Doug is a Licensed Professional Counselor working in the field since 2014 in community and clinical mental health settings, and has been in the Manassas and Northern Virginia area throughout that time. Doug provides individual counseling with clients 14 and older, working with various issues and problems that come up in day to day life. Doug uses a person-centered, solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, integrative method of psychotherapy to promote success with developing personal goals. Areas of focus with Doug include: management of behaviors and feelings, stress reduction, improvement of self-esteem, developing personal awareness (or mindfulness), strengthening personal resilience, and processing previous traumas. In addition to traditional counseling methods, Doug has specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a technique used in dealing with trauma, PTSD, and various other cognitive and behavioral problems.
Alaina is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with adolescents and adults. She has over 13 years of experience in the community mental health setting treating anxiety, depression, anger management, pro-social skills, stress, life changes, ADHD and other mental health ailments. Alaina provides individual treatment services for adolescents, and adults, with an emphasis on client-centered approaches.