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Our Fairfax Staff

John Flowers, LPC, Director Fairfax

I specialize in crisis intervention, psychological trauma, and child and adolescent therapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I have clinical and school experience working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of situations including suicidal ideation, domestic violence, and anger management.  After interning at Sentara Hospital, I graduated with a Master’s in Counseling in 2009 and was recognized as the Most Outstanding Graduate for my role in creating a center focused on trauma studies.  In 2015, I was recognized as Case Manager of the Year for the eastern section of Greater Prince William County, Virginia. I enjoy working with complex trauma cases and specializes in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).  I have expertise in additional evidence-based modes of treatments, including Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).  I have worked with diverse groups of people including the military.  When not in office, I can be found running, doing calisthenics or reading a good book.

Julia Klynstra, MSW, Supervisee for LCSW

Hello! My name is Julia and I am a Master’s Level Social Worker currently under supervision towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received Master’s in Social Work with a clinical concentration at Virginia Commonwealth University. Before moving to Virginia, I lived in Michigan and received my Bachelors in Social Work with minors in Psychology and Spanish from a small liberal arts school.  Within the therapeutic relationship, I am passionate about building a collaborative space where clients are free to address current struggles, process past events, celebrate successes, and work towards identified areas for growth. I practice from a person-centered and trauma-informed lens and draw from various therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.  Prior to working at Youth for Tomorrow, I have worked with a wide variety of populations in different settings including youth and adolescents in home-based counseling, adults experiencing domestic violence, and court-mandated adults. I now work primarily with adolescents and adults and have experience addressing a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-injury, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and adolescent challenges.  Outside of work, I enjoy trail running and hiking as well as knitting, reading, and traveling.

Brandy Suchyta, LPC, NCC

Hello, my name is Brandy. I have been working at Youth For Tomorrow for over two years and specialize in providing individualized therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. On Mondays you can find me at the Manassas office and the Springfield office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (NCC

My experience working with individuals and families includes anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma recovery, medical illness, parenting, and family or interpersonal conflict. I work from a strength-based, person-centered approach incorporating cognitive-behavioral techniques. I support personal growth, empowerment and improved wellness. I believe in collaboration, focusing on each individual’s personal strengths, and better understanding of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as teaching coping strategies.

I am a Resident in Counseling and National Certified Counselor currently under clinical supervision for my LPC credential. I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Central University and my Bachelors in Psychology from Michigan State University. I maintain professional memberships in Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors, American Counseling Association, and Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society.

Olivia J. Withers, M.A., Resident in Counseling

My name is Olivia Withers and I am a Resident in Counseling currently under clinical supervision for my LPC credential. I received my Master’s in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy from Messiah College and hold a B.S. in Psychology and Crisis Counseling from Liberty University. I have a passion for helping adolescents, teenagers, and adults successfully navigate through life’s detours, stressors and obstacles. My focus areas include helping individuals and families work through concerns surrounding anger, anxiety, crisis/trauma, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship conflict, and self-esteem. I adhere to principles based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that shows a close connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I also value person-centered, holistic approaches aimed to assist clients explore future possibilities, identify goals, and enhance wellness in a safe and non-judgmental environment.