About Us

Naglaa Moussa, LPC (Founder)

Everyone is unique, therefore, I get to work with individuals in therapeutic, supportive, and collaborative approaches that are tailored depending on their needs. My focus in therapy is to ensure that you integrate deep-rooted insights and self-awareness into your behaviors patterns, along with a stable though process and emotional reactions. In therapy, I will assist you to process difficult life experience in order to increase your sense of control over your choices, healing from past hurts, resolving life issues, developing coping strategies, and overcoming obstacles.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia. My areas of expertise consist of depression, anxiety, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, codependency, addictions, divorce, relationship issues, family conflict, marital problems, parenting, spirituality, coping skills, Christian counseling, intellectual disability, and acculturation.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I also enjoy working with different populations from diverse backgrounds, including Arab populations due to my fluency in speaking, reading, writing and understanding of the Arabic language, along with knowledge about Middle Eastern culture.

Melissa Addessi, LPC-r

“Are you looking for someone who can be empathetic, understanding, attentive and non judgmental? I can offer the support and encouragement needed to achieve autonomy in your life by helping you gain more compassion and confidence in yourself. I use a cognitive behavioral approach to help you identify unhelpful thinking patterns that can affect your every day life, mindfulness to increase self awareness along with other evidenced based modalities. My goal within sessions is to establish a safe and healthy therapeutic relationship with the intent for you to gain a better understanding of yourself and the struggles you may be facing. I have experience working with adults and teens who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, social anxiety and bipolar disorder. With a greater self understanding and a new perspective, you can reach your goals and grow beyond your circumstances. “

Sonya Vanessa Quiroz, LPC-r

The only thing that is certain about life is change. Whether it be a moving, new diagnosis, entering parenthood, it all can bring a variety of emotions. Without the knowledge or tools how to navigate them, it can feel even more difficult. That is where therapy can become a guiding light. My goal is to foster emotional well-being and personal growth. In doing so, all aspects of life will be taken into considering through a person-centered, multicultural approach. That being said, there is no blanket statement and each client will be looked at individually for their unique strengths and abilities. As a counselor, I firmly believe a collaborative, trauma informed approach helps empower the client and is the best route towards successful outcomes. I aim to be honest, open and transparent with all my clients. I encourage clients providing continuous feedback.

I have experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addiction, mood disorders, and life adjustments. A few evidence-based interventions I frequently use are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and expressive arts therapy.

Valeria Cuzzi-Marruffo, LPC-r

I have always said that treatment is not one-size-fits-all and must be tailored for the person and their needs. It is also essential to build genuine trust and a safe space for a client aiming to better their sense of wellbeing. As a resident in counseling, my focus is to allow room for vulnerability, genuineness, and empathy.

I am a resident in counseling in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I graduated with my M.Ed. in Counselor Education specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ohio University. I am experienced in cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches to work with trauma-related disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, conduct disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem, and phase-of-life problems. I am EMDR trained to further expand treatment for trauma related disorders

I believe being a counselor is an extension of oneself, so I always ensure a sense of genuineness in the therapy room. I work with all different groups, including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I am also experienced working with diverse backgrounds culturally and socioeconomically. Coming from a Hispanic/Latinx background myself, I am fluent in English and Spanish, allowing me to work diligently with individuals from the same background.

Melissa Hodge, LPC-r

Suffering is a normal and universal trait of humans. It helps us evaluate our lives, identify what matters most, facilitate resilience, and initiate a change for improved well-being. Change can be hard, but I am committed to helping you identify your areas of need, initiate improvement, and sustain change. I provide virtual telehealth services to teenagers (15+), young to middle-aged adults, couples, parents, LGBTQ+, and those reintegrating to civilian life after incarceration or military service. I provide trauma- informed evidence-based approaches leveraged in neuroscience to help retrain the brain from maladaptive mindsets and lifestyles to adaptive ones. To assist with healing, I provide Attachment- Focused EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Sobriety, Positive Psychotherapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I specialize in PTSD, transgenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, attachments, parenting, interpersonal distress, transitional periods in life, mindfulness, substance abuse relapse prevention, and value-based living. Counseling can offer support, education, and encouragement to help reduce unnecessary suffering and make necessary life changes. I am standing by to help you work
towards a better quality of life.

