Winchester, VA Local Support & Community Resources

Eva Brown, LCSW, is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Social Worker who has been enriching lives as a therapist for over 29 years in the United States. Originally hailing from Sweden, she brings a diverse cultural background to her practice. Eva shares her home with her husband and their beloved dog, Buster, a German Shepherd-Standard Poodle mix, who sometimes provides companionship in her sessions. Together, they nurture a blended family that includes seven children and fourteen grandchildren. With a wealth of experience as a medical and psychiatric social worker in various environments including hospitals, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs, Eva employs a range of therapeutic modalities, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her approach emphasizes respect and compassion, working collaboratively with clients to foster increased self-awareness and cultivate love for oneself and others. Her commitment to helping teens, adults, and elders navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder is evident in her warm, supportive, and humanistic therapeutic style.

Ellen Simonetti is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment for her clients, allowing them to gradually engage in the therapeutic process. With special training in attachment issues and injuries, Ellen expertly blends cognitive behavioral therapy, systems therapy, solution-focused strategies, and neuroscience modalities to tailor treatments to individual needs. She believes that the therapeutic relationship serves as a vital foundation for exploring areas of hurt and trauma. Ellen holds a fundamental belief in the human capacity for healing and personal growth, emphasizing resilience and celebrating progress along the healing journey. Prior to her counseling career, Ellen invested 20 years working with horses, enriching her understanding of body language and its significance in communication. Her specialized training in attachment issues combined with her passion for neuroscience allows Ellen to offer a unique blend of professional expertise and life experience to her clients.

Mary Anne Alderfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a dedicated focus on supporting adults and elders through life's challenges. With expertise in navigating complexities such as divorce, relationship issues, and significant life transitions, she employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual's needs. Her approach encompasses a blend of Transpersonal, Eclectic, Person-Centered, Humanistic, Existential, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), along with Emotionally Focused techniques and Family Systems therapy. Mary is committed to fostering a safe and nurturing space, allowing her clients to explore their emotions and develop meaningful insights. With a deep understanding of cognitive and rational emotive behavior therapies, she helps clients find effective solutions and cultivate emotional resilience, guiding them on their journey toward personal growth and healing.