you used to enjoy have turned into overwhelming obstacles. You see the people around you being productive, socializing, and making progress in their lives. Meanwhile, you feel stuck in place, like the world is passing you by. The strategies that you’ve used in the past to help you through aren’t working anymore. You want so desperately to regain some control of your life. But you just don’t know how. If only there was some path forward. It all feels so hopeless. Don’t give up! Let me provide you with a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space where you can learn to let go of the negative beliefs about yourself you’ve developed. We’ll create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, informed by strategies of attachment theory and EMDR. Together, let’s rediscover your path in life so you can move forward with purpose. Learn to accept every aspect of yourself. Embrace your individuality and listen to your inner guide. Create more meaningful connections in your relationships with others and yourself. You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s work together to reclaim your hope for the future and joy in the present. Call me now for your free 15-minute consultation. You got this.

Tertia Marshall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with over 6 years of experience counseling teens, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. She supports people facing a variety of challenges, including parenting difficulties, life stressors, low self-esteem, relationship issues, mood-related concerns, trauma, and anxiety, including posttraumatic stress (PTSD).

I am a Resident in Counseling with over 2 years of experience, and I specialize in working with caregivers, as well as individuals managing anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and life adjustments. My goal is to create a supportive, safe space where clients feel heard and understood. I am passionate about guiding people through life’s challenges and helping them develop tools that foster growth, resilience, and lasting positive change.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 10 years of experience working in addiction treatment, trauma recovery, and mental health care. I work with adults navigating burnout, identity shifts, grief, and relationship struggles, as well as those seeking clarity after trauma or major life transitions. I support people who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected, and who are ready to rediscover themselves in a space that fosters growth, healing, and self-awareness.

I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist, and I want to get to know you as a whole person and in the context of your relationships, your interests, how you make a living, and your beliefs. For couples, this also applies, as well as my POV on seeing the relationship as the client and taking a non-blaming approach. I use a combination of listening, support, validation, education, teaching skills, and providing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and all of these can be dialed up or back based on what you need and prefer. My style is open and direct, and you can ask me about any part of the process.