Family Therapy Center of Northern Virginia, llc.
We welcome you to meet our team. All of our licensed professionals have their own business licenses and set their own schedules. If you have a question about availability and personal policy, it is best to check with your clinician directly or reach out to Sherri, below.
Sherri Miller (she/her)
Virtual Assistant, Calm Maker
Anyone who has called our healing center has probably spoken to Sherri. She is the first calm and grounded experience many of you have had with us. I have heard SO many people talk about her kind and patient demeanor during intakes. Sherri knows the strengths, skill sets and availability of all of the therapists housed at FTC and can help answer questions and get things scheduled.
Sherri has a background in commercial real estate as well and has provided virtual assistance to other companies as well. We hope ours is her favorite.
In her spare time, you can see Sherri playing with and spoiling her dogs, laughing with her husband or snuggling up to her young and oh so cute grandchildren.
Sherri has a background in commercial real estate as well and has provided virtual assistance to other companies as well. We hope ours is her favorite.
In her spare time, you can see Sherri playing with and spoiling her dogs, laughing with her husband or snuggling up to her young and oh so cute grandchildren.
The Following Licensed Clinicians are in Their Own Private Practice at Family Therapy Center...
Gabrielle Anderson, LMFT, RPT-S™ (she/her)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, Meditation Teacher
Practice Founding Owner
I am Gabrielle Anderson, a licensed therapist and clinical supervisor committed to helping others heal from trauma, anxiety and all consuming stress. My work focuses on helping others feel strong, powerful and calm in their bodies and involves dissolving uncomfortable feelings/memories AND building upon (often hidden) strengths within. I am an ally and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to create a SAFE private practice for all.
I utilize play therapy with the littles (as young as three) and have a creative approach to therapy with teens and adults. I find myself gravitating towards utilizing wholistic measures such as talk therapy, gentle non-artistic art prompts, energy healing, EMDR , Brain Spotting, sand tray, meditation and other experiential avenues whenever appropriate. I am also a certified provider for the Safe and Sound Protocol. I would love an opportunity to meet you if our styles of healing align.
When not at the office, I can be found in or near water, on my yoga mat, meditating, cooking yummy dinners, sipping wine or laughing audibly in a Krav Maga (self defense) class. I am a mom of two teens/twenty somethings, an elderly cockapoo and a spry Vizsla and have been married to my bestie for over 25 years.
I utilize play therapy with the littles (as young as three) and have a creative approach to therapy with teens and adults. I find myself gravitating towards utilizing wholistic measures such as talk therapy, gentle non-artistic art prompts, energy healing, EMDR , Brain Spotting, sand tray, meditation and other experiential avenues whenever appropriate. I am also a certified provider for the Safe and Sound Protocol. I would love an opportunity to meet you if our styles of healing align.
When not at the office, I can be found in or near water, on my yoga mat, meditating, cooking yummy dinners, sipping wine or laughing audibly in a Krav Maga (self defense) class. I am a mom of two teens/twenty somethings, an elderly cockapoo and a spry Vizsla and have been married to my bestie for over 25 years.
Melissa Estes (Yee), LPC, ATR-BC, MA (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, EMDR trained clinician
LPC Clinical Supervisor
I am Melissa Estes and I am committed to offering a holistic approach to helping others heal from trauma, anxiety, eating disorders and negative belief systems. I am passionate about teaching others how to embrace the beauty of their authentic selves. My superpower is my calming nature and ability to listen between the words to help others gain perspective about themselves, improve self-confidence and to objectively identify possibilities for the future.
I use a strengths-based, person-centered, trauma informed approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral therapy to help individuals increase self-efficacy. Therapy often combines techniques such as relaxation through guided imagery, role-playing, art therapy and education about self-care. Some of my advanced training includes: EMDR, Intensive Trauma Therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Primordial Sound Meditation and Sand Tray Therapy.
When I am not at the office, I am living my own version of a grounded, balanced and fulfilled life. I find my own joy and sense of peace when I am spending time in nature, traveling to experience other cultures, enjoying conversations with friends over food, working out, reading, kayaking, paddle boarding, cooking, creating art, snowboarding, and spending quality time with loved ones. I am a lifelong learner with a love of adventure and appreciation for the beauty of nature. I have a loving relationship with my husband, and I am a Mom to my first fur baby, my long-haired dachshund, my daughter and my chinchillas.
