I’m Fernanda, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Supervisor in Virginia. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and military personnel. My professional background includes supporting clients through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with military families who face unique demands and pressures.
My approach is relational, strengths-based, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when you feel supported and respected as the expert of your own life. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and Reality Therapy, while tailoring each session to your individual needs. Clients often describe my style as warm, practical, and encouraging.
In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know you—your story, your goals, and what you hope to gain from therapy. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing openly. Together, we’ll begin to identify patterns, strengths, and areas of growth, while setting realistic goals to guide our work. My hope is that you leave our first meeting feeling heard, supported, and a little more hopeful about your next steps.
