Our Haymarket Virginia Office

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.

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). Previously she worked as a high school, middle school, and elementary 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.

Kyla Rose Wilcox is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia and works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Kyla received her Masters of Education in Counseling from George Mason University. Previously a music teacher and music therapist, Kyla received her Bachelors in Music Therapy from Shenandoah University. She has experience providing educational and therapeutic music services to children, adolescents, and adults with varying disabilities in group and individual settings.

Kyla was a school counselor for Loudoun County Public Schools where she gained experience with students in preschool through twelfth grade. As a school counselor, Kyla utilized a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), trauma-informed approaches, and Motivational Interviewing to support the needs of her students. As a school counselor, Kyla was passionate about working closely with students and their families and she developed a collaborative approach to her counseling services.

Kyla is humanistic in her work and values the unique insights and experiences of her clients. She prioritizes creating a safe, comfortable therapeutic alliance that supports authenticity and reflection. Kyla collaborates closely with clients to tailor the therapeutic process to align with the clients’ goals and needs.