Crescent Counseling Center LLC

Crescent Counseling Center LLC Women-owned mental and behavioral health counseling practice located in Alexandria, Virginia.

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫 Carolina Rovira, MAResident in CounselingCarolina’s therapeutic approach blends the cor...
02/19/2026

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Carolina Rovira, MA
Resident in Counseling

Carolina’s therapeutic approach blends the core concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered methods and mindfulness techniques to empower clients to manage distressing symptoms. Her style is warm, empathetic, and direct. She utilizes evidence-based, collaborative strategies that respect cultural practices and identity. As a bilingual first-generation immigrant, Carolina is deeply passionate about supporting multicultural and intersectional identities as well as social justice advocacy.

Outside of work, Carolina enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and watching classic Disney movies.

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Our clinicians gave their precious in-between session minutes to this artistry SO now it’s your civic duty to vote! Cast...
02/13/2026

Our clinicians gave their precious in-between session minutes to this artistry SO now it’s your civic duty to vote! Cast a vote for your favorite below. This is proof that therapists contain multitudes—trauma processing and intricate frosting work. Shout out to MB Bakery on the Go for the Loveliest heart shaped cookies!

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💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫 Julia Pisani, MAResident in CounselingJulia’s therapeutic approach integrates psychodyn...
02/05/2026

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Julia Pisani, MA
Resident in Counseling

Julia’s therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and person-centered therapy techniques. She has experience working with adolescents and brings a passionate commitment to supporting mental health and personal growth. Julia strives to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel heard and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace.

Outside of counseling, Julia enjoys hot yoga, reading, and discovering new restaurants and recipes, which fuels her curiosity and creativity beyond the therapy room.

Clinical Areas of Interest: Phase of Life Issues, Anxiety/Depression, ADHD, Child/Adolescent Mental Health

     

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫Michelle Linnebur Massie MS, LPCMichelle’s therapeutic style is rooted in the person-cen...
02/03/2026

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Michelle Linnebur Massie MS, LPC

Michelle’s therapeutic style is rooted in the person-centered approach, characterized by warmth, compassion, honesty, and directness. She values establishing a strong therapeutic alliance and uses interactive feedback to gently challenge clients to become their best selves. She believes that by modifying distorted thoughts and understanding how early experiences shape core beliefs, individuals can foster motivation, self-sufficiency, and internal fulfillment.

When she isn’t working, she spends time with her family and thinking about Halloween.

Clinical Areas of Interest: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Military-combat trauma, Borderline personality disorder, OCD, and Social anxiety

   

Handcrafted by a couple of our lovely clients and gifted to our space 🥺. A beautiful reminder that healing is shared and...
01/22/2026

Handcrafted by a couple of our lovely clients and gifted to our space 🥺. A beautiful reminder that healing is shared and creative 💜.

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01/16/2026

Not all grief looks the same—and not all loss is acknowledged.
Our latest blog post explores overlooked forms of grief, including ambiguous loss and nonfinite loss, and why so many people feel alone in their pain.
✨ You don’t need your loss to fit a traditional definition to deserve support.
Read the full post at the link in our bio.

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫 Nicole Wiederholt, MA, LPCNicole’s therapeutic style integrates Motivational Interviewi...
01/12/2026

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Nicole Wiederholt, MA, LPC

Nicole’s therapeutic style integrates Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also draws from evidence-based programs such as Seeking Safety and Invitation to Change, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s needs and goals.
Nicole is also a certified provider of MATCH-ADTC, a modular treatment for adolescents with anxiety, depression, trauma, and conduct issues. She is pursuing a certificate for Core Competency in CBT with the Fairfax Consortium of Evidence Based Practice, and loves to use expressive arts with clients.

In her free time, Nicole can often be found in art class or reading with her dog curled up beside her.

Clinical Areas of Interest: teen/adolescent life transitions, substance use disorder, anxiety & depression

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫 Elizabeth Parola, MA, Resident in CounselingElizabeth (Liz) takes an integrative approa...
01/09/2026

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Elizabeth Parola, MA, Resident in Counseling

Elizabeth (Liz) takes an integrative approach to therapy that is both empathetic and direct. She collaborates with clients to explore how their past experiences shape current self-perceptions and beliefs, using evidence-based methods to promote self-awareness, healing, and growth. Elizabeth has specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to treat PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. Through supportive and structured sessions she helps clients examine and reframe trauma-related thoughts, fostering a more compassionate and balanced understanding of their experiences.

In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys exploring new coffee shops, watching reality TV, and spending time with her dog, Zeus.

Clinical Areas Of Interest: trauma & ptsd, relationship/family issues, couples counseling, perfectionism

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫 Eva Allison, MA, Resident in CounselingEva views therapy as a collaborative space to co...
01/06/2026

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Eva Allison, MA, Resident in Counseling

Eva views therapy as a collaborative space to co-create a healing experience that’s uniquely your own. Her work is rooted in a trauma-informed perspective and draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and existential therapy. She values curiosity as a powerful therapeutic tool—one that can help clients approach difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with openness, reducing self-judgment and shame.

Outside the office, Eva enjoys many creative pursuits—especially sewing her own clothes and learning to garden. She and her husband love birdwatching and exploring new parks throughout Northern Virginia. She’s also an avid reader and shares her home (and cozy reading sessions) with her cat, Coco.

Clinical Areas of Interest: grief & loss, chronic pain & illness, trauma & PTSD, adolescent mental health, relationship dynamics

The holidays make December hectic. If you’re craving rest, quiet time, or just fewer plans, that’s totally okay. Think o...
12/18/2025

The holidays make December hectic. If you’re craving rest, quiet time, or just fewer plans, that’s totally okay. Think of this season as a chance to slow down and move with the natural rhythm of winter.

How has December felt for you??

✨ Featured Clinician Spotlight ✨ Diamond Allen, MAResident in CounselingDiamond’s therapeutic style is integrative, inco...
12/16/2025

✨ Featured Clinician Spotlight ✨

Diamond Allen, MA
Resident in Counseling

Diamond’s therapeutic style is integrative, incorporating CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, and Narrative Therapy techniques. She is passionate about creating a comfortable and open environment where clients feel safe to learn and grow. Diamond also enjoys integrating mindfulness and expressive arts into her work to help clients achieve their counseling goals. Deeply committed to multicultural competence and social justice advocacy, she tailors each client’s experience to honor their individuality and maximize their personal growth.

Clinical Areas of Interest: anxiety & depression, trauma/EMDR, mood disorders, sexual and intimacy disorders, anger management



💫Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫Sierra Thorpe, M.Ed, LPCLicensed Professional CounselorSierra’s therapeutic style is inte...
12/09/2025

💫Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Sierra Thorpe, M.Ed, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sierra’s therapeutic style is integrative, drawing primarily from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and schema therapy approaches. She believes the heart of therapy lies in the connection between client and clinician and works to build a space rooted in trust, comfort, and authenticity. Her goal is to help clients feel safe to explore their emotions, process their experiences, and find meaningful growth.

Outside the office, Sierra loves cuddling with her cat, drawing, experimenting with new DIY projects, and rewatching her favorite comfort shows.

Clinical Areas of Interest: ADHD, Anxiety, Adolescent Mental Health, LGBTQ+



Address

6400 Grovedale Drive, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA
22310

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+15714149645

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