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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.

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.