Meet Mana
Compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy rooted in evidence-based care, authentic connection, and each person’s unique healing journey.
Foundations of My Practice
I believe that in every new encounter, we remain lifelong beginners always learning something new about ourselves, others, and the human experience. While training, education, and credentialing are important foundations of professionalism and ethical care, the heart of my practice is grounded in curiosity, compassion, presence, and helping you understand yourself more deeply.
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Healing is a personal journey, and therapy should reflect that. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique experiences, supporting self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment.
Trauma-Informed Care
A compassionate, judgment-free space where your experiences are honored with safety and respect.
Evidence-Based Therapy
Integrating EMDR, AEDP, IFS, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and other research-supported approaches to meet your unique needs.
Personalized Care
Every therapy journey is tailored to your goals, experiences, and pace of healing.
Collaborative Partnership
We work together to create a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports growth and meaningful exploration at your own pace.
You're Not Alone in What You're Facing
Life can present challenges that feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate them on your own. I provide compassionate, evidence-based support for adults experiencing:
I commonly support adults experiencing:
● Trauma & PTSD
● Anxiety & Chronic Stress
● Emotional Overwhelm
● Attachment Wounds
● Relationship Challenges
● Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
● Empaths
● Nervous System Dysregulation
● Life Transitions
● Identity Exploration
● Shame & Self-Criticism
Degrees
● Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy — Insideout Wellness Academy, 2023–2024
● Master of Arts in Counseling — Eastern Mennonite University, 2016–2018
Professional Affiliations
● American Counseling Association
● EMDR International Association
● EFT International
● The Lacanian Forum of Washington D.C.
Trauma & Psychotherapy Training
● EMDRIA Summit: EMDR Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame; EMDR-focused trainings in: Pain, Making Sense of Psychosis, and Ethical Decision Making, 2026.
● A Somatic Journey Through Shame and Grief: Returning to Authentic Joy, Trauma Solutions with Diane Poole Heller, Ph.D., and Peter Levine, Ph.D., 2026.
● Shame Certification Training: Integrative Somatic, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, & Neurobiological Strategies to Transform Self-Loathing , Janina Fisher, 2025.
● Flash Technique for Trauma: Rapid Trauma Processing for Clinicians Using EMDR, CPT, DBT, CBT, and IFS, Philip Manfield, Ph.D., and Lewis Engel, Ph.D., 2024.
● Essentials of Trauma Treatment: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Training Course through PESI, 2021.
● Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Immersion, Diana Fosha, 2021.
● EMDR The Dance of Attachment: An EMDR Relational Attachment Training, Deany Laliotis, 2021.
● Internal Family Systems (IFS) Comprehensive Training , Richard Schwartz, 2020.
● EMDR Basic Training (Part 1 & Part 2) , Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, Inc., 2020.
● Compassion-Based Trauma Work, Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer, and Jack Kornfield (National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine), 2020.
● Certified Family Trauma Professional Intensive Training, 2019.
● Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Training , National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2019.
A Safe Space to Connect and Understand Yourself
EMDR, Integrative Psychotherapy in Arlington, Northern Virginia, and across Virgina (Adults 21+)
My psychotherapy and counseling practice is operated through Attune to Yourself, PLLC and currently provides counseling services for residents of Virginia only. I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy and counseling for adults who are highly sensitive (HSP) and empaths, seeking support with anxiety, trauma, shame, attachment wounds, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, identity exploration, and deeper self-understanding.
My approach integrates evidence-based and relational therapies including EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-focused work, somatic awareness, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and compassion-centered approaches to healing.
I believe therapy is not about “fixing” a person, but creating a safe, attuned, and collaborative space where healing, self-awareness, and reconnection can unfold at a pace that honors each individual’s lived experience.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), my work is grounded in ethical, trauma-informed care that supports the emotional, psychological, and relational well-being of each client.
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Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’d love to hear from you.
