Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling

02/20/2026

Today is National Caregivers Day.

To caregivers all over the world, we see you, we appreciate you, we honor you.

Thank you.

-Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling

02/20/2026

It’s National Caregiver Day!

To support you on your caregiving journey, we invite you to explore our guidebook: 📘 Caregiving at a Glance.

Designed to support families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, this free guide includes empowering techniques and strategies to address topics such as troublesome behaviors, communication, eating, bathing, and more.

Request your copy here 👉 https://bit.ly/3MArs8P

02/13/2026

February is the month of love….. and TODAY is Self-Love Day!

Spend today focusing on things you can do to show yourself love and appreciation. Check out some of our tips and tricks for Self-Love Day!

02/06/2026

Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. On top of that, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, and PTSD raise heart disease risk by 50-100%,
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and the steps we can take to protect it. There are tons of trusted resources out there with helpful tips, toolkits, and easy-to-understand infographics.

Learn more from these great sources:
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute – Toolkit
• American Heart Association – Toolkit
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Toolkit

At OAC, we emphasize the importance of mental health and heart health!

01/29/2026

OAC SPOTLIGHT!

Meet Elizabeth Dakin, LCSW! One of our talented, part-time licensed therapists.

1. How did you get into social work/mental health?
“I became interested in mental health as a teenager when I learned there was such a thing as an inner life that should be cherished and tended to. It took me until after college to get clarity on my goal to be a psychotherapist and how to reach it.”

2. A fun fact about yourself:
“A fun fact about me is that I majored in Music as an undergraduate student.”

3. A piece of advice for your younger self:
“A piece of advice for my younger self would be to trust that we all have a purpose in life. Our innate gifts and talents should be celebrated as much as our outward accomplishments like good grades and awards.”

Thank you, Elizabeth, for your empathic and caring touch in our practice!

01/20/2026

OAC is sharing our voices beyond the therapy room!

Our Practice Manager, Susie Zimmer and one of our Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Intake Coordinators, Karyn Walsh, were featured on the “Positive Aging Community” podcast with Steve Gurney, highlighting their expertise, passion, and commitment to providing older adults in the Northern Virginia area the support that they deserve. We’re proud to see our team leading important conversations in the field.

A special Thank You to the Positive Aging Community for having us on the podcast and creating space for necessary conversations.

01/14/2026

Our office space is meant to feel calm, private, and respectful of each person who walks through our doors.
Our building includes a wheelchair-accessible ramp and wheelchair-accessible office space and restrooms so everyone can access care comfortably and with dignity.

Check out our office space!

01/03/2026

“Leave Behind and Carry Forward”

As we step into a new year, it’s a perfect moment to look back and envision ahead. For some, it is part of the New Years process but for others, it can feel daunting. We can simplify this with two simple questions.

What can we reflect on and release from 2025?
What can we focus on and make space for in 2026?

No need for elaborate plans, if that feels too stressful—just a mindful pause to reflect and move intentionally into the year.

Wishing you a joyful New Year from all of us at OAC!


#2026

12/09/2025

This holiday season, we’re committed to connecting our community with the support they deserve.

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support during this season, swipe for a list of places offering free or low-cost meals.

If you are feeling called to give back to your community, continue to the next slide for where and how you can give back to local families.

Small acts of kindness make a big difference over the holidays.

With Love and Warmth,
Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling (OAC)

12/05/2025

From our OAC Family to Yours- Happy Holidays.

May your Holiday be filled with light, love and peace

12/03/2025

12/01/2025

Attention Local Senior Veterans! Did you know that we host a free monthly lunch just for you and our resident Veterans?

Save the date for our next event! With our special guest, Monteiz Dash (U.S. Army Veteran) with Seniors Helping Seniors Manassas.