Welcome, my name is Kristen.  I have been working in the mental health field for 20+ years.  I studied Family and Child Development at Virginia Tech as an undergraduate student and received my Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Virginia Tech's Falls Church Campus.  I have had experience working with adolescents and adults in the context of group therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and individual therapy.  I have been in private practice for 20 years, specializing in relationship issues. I use a variety of approaches but am anchored in Emotionally Focused Therapy.  I have specialized training in Discernment Counseling, a short-term approach for couples seeking clarity about the direction their relationship will take. I am trained as a Collaborative Divorce Coach, working with a team of professionals to help families move through the divorce process.  I enjoy working with families and adolescents from a systems approach.  I look forward to working with you.