Maria Fahrion, MA, LPC, LMHC (Bilingual Therapist)
Ms. Fahrion is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and Florida. She brings a broad background in behavioral health, having worked in diverse settings including community-based mental health programs, nonprofit trauma mental health agencies, and substance use and recovery treatment programs. Her clinical experience spans children, adolescents, and adults, including work in partial hospitalization programs, providing both, group and individual therapy, and treatment for adolescent and adult substance use disorders. Ms. Fahrion earned a Master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University in Virginia Beach and a Master’s degree in Psychology from Kean University in New Jersey. Before [...]
Bhavani R. Hamann, PH.D, MSW, LCSW
“I have over eight years of experience working with families dealing with mental health, medical, and substance abuse-related issues. I specialize in working with individuals, adolescents, and families in conflict. I am committed to working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. I deeply believe that individuals and families have the intrinsic strength and skills to overcome their difficulties. From my experience, therapy works best when both the therapist and client develop goals and strategies to overcome issues. I like to draw from various therapies to find one or a combination that works best for clients. I am [...]
Ms. Heather Gilley, ME.d., Resident in Counseling
“We do not see things as they are, we see them- as we are.” Penned by Anais Ninn, this quote beautifully illustrates that our perspective, which is affected by our life experiences, greatly influences how we view our world. I love guiding clients to focus their mental lens on their sources of strength instead of their weeds of worry. “What we focus on grows,” penned Faustine Judd, and I couldn’t agree more. Let’s pull weeds together and create a beautiful garden in your mind and heart. Contentment and satisfaction in life are the by-product of accomplishing goals, knowing your purpose, [...]
Nelva Hernandez, MSW, LCSW (Bilingual Therapist)
“I understand the importance and courage of seeking professional help when there’s such a stigma associated with mental health. I believe in utilizing evidence-based practices to help individuals cope with mental health challenges in a meaningful way. My interest in mental health counseling began as a young adult, I witnessed my community dealing with poverty, violence, and mental health issues. For this reason, I chose to study social work, so that I could help those in need and make a positive impact in my community. I worked in medical clinics, schools, and local government in DC and Northern Virginia. I [...]
Jaimon Jefferson, MSW, Social Work Supervisee
“I always knew that I wanted to help others; I just didn’t know in what capacity that would be. At the age of 14, when I started to grieve the loss of my mother, my mind shifted to the desire to assist others in similar situations who had huge emotions with no outlet. Navigating through life can be difficult, especially when trials and tribulations arise, but as your therapist, I will implement a collaborative approach to combat those roadblocks as efficiently as possible. I have over nine years experience in working with children using specifically play therapy and other therapeutic [...]
Kent Jensen, MSW, MPA, Social Work Supervisee
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Far and away, the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” My father worked hard all his life and instilled that work ethic in me. During my career in the military, that work ethic served me well, but in my journey through life, I have discovered that one of the most important works worth doing is on ourselves. By doing that work, we can find peace and joy in life; we can show up as the best version of ourselves and enrich the lives of those [...]
Ara Jo, MSW, Social Work Supervisee
With over fifteen years of experience in mental health, I am dedicated to guiding children and adults on their journey to emotional wellness. I specialize in fostering a supportive and empathetic environment where you can explore challenges, uncover strengths, and experience personal growth. Through collaboration, I aim to develop strategies that build resilience and empower you to navigate life's complexities with confidence. I am eager for the opportunity to support you in achieving your goals and am excited about the prospect of working together to enhance your well-being.
Davida Johnson, MSW, Social Work Supervisee
“I have had a long passion for counseling. I am naturally inclined to help people and empathize with those experiencing life challenges. My specialties include but are not limited to anger management, depression, parent-child conflict, and child and adolescent antisocial behaviors. I incorporate various techniques into my treatment, such as mindfulness, guided imagery, music, art, and spirituality. I am dedicated to creating a safe, genuine, and empathetic environment where my clients feel supported on their journey and where we can work together to overcome presenting challenges.”
Jaana Kilkki, MA, ATR-BC
“I’m a Board Certified Art Therapist who has been practicing art psychotherapy since 2013. My goal is to help you manage the challenges in your life and find healing from distress and trauma. I have worked with various age groups in different mental health treatment settings, including work with military service members and individuals who have experienced a variety of life traumas. As a therapist I believe we all have an inherent ability to work through challenges in our lives. Sometimes our ability becomes overpowered by current stressors or past trauma, but we can learn to access our resilience and [...]
