Bristow Campus Outpatient Services
We are accepting new patients and here to help with in-person and telehealth appointments
Call us for an appointment 703-659-9900.
Youth For Tomorrow’s Behavioral Health Services (BHS) offers a broad scope of outpatient counseling services for children (ages five and up), adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Our mental health professionals are here to serve you and your family.
Services
Who We Serve
- Children- Ages 5 and up
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Families
- Couples
Things We Can Help With
- Depression
- Self-harm
- Anxiety and panic symptoms
- Issues related to attachment
- Post-traumatic stress
- Co-occurring disorders
- Anger issues
- Aggression
- Obsessive-compulsive issues
- Familial and relational issues
- Grief and loss
- Attention deficits and other behavioral concerns
Treatment Modalities
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Play Therapy (for children)
- Marriage Counseling
- Couples Counseling
- Parent Training
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- Anthem Health Keepers Plus
- Carefirst
- Cigna
- Intotal Health
- Medicaid
- Optima Health
- TriCare
- TriCare Plus
- United Health Care
Directions
Bristow Campus Office
11835 Hazel Circle Dr., Bristow, VA 20136
Ages
We diagnose and treat children, adolescents and adults.
Staff
10 Staff Members
Bristow Campus Photos
Our services are designed to meet the needs of clients and families from diverse backgrounds who may benefit from outpatient assessment and treatment. We diagnose and treat children, adolescents and adults with a wide variety of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety and panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, anger issues, obsessive-compulsive issues, grief and loss, self-harm, issues related to attachment, co-occurring disorders, aggression, attention deficits and other behavioral concerns, as well as familial and relational issues.
We provide behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, professional insight, and genuine compassion. Our staff is comprised of therapists with various credentials, backgrounds, trainings, and specialties, so we are able to offer a wide variety of treatment, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral intervention. More information about our experienced, dedicated staff of mental health professionals can be found below.
Bristow Campus Outpatient Services Staff
Laurel Biever
M.Ed. | Assistant Vice President
Laurel Biever
M.Ed. | Assistant Vice President
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.
Naomi Britton
LCSW, RPT | Onsite Director Bristow
Naomi Britton
LCSW, RPT | Onsite Director Bristow
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I received my graduate degree in Community Counseling at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA in 2010. I have basic training and clinical experience using evidence based trauma therapies. I have clinical experience with outpatient and residential treatment settings. I work with a wide variety of presenting issues and clinical concerns to include anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma, disruptive/impulse-control disorders, and family relationship conflict. I work with children, adults, families, couples, and parents. I primarily utilize a client-centered and cognitive behavioral approach in therapy but will also draw from attachment focused, expressive arts, and family systems modalities. I am passionate about incorporating client strengths with evidence-based approaches to support lasting change and healing. I am married with two children. I provide Christian counseling for those who specifically request to incorporate their faith into therapy. I am fluent in Spanish.
Chidera Anumudu
MSW | Therapist
Chidera Anumudu
MSW | Therapist
Hello! My name is Chidera and I am a Masters level Social Worker who is working towards my license in clinical social Work. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the North Carolina State University and my Masters in Social Work from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. I have previously worked in a psychiatric residential treatment facility where I provided direct care services to youth who had experienced trauma and who struggled with a mental illness. I have also provided direct care services to youth who were diagnosed with an eating disorder. Lastly, I completed my graduate clinical internship in a children’s advocacy center where I provided therapy services to children and adolescents who had experienced and witnessed physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
I am very passionate about providing high quality mental health services to individuals who have experienced trauma and have been diagnosed with a mental illness. I primarily work with children and adolescents but I am more than happy to work with adults. My specialties include Anxiety, depression, Trauma, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and behavioral difficulties. My goal is to provide a safe space where individuals can begin the healing process and to gain skills and coping mechanisms to manage their mental illness and daily life challenges.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, Baking, listening to music, and watching television.
Christina Chen
MFT | Therapist
Christina Chen
MFT | Therapist
Hello! My name is Christina Chen. I am a Resident in counseling working towards full licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have Bachelors in Bible and Social Work from Cairn University. I also hold a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliance Graduate School of counseling otherwise known as Nyack College. I recently moved from New Jersey to Virginia.
