Improving lives one person at a time



In this fast-moving world we live in, looking for a therapist can be very overwhelming. Are you, or someone you love struggling with some on-going emotional challenges? Is there something from the past that has you stuck and struggling to move forward in your life? At Family Therapeutics, our goal is to help you reach a sense of healing and peace. If your child or adolescent is struggling with emotional and behavioral issues, we use individual, group, and family therapy to best meet their personal and mental health needs. We specialize in play therapy and expressive therapies, working with children as young as 3 years old.
In addition, we specialize in trauma therapy for all ages using treatment protocols based in EMDR and Internal Family Systems.



Our Services





We have several therapists on staff available to treat clients of all ages. Several different treatment models are used to best meet the needs of each individual client. The foundation of all our work is the safe and trusted relationship between client and therapist. Treatment models often used are client-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and of course Play Therapy & Expressive Therapies.


Play Therapy and Expressive Therapies
Trauma Therapy using EMDR and IFS
Individual and Family Therapy for All Ages
Group Therapy
Supervision for LPC and RPT

Group Therapy



Spring 2025



group THERAPY for African American youth
REcovery from racial trauma





This group is for adolescents 12-17 years old who have experienced racial trauma. It will be held on Saturdays weekly for 8 sessions. This is a structured group using play therapy and expressive activities based on the work of Dr. April Duncan at www.BMHConnect.com

The group is to help children navigate their journey when they have faced racism, discrimination, and prejudice. This group is to help adolescents feel empowered and better understand their needs in a supportive environment to manage the stress of growing up black in America. To hear more about this group and how it works

Contact Waffa Traore @ 703-672-1404 or Waffatraore@familytherapeutics.biz for more information.




Adolescent High school girls group





This group is scheduled to meet every other week on Tuesday in office 5:30pm to 7pm during the school year. It is a process group experience regarding issues of anxiety, depression, school avoidance, and social anxiety. Clients may also explore peer and family relationships, and challenges related to school. Coping strategies using, CBT, DBT, IFS, and expressive therapies included in a process group format.

Contact Ashlee Demastus @ 571-449-7166 or Ashlee@familytherapeutics.biz for more information.



Rising Middle School art and expressive therapy group





This group will be held in the fall 2024 and spring 2025 as 8-week sessions on Friday evening 5pm-6:30pm. It will be a strengths-based group to address building connections, communication of feelings, personal growth, and self-esteem. Adolescents with all mental health issues are welcome to attend and benefit from learning about themselves and practice connecting with other through structured activities.

Contact Brianna Rendin @ 319-541-4895 or email Brianna@familytherapeutics.biz for more information.



Consultation Groups for Newly Licensed Clinicians

Clinical supervision group for
LPC residents & registered play therapists





At Family Therapeutics supervision is available for LPC licensure and certification as an RPT. Supervision is virtual. Focus on family systems, expressive therapies, EMDR, CBT, IFS and gender affirming in supervision groups. Great way to get more clinical hours to finish up LPC and/or RPT hours. In addition, consultation groups will be started offering support and guidance for all newly licensed LPC, LCSW, LMFT clinicians to receive support and connection as they transition out of clinical supervision. Hours can count toward yearly CEU's.

Contact Tanya Hull @ 703-405-4171 or TanyaHull@familytherapeutics.biz for more information.



Family Therapeutics, Inc.



10353B Democracy Lane
Fairfax, VA, 22030
703-405-4171