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Emmaculate Ndifor MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP

Emma Ndifor is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a post Master's Certificate in Psychiatric- Mental health.  Emma completed her Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Maryville University in 2014 and earned her Postgraduate Psychiatry Mental Health certification from Liberty University in 2020. She has worked in a variety of settings, including Med-surgery, critical care, long term care and Memory support care both inpatient and outpatient practices. Emma’s interests include mental health awareness, preventative medicine and maintaining a holistic approach when treating acute and chronic mental health conditions. Nurse Practitioner Emma believes that mental health is intrinsically connected to all body systems and, therefore, it is most optimal when a holistic approach of care is embraced. 

Christopher Coleman, LSATP, LPC
Substance Abuse Program Manager

From the words of LL Cool J’s song: “Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years” would be a statement upon my return to Youth For Tomorrow. Hello, my name is Chris Coleman, a dually licensed therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia (Licensed Professional Counselor & Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider), the Substance Abuse Program Manager, and I was an integral part of developing the substance abuse program for Youth For Tomorrow, from 2017-2019. Another hip-hop reference would be my return is like the rap group from the 1990’s, EPMD: Unfinished Business. While away in my private practice, I remained in contact, observing the changes and work being done, growth & expansions, even providing some consultation here and there, yet my heart was still here.

I possess a Masters degree in Addiction Counseling and a Master’s degree in professional counseling, and I have earned a degree in biblical studies. I am a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) through NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP/DOT). I have worked in residential, inpatient, outpatient, crisis centers, jails, prisons, locked facilities and with probation & parole. I currently serve on the state affiliate board of NAADAC, called Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals, or VAAP, as the writer of the newsletters on the communications team, and work with the Advocacy and membership team. I am also a Virginia approved Clinical Supervisor, and currently possess licenses to practice in North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida.

My career began working with at-risk youth in 1994, in a residential setting for substance use disorders, gang members, foster children and behavioral issues. My experiences and strengths are group therapy, substance use and co-occurring disorders, trauma, men’s issues, depression, anxiety disorders and anger management. My theoretical approach is eclectic; however, I primarily use Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral & Dialectical Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered/Strength Based, and Schema Therapy. With that said, everything and anything I have and utilize, starts and ends with the gracious empowerment of a biblically based approach and skill, as I also provide Christian Counseling. Without The Lord leading, guiding and empowering me, I can do nothing. One of my mottos: “If it causes a problem, then it IS, a problem.” I look forward to working with you.

Laurel Biever, M.ED., Onsite Director Woodbridge

Hi!  My name is Laurel Biever.  I have been a licensed counselor in Ohio since 1999, after receiving my Masters in Education in 1996 from the University of Dayton in Ohio.   I was raised in Columbus, Ohio—Go Bucks—but went to George Mason University for my undergraduate work in Psychology and shortly thereafter moved back to Columbus to work and get my Masters in counseling.  I have worked with adults and adolescents in my career, starting with providing care for individuals in treatment for chronic pain at the Ohio State Chronic Pain Clinic.  I attended the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio for 7 years, and worked in a Gestalt private practice seeing adults for individual counseling as well as parent training.  I then began working at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the behavioral health program in Columbus were I ultimately was a pioneer team member in the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research program, educating the community about suicide prevention and collaborating with schools to implement and establish suicide prevention programs for youth.  

I use a combination of approaches when working with clients and focus on a Person-Centered approach.  I have extensive training in working with clients that struggle with suicidality.  I have an eclectic style centered on making a connection with the client finding what works best for each.  I use mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT methods, motivational interviewing and gestalt techniques.

Virginia called to me again where I could not only be part of an amazing organization known as Youth for Tomorrow and work with an outstanding team of professionals to provide mental health care, but also be close with my family, who have all one by one moved to the Northern Virginia area over the years.  Spending time with my family is what fills me.  We love to cook together, eat together, spend time in nature and just hang out together. 

Alexandra Jones, MSW Supervisee in LCSW

Hi! My name is Alexandra Jones I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Virginia State University and my Master’s Degree Social Work degree with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families from George Mason University. I am currently obtaining supervision to fulfill my role as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize a variety of integrative approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I have enjoyed working with individuals and families from all walks of life. I excel in connecting with people in a way that would leave you feeling understood and I have the experience and skills to guide you to the place where you can understand your options for relief, growth, and change. Outside of YFT, I am a fitness enthusiast, I enjoy yoga, and I love going on nature walks. In addition to fitness, I enjoy connecting with my loved ones, cooking, and horseback riding!

Scarlete Davis MA, RIC

Scarlete Davis is a substance abuse/ mental health therapist here in the Woodbridge office. Scarlete is currently under supervision for licensure in LPC and CSAC. Scarlete obtained a bachelor’s in psychology from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and her master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University. For the past 13 years her work has been in the mental health field beginning with residential counseling for Northwestern Human Services in Delaware County, PA. From there she obtained experience in intensive case management in Philadelphia and neighboring areas as well as Lehigh Valley section of Pennsylvania. Scarlete has worked as an intensive outpatient/outpatient substance abuse clinician, outpatient mental health therapist as well as an intensive in-home family-based therapist. Her client population has included but is not limited to children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience in facilitating individual, couple, family and D&A/ psych rehab group sessions.

Specialty populations include substance abuse and mental health due to the wide spread negative stigma that is faced at the societal and at times the service level of care. Scarlete has helped individuals in treatment with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, substance abuse and other mental health disorders through collaboration of services and by fostering a safe environment that allows for the transition of skills for healthy coping and forming agreeable cognitive patterns. Scarlete enjoys taking on an eclectic approach to counseling using a combination of evidence-based modalities that is individualized and designed specifically for the individual’s needs. The goal is always for the individual to reach an optimal level of independence and wellness to be productive members in a society we all share and are responsible for.

Rebecca Sward, MSW, Supervisee for LCSW 

Hi, I’m Rebecca! I received my bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies, after which I obtained my master’s in social work. I am a licensed master social worker and am currently under supervision to obtain my LCSW. 

I have worked in various settings including crisis counseling and advocacy for those who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault and gerontology work to include end of life, coping with illness or disease, dementia and related disorders. I also have experience as a volunteer research assistant for a local nonprofit, and developed trainings for working with pregnant and new moms experiencing depression and anxiety. I am particularly interested in trauma, especially early childhood trauma, and how these experiences impact later life. 

As a strong believer in person-centered care, I utilize a variety of approaches when working with clients, based on their needs and situations.  Every person and experience are unique, much like therapy. I gravitate towards trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based approaches. 

I am extremely passionate about mental health and serve as an advocate to reduce the stigma surrounding it. It’s already challenging to reach out for help and I work with clients to feel good about their choice. I am a therapist that is compassionate, empathetic, flexible, and above all, someone who listens. 

I have lived in northern Virginia for most of my life and feel a duty to serve my community. When not caring for my family, in my spare time I volunteer with a local food pantry. I also enjoy crafting and love reading, especially anything by James Patterson.

Karen Artola 
Executive Assistant BHS

Ashley Duncan
Medication Assistant