No families are
perfect. We all need help from time to time with our struggles, hurts and
losses. Remember, Jesus came to heal the broken-hearted and to comfort those in
need (namely, all of us). St. Mary's Counseling Office serves our parish families and our parish youth, helping individuals and families to heal and to mature and grow into the Christian people we were meant to be. Their primary mission is to facilitate healing, growth and wholeness for those who come to them for help. Those on the St. Mary's Pastoral Counseling staff are trained and experienced mental health professionals dedicated to providing counseling and psychotherapy within a context of Christian values, respect and empathy.
Appointments can be made for weekdays, evenings and Saturdays. Fees are set on a sliding scale, set according to the financial situation of the person or persons in need. Initial or single sessions are provided at no charge. The counselors are located at St. Mary's Parish Center at 5222 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax, VA.
Services provided include:
· Individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents
· Marriage counseling and enrichment
· Communication skills training
· Psychoeducational programs
· Support groups
They may be of help to you with issues of:
· Depression and loneliness
· Anxiety
· Marital distress and discontent
· Family relationships
· Parent-child difficulties
· Addiction Counseling (drugs, alcohol, pornography, etc.)
· Life transitions
· Grief and loss
· Separation and divorce
· Anger
· Stress
· Recovery from childhood physical, sexual or emotional abuse
· Interpersonal problems at work or with friends
· Low self-esteem
· Personal growth and life goals