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Announcements Archives - Marriage & Family Therapy Solutions https://marriageandfamilytherapysolutions.com/?cat=10 "Guiding Growth. Restoring Connection." Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:59:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/marriageandfamilytherapysolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MAFTS-ORIGINAL-LOGO-RE-ORANGE-01.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Announcements Archives - Marriage & Family Therapy Solutions https://marriageandfamilytherapysolutions.com/?cat=10 32 32 201893643 Welcome to Marriage & Family Therapy Solutions https://marriageandfamilytherapysolutions.com/?p=2459&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-to-marriage-family-therapy-solutions Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:22:25 +0000 https://marriageandfamilytherapysolutions.com/?p=2459 A Path Toward Healing, Connection, and Growth At Marriage & Family Therapy Solutions, we believe in the strength of human connection and the transformative power of therapy. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges alone, with a partner, or within your family system, our mission is to walk alongside you—providing skilled, compassionate care grounded in decades of […]

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A Path Toward Healing, Connection, and Growth

At Marriage & Family Therapy Solutions, we believe in the strength of human connection and the transformative power of therapy. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges alone, with a partner, or within your family system, our mission is to walk alongside you—providing skilled, compassionate care grounded in decades of experience.

We are Laurie Wilson and Dr. Sharon Cross, licensed mental health professionals dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find clarity, connection, and lasting change.

About Us

With a combined 55+ years in the mental health field, we’ve worked across local government, hospitals, military communities, and private practice—each experience deepening our commitment to serve. We bring not only clinical expertise but a genuine, empathetic presence to every session.

Whether you’re experiencing relationship tension, anxiety, trauma, or a life transition, we tailor our approach to support your goals with cultural sensitivity and evidence-based care.

Our Mission & Values

We believe:

    • That every person has the capacity to grow and heal.
    • That relationships can evolve, strengthen, and thrive.
    • That therapy is most powerful when rooted in collaboration, trust, and compassion.

Our goal is simple: to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental space where healing can take root and real progress is possible.

What We Treat

We support clients navigating:

    • Marital or Relationship Conflict
    • Communication Breakdown
    • Co‑Parenting & Blended Family Challenges
    • Grief, Trauma & Life Transitions
    • Anxiety, Depression & High Life Stress
    • Premarital Counseling & Relationship Enrichment
    • Women’s Issues, Maternal Mental Health, and Identity Concerns
    • Workplace & Military-Related Stress
    • ADD/ADHD, PTSD, and Trauma Recovery

Meet the Therapists

Laurie Wilson, LMFT, LPC, CSAC

With over 25 years of experience, Laurie specializes in working with military families, healthcare professionals, and blended households. Her solution-focused, holistic approach integrates systems theory, trauma-informed care, CBT, and mindfulness.

Laurie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. As a military spouse and therapist to clients across the U.S. and abroad, Laurie brings a global and inclusive perspective to her work. She currently maintains a private practice in Dumfries, Virginia, and offers HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions.

Specialties: Marital counseling, anxiety, PTSD, military family stress, parenting, depression

Dr. Sharon Cross, LCSW

Dr. Cross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years in mental health care. Her work spans residential treatment, military and veteran populations, and community-based services. Sharon provides online therapy throughout Virginia and offers services in both English and Spanish.

Her therapeutic style is holistic, culturally aware, and client-centered, drawing from CBT, ACT, Strength-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches.

Specialties: Anxiety, depression, women’s issues, PTSD, ADHD, grief, and cultural identity

Our Approach

No two individuals or relationships are alike—and neither is our therapy. We tailor every session to your goals, values, and lived experience. Our approach is:

    • Flexible & Personalized – We meet you where you are.
    • Collaborative & Transparent – Therapy is a partnership.
    • Culturally Sensitive & Inclusive – Your story matters.
    • Evidence-Based & Integrative – We use what works.

Online Video Counseling

We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy—so you can access care from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or military life, our virtual sessions make quality support accessible and convenient.

Book Your Free Consultation

Take the first step toward clarity and connection. We’re here to support you.

📞 703‑615‑2891
📧 marriageandfamilytherapysolutions@hushmail.com
📍 17511 Tripoli Blvd, Dumfries, VA 22026
📬 PO Box 595, Dumfries, VA 22026
🕘 Mon–Thurs, 9 AM–6 PM
🌐 marriageandfamilytherapysolutions.com

Prefer to work with Laurie, Dr. Cross, or both? Let us help you find the right fit.

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During this time of increased awareness of the Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic it is important that mental health treatment continues in a way that is safe for clients and providers.  In an effort to provide a continuity of care for clients while reducing the possibility of spreading the virus, I will be providing therapy services are via  telephone and video until further notice.

I encourage you to do your part in reducing the spread of COVID-19 by stating at home whenever possible and practicing social distancing.

I will continue to be available to support you during this challenging time.  Contact me to schedule a therapy appointment!

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Using Deep Learning to Find Genetic Causes of Mental Health Disorders in an Understudied Population https://marriageandfamilytherapysolutions.com/?p=526&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-therapy-appointments-available Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:53:21 +0000 https://marriageandfamilytherapysolutions.com/?p=526  In an effort to provide a continuity of care for clients while reducing the possibility of spreading the virus, I will be providing therapy services are via  telephone and video until further notice.

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A new deep learning algorithm that looks for the burden of genomic variants is 70% accurate at identifying specific mental health disorders within the African-American community.

Check out more here!

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