In the forests, the 'OAC leaf' is not evergreen. It will change in the fall season of life, and while remaining colorful and beautiful, it will also become more fragile. Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling was founded in 2016. With a mission-oriented mindset, a mother (therapist) and daughter (Health Care Administrator) developed a plan for a new therapy practice.
The overarching goal at that time was to establish a professional counseling service that would focus on the mental health needs of older adults in our community. Fast forwarding to 2021, NOVA OAC has evolved into a thriving counseling practice with 17 licensed clinical social workers on staff working with both older and younger adult clients. Mental health psychotherapy is offered for older adults suffering from emotional distress associated with medical and psycho-social challenges in the aging process.
With a wide range of knowledge and experience, our therapists understand the complex challenges that impact multi-generational family systems and friendship networks.
The overarching goal at that time was to establish a professional counseling service that would focus on the mental health needs of older adults in our community. Fast forwarding to 2021, NOVA OAC has evolved into a thriving counseling practice with 17 licensed clinical social workers on staff working with both older and younger adult clients. Mental health psychotherapy is offered for older adults suffering from emotional distress associated with medical and psycho-social challenges in the aging process.
With a wide range of knowledge and experience, our therapists understand the complex challenges that impact multi-generational family systems and friendship networks.
Services
Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling (OAC) is a professional health care practice that strives to provide excellent and affordable counseling services to both adults and older adults in our community.
With two office locations in Fairfax, OAC also provides in-home counseling to individuals who are homebound or reside in long-term care settings.
OAC also offers virtual/telehealth therapy sessions to clients who prefer to meet with a therapist in the comfort and security of their own homes.
With a willingness to provide a variety of session options and a commitment to bill Medicare and other private insurance providers, OAC is both accessible and affordable to those seeking mental health treatment.
With two office locations in Fairfax, OAC also provides in-home counseling to individuals who are homebound or reside in long-term care settings.
OAC also offers virtual/telehealth therapy sessions to clients who prefer to meet with a therapist in the comfort and security of their own homes.
With a willingness to provide a variety of session options and a commitment to bill Medicare and other private insurance providers, OAC is both accessible and affordable to those seeking mental health treatment.
Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling (OAC) is a professional mental healthcare practice offering counseling services to adults of all ages.
With a growing number of LCSW licensed clinicians on our OAC team, OAC therapists work with both individuals and groups to treat adult clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, medical issues and stressors, family conflict, bereavement, grief and loss.
OAC offers in-person therapy sessions at two offices located in Fairfax, Virginia as well as Home visits.
With a growing number of LCSW licensed clinicians on our OAC team, OAC therapists work with both individuals and groups to treat adult clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, medical issues and stressors, family conflict, bereavement, grief and loss.
OAC offers in-person therapy sessions at two offices located in Fairfax, Virginia as well as Home visits.
In 1998 I became a caregiver for my elderly parents, and as they navigated their long and complicated aging path, I realized that I could be a valuable resource for others as well.
I returned to college during that time and completed my social work education at George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth Universities, earning my LCSW Certification in 2006.
Over the past years, I have worked in two large independent living communities with hundreds of older adults.
In 2016 my daughter and I launched our private practice "Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling."
I returned to college during that time and completed my social work education at George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth Universities, earning my LCSW Certification in 2006.
Over the past years, I have worked in two large independent living communities with hundreds of older adults.
In 2016 my daughter and I launched our private practice "Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling."
I work with adults, including older adults and their families, challenged by life's interruptions and stress-how can you cope?
Yes, you can endure.
I offer experience with aging, caregiving, life transitions, depression/anxiety, pandemic related stress, illness and disability, cognitive/neuro impairment, death and dying, care/resource planning, loss and grief, trauma and relationship/conflict resolution.
I use interventions (CBT, solution focused, relational, etc.) tailored to best meet your needs.
Yes, you can endure.
I offer experience with aging, caregiving, life transitions, depression/anxiety, pandemic related stress, illness and disability, cognitive/neuro impairment, death and dying, care/resource planning, loss and grief, trauma and relationship/conflict resolution.
I use interventions (CBT, solution focused, relational, etc.) tailored to best meet your needs.
For over 16 years, Colleen has served older adults and their families with insight and compassion for the unique strengths and challenges faced by older adults.
As an experienced LCSW, Colleen recognizes and capitalizes on the wisdom and faith that her clients have gained through years of successfully facing life's challenges.
In addition, Colleen understands the natural reaction of anxiety and depression that many older adults experience when coping with the many losses and required adjustments to the unwelcome changes of aging.
As an experienced LCSW, Colleen recognizes and capitalizes on the wisdom and faith that her clients have gained through years of successfully facing life's challenges.
In addition, Colleen understands the natural reaction of anxiety and depression that many older adults experience when coping with the many losses and required adjustments to the unwelcome changes of aging.
Reviews
Be the first to review Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling.
Write a Review
