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Our Dumfries Staff

Barry Lawlor, LPC, NCC, DBTC

Senior Clinical Director

My name is Barry Lawlor, LPC, NCC, DBTC.  I have experience in a variety of settings, I have worked for Youth For Tomorrow’s (YFT) Residential Treatment Center serving at risk adolescents and their families for 6 plus years.  From 2012 through 2014 before I returned to YFT I worked as an Intake Therapist for Novant Prince William Medical Center for Psychiatric and Addiction Treatment Unit as well as working in the ER doing emergency assessments. I have done outpatient therapy for brief periods of time throughout my time as a Therapist.  I have clinical experience working with adolescent/adult mental health disorders including: depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, Complex Trauma, physical and sexual abuse, Borderline Personality Disorder. I work primarily with adolescents and adults.

I grew up in the Northern Virginia area and graduated from Regent University with my Masters in Community Counseling in 2005.  I am credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).  Along with DBT, I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Family Systems as well as using Christ Centered interventions.  I have a heart to work with the Human Trafficking population of the Northern Virginia/Maryland/DC area as this has been a population I have served while in the Residential Program.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, watching baseball, and listening to music.

Melanie Calhoun LPC, NCC 

Onsite Director Dumfries

Hi, I’m Melanie! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor and am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I am also under supervision to become a Registered Play Therapist and provide play therapy to children ages 5 to 11. I am passionate about working with clients in a person-centered, non-judgmental environment where we can collaboratively instill positive change and growth in their daily living. I strive to create a warm, empathetic atmosphere where clients can build emotional safety to then be able to address current challenges in their life. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, but do have a love for children, adolescents and young adults. I have experience supporting clients to cope with and better manage depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, attachment issues, identity development exploration, relational struggles, self-injurious behaviors, adjustment difficulties, adolescent challenges and negative self-concept. 

I graduated in 2013 from Slippery Rock University with Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Dance, and in 2016 with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Youth. I was awarded the 2016 Outstanding Graduate award from my Master’s program. Outside of YFT, I have been a dancer, dance educator, and choreographer for many years and love the arts in general. In addition to dance, I also enjoy spending time with loved ones, walking my dogs, reading, traveling, and watching baseball.

Melissa Hillie, MSW, Supervisee for LCSW 

Melissa Hillie is a native New Yorker. She graduated from Columbia University and Hunter College School of Social Work in New York City. She is currently working under supervision to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Melissa loves working with all populations, in particular, adolescents and is specifically interested in issues related to depression, trauma, abuse and adjustment issues. She has worked in an array of social work settings, including hospitals, schools, and a family homeless shelter, but prefers working in a counseling setting. Her goal is to utilize her compassion, empathy, and clinical skills to build strong therapeutic alliances with her clients to help them heal and lead fulfilling lives. Melissa is interested in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Informed Therapy. She is an avid swimmer, loves the outdoors, travel, exercising, and reading. She is very excited to be joining Youth For Tomorrow.  

Juliana Biggs, MSW, Supervisee for LCSW 

Juliana Biggs is compassionate, empathic, and driven. She is currently working under supervision to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master’s in Social Work with a specialization in Children, Youth, and Families from George Mason University in 2021 and a Bachelor’s in Social Work with a Minor in Family Studies from James Madison University in 2018. Prior to Youth For Tomorrow, Juliana worked at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital providing outpatient therapy services to military children and adolescents. Juliana was also a Social Worker at Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare where she provided case management to the older adult population. She has experience working with depression, crisis intervention, anxiety, trauma, family systems, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. She uses a person-centered approach bringing in aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Juliana’s goal is to empower the client using a strengths-based approach and create a safe space for them. Juliana has lived in Northern Virginia most of her life and has also lived in New Jersey and Alabama She enjoys spending time with family and her dogs, yoga, exploring new places, reading, and connecting with friends. 

Janira Hernandez-Zelaya - Office Manager