Counselors & Therapists at The Gainesville, VA Life Enrichment Counseling and Therapy Center

Dr. Beverley Boothe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia. Dr. Boothe established Life Enrichment Counseling Center in April 2005 in Gainesville, VA. She provides therapy to adults at Life Enrichment Counseling Center.

Dr. Boothe has a Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies from Regent University, a Masters of Social Work degree from Howard University, and undergraduate degrees in Social Work and Psychology from York University. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the American Counseling Association, and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors.

Dr. Boothe has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1993. She has worked in private, non-profit, and government agencies serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Boothe has experience in providing therapy to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families from a holistic perspective.

At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, she specializes in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship issues. Dr. Boothe is able to incorporate Christian principles in the counseling session if requested. (Dr. Boothe is not accepting new clients at this time).

Babak Alidoosti is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Virginia. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland (2005) and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech University (2009).

Prior to joining Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Mr. Alidoosti provided clinical services in a range of therapeutic settings, working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families along the way. Most recently, he provided services at Foundations, a residential treatment program for adolescent girls on probation in Fairfax County’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. In this setting, Mr. Alidoosti worked closely with residents and their families on a variety of issues including depression, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management, and parent-child conflict.

At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Mr. Alidoosti provides services to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. He draws on a blend of therapeutic approaches, including Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems. Mr. Alidoosti uses a client-centered approach and believes that a good therapeutic relationship and providing non-judgmental support are essential to successful outcomes. Mr. Alidoosti’s main goal is to assist clients in navigating through the difficult issues for which they are seeking therapy, while cultivating lasting and significant change.

Chris Bradshaw is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He received his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and his Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington.

As an outpatient counselor, he has experience working with clients struggling with anger management, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, and adjustment disorders. He has worked previously with anger management and substance abuse groups. Mr. Bradshaw works with his clients to develop a multidimensional approach to their mental health needs. His therapeutic interventions incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and Existential Humanism.

Before his time as a clinician, Mr. Bradshaw worked for many years with children and adolescents who were at-risk for out of home placement due to behavioral issues. At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Inc., he works with children ages 10 and up, adolescents, and adults.

Ms. Clarke received her Masters of Education in Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College and has a Bachelors in Music Therapy from Shenandoah University. She has worked as a music therapist for eight years serving youth, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental and behavioral health crises as well as those with varying disabilities. Ms. Clarke has provided clinical services in telehealth, school, home, medical and clinical settings.

Most recently, Ms. Clarke has served as a virtual counselor intern with a telehealth community outpatient clinic where she utilized cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, creative arts therapy, and trauma-informed techniques to reach a broad spectrum of clients. Ms. Clarke has worked in telehealth through her music therapy clinic and counseling internship for three years, developing a variety of interventions for engaging her clients and creating a warm counseling environment.

Ms. Clarke is passionate about providing accessible, creative interventions for her clients. She believes in meeting her clients where they are at and empowering them to make the changes they want to see in their lives. At Life Enrichment Counseling, Ms. Clarke integrates her music therapy background with clinical mental health techniques to reach youth, adolescents, and adults who may find it difficult to express themselves in words.

Ali Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. She provides therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults at Life Enrichment Counseling Center. Ms. Cooper has a Masters of Social Work degree from George Mason University and an undergraduate degree in psychology from Huntington University.

Ms. Cooper has clinical experience in a variety of settings including non-profit, school, and in-patient environments, serving children, adolescents, and families. She has provided individual child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis stabilization, and school-based mental health services.

At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, she specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families with varying social/emotional challenges, including issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety, trauma, anger management, depression, and difficult behaviors. She uses a client-centered approach incorporating play-based strategies, mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) techniques. Ms. Cooper is a Christian and happy to incorporate Christian principles and perspectives into counseling sessions if requested.

Heather Gilley began her career as a high school English teacher helping young minds develop critical thinking skills through analyzing literature. She first obtained a master’s in education in curriculum and instruction through George Mason University (1999). After raising her biological and foster children as a stay-at-home mom, she returned to graduate school at the College of William & Mary to obtain an M. Ed in school counseling and clinical mental health (2024). She presently works as a high school counselor, and previously as an elementary, and middle school counselor. She has experience working with children on the Autism spectrum, with ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and peer conflict.

Heather treats clients with a blend of psychoeducation, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. She will assist clients in identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that hold them back from their true potential. The most important ingredient of effective treatment is a trusting, nonjudgemental therapeutic alliance. Heather has a gift for making young people feel comfortable and valued for their individuality. Heather understands a Christian worldview and she can utilize those spiritual principles upon request. She works with clients 10 years and older.

Mrs. Johnson received her Master of Social Work degree from Walden University in 2020. Prior to that, she obtained her Bachelor of Social Work with an emphasis on Children and Families from Ferrum College in 2015. Mrs. Johnson has over eight years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in various capacities. She has provided behavioral and mental health case management, worked closely with foster care children and their families towards reunification, and supported children and adolescents through mentoring, intensive in-home services, and individual therapy. She has also facilitated small groups in schools and community settings.

Mrs. Johnson utilizes a variety of treatment modalities, including a person-centered approach, art therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, Mrs. Johnson’s culturally responsive practices provide a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can develop self-confidence to thrive in everyday life.

Before joining Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Mrs. Johnson provided crisis intervention services to military personnel and their families and connected them to additional mental health resources. Mrs. Johnson enjoys working with children and families and believes in working with them from a holistic perspective to promote better overall health.

Jaana Kilkki is a Board Certified Art Therapist. She is also a registered yoga teacher and a mindfulness meditation teacher. Ms. Kilkki provides art psychotherapy and trauma focused therapy to children (school age and up), adolescents and adults at Life Enrichment Counseling Center.

Ms. Kilkki has a Masters in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling from Hofstra University (2013) and undergraduate degree in Honors and Studio Art from Hunter College. She has experience working in both group and individual treatment in various inpatient and outpatient settings. Ms. Kilkki is also a Certified Trauma Therapist utilizing the ITR Method, an art based trauma treatment. She has extensive experience working with military service members and individuals who have experienced a variety of life traumas.

At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Ms. Kilkki provides art psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults who want to find ways to cope and deal with depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma related issues. Her approach is mindfulness and strength- based, as well as client centered with the goal of empowering clients to find relief from distressing symptoms. Art psychotherapy allows clients to express themselves without words and find resolution to past and current issues through utilizing the creative process. No experience in art making is necessary, and talk therapy is always an option. Ms. Kilkki also utilizes Narrative Sand Therapy, in addition to cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concepts while meeting clients’ unique needs.

Ashley Wise, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Virginia. She received her master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Virginia Tech in 2014. Prior to that, she received her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech in 2009.

Ms. Wise has over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has worked in various therapeutic settings such as an adolescent day-treatment program for co-occurring disorders, an outpatient therapy program for youth and their families in a community agency setting, and as an intensive in-home counselor. Ms. Wise has a passion for working with adolescents and families that are in distress and supporting them in improving their family dynamics and functioning. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process between an individual and their therapist and looks forward to supporting individuals in identifying their goals for therapy and the changes that they are desiring.

At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Ms. Wise provides therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Ms. Wise utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, mood instability, anger, social skills, self-esteem, stress management, school refusal, family conflict, and trauma.