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Meet Our
Team
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Sarah McClelland, LCSW
Therapist and Practice Owner
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Beth Collins, LCSW, CTT
Therapist and Practice Owner
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Latroy Coleman, LPC
Therapist
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Sarah Hastings, MSW
Supervisee in Socal Work
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Melissa Rinker, LCSW
Therapist
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Carol Ellinger, LCSW
Therapist
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Scott Foor, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work
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Beverly Lemons, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work
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Cynthia Coleman, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work
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Ashley Jordan, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work
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Kay Portmess, M.Ed.
Artist and Teacher
Meet Sarah
Sarah McClelland, LCSW, is a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in supporting moms. New mothers both pre and post-partum, stay at home mothers, single mothers, addressing the unique challenges of motherhood, and helping busy, working mothers navigate the complexities of parenting. With a deep understanding of the high achiever juggling multiple roles, Sarah offers a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their experiences and find balance.
Sarah's passion extends to the profound ways early childhood attachment influences adult relationships. She approaches relationship issues through the lens of attachment wounding and trauma history, helping clients understand and heal from past traumas that impact their present. Sarah utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients reduce the emotional impact of traumatic events, allowing them to move forward without the weight of past experiences following them into their future.
In addition to her focus on motherhood and attachment, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge in several niche areas. She is exceptionally skilled in addressing traumatic grief, particularly in the aftermath of homicide, and supports clients through the complex emotional landscape of such profound loss. Furthermore, Sarah provides specialized care for individuals managing the emotional toll of Multiple Sclerosis, helping them navigate the psychological challenges of living with a chronic illness.
background & approach
Sarah's approach is holistic and client-centered, ensuring that each individual's unique needs and experiences are honored. She is committed to helping her clients feel better, be happier, build resilience, foster healthy relationships, and achieve a sense of well-being.
Whether you're a new mother facing the challenges of parenthood, a high achiever striving for balance, or someone dealing with the aftermath of trauma or chronic illness, Sarah is here to support you on your journey to healing and growth.
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Pre & Post-partum Women
Stay at Home Mothers
Single Mothers
Busy Working Mothers
Trauma Survivors
Women with Chronic Illness
Caregivers Support
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Women’s Issues
Trauma Recovery
Traumatic Grief
Homicide Survivors
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EDMR
Attachment-based
ACT
Meet Beth
Beth Collins, LCSW is a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping couples and individuals navigate their emotional challenges and trauma. Her approach is centered around Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals and also incorporates EMDR for trauma resolution.
Beth firmly believes that in order to guide her clients towards true healing, she must consistently embark on her own journey of self-work and personal growth. This commitment to self-awareness and introspection allows her to better connect with and support her clients on their path to healing.
In her therapy practice, Beth takes a directive approach, providing guidance and structure while empowering clients to explore their emotions and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Beth utilizes validation and a strengths-based perspective focusing on the inherent resilience and capabilities of each individual.
background & approach
As an attachment-based therapist, Beth is deeply commited to helping individuals navigate their emotional challenges and cultivate healthy, secure relationships. Drawing from attachment theory, she understands the profound impact that early relationships have onour emotional well-being and interpersonal dynamics.
Beth’s approach to therapy is on building secure attachment bonds in their present relationships and using the past as merely a jumping off point to transform navigation of current and future relationships.
Beth believes strongly, in a non-pathologizing approach to therapy, viewing each client with a unique inidividual with their own strengths and challenges. By fostering a compassion and understanding, Beth strives to create a space where healing and growth can flourish.
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Couples
Spouses of those struggling with addictions
Mother's of teens/young adults
Caregivers
Trauma Survivors
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Couples Work
Women's Issues
Parenting Teens
Trauma Survivors
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Attachment and Relational Modalities
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
EMDR
Internal Family Systems
DBT Skills Education
Meet Latroy
Latroy Coleman, LPC is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for helping individuals find clarity and growth, aiding in their healing process. Holding a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, Latroy has been a licensed professional since 2018.
With extensive experience working with adult, child, and adolescent populations, Latroy has served in various roles including private practice, community services, schools and the department of social services, focusing on foster care and adoption, as well as therapeutic day programs. She has worked extensively with at risk youth and their families.
Since 2009, Latroy has been a lead therapist and has provided clinical supervision since 2019. She finds immense joy in training other clinicians and watching them grow in their clinical process.
Latroy often works with individuals with a trauma history, women, specifically mothers, and those dealing with depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. While she is most comfortable working with older teens and adults, she is also experienced in working with adolescent youth as well. Latroy's commitment to her clients and her dedication to their growth and healing make her a trusted and compassionate counselor.
background & approach
Latroy’s work is deeply rooted in trauma recovery, and she is both an EMDR therapist and certified in Trauma-Focused CBT.