Kelly Kramer, LPC-r

As a resident in counseling, I’m committed to helping people who have experienced something traumatizing in their life, people who are looking for someone to help them make sense of what has happened to them, or people who feel like they have no one to turn to for support. I have experience working with adults and adolescents who have experienced interpersonal trauma, childhood trauma, domestic violence, sexual trauma, and relationship concerns. I utilize an integrated cognitive behavioral and experiential approach, I am trained in EMDR therapy, a structured therapy that reprocesses traumatic memories and decreases symptoms, as well as training in Trauma Sensitive Yoga, an approach that allows for experience and decision with sensation in the body. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to better cope with everyday stressors, as well as to learn more about your trauma and process that trauma. I believe in the client being in charge of their own therapy experience, and I’m passionate about validating and uplifting you to be more independent and fully experience your own life.

Nadia Mihai, LPC-r

I believe in the value of therapy and am passionate about helping individuals overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential. Through a combination of empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment to empower clients to explore their feelings and work toward lasting change. I am dedicated to helping people lead fulfilling and joyful lives.

Sometimes, our life may seem out of balance, whether the issues pertain to home, relationships, or work. My focus is to help you find the peace and joy you need. I have expertise in treating low self-esteem, depression, behavioral problems, ADHD, and anxiety. My style is supportive, empathic, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, respecting your needs and preferences. I will promote solution-focused strategies to help you achieve your goals.

My training allows me to provide therapy to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. As an immigrant, I can relate to individuals struggling with adapting to a new culture and personal experiences and help you learn how to deal with them. I am fluent in Brazilian Portuguese and can assist clients who prefer a therapist who speaks their native language.

Sharon Jones, LPC

Living a life with more joy and fulfillment is truly possible for you. With a full heart, I will walk with you to develop a healthier sense of self, nurture positive behavioral and thought patterns that leads to personal growth and healing. My personal model of therapy integrates your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing a way for you to drive your therapy sessions to a place where you feel acknowledged and empowered. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia, my core competencies center around my work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

With more than 24 years of counselling experience, I have worked with issues such as attention deficit, depression, anxiety, abuse, relationships, parenting, grief, Christian counseling, obsessive compulsive behaviors, self-esteem, coping skills, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, pre-marital counseling, and traumatic events such as PTSD, abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.

I believe that individuals and families deserve support and care to make changes in areas that will lead them to stand with confidence in their choices while moving beyond past hurts, choices, and circumstances. I cherish the opportunity to offer a listening ear while sharing insight and thoughtful guidance as clients navigate their way to healthier and more life fulfilling outcomes.

Alessia McIntosh, LPC-i

Are you seeking positive change in your life? I am a counselor working under supervision who is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate challenges and obstacles that arise in their lives. Through a journey of self-acceptance and self-awareness we will collaborate together to take action-oriented steps towards your personal goals in a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment.
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and emphasize cultural awareness within sessions. I have experience working with adolescents and early-stage adults. It is my belief that when equipped with the necessary tools, many individuals are capable of overcoming challenges or obstacles that arise over the course of their lives.
My therapeutic approach to action-oriented counseling encompasses cognitive behavioral, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), strengths-based, and person-centered therapy with a focus on motivational interviewing among others based on the needs of the client to address issues such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, life challenges, and other mental health concerns.

Marion Burke, LPC-r

Painful past experiences and current life stressors can tremendously impact our mental health, challenge our relationships with others, and affect our sense of self. We often have to find strategies to adapt and survive difficult circumstances of disconnection, criticism, invalidation, and trauma. Without realizing it, we may develop beliefs about ourselves that are limiting and self-defeating, and we continue to operate from old patterns long after they have stopped serving us. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, empathic, and nonjudgmental space for you to share, learn, grow, and heal. I am passionate about helping others break negative and self-destructive patterns, overcome their challenges, and lead healthier, happier lives.

My therapeutic approach is based on authenticity, compassion, and connection, as I believe healing takes place through our genuine, growth-fostering relationships with others. I use a person-centered holistic style in counseling to meet clients’ needs, and I have experience with trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, PTSD, low self-esteem, family-of-origin issues, relationship concerns/domestic violence, as well as sexual trauma.

I am a resident in counseling, and I hold a M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Development specializing in Mental Health Counseling. I am also a Licensed Applied Psychologist as well as a Board Certified Coach. I enjoy working with a diverse population of adults of all ages and from various cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds. I am familiar with the military community due to my own experiences as an Army wife. As an immigrant from Germany, I have knowledge of the German culture; I am fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the German language.