Meet Our Therapists
At Renew Art Therapy and Counseling, we embrace the complexity of human experiences and honor the unique journey of each person we work with. Our team of compassionate, trauma-informed therapists provide individualized care for children, teens, adults, and couples in-person in Fairfax, Virginia and throughout Northern Virginia, as well as virtual therapy throughout Virginia and Washington, DC.
We believe therapy is most meaningful when there is a genuine connection between therapist and client. Finding the right therapist matters, and we want you to feel comfortable choosing someone whose experience, approach, and personality feel like a good fit for you.
A Personalized Approach to Therapy
We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Every person brings their own experiences, challenges, strengths, relationships, and ways of understanding the world.
Our therapists take time to understand the whole person and thoughtfully tailor therapy to your individual needs and goals. Depending on what you are experiencing, therapy may include traditional talk therapy, creative and expressive approaches, mindfulness, or other evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Our Therapeutic Specialties
Our team supports clients navigating a wide range of concerns. Our areas of specialty include:
Anxiety
Depression
Women’s Issues
Chronic Illness
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Neurodiversity
Self-Esteem
Parenting
Adjustment Disorders
Disordered Eating
Behavioral Concerns
Racial Identity
Acculturation
Our Therapeutic Approaches
Our clinicians are trained in a variety of evidence-based and specialized therapy approaches, allowing us to create care that is flexible, collaborative, and individualized.
Our areas of training include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Not every approach is right for every person. Your therapist will work with you to determine what feels most supportive and appropriate based on your needs, goals, and experiences.
Finding the Right Therapist
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. You may be looking for someone who understands a particular concern, connects with your way of communicating, or offers a therapeutic approach that feels comfortable to you.
We encourage you to explore our team members' individual profiles to learn more about their specialties, experience, therapeutic approaches, and the clients they work with.
Whether you are looking for child therapy, teen therapy, adult therapy, couples counseling, art therapy, or trauma therapy, our team is here to help you find the right place to begin.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Finding the right therapist is an important part of your journey. We invite you to connect with our team for a complimentary 20-minute consultation to explore your needs and see whether Renew feels like the right fit.
Jackie Sargent, LPC, ATR-BC
Jackie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, and the founder and owner of Renew. Jackie is trained in trauma-informed art therapy, sand tray therapy, play therapy, and internal family systems (IFS).
Jackie specializes in working with women’s issues, parenting, trauma-based disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Jackie is also an approved supervisor in Virginia.
Lauren Rivers, MS, LPC
Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD, and as an ADHD coach for adults.
Lauren specializes in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma-based disorders, interpersonal conflict, and low self-esteem.
Callen Jones, LPC, ATR
Callen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. She is trained in trauma-informed art therapy, sand tray therapy, and internal family systems (IFS), and is dedicated to a therapeutic intervention rooted in nurturance.
Callen specializes in working with trauma-based disorders, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Phoebe Missios, MA : Resident in Counseling
Phoebe is a Resident in Counseling trained in Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Sand Tray Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Phoebe specializes in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, identity discernment, relational challenges, low self-esteem, trauma-based disorders, behavioral concerns, and disordered eating.
Mindy Van Wart, MA : Provisional Art Therapist & Resident in Counseling
Mindy is a Provisional Art Therapist and Resident in Counseling trained in trauma informed art therapy, internal family systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and sand tray therapy.
Mindy specializes in working with grief and loss, co-dependency, religious trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, as well as career and life transitions.
Danielle Dorfman : Mental Health Counseling Intern
Danielle is a M.S. Candidate and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern trained in expressive modalities, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy. With a Master of Fine Arts in Acting and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, she is especially passionate about the intersection of expressive arts and mental health, using creativity to support self-understanding and healing.
Danielle specializes in working with anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, identity discernment, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Alexandra Arkoian, M.ED, LPC
Alexandra is a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in trauma-informed therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and internal family systems (IFS).
Alexandra specializes in working with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship distress, life transitions, and trauma-based disorders.
Shannon Wise, MM, MS : Resident in Counseling
Shannon is a Resident in Counseling trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Shannon specializes in working with stress management, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, neurodiversity, parenting support, marital and family conflict, career and identity discernment, spiritual exploration, and religious trauma.
Amanda Williams, M.Ed. : Resident in Counseling
Amanda is a Resident in Counseling trained in trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), and creative therapeutic interventions.
Amanda specializes in working with anxiety, depression, anger management, ADHD, trauma-based disorders, attachment wounds, relational conflicts, and low self-esteem.