Her approach is centered on the belief in individuals' right to self-determination, offering a supportive space where they can find their voice, especially those who have experienced traumatic events that have silenced them. She emphasizes that the therapeutic space is for her clients, providing support without judgment, helping them discover the process that works best for them.
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Individuals with Trauma
Women/Mothers
Older Adolescents
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Trauma Recovery
Depression
Anxiety
Life Transitions
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EMDR
TF-CBT
DBT
Strengths-Based
Relational/Attachment
Meet Sarah
Sarah is a dedicated supervisee in Clinical Social Work with a strong commitment to helping teens and adults navigate their mental health challenges. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Salisbury University.
Sarah began her social work career working with male and female court-involved youth in residential facilities in Fairfax County, where she implemented client-centered techniques to support clients in reaching their full potential and achieving personal goals. Her experience expanded as a Probation Officer, allowing her to work closely with individuals and families facing a variety of mental health needs. This role gave her the opportunity to assist juveniles and adults alike, honing her ability to address a wide range of issues. Sarah excels in managing daily symptom relief related to anxiety and depression, particularly in teens and young adults.
background & approach
Sarah’s approach is rooted in providing supportive therapy, emphasizing cognitive restructuring and creative therapeutic interventions to help clients overcome their challenges and thrive. Currently, Sarah works with clients in stage one trauma treatment, while she has ongoing training in trauma processing.
Sarah is passionate about guiding individuals on their journey to mental wellness, always aiming to help them realize their full potential in a safe and supportive environment. She is currently focusing her training on DBT interventions and attachment based therapy models.
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Adolescents
Adults
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Anxiety
Depression
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Strengths Based
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Art Therapy Techniques
Solution Focused
Meet Melissa
Melissa is a licensed clinical social worker and obtained a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2013. Prior to social work, Melissa obtained her B.S. in Elementary Education from Eastern Kentucky University in 1997. She was a teacher for 18 years working with a diverse population of students.
Melissa has experience working in the schools, community mental health, and hospital settings. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has a variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, ASD-related challenges, and bipolar disorder.
background & approach
She believes that the therapeutic relationship should be one of authenticity, collaboration, and one that feels safe and supportive. She focuses on client’s strength and resiliency. Melissa pulls from Empowerment Theory in the therapy process and uses a strength based approach. Striving to help clients find tools to cope with life’s stresses, she utilizes play therapy techniques, along with psycho-education from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Children
Adolescents
Adults
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Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
ODD
ASD-related challenges
Bipolar Disorder
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Strengths Based
Play Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Meet Carol
Carol’s areas of expertise are clients with high functioning autism, behavior modification, in the class room or at home and co-parenting skills for families who live separately. She is a Certified Parenting Coordinator. Carol was trained by the Cooperative Parenting institute in Georgia. Parenting Coordination is intended for high conflict divorced/divorcing families to prevent emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traum for the children involved. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Last, Carol is a Certified enter for Adsoption Support and Education therapist. As a CASE Therapist, she is prepared to support families working through issues related to adoption, foster and kinship care.
Carol is a 2002 graduate of the University of South Carolina where she obtained her Masters in Clinical Social Work. Soon after graduation, she moved to Virginia and has lived in the Northern Virginia area since that time. She became an LCSW in 2005, and has provided clinical supervision for those pursuing licensure as well as for MSW students from George Mason University. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding and photography.
background & approach
Carol’s goal as a therapist is to help her clients tap into their own inner resources to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. She strives to be approachable and create a safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing personal thoughts and experiences.
Carol views the family as a system in which each member contributes to the overall dynamics. She believes in not only addressing individual issues, but also the interactions and patterns within the family unit that maybe contributing to the problem. She also places a strong emphasis on identifying and building upon the strengths and resources within the individual client and if working with families, with the strengths of each member of the family system.
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Adults
Young Adults
Teens 13+
Families
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Trauma healing
Trauma prevention
High functioning autism
High conflict divorce families
Behavior modification
Substance Abuse (case by case basis)
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Experiencial Therapies
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Psychoeducation
Interpersonal psychotherapy
Motivational Interviewing
Meet Scott
Scott Foor, MSW is a Supervisee in Social Work who works primarily with young adults, teens, and preteens. He has a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Virginia's College at Wise and a Master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Pittsburgh. Scott started his mental health career as a mentor for at-risk youth. Motivated by his experiences of helping at-risk youth as a mentor, Scott went on to work at a pediatric psychiatric hospital and an intensive outpatient Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) clinic. After moving back to Virginia, he began working for Prince William County Community Services in their Intensive In Home program. In these settings, Scott implemented Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to support clients in overcoming life challenges and empowering clients to improve overall functioning.
background & approach
Scott has a passion for Geek Culture and uses this in his therapeutic practice. He integrates geek and nerd interests, such as video games, comic books, science fiction, fantasy, technology, and other pop culture elements, into therapy practice. Scott believes that individuals who identify as geeks or nerds may have unique interests, experiences, and ways of relating to the world that can be harnessed for therapeutic benefit. As a therapist who incorporates geek culture into his practice, he uses these interests as a way to connect with clients, build rapport, and create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment. Scott uses elements of geek culture such as role-playing games, superhero metaphors, and fictional narratives to help clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a creative and engaging way. Through this process, clients can find new ways to process emotions, gain insights into their experiences, and develop coping strategies for managing challenges in their lives.
