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THINK HAPPY LIVE HEALTHY · NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Where Whole-Person Care Feels Different

We bring therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, and lifestyle support together under one roof, so you don't have to piece together your own support system.

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OUR STORY

Built From a Belief That Care Should Feel Different

We were founded on a simple belief: mental wellness thrives when you treat the whole person, addressing mind, body, story, and habits, not just symptoms.

At THLH, our care is full spectrum. We offer therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, and lifestyle support, all under one welcoming roof. And because we're a family-run practice, we bring heart into everything we do.

Our Vision:  Inspire.  Motivate.  Empower.

Our Mission

We take a full-spectrum, evidence-based approach: therapy, psychiatry, testing, and wellness support all integrated under one roof. We move beyond traditional talk therapy to treat the whole person: body, mind, habits, and heart.

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  • Whole-person care: therapy, testing, medication support, and wellness guidance, all integrated.
     

  • Evidence-based and personalized: proven methods tailored to your life and your goals.
     

  • Family-powered: we run THLH with love, intention, and integrity, because family values matter.
     

  • Proactive wellness: we teach skills to prevent burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm, with curiosity and compassion.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Christine M. Willing, MEd

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Welcome to Think Happy Live Healthy

I spent nearly a decade as a school psychologist seeing firsthand how the system often misses the bigger picture. I watched as stress and anxiety in my students turned into physical symptoms before they could get the support they really needed. Around that same time, my own journey with chronic illness taught me that true healing requires more than just a quick fix. It requires looking at how our minds, our bodies, and our daily habits all work together.

I founded Think Happy Live Healthy because I wanted to create a place where care feels different. I wanted to build a practice where you don't have to piece together your own support system. By bringing therapy, psychiatry, and testing all under one roof, our team can work together to see the whole version of you.

My "why" is simple: I want to help you find a path to balance that actually lasts. Whether you are navigating the transitions of motherhood, managing burnout, or looking for a way to help your child thrive, I am here to make sure you have an expert team in your corner.

ADHD & AUTISM

INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

MOTHERHOOD TRANSITIONS

CAREER BURNOUT

CHILDREN & TEENS

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST, MED

CEO & FOUNDER

VA LICENSE #0803000268

NPI #1417466491

Education: M.A. & Ed.S. in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  ·  Undergraduate studies at James Madison University

OUR CLINICIANS

A Team Built Around You

Every member of our team brings specialized training and a shared commitment to whole-person, evidence-based care across Falls Church, Ashburn, and telehealth.

OUR THERAPISTS

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Jacintha Carson, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety & Depression (Teens/Adults)

  • Life Transitions & Grief and Loss

  • Women's Issues & Perinatal Anxiety​

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Rachel LaBelle, MA, CAGS, NCSP

Licensed School Psychologist

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety (Child & Teen)

  • School Age Issues & ADHD

  • Parent Training & Support​

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Jacklyn McMillan, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Telehealth · VA

  • Relationships & Family Issues

  • Anxiety & Life Transitions

  • Communication & Self-Esteem​

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Anna Miller, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Telehealth · VA

  • EMDR Certified

  • Trauma / PTSD / Anxiety

  • Somatic Therapy

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Jill Jacobs, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA & DC

  • Grief & Loss

  • Trauma & Challenging Life Events

  • Anxiety

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Dr. Bethany Tareen, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist

Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • School Age Issues

  • Parent Training & Support

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Susan Fertig, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Telehealth · VA & MD

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • Relationship Issues

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Sharon Hoffman, MA, CAGS, NCSP
Licensed School Psychologist

Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety & Life Stress

  • ADHD & Executive Functioning

  • Life Transitions & Adjustment Issues

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Sean Ward, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety & Depression (Child/Adult)

  • Life Transitions

  • Autism

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Nicole Campbell, MA, CAGS, NCSP
Licensed School Psychologist

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • School Age Issues

  • Anxiety

  • High School & College Transition

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Liz Bresnahan, Ed.S., NCSP
Licensed School Psychologist

Telehealth · VA

  • School Age Issues

  • Anxiety & Executive Functioning (Child/Teen)

  • Parent Training & Support

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Dannica Conley, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • Eating Disorders

  • Life Transitions

  • Stress & Anxiety

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Adam Hiller, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety / Depression / ADHD

  • Spiritual Trauma

  • Relationship Conflict

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Madison Thomas, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety

  • Life Transitions

  • Postpartum & Perinatal

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Katie Wells, MA, CAGS
Licensed School Psychologist

Telehealth · VA

  • School Age Issues

  • Anxiety, Depression & Peer Difficulties (Teen)

