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Sunstone Counseling Our dedicated team specializes in treating a variety of issues, including eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and gender and sexual identity concerns.

Sunstone Counseling, located in Alexandria, Virginia, offers high-quality and compassionate mental health therapy tailored to the diverse needs of children, adolescents, adults, and couples in our community. We also provide crucial support for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or considering self-harm. With a diverse team of experienced counselors and a range of affordable price points, Sunstone Counseling ensures that exceptional mental health care is accessible to everyone in Alexandria and the surrounding areas.

10/02/2026

Join us for a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect. 🌿
Sunstone counselor Elizabeth Willson guides us through a simple three-part breathing exercise that can be used when you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or a little more activated than usual.

By slowing down and bringing attention to the belly, ribs, and chest with each breath, this practice can help you feel more grounded and present.

Find a comfortable seat, plant your feet on the floor, and follow along. Save this video so you can return to it whenever you need a moment to reset. 💛

Teens don’t always say when they’re struggling. Sometimes, changes in mood, friendships, school, sleep, or everyday habi...
10/01/2026

Teens don’t always say when they’re struggling. Sometimes, changes in mood, friendships, school, sleep, or everyday habits can be the signs that they need more support.

If you’ve noticed your teen pulling away, feeling overwhelmed by school, or having a harder time managing everyday challenges, it’s worth paying attention. 🧡

We’re sharing 5 signs to look for, along with ways parents can offer support and when professional support may help.

Read the full blog here: https://sunstonecounselors.com/5-signs-your-teen-may-need-more-support-this-school-year/

Big feelings don’t disappear overnight, but over time, kids can learn what to do when those feelings show up.Maybe they’...
09/30/2026

Big feelings don’t disappear overnight, but over time, kids can learn what to do when those feelings show up.

Maybe they’re starting to name what they’re feeling instead of shutting down. Maybe they’re asking for a break before things become overwhelming, using a coping skill on their own, or recovering from a hard moment a little more easily than before.

Those shifts might seem small, but they matter. Building emotional regulation takes practice, patience, and support, and every step toward understanding their emotions can help a child feel more confident handling them. 🧡

Want extra support for your child? Book an appointment with us: https://sunstonecounselors.com/book-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=contact-page

Meet Betty Luo, LCSW! ☀️Betty works with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety and panic, depression,...
09/29/2026

Meet Betty Luo, LCSW! ☀️

Betty works with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety and panic, depression, emotional regulation, grief and loss, life transitions, family dynamics, relationship conflict, identity, stress and overwhelm, and more.

Her approach is empathetic, laid-back, and nonjudgmental, with sessions tailored to each client’s individual needs and strengths. Betty draws from approaches including CBT, mindfulness, person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused therapy, with an emphasis on building a trusting and collaborative relationship. 🧡

And when she’s not counseling? Betty enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, listening to podcasts, spending time with her cat Hazel, and, as the photo may have given away, jigsaw puzzles! 🧩

Betty offers in-office sessions in Falls Church and teletherapy for Virginia residents.

Book an appointment today!
https://sunstonecounselors.com/book-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=contact-page

09/25/2026

Bedtime doesn’t have to feel like a nightly battle. 🌙

When kids are asked to move through several steps at the end of a long day, repeated reminders and negotiations can quickly become exhausting for everyone.

Katie Clark, Registered Play Therapist, shares a simple strategy that can help: creating a visual bedtime schedule together. Giving kids a picture for each step can make the routine easier to follow, while involving them in creating it can build connection, consistency, and a sense of ownership.

Sometimes, small changes to a routine can make a big difference for the whole family. 💛

If your child or family could use additional support, learn more about Sunstone Counseling and connect with a counselor here: https://sunstonecounselors.com/book-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=contact-page

A hard adjustment doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Sometimes, children simply need time, support, and space to fi...
09/24/2026

A hard adjustment doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Sometimes, children simply need time, support, and space to find their footing.

As new routines settle in, Sunstone’s child counseling can help children work through life transitions, emotional regulation, anxiety, and other challenges while supporting the family system along the way. 🧡

Is your child having a hard time adjusting? Contact Sunstone Counseling to learn how child counseling can help: https://sunstonecounselors.com/book-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=contact-page

Some changes are exciting. Some are expected. And some can leave you wondering why you don’t quite feel like yourself.A ...
09/23/2026

Some changes are exciting. Some are expected. And some can leave you wondering why you don’t quite feel like yourself.

A new job, a move, a relationship shift, becoming a parent, or closing one chapter can bring up more than you expected. Even when the change is something you wanted.

You don’t have to have it all figured out right away. Give yourself time to adjust, make sense of what’s different, and find your footing.

Not every change is a setback. Sometimes, you’re just finding your way through something new.

You’re allowed to take your time finding your footing. And when you’re ready for support, we’re here. 🧡

If you could use support navigating a change, book an appointment with us: https://sunstonecounselors.com/book-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=contact-page

Meet Ashley Fischer, MS, Resident in Counseling! ☀️Ashley works with tweens, teens, young adults, and adults navigating ...
09/22/2026

Meet Ashley Fischer, MS, Resident in Counseling! ☀️

Ashley works with tweens, teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety and panic, ADHD, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, gender and sexual identity, intimacy, and more. She has a particular passion for supporting teens and young adults as they explore who they are and begin developing their individual identities.

Her approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), recognizing the role both thoughts and behaviors can play in the therapeutic process. Ashley strives to provide a confidential, empathetic, and supportive environment as she helps clients work through the challenges they’re facing. 🧡

And when she’s not counseling? Ashley loves exploring the world, learning new things, spending time with family and friends, and visiting West Virginia, where she grew up. 🌎

Ashley offers in-office sessions in Falls Church and teletherapy for Virginia residents.

Book an appointment today!
https://sunstonecounselors.com/book-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=contact-page

It was a powerful day at the Out of the Darkness Walk in Loudoun, VA. The opening ceremony was deeply moving, reminding ...
09/20/2026

It was a powerful day at the Out of the Darkness Walk in Loudoun, VA.

The opening ceremony was deeply moving, reminding us all why it is so critical to raise awareness and funds for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP).
A huge thank you to our amazing intern, Cait Manson, for your participation.

Sunstone Counseling is committed to AFSP’s mission. We have two more walks coming up:

October 3, 2026 in Fairfax (Mosaic)
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com

October 31st, 2026 in Richmond
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com

We’d love for you to join our team or donate to help us reach our goal.
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A new routine can affect more than the schedule. For children and parents alike, changes in school, work, activities, an...
09/18/2026

A new routine can affect more than the schedule. For children and parents alike, changes in school, work, activities, and responsibilities can take time to adjust to.

If your family is still finding its rhythm, small moments of connection and consistency can help everyone feel more grounded. 🧡

At Sunstone Counseling, our child and family counseling services can support children and families navigating life transitions, emotional regulation, family dynamics, and other challenges that can come with change.

Need support as your family adjusts? Book a session with us: https://sunstonecounselors.com/book-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=contact-page

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112 S Pitt Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

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