Scott is currently in the process towards becoming a Certified Geek Therapist and he is embarking on a training process in Internal Family Systems (IFS)Therapy.
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Young Adults
Teens
Preteens
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OCD
Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Trauma Focused CBT
Internal Family Systems (IFS))
Meet Beverly.
Beverly is a dedicated social worker with a passion for social work and education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Arizona State University, along with a Master's in Social Work from the University of Louisville, and a second Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Planning from the College of William & Mary.
Beverly’s career spans various settings, including psychiatric care admissions, outpatient therapy, and school social work, allowing her to gain a comprehensive understanding of behavioral health challenges at different life stages. Currently, she serves as a Behavioral Health Professor in higher education, where she not only shares her expertise with aspiring social workers but also works to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders in the field.
Beverly focuses on client centered approaches with CBT, motivational interviewing and solution focused techniques. Beverly especially enjoys working with children/adolescents and parents to improve relationship interactions.
She believes in the transformative power of education and therapy and is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment to help clients overcome their challenges and thrive. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new research in social work, engaging in community outreach, and advocating for mental health awareness.
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Children ages 8+
Teens
Parents of youth
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Therapy
Meet Cynthia.
Cynthia has nearly 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have faced trauma, relational wounds, grief and loss, and substance abuse. Her therapeutic approach is strengths-based and person-centered, guided by a systems framework that takes into account individuals’ environments, communities, and the systems of oppression that impact them.
Cynthia is skilled in various trauma-informed therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), recreational therapy, and expressive approaches. She believes that therapy is a collaborative journey, where together you will explore your expectations, strengths, areas of concern, and past experiences. Cynthia works to empower her clients, helping them gain insight into relationships and find their path to success, always reminding them that no matter the battle, victory is within reach.
Cynthia earned her Master’s in Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University in 2003 and her Master’s in Social Work from Edinburg University in 2021. Over the years, she has provided services across multiple care settings, including inpatient and partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, foster care, therapeutic day treatment, intensive in-home services, and outpatient care. Her passion for helping others stems from her belief that changing the world starts with helping one person at a time, coupled with her own personal experience of overcoming life’s challenges and thriving in difficult circumstances.
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Children ages 8+
Teens
Parents of Youth
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Description
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Recreational Therapy
Expressive Therapies
Meet Ashley.
Ashley is a dedicated supervisee in Clinical Social Work, with a strong advocacy for children, teens, and families. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from James Madison University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Ashley’s social work journey began in residential facilities, where she worked closely with children, utilizing a strength-based approach to support their individual needs. Her role then expanded into the school system, where she focused on aiding juveniles in achieving their educational goals and collaborating with community partners to broaden opportunities for youth. Her career continued to grow as she supported families and children by providing mental health aid, navigating community resources, and ensuring safety assessments for juveniles.
Background and Approach
With a focus on trauma-informed care, Ashley employs cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing techniques to foster growth and resilience in her clients. She views therapy as a collaborative, strength-based process that empowers clients to overcome past challenges and promotes continual self-growth. Ashley is committed to advocating for her clients and helping them gain meaningful insights into their relationships and self-perceptions.
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Children
Teens
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CBT
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Informed
Meet Kay.
Kay Portmess is our Master Artist Extraordinaire. We are fortunate to have her talent and expertise to assist in facilitating various Art Therapy groups paired with one of our clinicians. Kay has her Masters in Education with a specialty in Special Education from University of Mary Washington. She has spent many years working for the Spotsylvania County School system starting out as a volunteer in 1998, moving to a para-educator until 2010, and then transitioning to a Special Education Teacher from that point forward. She has a passion for working with children with special needs and loves the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of her students. She love the challenges and rewards that come along with finding creative and effective ways to support and educate students with diverse needs.
A lifelong creator, Kay’s artistic journey has evolved through various mediums, from needlepoint and knitting to sewing, cloth dolls, paper dolls, art journals, and painting. Inspired by daily life, her work often tells a story or conveys emotions, with a spiritual dimension woven into her pieces. Her art is layered with meaning, depth, and words, serving as a healing process that helps her navigate her life journey.
Kay shares this passion with women in her personal everyday life and over the past 20 years as the Director of Art Programming for retreats for women in recovery. Kay finds fulfillment and purpose in helping people heal through art in groups, seeing their confidence grow, and their lives flourish as they find a sense of peace in their process and a feeling of belonging and community.