Prior to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist I worked as a social worker in an adult day care setting. What made me go into Marriage and Family Therapy was my passion to help couples build healthy relationships and help families work through some of the toughest issues. I have been privileged with a wide range of clinical experience with doing premarital counseling, couples therapy, family counseling, and Individual counseling dealing with a wide range of issues from self esteem, anxiety, grief, depression, and addiction. I have experience leading group therapy with substance abuse in an outpatient setting.
Prior to coming to Youth for Tomorrow I worked in a residential setting working with eating disorder adolescents. Much of my clinical work has been using Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Act therapy (ACT) mostly in a substance abuse group and eating disorder setting. I also strive to be solution oriented. Although, I don’t cling to any theory and I am open to see wherever fits the client. I am a person centered therapist who hopes to as a therapist provide a space of healing and comfort to my clients. I also hope to provide hope and inspiration to people who wrestle with many tough battles in life. Outside of my work, I enjoy cooking, singing, dancing, and watching Asian dramas.
Melissa Brooks
RIC | Therapist
Melissa Brooks
RIC | Therapist
Hi! My name is Melissa Brooks. I am currently a Resident in Counseling working towards licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology from George Mason University. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2023. I have clinical experience in outpatient counseling and residential treatment. After completing my Bachelor’s, I worked as a milieu counselor with women and adolescent girls with eating disorders in residential treatment. During my internship in grad school and prior to coming to Youth for Tomorrow, I worked with children, adolescents, and their parents/families at an outpatient counseling center. I am interested in working with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. My current areas of focus are anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, adjustment issues, behavioral and emotional issues, peer and family relationship issues, and trauma. My approaches or techniques include cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, person-centered/client-centered, and play and art therapy techniques. I seek to provide a safe, therapeutic environment that fosters hope and healing for my clients. I can provide Christian counseling upon request.
Audrey Gregoire
MSW | Therapist
Audrey Gregoire
MSW | Therapist
Hi! My name is Audrey Gregoire and I am a Supervisee in Social Work completing my hours towards independent licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have my Bachelors in Social Work from Liberty University and my Masters in Social Work from Fort Hays State University.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a social worker for a Department of Social Services working in the Foster Care unit with foster children, foster families, and biological families seeking reunification. Afterwards, I worked at a Community Services Board with the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities unit while providing services to individuals with disabilities and their families.
I started my experience in a therapist role during my master’s level practicum and have worked with a variety of client needs and issues since then which include: anxiety, anger management, self-esteem, depression, trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, family conflict, communication issues, and more. I have worked with children, adolescents, teens, and adults. I am passionate about helping each client see and work towards their potential for growth and healing in whatever form that looks like per individual. My goal as a therapist is to empower individuals to cultivate self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and foster meaningful connections, ultimately guiding them toward a more fulfilling life. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches that is tailored to each individual client that include: cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, person-centered, play therapy, and more.
I can provide Christian counseling for those who request it.
When I am not working I enjoy spending my free time with loved ones, playing board and card games, reading, baking, and various forms of exercise.
Karen Artola
Executive Assistant BHS
Yeny Cruz-Lopez
Intake Coordinator
Kandice Best
Intake Coordinator
Krista Purdue
Intern
Krista Purdue
Intern
My name is Krista Perdue. I am currently a student at Bethel University working towards my Master’s in Social Work with a focus in Justice-Informed Practice. I graduated from Eastern Nazarene College in 2023 with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a Minor in Youth Ministry.
I have experience as a Behavioral Specialist where I provided staff support and helped students process their behaviors during critical incidents. I also worked as a Mental Health and Wellness Intern where I educated families and community members on mental health and wellness topics, developed and facilitated professional development mental health and wellness workshops, and facilitated middle school social skills and problem-solving groups.
I am dedicated to helping individuals uncover their strengths and resources, empowering them to use these assets to build coping skills and overcome challenges.
In my free time, I love playing music. I’ve been playing the violin for over twenty years and along the way, I’ve always learned to play guitar, piano, bass, and sing.
