Meet Our Team

  • Anna Smith

    CO-FOUNDER / LPC (She/Her)

    “Are you tired of wearing uncomfortable masks every day? Ever feel like you have lost touch with your true self?  If so, you're not alone. I focus on working with you to overcome past unhealthy habits and embrace a future of self-awareness and self-love.”

    Anna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP) with experience in and a passion for providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. With a foundation in client-centered interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care, Anna is dedicated to helping clients navigate their challenges and foster resilience.

    Anna prioritizes an empathetic approach in therapy. Recognizing the importance of a safe and supportive environment, Anna fosters open communication and genuine connection, allowing clients to explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment.

  • Jamal Brown

    CO-FOUNDER / LPC (He/ Him)

    “The fact that you arrived here says that you're looking to work on your overall well being. Even choosing to browse around for help is a HUGE step in the right direction!! It's difficult to pick up the phone or type in the words and put your trust in another person, and I'm here to help and support you in your search for change, growth, help, and/or having to deal difficult situations.”

    Jamal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP) dedicated to providing evidence-based interventions and offering help with a variety of issues including, but not limited to: Trauma, Adolescents, Adjustment issues, relational/familial problems, and stress.

    Jamal works collaboratively with each client and he is deeply committed to creating a safe and supportive environment that encourages open dialogue. With extensive training in both individual and group therapy settings, Jamal strives to empower his clients to achieve their goals, build and reaffirm resilience, and live their happiest lives.

  • Erin Janovec

    LPC (She/Her)

    Erin Janovec is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with resilience and empowerment. She has been practicing independently since 2020, bringing years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds.

    Erin earned her degree in Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College in 2016 and has since continued expanding her expertise. She is currently in her third year of a doctoral program in Counseling Education and Supervision at Lindsey Wilson College, further deepening her knowledge and commitment to the field. She is certified in substance abuse counseling (since 2018) and is a Sex Offender Treatment Practitioner - Trainee (since 2023). Additionally, she is trained in EMDR therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and CAMS crisis management. Her previous experience as an emergency services worker has given her invaluable insight into supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises.

    With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Erin integrates mindfulness techniques, trauma-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to meet each person’s unique needs. She has experience providing individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy, working with individuals facing a range of challenges, including substance use, trauma, sexualized behaviors, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.

    At the heart of Erin’s work is the belief that healing happens in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. She is dedicated to walking alongside her clients on their journey toward growth, healing, and self-discovery.