Specialized therapy for pregnancy, postpartum, eating disorders, and complex trauma.
In Herndon, Virginia
Counseling and Art Therapy in Herndon, Virginia.
Are you moving through your days feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of yourself?
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, constant worry, or a persistent sense of anxiety. These experiences can feel especially intense during pregnancy, postpartum, or after a traumatic experience. Often, clients share that they are carrying fears that feel too big, scary, or shameful to say out loud. They may feel trapped in cycles of anxiety, body image struggles, self-doubt, or guilt, wondering if anyone else could possibly understand what they're experiencing.
Disordered eating, body image struggles, depression, grief, rage, or unresolved trauma can show up in ways you did not expect. For many women, experiences like postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, or identity shifts in motherhood can intensify these feelings and leave you feeling disconnected or overwhelmed.
You do not have to do this alone.
As a therapist specializing in maternal mental health, trauma therapy, and eating disorder recovery in Virginia, I offer a space where you can slow down, feel seen, and begin reconnecting with yourself. Together, we will gently explore what you are carrying without judgment or pressure, so you can begin to feel more grounded, supported, and whole.
Together 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. In my office, you’ll find a therapist who can understand and partner with you to support your healing and wholeness.
Helping overwhelmed women find healing to feel like themselves again.
Meet Alanna Betts, MA, LPC, ATR, PMH-C
Hi! I’m Alanna.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, and EMDR-trained clinician, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges with compassion. By integrating art therapy with other proven therapeutic approaches, I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can uncover your inner strength, build resilience, and experience authentic healing.
My clients come to me struggling with eating disorders, body image, birth trauma, pregnancy/postpartum mood or anxiety disorders, complex trauma, perfectionism, or a mountain shame and stress.
I believe that a genuine and transparent therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of meaningful growth, and I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward wellness and empowerment.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy blends talk therapy with the power of creative expression. You don’t need any art experience, just curiosity and openness. By engaging your senses through art-making, this approach can access parts of the brain where words fall short, helping you process emotions, release stuck memories, and explore healing in a deeper, more holistic way. Whether you're navigating trauma, motherhood, birth trauma, body image, or an eating disorder, Art Therapy offers a safe and empowering path forward.
Art therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to explore your story and begin to heal: one image, one color, one line, one breath at a time.
How I Can Help You
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.
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.
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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.
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I offer sessions both in-person and online. We can discuss what type of scheduling will be best for you.
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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.