Hello! I am Laurie Wilson,  a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor  with over 25 years of experience specializing in individual, couples and family therapy.   I maintain a private practice in Dumfries, Virginia and I provide online counseling services.

I am the spouse of a retired military service member and have worked in private practice as a therapist throughout the United States and in Germany.  I have also worked as a therapist, clinical supervisor and clinical director in local government, federal government and in a hospital setting.    I specialize in working with military families, blended families, government employees,  and health care providers on a wide variety of concerns including:  pre-marital counseling, marital issues, parenting issues, relationship stress, work-related stress, school-related stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns and transition issues.

My counseling style is solution-focused, holistic and interactive and I provide services that are non-judgmental and culturally sensitive.  I use a combination of treatment approaches to include: systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy,  trauma-focused therapy, strength-based and mindfulness approaches.  I would like to work with you to create a therapeutic partnership where we work together to create a treatment plan to meet your specific and unique needs.

Starting therapy is a big step and can have huge rewards as you work towards creating a better self and a more fulfilling life.  If you are ready to take that next step, I am here to support and encourage you.