Grief counselors and therapists in Leesburg, VA

I’m Dr. Gina Sissoko, a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about helping women—especially Black women, immigrant women, and high-achieving professionals—heal from trauma, manage stress, and create lives that feel balanced and authentic.

My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in both science and cultural awareness. I specialize in supporting women navigating burnout, relationship challenges, and the effects of racism or gender bias at work. In our sessions, I create a space where you can slow down, feel seen, and rebuild confidence from the inside out.

Hi, I’m Brittany Davis, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) in Virginia. I’m passionate about helping adults feel more grounded, confident, and connected—especially when life has been shaped by trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or painful patterns that keep repeating. I also support clients navigating recovery from substance use, relationship and family stress, burnout, and major life transitions.

My background includes community and outpatient settings as well as private practice, and I bring a trauma-informed, whole-person approach that considers mind, body, and spirit (when that fits your values).

Assisting all people to discover their maximum potential and overcome barriers to their emotional, psychological and spiritual well being is my life's work. My approach is informed by a non-judgmental challenge to self and the environment that in unlocking potential no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, or economic background.

My name is James Martin and I have been working in the field of counseling for nearly 20 years. My goal is to assist you on your journey of discovering your best version of yourself.

Challenges shouldn’t just be endured—they should be the catalyst for your breakthrough. My goal is to help you transform life's toughest hurdles into a foundation for lasting resilience and self-discovery, giving you the tools to reclaim your strength and lead a more intentional life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience in counseling, social services, program management, staff development, training, and community outreach. My work is grounded in a deep commitment to helping individuals feel empowered, supported, and whole.

Beyond direct clinical practice, I have a proven track record of improving clinical workflows, enhancing staff morale, and strengthening client engagement through innovative, person-centered service delivery. I believe in fostering healing through compassion and collaboration.

Education

• Master of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA — May 2015

Concentration: Clinical Social Work Practice

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA — May 2013

Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies

Concentration: Urban Psychology

I have over 10 years of experience in a wide variety of clinical settings since obtaining my Master's degree and becoming a licensed clinician. I use a client centered approach that draws from my training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and a trauma-informed approach. I have worked with people struggling with addictions, a wide variety of anxiety related difficulties, ADHD, depression, and some bodily focused repetitive behaviors. I also have experience working with couples to address relationship needs.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with extensive experience in residential substance use treatment, IOP/PHP, and outpatient therapy. I specialize in addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, bringing both clinical expertise and long-term personal recovery from addiction and trauma-related challenges to my work. I love to learn and help others so I continue to pursue advanced training in psychodrama, trauma-informed care, and evidenced-based approaches for substance use and trauma recovery. I believe everyone has a story and deserves for that story to not only be witnessed, but honored!

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming — and sometimes the hardest part is simply starting. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist, and Master Addictions Counselor, I bring more than two decades of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most challenging moments.