COUNSELORS
Stacey King, MSW, M.Ed
Denise Ribas Calavante, LMSW
Denise Ribas Calavante, LMSW
TITLE:
Mental Health Therapist Resident
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Sociology – SUNY Buffalo State College
Masters in Social Work – Howard University
Masters in Educational Leadership – Kean University
CREDENTIALS:
LCSW Candidate - VA
Pupil Personnel Certification/ Leadership Endorsement - VA
SPECIALITY:
Stacey has over 20 years of professional Social Work experience. She works with children 8+yrs, adolescents & adults in a number of areas including but not limited to: school social work, clinical assessments, crisis intervention, intensive in-home counseling, domestic violence, case management and leadership.
Stacey works with adolescent survivors of sexual assault, oppositional defiant and conduct issues as well as severe anxiety and school refusal. She also works with clients who are working through a difficult medical diagnosis. She is a parenting coach that can lead workshops, classes and provide individual parent coaching for parents struggling with severe behaviors in the home. Stacey utilizes a strength- based approach with both cognitive and behavioral therapy along with a reality-based approach to therapy. Insurance accepted: Aetna. She can be reached directly at StaceyKMSW@gmail.com.
Denise Ribas Calavante, LMSW
Denise Ribas Calavante, LMSW
Denise Ribas Calavante, LMSW
TITLE:
Mental Health Therapist Resident
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Literature
Masters in Arts in Journalism
Master in Social Work - Virginia Commonwealth University
CREDENTIALS:
LCSW Candidate - VA
SPECIALITY:
Denise considers herself to be one of those dedicated human beings who dedicates their work time to listening to people’s crises. She graduated from VCU with a degree in clinical social work. Her BA was in literature, and she also has an M.A. in journalism from Brazil, where she grew up. Denise speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
Denise believes that sometimes the answer is inside us, and with the help of a trained clinician, we can peel the layers of our complex minds and find the best path or make better choices.
She is an empathetic listener who will help you move forward! Denise has experience with teenagers, young adults, and adults dealing with life, family, parenting, or marital crises. She is available for 15-minute virtual consults where you can share your concerns and you can decide if she will be a good match. Insurance accepted: Aetna. She can be reached directly at dcavcounseling@gmail.com.
Ellen Skogsberg, LPC
Denise Ribas Calavante, LMSW
Ellen Skogsberg, LPC
TITLE:
Mental Health Therapist
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in General Studies - Radford University
Masters in Counseling and Human Development - Radford University
CREDENTIALS:
Licensed Professional Counselor - Virginia
SPECIALITY:
Ms. Skogsberg has over 8 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples. Ms. Skogsberg utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Reality Therapy,Survivor Therapy, Supportive Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients reach their goals/needs. She works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions, parenting skills, domestic violence, chronic illness/grief/loss and career counseling. Ms. Skogsberg believes that all individuals have the potential to live their best lives. Life is a gift...live well. Insurance accepted: Anthem BCBS, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, Tricare, and United Healthcare/Optum. Ellen can be contacted directly at tclcounselor@gmail.com
Georgia Martin, LCSW
Taylor Samaniuk, LCSW
Ellen Skogsberg, LPC
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - FULL
TITLE:
Mental Health Therapist
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Social Work-University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Master's of Science in Medical Social Work-University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Postgraduate Fellowship in End of Life Care-Smith College, Northampton, MA
CREDENTIALS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-VA Licensed Clinical Social Worker-WI
SPECIALTY:
I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. My areas of expertise include working with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, infertility, adoption, life changes and transitions, grief and loss. I have experience and enjoy working with children, teens and adults. I have worked in hospice care, meeting the needs of client's and their families, providing guidance, resources and emotional support along their journey. Empathy, respect and compassion are all at the forefront of my work with client's, with an emphasis on client's strengths and goals. Therapeutic modalities utilized include; solution focused, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, strengths based and acceptance and commitment therapy. I believe in meeting the client where they are at and tailoring individualized plans of care, to meet each client's goals. In my time as a counselor, I have learned that life experiences are different for everyone and that people cope in different ways during stressful times. My approach to all therapy is to walk beside you, provide active listening, emotional support, and to work with you to achieve your hopes and dreams of becoming the best you. Insurance accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, Tricare, and United Healthcare/Optum. I look forward to helping you soon, and may be reached at glmcounseling@outlook.com
Taylor Samaniuk, LCSW
Taylor Samaniuk, LCSW
Taylor Samaniuk, LCSW
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING
NEW CLIENTS - FULL
TITLE:
Mental Health Therapist
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Arts – Le Moyne College
Masters of Social Work - The Catholic University of America
CREDENTIALS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Virginia
Pupil Personnel Services Certification – VA
SPECIALTY:
Taylor provides individual therapy primarily to children and teenagers, in addition to working with the parents and families of her clients. She has experience in mental health services across multiple settings and ages, including residential, schools, intensive in-home, and victim assistance services. Taylor uses a strength-based perspective with an emphasis on building positive therapeutic relationships with her clients. Taylor draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, trauma-based practices, and attachment styles based on the needs of the client. Insurances accepted: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, BCBS Fed Employee Program, and Tricare. Taylor can be reached directly at SamaniukLCSW@gmail.com.
