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Our Warrenton Staff

Andrew Harar, LPC

Director Warrenton

I have been with Youth For Tomorrow since graduating with my Master’s in Counselor Education from Virginia Tech in 2013. Prior to joining YFT, I have worked with adolescents and young adults in group home, foster care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings. In addition, I have worked with children, providing therapeutic day treatment services in an elementary school setting. I work with children ages seven and older, teens, and adults, and specialize in working with families. In my counseling approach, an emphasis is placed on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship in a nonjudgmental and growth-encouraging environment. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, in addition to employing Person-Centered, Existential, and Family Systems approaches. I am available to provide services in both our Woodbridge and Manassas locations.

A Northern Virginia native, I attended the University of Virginia graduating with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, prior to pursuing Master’s studies at Virginia Tech. I have returned to Virginia Tech for post-master’s education, seeking to continue upon a path of growth and advancement in my profession. In my free time, I enjoy exercising, keeping up with the local area sports teams, and spending time with my family and two dogs.

Linda Lindamood, LPC, RPTS

I am a native of Kentucky, and made Northern Virginia my home after marrying my husband in 1974. Together we raised 4 children and have been blessed with 2 grandchildren (so far). In my leisure time, I enjoy reading, sewing, scrapbooking, spending time with family and crafting with my granddaughter. I am an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

I am a graduate of George Mason University with a BA in Psychology and completed my Master of Arts in Community Counseling at Eastern Mennonite University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I am trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Filial, Trauma and Sand Tray. My clinical focus is addressing the needs of children and families struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, and PTSD. I am able to use a strength based approach to therapy with an attachment focus. I am a member of the American Counseling Association, the Virginia Counseling Association, the Association for Play Therapy, and the Virginia Association for Play Therapy. I feel blessed to be able to serve the needs of children and families in the community.

David Sanzo, LPC 

I am a native of New York, the son of Italian immigrants. I graduated from Christian Life College with a BA in both Theology and Missions. I completed my Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I joke that I have a PhD in Common Sense. I have been involved in Christian ministry since my teen years and have travelled as a faith-oriented public speaker throughout the United States and on four continents. I came to Youth For Tomorrow Behavioral Health Solutions from having worked at Prince William County Department of Social Services. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.

I have previously worked as a teen residential counselor and in an adult detention center. I started out in the counseling field working with children and adolescents, predominantly with issues of anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I soon expanded to working with adults as well, including marriage and family counseling. I work now primarily with adolescents and adults. I utilize an integrated approach to various schools of therapy, primarily employing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy using a Person-Centered style.

In addition to being a husband and father to a wonderful family, I enjoy team sports, strategy, finance / economics, and exploring principles of greatness.

Claudia Gamez, LPC

I have a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. I recently became a Licensed Professional Counselor. I worked for a private practice for almost four years in which I worked with children, teenagers and adults. I have experience working with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I also have experience working with ADHD, Autism and other behavioral issues. I have worked with grief & loss issues, trauma and divorce/separation. I approach therapy by focusing on the person rather than the problems. I focus on problem solving skills, coping skills and the strengths that a person has. I am bilingual and speak Spanish fluently. I enjoy working with different populations and issues.

Brooke McDowall, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and resident of Virginia for 20 years. After earning my undergraduate degree in social work, I graduated from George Mason University in 2017 with a Master's in Social Work and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in January 2021. Prior to joining Youth For Tomorrow, I worked with youth at risk for out of home placements and adults at risk for psychiatric hospitalization in in-home and outpatient settings. I work with children ages 5-10, and 14+ with a variety of needs including anxiety, depression, transition out of residential treatment, trauma, PTSD and ADHD. Additionally, I work with adults of all ages on issues of single parenting, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I also work with members of the LGBT+ community. My therapy approach is based on addressing the person as a whole and focusing on how they can use their strengths to overcome their struggles.  

Carol Ellinger, LCSW

Carol is a 2002 graduate of the University of South Carolina where she obtained her Master's in Clinical Social Work.  She moved to Virginia and has been in the NOVA area ever since.  She became an LSCW in 2005 and has provided clinical supervision for those pursuing licensure as well as supervision for MSW students from George Mason.  Carol's areas of expertise include clients with high functioning autism, behavior modification in the classroom or at home, and co-parenting skills for families who live separately.  She is a certified parenting coordinator and a certified clinical trauma professional. In her free time, Carol enjoys horseback riding and photography.