Hello and Welcome! Do you ever feel like the world is moving too fast for you to keep up? Does stress, sadness, or feelings of inadequency seem to be a constant presence in your life? You're not alone. Many people feel this way, especially in today's fast-paced and uncertain world. But it doesn't have to be that way. As your therapist, I'm here to offer you support and guidance. Think of me as a partner who will sit in the passenger seat of your bus as you navigate your way forward. My name is Mandy Verastek, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW. I want to offer you a safe, judgement-free space to explore your emotions, feelings and behaviors. Together, we can work to understand what's happening in your life and find ways to cope and thrive. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, life satisfaction, unresolved traumas, relationship issues, or anything else- I'm here to help. Together, we'll develop a personalized plan that meets your unique needs and goals. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I believe in meeting you where you are and helping you move forward at your own pace. So if you're ready to take the first step towards healing and growth, I'm here to help. Please don't hesitate to reach out and schedule a session. I look forward to joining you on your journey.

I am licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 6 years of professional experience. I am a mother to three adult children and a Mimi to my two young granddaughters. As a child, I always wanted to be a therapist and have always held a deep love for people. I love nothing more than to help people to process their lives and make changes that lead to peace and happiness. I see therapy as a way to encourage you to invest in yourself and I work as a cheerleader/guide in your life. I feel that it is a gift to walk through the darkest days of people's lives and to have the honor of watching them walk out the other side, stronger and more resilient.

Welcome! The Ebbs and Flows of Life are something we all experience. We flow towards our hopes and dreams, while other times we may flow away. When your life ebbs it is like you are struggling against the current, and fighting your way through the current to grasp what is important to you. Perhaps the times you are flowing away are a result of relationship concerns, addiction, past trauma, anxiety or living with negativity. Like large rocks under the water, you may not be able to see them but they are creating obstacles in achieving your goals while potentially impacting both your health and well-being. I believe that by taking this step in seeking help you are interested in moving forward back to what is important to you. My role is to help you on your journey.

Hello I am Laura Cahill! I am a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a love for the art of engagement in the work of therapy. Do you feel like your emotions have taken over and pushed you out of the driver's seat in life? In life, we often experience challenges, unexpected stress and transitions, trauma, hurt, grief and loss. Understandably, we may struggle with powerful emotions that seem to almost overtake us. Part of the human experience is wanting to feel in control of our inner and outer lives. And when our natural emotional responses to difficult experiences and circumstances threaten that sense of control, we may find ourselves fighting our feelings. It’s time to step back from the battle-not by retreating, but by re-framing. Our emotions and feelings are not our enemies, they are messengers. This is where our work begins. We will focus on how to hear those messages by learning the skills needed to hear, manage and interact with these feelings to help calm the turmoil that life has taken on, understand and recover from the past, and to be fully present to our current experiences. To have the opportunity to create a life that is built on your terms and not defined by what has happened to you. Entering into the world of therapy can feel overwhelming and a bit scary (well done making it this far). I applaud your bravery and commitment to your process of healing and recovery and I would be honored to have the opportunity to get to know you better and to be a part of this journey with you.