the team of therapists in your treatment corner
located in virginia, DC, & maryland
Providing evidence-based treatment to individual and families; committed to prevention, education, and research-based interventions.
Clarity offers a unique experience where our therapists collaborate with you and treatment professionals to offer a clear path of healing, free from distortion. Committed to offering quality care, we value working with you on your journey toward a fuller life that has balance, hope, and a full recovery.
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the clarity team
evidence-based treatment for individuals & families
Executive Director, Primary Therapist, Certified Supervisor
Alicia specializes in eating disorders & complex, multidimensional cases. She works with children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families. Seeing clients in-person in Gainesville, VA and virtually in VA, MD, and NC.
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alicia ayvas, MSSW, LCSW, CEDS-c
primary therapist
Brigid specializes in mood disorders & eating disorders. She works with teens, college students, adults, couples, and families and utilizes DBT, CBT, & RO-DBT in sessions. Seeing clients in-person in Richmond, VA and virtually in VA.
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Brigid Ludvigsen, LPC, NCC
primary therapist
Grace specializes in trauma, anxiety, & mood disorders. She works with teens, college students, and young adults and utilizes CBT, DBT, ACT, & EMDR in sessions. Seeing clients in-person in Reston, VA and virtually in VA.
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grace lozano, lpc
primary therapist
Holly specializes in eating disorders & anxiety disorders. She works with teens, college students, adults, and families and utilizes DBT and RO-DBT in sessions. Seeing clients in-person in Gainesville, VA and virtually in VA.
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holly serrano, lpc
primary therapist
Ilana specializes in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, highly sensitive persons, & depressive disorders. She works with children, adolescents, teens, college students, and adults. Seeing clients in-person in Gainesville, VA and virtually in VA.
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Ilana Simkol, MSW, LCSW
primary therapist
Jackie specializes in eating disorders & anxiety disorders. She works with children, adolescents, teens, college students, adults, and families with eating disorders. She utilizes DBT, RO-DBT, and CBT in sessions. Seeing clients in-person in Ashburn, VA, Reston, VA and virtually in VA.
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Jackie Lunde, LCSW
primary therapist
Jenn specializes in anxiety, relationship & social issues, autism spectrum disorder, and parent coaching. She works with teens, college students, adults, and couples and utilizes CBT and DBT in sessions. Seeing clients virtually in VA.
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Jenn Moran, MA, LMHC, LPC
primary therapist
Gigi specializes in eating disorder, children of immigrants, & intergenerational and historical trauma. She works with teens, adults, and families and utilizes ACT, IFS, DBT, CBT, and RO-DBT in sessions. Seeing clients in-person in Ashburn, VA, Reston, VA and virtually in VA.
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Jihaan “Gigi” Hachim, LPC
primary therapist
Kaitlin specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, women's issues, mood disorders, ADHD, and addiction. She works with college students and adults and utilizes EMDR, CBT, DBT, and RO-DBT. Seeing clients in-person in Gainesville, VA, and virtually in VA.
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Kaitlin Westerman, MSSW, LCSW
Primary Therapist, DBT Skills Group Leader, Certified Supervisor
Katie specializes in mood & personality disorders as well as perinatal mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum, trying to conceive, loss, & partners. She works with teens, college students, and adults. Seeing clients virtually in VA.
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Katie Bowler, LCSW, PMH-C
primary therapist
Mackenzie specializes in eating disorders & anxiety disorders. She works with teens, college students, adults, and families and utilizes DBT, RO-DBT, and CBT. Seeing clients in-person in Gainesville, VA, and virtually in VA.
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Mackenzie Jardell, MS, LPC
primary therapist
Madison specializes in eating disorders and anxiety. She works with children, adolescents, college students, young adults, and parents & families with eating disorders, and utilizes FBT, DBT, CBT. Seeing clients in-person in Reston, VA and virtually in VA.
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madison Valentine, lpc
primary therapist
Mickey specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, & personality disorders. She works with teens, college students, and adults and utilizes DBT, RO-DBT, and CBT. Seeing clients in-person in Reston, VA and virtually in VA.
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Michaela “Mickey” Heckman. MA, LPC
primary therapist
Rachael specializes in eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, life transitions, & women's issues. She works with adolescents, college students, and adults and utilizes DBT and Exposure and Response Prevention. Seeing clients in-person in Richmond, VA and virtually in VA.
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rachael scholl, lcsw
primary therapist
Tess specializes in depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. She works with adolescents, teens, college students, & adults and utilizes CBT, DBT, & IFS. Seeing and virtually in VA and MA.
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Tess Mulrean, LCSW, LICSW
intake coordinator
As the first point of contact at Clarity Counseling, Allison is committed to ensuring a seamless intake process, providing compassionate guidance to individuals and families seeking assistance, and fostering a positive client experience. She has a Bachelor's in Health Sciences and a Masters in Physical Therapy. She worked as a Pediatric PT before leaving the field to raise her five children. She has lived overseas in Europe which has provided her with an appreciation of cultures and worldviews. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking and traveling.