I use a strengths-based, person-centered, trauma informed approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral therapy to help individuals increase self-efficacy. Therapy often combines techniques such as relaxation through guided imagery, role-playing, art therapy and education about self-care. Some of my advanced training includes: EMDR, Intensive Trauma Therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Primordial Sound Meditation and Sand Tray Therapy.
When I am not at the office, I am living my own version of a grounded, balanced and fulfilled life. I find my own joy and sense of peace when I am spending time in nature, traveling to experience other cultures, enjoying conversations with friends over food, working out, reading, kayaking, paddle boarding, cooking, creating art, snowboarding, and spending quality time with loved ones. I am a lifelong learner with a love of adventure and appreciation for the beauty of nature. I have a loving relationship with my husband, and I am a Mom to my first fur baby, my long-haired dachshund, my daughter and my chinchillas.
Tucker Landry, LCSW (he/him)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I am Tucker Landry, a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping people cope with issues like anxiety and depression as well as helping couples and families heal relationships and improve communication. I work with folks by providing a safe, non-judgmental space to process thoughts and emotions and can recommend and reinforce coping skills to reduce stress and improve mood.
I find the helping relationship to be the centerpiece of any healing journey, which is why I take special care to establish excellent rapport with folks using my skills of active listening and empathy. As we build trust in the helping relationship, you can expect to feel increased comfort in exploring issues that previously may have been too uncomfortable to bring up in other settings. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques like goal-setting and thought replacement in the setting of an authentic and trusting relationship has enabled me to see positive growth and change in the folks that I work with.
In my spare time you can find me playing my guitar, singing, walking my dogs, golfing, hiking, and spending time with family, friends, and loved ones. If you are interested in the sport of golf and would like to consider talking to a therapist while hitting golf balls, let me know.
I find the helping relationship to be the centerpiece of any healing journey, which is why I take special care to establish excellent rapport with folks using my skills of active listening and empathy. As we build trust in the helping relationship, you can expect to feel increased comfort in exploring issues that previously may have been too uncomfortable to bring up in other settings. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques like goal-setting and thought replacement in the setting of an authentic and trusting relationship has enabled me to see positive growth and change in the folks that I work with.
In my spare time you can find me playing my guitar, singing, walking my dogs, golfing, hiking, and spending time with family, friends, and loved ones. If you are interested in the sport of golf and would like to consider talking to a therapist while hitting golf balls, let me know.
Chloe Cook, LMFT (she/her)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
(Tele-Health Sessions Only)
I am Chloe` Cook, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and provide counseling to teens, adults, and families. I am also a strong advocate for and provide therapy services for individuals, couples and families in the LGBTQIA community.
My work operates from an Emotionally Focused perspective and incorporates research and communication skills from John Gottman and other evidenced based models. Both traditional and non-traditional couples (married, cohabitating, poly, etc.) are welcome. Together we will strive to improve communication skills, trust and infidelity, sex and intimacy issues, and the fostering of supportive partnerships. I also help individuals and couples through the difficult transition of ending relationships, by offering a safe to space work through separation/divorce and co-parenting issues.
I am continuing my education through training in sex therapy topics to help individuals and couples with orgasm difficulties, unmatched/low desire, performance/sexual anxiety, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation issues, and sexual empathy. My ultimate goal is to create an authentic therapeutic relationship with my clients, so that they feel safe, comfortable and motivated on their journey to live a balanced, healthy, and fulfilling life.
Outside of the office, I am mommy to two very active toddlers and always looking for fun activities to do in our free time. I now live in Atlanta, GA (my husband’s hometown) where I will continue to provide online video/telehealth services only to my current and future clients located in the state of Virginia.
My work operates from an Emotionally Focused perspective and incorporates research and communication skills from John Gottman and other evidenced based models. Both traditional and non-traditional couples (married, cohabitating, poly, etc.) are welcome. Together we will strive to improve communication skills, trust and infidelity, sex and intimacy issues, and the fostering of supportive partnerships. I also help individuals and couples through the difficult transition of ending relationships, by offering a safe to space work through separation/divorce and co-parenting issues.
