Sterling, VA Local Support & Community Resources

Russell Carlton is a seasoned Marriage & Family Therapist with over twenty years of experience, dedicated to harnessing the power of positive connections to assist individuals and couples facing conflict. He possesses a wealth of knowledge from his work in private practice, as a senior clinician at a community agency, and as the clinical administrator for a residential treatment center. Russell specializes in Emotionally Focused and Attachment-based therapies, as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, addressing the complex dynamics of relationships and personal growth. His warm and compassionate approach fosters a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and build healthier connections.

Donald Jaskulske is a licensed psychologist with over 17 years of experience in providing individual and group therapy for at-risk adolescents and young adults, both prior to and during their time of incarceration, as well as during the post-incarceration phase. His expertise extends to anger management and conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess cognitive and emotional functioning, as well as identifying learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. With 7 years dedicated to conducting risk assessments and offering court testimony on matters concerning the potential for self-harm or harm to others, Donald’s wide-ranging experience underscores his commitment to the well-being of his clients. He has also provided individual and group supervision to students and unlicensed clinicians for the past 17 years. Donald focuses on helping clients understand how their formative experiences, beliefs, feelings, and thoughts contribute to their behaviors and the resulting consequences, aiming to foster positive changes in their thought patterns and actions. Known for his down-to-earth demeanor and sense of humor, Donald Jaskulske approaches therapy with empathy and compassion, creating a collaborative and individualized therapeutic environment. His goal is to accompany his clients on their healing journey towards achieving balanced mental health.

Beatrice Craiu, PsyD, is a dedicated psychologist known for her compassionate approach in working with individuals, couples, and groups, including those in divorce recovery. With a specialty in grief, trauma and PTSD, and anxiety, she expertly addresses issues such as relational problems, infidelity, maternal mental health, sleep problems, family of origin issues, and various life transitions. Beatrice earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family from Pepperdine University in California, followed by a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. She employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to guide her clients toward healing and growth.