Dr. Daphne King
Dr. Alonda Alloway
Dr. Alonda Alloway
TITLE:
Mental Health Therapist
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Social Relations – Michigan State UniversityMasters in Social Work – Grand Valley State UniversityDoctor of Education in Counseling Psychology– Argosy University
CREDENTIALS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-VA
SPECIALTY:
Dr. Daphne King previously worked as a case manager in a mental health agency and as a school social worker. As a case manager, Dr. King has extensive experience working with families and adolescents, as well as those requiring hospitalization in psychiatric hospitals and residential facilities. As a social worker, Dr. King has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in the foster care system and those experiencing mental health concerns as well as providing crisis intervention to school age children. As a school social worker, Dr. King had various responsibilities including facilitating student groups, case management with families, individual counseling, special education counseling, and conducting assessments for students entering special education services. Dr. King also has experience conducting workshops and presentations on various topics ranging from self-esteem to healthy relationships to substance abuse awareness/prevention.Dr. King’s practice specialties are: marriage/couples/relationship/family counseling, suicidal ideation, depression, self-esteem issues, adolescents and adults, anxiety, PTSD, and cognitive behavioral therapy approach.Insurance accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, and Tricare. Dr. King can be reached directly at 703-539-2269 or DrDaphneKing@DrDaphneKing.com
Dr. Alonda Alloway
Dr. Alonda Alloway
Dr. Alonda Alloway
TITLE:
Owner/Mental Health Therapist
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Family and Consumer Sciences -University of Georgia
Masters of Social Work - Howard University Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Services - Capella University
CREDENTIALS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - VA
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - DC
Pupil Personnel Services Certification - VA
Certified Professional Coach
SPECIALTY:
Dr. Alloway has over 20 years of counseling experience and 10 years of teaching social work as an adjunct professor. Dr. Alloway enjoys helping adults overcome obstacles that they think are hindrances in order for them to reach their goals and full potential using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Most of Dr. Alloway's clients are males who would like to work through anxiety, depression, and overcoming traumas with a focus on goals to allow the client to feel better about their position in life and function effectively. Dr. Alloway works with older teens (17+) and adults. Insurance accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, Tricare, and United Healthcare/Optum.
Dr. Alloway can be reached directly ONLY via email at A.Alloway@LoudounCounselingCoaching.com
Dr. Megan Urbassik
Dr. Alonda Alloway
Kelsey-Marie Fugaro, LCSW
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - FULL
TITLE:
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Psychology - George Mason University
Masters in School Psychology - The Pennsylvania State University
Doctorate of Philosophy in School Psychology - The Pennsylvania State University
CREDENTIALS:
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Certified School Psychologist in Virginia
SPECIALTY:
Dr. Urbassik provides individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological and psychoeducational testing. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and parents to provide assistance with children and adolescent’s emotional, behavioral, social, and learning difficulties. Insurance accepted: Anthem BCBS, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, Medicare, and Tricare.
Dr. Urbassik can be contacted directly at drmegan@urbassikpsych.com
Kelsey-Marie Fugaro, LCSW
Kelsey-Marie Fugaro, LCSW
Kelsey-Marie Fugaro, LCSW
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS -FULL
TITLE:
Mental Health Therapist
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Psychology - Virginia Tech
Bachelors in Human Development- Professional Helping Skills - Virginia Tech
Masters in Social Work - George Mason University
CREDENTIALS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-VA
SPECIALTY:
Kelsey Fugaro has professional experience providing community mental health services including individual and family counseling in outpatient, school, and home environments. Kelsey has spent her professional career working with children, adolescents, and adults coping with mental health concerns arising from emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, suicidality, and interpersonal relationships. Kelsey utilizes a combination of cognitive, behavioral, and solution focused techniques to empower clients to elicit their desired change within themselves and their relationships. Insurance accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, Cigna, and Tricare. Kelsey can be reached directly at kelsey.fugaro@gmail.com
Darren Madison, LCSW
Kelsey-Marie Fugaro, LCSW
Darren Madison, LCSW
ON HAITUS UNTIL FALL 2023
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
TITLE:
Mental Health Therapist
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Sociology –Hampton University
Masters of Social Work - Virginia Commonwealth University
CREDENTIALS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Virginia
Pupil Personnel Services Certification – VA
Certified Trainer/Facilitator – International Institute of Restorative Practices (IIRP)
SPECIALTY:
Mr. Madison has over 20 years of counseling and case management experience working in the Juvenile and Circuit Court, residential treatment, and public-school system. Mr. Madison currently works as a Student Assistant Specialist providing prevention services for students and their families. He is a certified Restorative Practice (RP) trainer and facilitator and provides conflict mediation services for students, staff, and parents in Loudoun County. His specialties are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, substance abuse (males or adult females), anger management, adolescent males with anger issues (Oppositional Defiant or Conduct Disorders), and any addiction disorder (sexual, gambling, etc). Insurance accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, and Tricare.
Sadaf Khan, LCSW
Kelsey-Marie Fugaro, LCSW
Darren Madison, LCSW
ON HAITUS UNTIL FALL 2023
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW
CLIENTS
TITLE:
Mental Health Therapist
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Social Work - George Mason University
Masters in Social Work -George Mason University
CREDENTIALS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - VA
SPECIALTY:
Sadaf Khan works as a School Social Worker. As a social worker, Sadaf has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in the foster care system as well as those experiencing mental health concerns. Currently, as a School Social Worker, Sadaf has a variety of responsibilities including facilitating student groups, case management with families, individual counseling, and special education counseling which all help to increase a student's motivation to learn and builds attachment to their school and community. Insurance accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, and Tricare.