Amy Clay, LPC

06/07/2026

Congrats to Sports PT Lab, LLC for expanding their space! Looks terrific! Thanks for keeping our community strong and healthy!

06/06/2026

🙌 I am excited to announce that I have officially received my certification through The American Association of S*xuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). This achievement comes after well over a decade of dedication and hard work. 🌟

❤️I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported me along this journey. While I may miss some names, please know that your impact has been invaluable.❤️

💓First, a huge thank you to Gail Guttman, my supervisor on and off for nearly 20 years. Your guidance in IMAGO and s*x therapy supervision, along with Tammy Nelson and the incredible program at the Integrative S*x Therapy Institute (ISTI), has shaped my journey immensely. I am also grateful to all the amazing instructors and colleagues I’ve learned from in various classes and group sessions, including Mary C. Ray, Lee Phillips, Ed.D., and
Camille Espinoza, MSW, MSPH, LCSW, CST-S, among many others. You’re support means a lot!! 💓

💗A special shoutout to Gloria Mog, who, although now retired, has been a cornerstone in my clinical development with her relational approach. Thank you, Alicia Munoz, LPC, for your continued support and recommendation. I have also learned a lot over the years from all the terrific presenters at the Psychotherapy Networker
conferences you now help organize! 💗

I am deeply thankful for my clients, who have honored me with their stories and allowed me to help them heal, grow, and connect to themselves and others.

☀️To my colleagues at Sunstone Counseling, thank you for being my support system through tough cases. I want to highlight Kelsey Meltzer and Tara Amor, who are also on the AASECT journey—your dedication inspires me. I’m proud of my previous supervisees, especially Vanessa Cushing and Madison Tincha, who are truly passionate about this work and are making a great impact! ☀️

I am incredibly grateful to be part of the AASECT community in the DMV area, including Brooke Bralove, Deb Fox, Tamara Pincus, and many others. Thank you for trusting me with your referrals and the support you have provided over many years. 💗

A special mention to Michelle Bohls your passionate focus on relationships through the IMAGO lens. This model continues to serve me and the couples I work with well. I look forward to seeing you at book club tomorrow. 📖🤓

As I continue to evolve in my career, I recognize the importance of collaboration. S*x therapy goes beyond talk therapy; it requires the support of OB/GYNs, urologists, and other health professionals, medical device and pharma companies, s*x educators, and advocacy groups to optimize s*xual health and wellness. Please do reach out to me if you want to collaborate. 🌟

06/03/2026

You deserve therapy that doesn’t ask you to explain away who you are. 🌈

At Sunstone Counseling, many of our providers offer LGBTQIA+-affirming counseling that creates space for authenticity, identity exploration, healing, and support without judgment. Whether you’re navigating relationships, anxiety, gender identity, coming out, family dynamics, or simply trying to feel more comfortable being yourself, you do not have to navigate it alone.

We believe mental health care should feel safe, validating, and empowering.

If you’re looking for support that affirms who you are, our team is here for you. Learn more here: https://sunstonecounselors.com/lgbtqia-mental-health-counseling/

06/01/2026

Welcome Valeria Naito Ching! Val is from Peru and can offer counseling services in Spanish if that is preferred! 🧡 https://sunstonecounselors.com/counselor/valeria-naito-ching/

Sunstone Counseling is thrilled to announce that our Summer 2026 Graduate Internship class is in full swing! Our talented and enthusiastic new therapists are onboarded and ready to offer free phone consultations and book first appointments.
We are announcing our last, but not least, of four interns, Valeria (Val) Naito Ching, who will be working out of our Old Town Alexandria office. Val is currently attending George Mason University and is passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families. With years of experience as a therapist in Peru, Val specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Ready to connect? Reach out to Val directly at [email protected]. Don't miss this opportunity to start your journey toward healing and growth at a reduced rate 😉✨

05/30/2026

Check out this dynamic team!! ☀️

05/29/2026

☀️ What an absolute delight to connect with Ashley Summers and the exceptional team at OCD Anxiety Centers today! I loved learning more about the profoundly impactful and highly specialized exposure therapy treatments you provide, and I'm blown away by the extraordinary work you're doing! Sunstone Counseling is looking forward to collaboration and a brighter future together! ☀️🌊☀️🌊☀️🌊☀️🌊☀️🌊

05/29/2026

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At Sunstone Counseling, we support women through every stage of the perinatal journey — from pregnancy and postpartum to the emotional adjustments that come with becoming a parent. 🧡

Our counselors provide a supportive, judgment-free space to talk through things like anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, relationship changes, and the mental load that can come with caring for both yourself and a growing family.

Maternal mental health deserves support too!

05/28/2026

Welcome to the Team, Nick Anguiano!☀️Sunstone Counseling is excited to introduce another new graduate intern as the summer semister begins!☀️

Nick brings experience with social-emotional learning in school-based settings and career development with adults and is looking forward to working with adults, adolescents, and children.

Nick is available for both virtual appointments and in-person sessions at our Richmond/Short Pump office.

For any questions or to connect with him directly, please reach out at [email protected] or contact [email protected]

05/26/2026

So grateful to have such a smart, kind and compassionate clinical leader in Callie Sapen!

Meet Callie Sapen, LPC, NCC! 🧡

Callie creates a space where you can slow down, be honest about what’s been hard, and start making sense of it without judgment. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, centered on helping you reconnect with yourself and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.

She works with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use, and life transitions. Callie also has a strong focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ clients and individuals within the military community, offering care that is affirming, thoughtful, and grounded in trust.

Her approach integrates evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, always tailored to what you actually need in the moment.

Sessions with Callie are steady, compassionate, and growth-oriented. A space to process, build insight, and move forward in a way that feels more aligned.

Callie sees clients in Falls Church and virtually across Virginia.
Schedule today: https://sunstonecounselors.com/counselor/callie-sapen-lpc-ncc/

05/26/2026

🎓🎓Hats off to these amazing, emerging therapist. They are definitely making the world a better place, one client at a time. 🎓🎓