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Who We Are
Heather Hall
Heather Hall, MSW, MTS, LMSW/LGSW uses she/her pronouns. She is a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary and University of Saint Thomas/Saint Catherine University's School for Clinical Social Work and is licensed at the graduate level in both Virginia and Minnesota. Heather has a strong interfaith commitment and has extensive experience in working with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing a wide range of challenges in school, residential and outpatient settings. She uses humor, trust and authenticity as a basis for collaboration in treatment. She believes that pursuit of joy is a reasonable goal, in recovery as a wholistic process and that nobody belongs in a box. Her approach uses a mixture of cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic and emotionally focused therapies. She is experienced in working with issues of depression, Bipolar, anxiety, trauma, meaning, sexuality, grief, identity, shame, relationship issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and chemical dependency. Heather's work is trauma-informed and client-centered. She invites clients into a warm, safe environment within which she offers support and guidance in addressing the challenges they face. Heather is LGBTQIA+ friendly and interested in assisting in collaboration for constructive change regardless of lifestyle. She sees clients from throughout Northern Virignia. Heather is currently accepting papointments and can be reached at (703) 335-6172 voice mail extension 345 or via email.
Rev. Judy Hall
Rev. Judy Hall, MSW, LCSW, MTS, a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia, is a graduate of Catholic University of America (Master of Social Work) and Wesley Theological Seminary (Master of Theological Studies). She is an inclusive ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church, a graduate of the Institute of Pastoral Psychotherapy, and a veteran of 15 years training and supervision in Comprehensive Therapy. She invites individuals, couples and families into a collegial relationship in which therapist and client partner to bring deeper spiritual meaning, authentic relationships and greater personal freedom into the client's life, breaking up restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. She works through a variety of therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral, family systems therapy, transactional analysis, and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). Rev. Hall's work with people is grounded in her respect for the resilience and strengths that they bring to the process of change and reconciliation. She is experienced in working with adults, families, couples and adolescents and has particular interest in working with trauma, grief, depression, attachment disorder, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, shame and conflicted relationships. Judy sees clients from throughout Northern Virignia. She can be reached at (703) 335-6172 voice mail extension 325, or via email.
Dr. Gary L. Hulme
Dr. Gary L. Hulme, DMin is a inclusive ordained United Methodist minister and a long time resident of Manassas. Gary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Philosophy from Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk Virginia, as well as a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He is also a graduate of the Institute for Pastoral Psychotherapy. In addition to having been certified as a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors,following the AAPC merger with ACPE, Gary is a Certified Psychotherapist with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Gary is also a Board Certified Professional Counselor by the American Board of Professional Counselors established by the American Psychotherapy Association and a member of the International Positive Psychology Association. Further, he is a Community Care Provider with the Veterans Administration and is able to work with military veterans closer to their local community. He likes to work with a variety of persons and provides individual counseling and psychotherapy, marriage counseling, couples counseling, family counseling and adolescent counseling. In addition to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, grief, and other mental health issues, Gary likes to work with persons around how family of origin issues impact current life systems in a way that moves toward healing, wholeness and health. Gary sees clients throughout Northern Virginia and sees people in person at the Manassas center. He can be reached at (703) 335-6172 voice mail extension 361, or via email.
Dr. Anne Martin
Dr. Anne Martin, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and an Episcopalian. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Rice University in Houston Texas, and her post-doctoral retraining in clinical psychology from George Washington University. Anne has a strong interest in how brains work, and an even stronger interest in working in relationship with clients to help overcome obstacles to a full, productive and satisfying life. She works mainly with adult individuals and groups, and has extensive experience providing psychotherapy to people suffering from depression (unipolar and bipolar) and anxiety (including post-traumatic stress and panic), along with addictions and chronic illnesses such as diabetes and HIV. Anne is also trained as a facilitator of psycho-educational groups that incorporate Dr. Brené Brown's research on shame, vulnerability and courage. She serves on the Diocese of Virginia Commission for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct, and co-facilitates workshops on preventing child sexual abuse and adult sexual misconduct. Anne sees people from throughout Northern Virginia, and can be reached at (703) 335-6172 voice mail extension 320, or via email.
Edward Schum
Edward Schum is a resident in counseling. He has a B.A. in Cultural Studies from Eugene Lang College and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Psychology. Edward's theoretical approach is integrative and tailored to the client and their concerns, and it is also largely person-centered which involves fostering an atmosphere of empathy, non-judgement, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. Edward believes that the relationship between therapist and client is of the utmost importance as it provides a relational context for the client to heal within, so part of Edward's approach to therapy involves cultivating a therapeutic relationship between therapist and client that facilitates trust, and that feels warm, caring, and free of judgement. Edward also draws from cognitive behavioral theory which involves therapist and client working together to identify, explore, and challenge rigid or maladaptive thoughts and beliefs that are causing difficulties for the client. Additionally, Edward draws from Jungian theory which can involve working to become aware of one's unconscious content and intrapsychic dynamics, examining symbolism and archetypal themes and patterns that can emerge in different ways in one's life, and working to reintegrate suppressed or rejected aspects of one's psyche which can unlock hidden sources of personal power and can give rise to a sense of wholeness. Edward believes that working together to understand the ways that past experiences have shaped who we are today can help us to find meaning and the potential for growth in our suffering, and can allow us greater freedom to choose how we want to live our lives moving forward. Edward sees clients from throughout Northern Virginia and works in person at our Ashburn office. He can be reached by email or by phone (703) 335-6172 voice mail extension 310.
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