  • Parent Training & Support

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Jennifer Yang, Ed.S., NCSP
Licensed School Psychologist

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • ADHD & Executive Functioning

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Anxiety & Depressive Disorders

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Lara Jaramillo, M.Ed
Licensed School Psychologist

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Learning & Developmental Disabilities

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety & Selective Mutism

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Matt McLain, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Parenting & Family Conflict

  • Life Transitions (divorce, grief/loss, job change)

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Rebecca Caldwell, MS, CAGS, ME.D
Licensed School Psychologist

Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • School Age & Young Adult Issues

  • Parenting Training & Mothers Support

  • Athletic & Sports Challenges

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Aspen Starbird, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Telehealth · VA

  • Trauma / PTSD (Adults)

  • Anxiety & ADHD (Adults)

  • Brainspotting for Trauma & Anxiety

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Derek Henderson, MA, NCSP
Licensed School Psychologist

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • School Age Issues

  • Executive Functioning (Child/Teen)

  • Anxiety (Child/Teen)

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Julie Hughes, Ed.S., NCSP
Licensed School Psychologist

Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD & Executive Functioning

  • Autism

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Dr. Reeva Morton, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NCSP
Licensed Psychologist

Telehealth · VA

  • Autism and Neurodivergence

  • Parent and Child Relationships

  • Rare Genetic Disorders

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Luciana Oliveira, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Telehealth · VA

  • Learning Disabilities & Anxiety

  • Parent Coaching

  • School-Related Issues & Behavioral Challenges

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Brandi Gordon, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • EMDR

  • Anxiety & Life Stress

  • Parenting Support & Life Transitions

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Caitlin Gilchrist
Licensed Professional Counselor

Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety & Depression (Adults)

  • ADHD, Life Transitions & Relational Issues

  • Communication & Mindfulness Support

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Susanne Navas, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Ashburn / Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Eating Disorders & Addiction

  • Mind/Body Integrated Approach

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Oksana Marchenko, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ashburn / Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Life & Career Changes

  • Relationship & Communication Issues

  • Stress / Anxiety / Depression

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Susan Bender, MA, CAGS
School Psychology Resident

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • School Age Issues

  • Anxiety

  • Bilingual Testing & Therapy (Spanish)

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Lian Chandler, M.Ed.
Resident in Counseling

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety & Depression (Adults)

  • Communication, Coping Skills & Mindfulness

  • Life Transitions, Relational Issues & Attachment

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Clare Steenberge, LMSW
Supervisee in Social Work

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Grief & Loss

  • Communication & Relationship Issues

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Sarah Albanawi, MA
Resident in Counseling

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Trauma

  • Depression & Anxiety

  • Family Issues

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Maria Perroots, MA
Resident in Counseling

Telehealth · VA

  • Women's Issues & Perinatal

  • Relationship Issues & Communication

  • Anxiety & Depression

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Alyssa Black, LMSW
Supervisee in Social Work

Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • Trauma

  • Depression

  • Anxiety & Life Transitions

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Erin Magnusson, LMSW
Supervisee in Social Work

Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma & Grief

  • Life Transitions

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Rebecca Nickerson, LMSW
Supervisee in Social Work

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Depression & Anxiety

  • Life & Career Transitions

  • Relationship Difficulties

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Sharon Powers, M.Ed., NCC
Resident in Counseling

Ashburn / Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Self-Esteem & Perfectionism

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Ana Scholl, MSW, MPH
Supervisee in Social Work

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions & Relationship Issues

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Annabel Arana, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work

Falls Church & Telehealth · VA

  • School Age Issues (Ages 5-14)

  • CBT & Solution-Focused Modalities

  • Emotional Regulation & DBT

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Ananya Rao, M.Sc.
Resident in Counseling

Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Self-Esteem & Identity

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Abigail Tubbs
Resident in Counseling

Ashburn & Falls Church · VA

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • ADHD & Behavioral Support

  • Anxiety, Chronic Illness & Grief

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Jillian Workman, MA
Resident in Counseling

Falls Church / Ashburn & Telehealth · VA

  • Life Transitions

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

Falls Church
256 N. Washington St., Suite 2 · Falls Church, VA 22046

Ashburn
20955 Professional Plaza, Suite 310/320 · Ashburn, VA 20147

Phone
703-942-9745

Ready to Experience Whole-Person Wellness?

Our team is here to walk with you, from where you are right now to where you want to be. Two welcoming locations in Northern Virginia, plus flexible telehealth options.

The information provided on this page is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified mental health provider or other licensed healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a mental health condition. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Think Happy Live Healthy does not provide crisis or emergency services.

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