Marriage Counselor
Linda Ritchie, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage & Family Therapist
3025 Hamaker Court Suite 290, Fairfax, Virginia 22031 | 703-437-6311
I use the latest methods of communication, conflict resolution, attachment theory and trust building to help couples resolve conflicts quickly and deepen their connection. I have extensive training and 20 years experience in multiple modalities of relationship therapy.
Marriage Counselor
Lifebulb Counseling and Therapy, LCSW, Ph.D
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.
Marriage Counselor
Nancy Montagna, Ph. D.
Clinical Psychologist, Licensed in Maryland and Virginia
Available for Online Therapy
After the spontaneous enchantment of “falling in love”, you and your mate go through predictable stages that require adjustment or result in stress. Find growing harmony and happiness by learning to negotiate for what you most deeply need and want.
Marriage Counselor
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Though we are not licensed marriage counselors, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides cutting edge brain optimization and rebalancing technology to better align the minds of partners to reduce conflict, increase hope---for the brain has the final word on change.
Marriage Counselor
Amy Wagner, LMFT, LMHC
Relationship and Trauma Therapist/EMDR Consultant/Business Coach - Licensed in Virginia and Florida
Available for Online Therapy
A healthy partnership takes intentional time, energy and mutual commitment to attain. Often, our earlier life experiences influence the health of our partnership and we get off track. It's not uncommon for the "old stuff" to influence today's relationships.
Related Sites:
City of Fairfax, VA
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Therapy Fairfax, VA
Counseling Fairfax, Oakton
The City of Fairfax has a thriving Arts community, supported and promoted in part by the Commission on the Arts.1 The Commission supports the Arts by awarding grants to qualifying groups and ensembles, presenting a free performance series in Old Town Hall, and providing general promotional support for local arts groups. The city is also deeply rooted in history and holds many events that honor the past. Fairfax Civil War Day is held each spring at Blenheim Estate, and includes drills, muster and a firing demonstration. The Independence Day Celebration is a can't miss event that includes a parade and evening fireworks.
Marriage and Couples Mental Health in City of Fairfax
Divorce rates are higher in Fairfax than compared with the state's overall average, and many children are being raised by single parents. Single mothers and fathers often face many more challenges than parents who can raise children together, and problems such as anger, depression, and anxiety are more likely to develop from divorce and single parenting. Financial struggles that often occur with single parenting and divorce can put an additional strain on family and relationships.2
However, single parents do not have to raise their children on their own. Parents Without Partners (PWP) is the largest organization in the world that works with single parents. PWP offers educational activities, workshops and forums to help keep parents up-to-date on the latest parenting practices. Social activities allow single parents to get together and relate to other single parents. Family activities occur throughout the year, providing single parents and children a safe place to interact with others in a safe and caring place. To find a meeting near you, call 757-287-4512.3
Family Services and Assistance Programs
Various organizations in Fairfax seek to provides services to enhance family functioning and strengthen family bonds. Fairfax County offers many resources for maintaining a safe home, keeping children safe, and finding quality childcare services. The county also operates adoption and foster care programs to ensure all children have a safe and loving home in which to live.4 Northern Virginia Family Service is a non-profit organization that offers many enrichment programs for children and teens. Early childhood programs prepare kids to enter public or private school systems by focusing on the acquisition of essential academic and social skills. Intervention and prevention programs educate older kids about drugs and their negative impacts. For more information, call 571-748-2500.5
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). City of Fairfax, VA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairfax,_Virginia.2. Voices for Virginia's Children. (2017). Virginia Kids Count on Single Parents. Retrieved from http://www.vakids.org/pubs/Archives/FES/single_parents.pdf.
3. Parents Without Partners. (2017). What We Do. Retrieved from http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org/?page=AboutWhat.
4. Fairfax County, Virginia. (2016). Children and Families. Retrieved from http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/childrenyouth/.
5. Northern Virginia Family Service. (2017). Child and Family Enrichment. Retrieved from http://www.nvfs.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=91655.
Fairfax is not part of any county and is located in Virginia. It has a land area of 6.24 square miles and a water area of 0.03 square miles. The population of Fairfax is 24,013 people with 8,467 households and a median annual income of $105,297. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Fairfax, VA
Very Affordable
Booking a weekly counseling session with a licensed therapist in Fairfax is not a large financial issue for the majority of people in this area. Sustaining a commitment to mental health treatment is easily accessible for the average family, but ask your therapist if there are any concerns as many will accept insurance or even offer sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Fairfax public health department.