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Therapy for Teens and Adults In Herndon, Virginia

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Counseling and Art Therapy in Herndon, Virginia.

Are you moving through your days feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of yourself?

Life's challenges can look different at every stage. Whether you're navigating pregnancy or postpartum, struggling with your relationship with food and your body, processing trauma, or you are a teen navigating adolescence, you deserve compassionate, individualized care.

At Alanna Betts Art Therapy and Counseling, we provide specialized therapy for teens and adults, helping you find connection, understanding, and a path forward.

You don’t have to do this alone.

We will create a space where you can take the pressure off, feel seen, and start reconnecting with who you really are at your core. At our practice you’ll find therapists who can understand and partner with you to support your healing and wholeness.

Meet our Team

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    Alanna Betts, MA, LPC, ATR, PMH-C

    FOUNDER, CLINICAL THERAPIST

    Perinatal Mental Health | Eating Disorders | Birth Trauma | EMDR

    Meet Alanna
  • Photo of Sabrina Menefee, therapist in Herndon VA

    Sabrina Menefee, M.Ed., Resident in Counseling

    ASSOCIATE CLINICAL THERAPIST

    Teens | Anxiety | Disordered Eating | Trauma

    Meet Sabrina

Specialized Therapy for

Perinatal Mental Health, Eating Disorders,

Trauma, & Teen Therapy

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How I Can Help You

  • EATING DISORDERS

    Using a trauma-informed and HAES®-aligned therapeutic approach, I help clients on their journey to recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image challenges. Together, we work toward fostering a healthier relationship with food, your body, and your whole self. Our work will be grounded in compassion and respect.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma and negative self-beliefs. Using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps rewire the brain’s response to past experiences, reducing emotional distress and promoting resilience.

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  • PREGNANCY

    I specialize in supporting women as they navigate the profound changes and complex emotions that accompany the journey into motherhood. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, process your feelings, and create personalized strategies to help you adapt to this transformative stage of life with confidence and resilience.

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  • POSTPARTUM

    With advanced training in treating postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD, I provide compassionate support to help women navigate these challenges. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies to enhance your ability to cope, allowing you to embrace more of the joy and fulfillment that this transformative time can bring.

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  • ART THERAPY

    Art therapy integrates the creative process of art-making with traditional theories of psychotherapy. Art provides a space for exploring emotions, thoughts, and personal experiences through visual and creative lenses.

    No artistic skills or talent required. Just a willingness to create and experience the process.

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  • TRAUMA

    Through the integration of Art Therapy, EMDR, and somatically-focused counseling, I provide a compassionate and holistic approach to healing trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD. Together, we’ll work to gently process your experiences, reconnect with your inner strength, and cultivate a sense of safety and empowerment in your life.

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Are you ready to start your healing journey?

I’d love to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation call to discuss your needs, answer any questions, and determine if we’re the right fit to work together on your journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Art Therapy combines the principles of psychotherapy with the power of creative expression, offering a unique and dynamic approach to healing. No artistic skill or experience is needed—just a willingness to explore and engage in the process.

    This approach addresses the same concerns you might explore in traditional talk therapy but incorporates the art-making process to involve more of your senses—and, by extension, more areas of your brain. By moving beyond words, Art Therapy can help you access deeper emotions, gain new insights, and foster healing in a profoundly holistic way.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals heal from the emotional distress and trauma that can feel overwhelming or difficult to resolve through traditional talk therapy. EMDR focuses on the brain's natural ability to process and integrate experiences, using bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones—to help reprocess and release the emotional intensity tied to painful memories.

    During EMDR sessions, we’ll identify and explore troubling memories, thoughts, or feelings that are impacting your well-being. Through a structured, step-by-step process, EMDR works to reduce the emotional charge of these experiences, allowing you to feel more grounded, empowered, and free to move forward.

    This approach is highly effective for treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other challenges. EMDR offers a transformative way to move through emotional barriers and achieve lasting healing.

  • I offer sessions both in-person and online. We can discuss what type of scheduling will be best for you.

  • I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly.

    However, I can provide you with a superbill—a detailed receipt of our sessions—that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.


    Learn more on my What to Expect page.