I am continuing my education through training in sex therapy topics to help individuals and couples with orgasm difficulties, unmatched/low desire, performance/sexual anxiety, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation issues, and sexual empathy. My ultimate goal is to create an authentic therapeutic relationship with my clients, so that they feel safe, comfortable and motivated on their journey to live a balanced, healthy, and fulfilling life.
Outside of the office, I am mommy to two very active toddlers and always looking for fun activities to do in our free time. I now live in Atlanta, GA (my husband’s hometown) where I will continue to provide online video/telehealth services only to my current and future clients located in the state of Virginia.
Michelle Vaughan Eldridge, LPC, ATR-BC (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
Michelle received her Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She has over seven years of professional experience working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. Her areas of interest include treating individuals with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and post-traumatic stress disorder. She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults and is always honored to be a part of an individual’s recovery journey.
Michelle provides art therapy services as an option for individuals who are interested in creative self-expression. Art therapy can help individuals tap into their subconscious mind to access and process latent memories, as well as aid in emotional self-expression. It is Michelle’s belief that art therapy can be beneficial to anyone looking to process through creative means, regardless of their artistic talent or ability. By externalizing problems through tangible and visual means, individuals can experience a cathartic release through art production. Michelle can specifically design art experiences to address an individual’s unique challenges and mental health needs. This provides an opportunity for increased self-awareness and self-expression through a creative lens. Michelle also has specialized training in sand tray therapy.
Michelle works from an integrative approach of person-centered, solution-focused and humanistic approaches, recognizing that the individual is the true agent of change in their own life. She also believes in the power of harnessing the connection between the mind and body to improve one’s overall well-being. Michelle helps individuals create concrete, achievable plans to address and overcome life’s challenges. In doing so, it is her hope that individuals develop the skills to cope more independently and increase their self-esteem, self-awareness and ultimately, self-reliance to transform their lives for the better.
When Michelle is outside the office, you can find her practicing yoga, enjoying the outdoors with loved ones, painting, baking up some sweet treats and spending time with her husband, kitty and her ridiculously fun daughter.
Michelle provides art therapy services as an option for individuals who are interested in creative self-expression. Art therapy can help individuals tap into their subconscious mind to access and process latent memories, as well as aid in emotional self-expression. It is Michelle’s belief that art therapy can be beneficial to anyone looking to process through creative means, regardless of their artistic talent or ability. By externalizing problems through tangible and visual means, individuals can experience a cathartic release through art production. Michelle can specifically design art experiences to address an individual’s unique challenges and mental health needs. This provides an opportunity for increased self-awareness and self-expression through a creative lens. Michelle also has specialized training in sand tray therapy.
Michelle works from an integrative approach of person-centered, solution-focused and humanistic approaches, recognizing that the individual is the true agent of change in their own life. She also believes in the power of harnessing the connection between the mind and body to improve one’s overall well-being. Michelle helps individuals create concrete, achievable plans to address and overcome life’s challenges. In doing so, it is her hope that individuals develop the skills to cope more independently and increase their self-esteem, self-awareness and ultimately, self-reliance to transform their lives for the better.
When Michelle is outside the office, you can find her practicing yoga, enjoying the outdoors with loved ones, painting, baking up some sweet treats and spending time with her husband, kitty and her ridiculously fun daughter.
Tara Ramazani, LPC, RPT™, NCC (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, National Certified Counselor
I am Tara Ramazani, a licensed therapist who is passionate about meeting my clients where they are at and helping them master their goals and grow. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help navigate through life’s challenges and promote an overall improvement in the quality of life.
I utilize play therapy techniques when working with children (as young as three) and have a relaxed approach to talk therapy with teens/adults. I utilize a client centered and integrative approach to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves. I tailor my sessions to meet clients' unique therapeutic needs, as no two people are the same.
In my spare time, you can find me spending time with family, playing the piano and taking long relaxing walks.
I utilize play therapy techniques when working with children (as young as three) and have a relaxed approach to talk therapy with teens/adults. I utilize a client centered and integrative approach to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves. I tailor my sessions to meet clients' unique therapeutic needs, as no two people are the same.
In my spare time, you can find me spending time with family, playing the piano and taking long relaxing walks.
