Hi, I’m Tessie. I work with adults, couples, and families in Virginia who are carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, or relationship strain, in person or by telehealth. I’d love to help you feel steadier again. Reach out, I’d be glad to talk it through with you.
My approach is practical and collaborative. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy to help you notice the thoughts driving anxiety or depression, and acceptance and commitment work to make room for hard feelings without letting them run the show. For couples and families, I use attachment focused and family systems work to rebuild trust and communication, and for trauma I use trauma focused CBT to help you process what happened at a pace that feels safe. I also bring in motivational interviewing and solution focused strategies when you want concrete steps forward, and strength based framing so the work builds on what you already do well, not just what feels broken.
Your first session is about getting to know each other. We’ll talk through what brought you in, what you’ve already tried, and what you’re hoping changes. From there we build a plan together, grounded in cognitive, trauma focused, or family centered work depending on what fits you. Most clients leave the first session feeling heard and a little lighter, with a clearer sense of where we’re headed.
