Meet Our Team
We have a team of expert therapists licensed in Virginia

Meet our Psychologists
Christine Willing,
M. Ed., NCSP,
CEO & Founder
Mrs. Willing believes in a comprehensive approach to help each clients reach their full potential. She utilizes evidence-based therapy along with positive psychology, mindfulness, and lifestyle approaches to build healthy and sustainable habits for mental wellness.
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Dr. Bethany Tareen,
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Tareen has expertise in providing evidence-based treatments including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy and parent training, and mindfulness. Dr. Tareen believes in an integrative and collaborative approach to treatment, and she strives to create individualized treatment plans that emphasize clients’ strengths to build new skills and improve thought processes.
Meet Our Licensed Therapists
Jacintha Carson, LPC, NCC
Jacintha specializes in topics such as coping with stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, high functioning ASD, life transitions, cultural identity, grief and loss. She has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, and believes in a holistic wellness approach to therapy.
Jacklyn McMillan, LCSW
Jacklyn is skilled in delivering individual, group, and couples therapy. Her group work has included anger management, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), substance abuse recovery, harm reduction, behavior modification, stress management, and Trauma Recovery and Empowerment (TREM).
Sepideh Saiedi, LPC
Sepideh specializes in a wide range of mental health concerns for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, and families. She has training in trauma-informed, evidence-based, integrative, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, expressive art, as well as other premier advanced treatments. She honors diversity and inclusion also offers LGBTQ+ affirming services.
Catherine Kennedy, LCSW
Catherine has vast experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She provides individual and group counseling, family support, and crisis management to children and their families. She has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, and believes in a holistic wellness approach to therapy.
Meet our Residents
Jennifer Trainor,
Licensed Professional Counselor Resident
Jennifer uses a wide variety of evidence-based healing modalities to assist her clients in achieving their goals, and views her role as a counselor-educator and trusted companion, walking alongside clients towards achieving mental health. Collaborative in nature, Jennifer is able to customize and tailor plans that work for you as an individual, recognizing and honoring your unique strengths, needs and preferences.

Elizabeth Whittle,
Licensed Professional Counselor Resident
Elizabeth is trained in many evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and strength-based approaches. She implements these approaches to assist clients in identifying their values, bringing about positive changes and building important life skills.
Sharon Hoffman, School Psychology Resident
Ms. Hoffman has practiced as a School Psychologist in a public school setting for over ten years. During her career, she has supported children from preschool through young adulthood by providing individual and group counseling, psychoeducational testing, behavior support, and consultation with families and school personnel.
Liz Vater,
School Psychology Resident
Liz has received training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Liz has experience working with children who have anxiety and depressive disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Ronne Lancaster,
School Psychology Resident
Ronne has extensive experience providing comprehensive psychological evaluations and navigating the special education process. She has also conducted individual and group counseling services to students with a variety of needs and has provided parent consultation and guidance.
Katie Wood,
School Psychology Resident
Katie has formal training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and trauma informed care. She utilized each of these frameworks to help children and adolescents build their self-esteem and self-regulation skills in a manner that is personalized to their needs.