Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Reston, VA

Dana Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 6 years of experience helping adults of all ages to improve their wellbeing and enhance their quality of life. Dana offers individual or group therapy for those experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and grief. She specializes in working with people who are experiencing unexpected life transitions due to illness, injury, role identity change, separation/divorce, or other types of loss.

Dana completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Southern California. She has received specialized training for work with older adults and the military/veteran population, and is also a Certified Grief Counselor. Dana enjoys the opportunity to collaborate with clients, using a person-centered approach, as they pursue their goals and improve their wellbeing. She creatively integrates evidence-based intervention strategies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relational life therapy, cognitive processing therapy, problem-solving therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and mental health integrative medicine. Dana often incorporates positive psychology practices and mindfulness techniques as part of the holistic approach to the care she offers. She excels at providing clients with individualized therapeutic support as they find solutions and learn effective tools for coping with their unique stressors.

Everyone faces challenges in their lives, points when they feel that they need help in navigating their life’s journey. Dana feels privileged to have the opportunity to walk alongside clients, empowering them to choose their own path to follow as they make their way through the challenges they are experiencing. It is Dana’s hope that her clients won’t just survive a personal crisis or stressor, but that they will move past it and thrive!

"As strength-based and solution-focused person, I can engage my clients in a manner that shows compassion, support, and a way to move forward."

Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who strives to support and guide his clients through challenging life experiences. He has over 10+ years of professional experience working with children, youth, and families. Michael specializes in the areas of depression, anxiety, adults with childhood trauma, mood disorders, adoption issues, cultural issues, parent-child conflicts, relational discord, and managing life transitions. 

Michael has extensive experience empowering and engaging individuals, couples, and families to move toward positive changes. He also has a broad range of experience working with youth and adults with mental health concerns. In addition, Michael has extensive experience working in juvenile justice, child welfare, adoption, foster care, and domestic violence services.

Michael is able to use his own life experiences to motivate clients to explore and expand their capacity to reach new limits. Michael's experiences include how to create internal motivation, harness resiliency, overcome challenges/adversity, face fears, and navigate self-confidence/self-doubt which are some of the skills he developed while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail. By joining with his clients Michael can support his clients as they seek to experience life as an adventure and avoid stagnation/getting stuck.

Michael received his Master of Social Work Degree from George Mason University in 2007. He combines traditional talk therapy with cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented, solution-focused, and family systems to help empower people toward the life they want. He believes that change occurs by utilizing the client’s existing strengths incorporated with a strong therapeutic relationship. Michael believes clients hold the key to the change they want to see.

"Through my client-centered focus, I hold identified goals and values in the heart of my work with individuals and families."

Christina Puterbaugh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Virginia who has 7 years of experience with pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults, families, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity development, and relationship issues. 

Christina completed her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Human Development and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech. Christina utilizes collaborative, client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, emotionally-focused, and family systems approaches to therapy. She tailors her approach based on the needs of the individual or therapy.

Christina believes that building a positive client-therapist relationship and striving to achieve individual and family goals are two of the keys to successful therapy. She incorporates the use of personal values and building upon strengths to support individuals and families in building meaningful lives and fulfilling relationships.

"By using an open, accepting, and artistic approach, I strive to help people take a unique look at their struggles to find different outcomes."

Amanda Kephart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia who has more than 3 years of experience working with adolescents and adults who are seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, mood disorders, stress management, and substance use. She has provided care for individuals, groups, in school settings, and for adults in an outpatient substance use program. 

Amanda received her Bachelor's degree from Missouri Western State University in her hometown of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and earned her Master's degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in Radford, Virginia. Amanda utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based, and solutions-focused approach. She understands that everyone’s experiences are individualized and strives to work with her clients in building an environment that works best for them. Amanda has a large background in the arts and often will use practices that are unique and interactive. 

With evidence-based techniques and strategies, she meets her clients where they are and develops care that will best suit every client’s individuality. Amanda strives to develop trusting relationships with those in her care and curates a safe and supportive environment. She understands the importance of setting goals and creating an open and collaborative space in order to achieve them!

"As a survivor of domestic violence, cancer, and family members in active addiction, I understand the importance of having a safe space to share even when it is uncomfortable."

Crystal Chafin is a Resident in Counseling specializing in marriage and family therapy with over 5 years of experience. She assists couples and individuals who have a range of concerns including chronic illness, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral problems, and substance use disorder. Crystal has experience working with adolescents struggling with gender and sexuality, and with those that have a diagnosis of ADHD and bipolar disorder. She has witnessed firsthand how mental health diagnoses impact the family system and uses that experience to provide a safe space for her clients to share.

Crystal graduated from Capella University with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and Addiction Studies. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, Gottman therapy, collaborative therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness exercises.

Crystal strives to help others cope with difficult diagnoses and obstacles while creating obtainable therapy goals. She provides a safe space to share feelings, thoughts, and emotions without judgment. Schedule an appointment with her today!

Laurie Warhol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia. She has over 20 years of experience working with people who have experienced trauma that has interfered with their lives. Laurie believes that individual issues are often a result of other factors including home environment, family functioning, and childhood trauma.

Laurie uses strength-based, solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches. She is an excellent listener whose expertise is in family work and helping clients work through issues so they can improve their daily functioning and experience a healthy and more fulfilling life. Laurie works to provide a supportive, caring, and therapeutic space to discuss problems and work on resolving them.

Will Kapfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in the Commonwealth of Virginia who has 4-plus years of experience working with children, families, and adults seeking help with anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, adjustment issues, grief/loss, and psychoeducation. He enjoys equipping individuals with various skills to support them in living healthy and empowered lives. 

He completed his Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling at the University of South Carolina and received his Master’s degree in counseling from Marymount University. Will uses several therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused methods, and person-centered approaches. He always matches his therapeutic approaches according to each individual client and works to develop a treatment plan according to the unique individual.

Will strives to establish a welcoming and supportive environment and believes in the importance of developing a healthy working therapeutic reliance with clients. He helps clients by improving their self-empowerment and works collaboratively to meet the client's personal needs and goals.

Shah Hasan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Virginia and a Nationally Certified

Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Shah has extensive experience working with

individuals and families seeking help for an array of disorders and issues such as anxiety, depression,

stress management, and family functioning. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from

Benedictine University, received his Master of Arts in Human Development Counseling (emphasis in

marriage and family therapy) from University of Illinois, and is currently working towards completing his

Doctoral degree in Medical Family Therapy from Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Shah facilitates therapy by using a family systems perspective when working with families and

individuals. This is to better understand their identified family systems and how it has been impactful in

shaping our worldview and in ways clients think. His therapeutic approach is tailored to the needs to

each client, but the roots of his training and life experiences leads to a relational, attachment based,

whole-person approach. Shah also utilizes collaborative and evidenced-based practices pulling from

approaches such as cognitive behavioral, solution focused, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-

based theories. Shah believes the therapy relationship must be fluid in order to stay active and creative

in addressing the clients needs, as individuals and as a whole.

Shah focuses on teaching communication skills, encouraging self-acceptance, boundary setting, and

emotional regulation. Shah aims to use humor where appropriate, and he offers acceptance of you

wherever you are, whoever you are, and will try to help you provide the same self-love for yourself and

your family.