Residents and Interns
Therese (Terri) Smith, M.Ed (she/her)
Masters Level Resident in Counseling: Child and Adolescent Focus
Pursuing Registration in Play Therapy (RPT)
License #0704014047
I am Therese (aka Terri) Smith, a Resident in Counseling, dedicated to helping those struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and managing other challenges life can bring. My work focuses on supporting my clients to access their most authentic and empowered self through emotional healing and wellness.
With children, I utilize play and creative therapy styles and am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT™). With teens and adults, I use a person-centered approach, focusing on the therapeutic relationship and integrating styles like talk and creative-based expression (art activities and sandtray). I collaborate and work with my clients to provide individually-tailored approaches based on their specific needs, preferences, and goals. I am under the supervision of Gabrielle Anderson, LMFT, RPT-S
and Jessica Schladt, LPC
In my spare time, I enjoy quality time with my partner and pets and am often reading, listening to music, or cooking.
With children, I utilize play and creative therapy styles and am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT™). With teens and adults, I use a person-centered approach, focusing on the therapeutic relationship and integrating styles like talk and creative-based expression (art activities and sandtray). I collaborate and work with my clients to provide individually-tailored approaches based on their specific needs, preferences, and goals. I am under the supervision of Gabrielle Anderson, LMFT, RPT-S
and Jessica Schladt, LPC
In my spare time, I enjoy quality time with my partner and pets and am often reading, listening to music, or cooking.
Nicole Ferree, MA, NCC (she/her)
Masters Level Resident in Counseling: Child and Adolescent Focus, National Certified Counselor
Pursuing Registration in Play Therapy (RPT)
License #0704015563
I am Nicole Ferree, a resident in counseling with a focus in child and adolescent wellness. Through play therapy and EMDR, I strive to enable clients to gain an understanding of and re-image their story while also developing coping skills to get through each day.
I believe that part of this journey of healing for children is not only developing personal skills, but also giving tools to parents. Through Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), I seek to empower parents to develop strong relationships with their children, which enhances not only their child’s healing but also the relationship with their child(ren) and dynamics in the family.
I have an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Marymount University and received my Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. I am currently pursuing the credential of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) under the supervision of Gabrielle Anderson, LMFT, RPT-S™, practice owner, and Sarah Briggs, LPC, RPT-S™.
In my spare time, I can be found hanging out with my three dogs, finding new coffee shops, spending time in the mountains, hiking kayaking, and paddle boarding, or spending time with family and friends.
I believe that part of this journey of healing for children is not only developing personal skills, but also giving tools to parents. Through Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), I seek to empower parents to develop strong relationships with their children, which enhances not only their child’s healing but also the relationship with their child(ren) and dynamics in the family.
I have an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Marymount University and received my Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. I am currently pursuing the credential of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) under the supervision of Gabrielle Anderson, LMFT, RPT-S™, practice owner, and Sarah Briggs, LPC, RPT-S™.
In my spare time, I can be found hanging out with my three dogs, finding new coffee shops, spending time in the mountains, hiking kayaking, and paddle boarding, or spending time with family and friends.
I am Megan Long, an advanced intern at The Family Therapy Center, and a student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. As an intern, I am under the supervision of Gabrielle Anderson, LMFT, RPT-S and Rebecca Washington, LPC
My experience is working with children and adolescents in both private practice and residential settings, working through a wide array of life's challenges, towards a more balanced self and experience. Because I work with the older child/teen, I utilize talk therapy during sessions but enjoy incorporating therapeutic activities, sand tray, art and mindfulness-based techniques, among others when appropriate. I lean toward approaches that serve the whole self.
I am a lover of functional nutrition and cooking nourishing meals, yoga, road-tripping, art as a pastime, listening to podcasts on topics I know little about, and walking my dog.
My experience is working with children and adolescents in both private practice and residential settings, working through a wide array of life's challenges, towards a more balanced self and experience. Because I work with the older child/teen, I utilize talk therapy during sessions but enjoy incorporating therapeutic activities, sand tray, art and mindfulness-based techniques, among others when appropriate. I lean toward approaches that serve the whole self.
I am a lover of functional nutrition and cooking nourishing meals, yoga, road-tripping, art as a pastime, listening to podcasts on topics I know little about, and walking my dog.