Crescent Counseling Center LLC

Crescent Counseling Center LLC Women-owned mental and behavioral health counseling practice located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Handcrafted by a couple of our lovely clients and gifted to our space 🥺. A beautiful reminder that healing is shared and...
01/22/2026

Handcrafted by a couple of our lovely clients and gifted to our space 🥺. A beautiful reminder that healing is shared and creative 💜.

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01/16/2026

Not all grief looks the same—and not all loss is acknowledged.
Our latest blog post explores overlooked forms of grief, including ambiguous loss and nonfinite loss, and why so many people feel alone in their pain.
✨ You don’t need your loss to fit a traditional definition to deserve support.
Read the full post at the link in our bio.

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫 Nicole Wiederholt, MA, LPCNicole’s therapeutic style integrates Motivational Interviewi...
01/12/2026

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Nicole Wiederholt, MA, LPC

Nicole’s therapeutic style integrates Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also draws from evidence-based programs such as Seeking Safety and Invitation to Change, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s needs and goals.
Nicole is also a certified provider of MATCH-ADTC, a modular treatment for adolescents with anxiety, depression, trauma, and conduct issues. She is pursuing a certificate for Core Competency in CBT with the Fairfax Consortium of Evidence Based Practice, and loves to use expressive arts with clients.

In her free time, Nicole can often be found in art class or reading with her dog curled up beside her.

Clinical Areas of Interest: teen/adolescent life transitions, substance use disorder, anxiety & depression

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫 Elizabeth Parola, MA, Resident in CounselingElizabeth (Liz) takes an integrative approa...
01/09/2026

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Elizabeth Parola, MA, Resident in Counseling

Elizabeth (Liz) takes an integrative approach to therapy that is both empathetic and direct. She collaborates with clients to explore how their past experiences shape current self-perceptions and beliefs, using evidence-based methods to promote self-awareness, healing, and growth. Elizabeth has specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to treat PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. Through supportive and structured sessions she helps clients examine and reframe trauma-related thoughts, fostering a more compassionate and balanced understanding of their experiences.

In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys exploring new coffee shops, watching reality TV, and spending time with her dog, Zeus.

Clinical Areas Of Interest: trauma & ptsd, relationship/family issues, couples counseling, perfectionism

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫 Eva Allison, MA, Resident in CounselingEva views therapy as a collaborative space to co...
01/06/2026

💫 Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Eva Allison, MA, Resident in Counseling

Eva views therapy as a collaborative space to co-create a healing experience that’s uniquely your own. Her work is rooted in a trauma-informed perspective and draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and existential therapy. She values curiosity as a powerful therapeutic tool—one that can help clients approach difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with openness, reducing self-judgment and shame.

Outside the office, Eva enjoys many creative pursuits—especially sewing her own clothes and learning to garden. She and her husband love birdwatching and exploring new parks throughout Northern Virginia. She’s also an avid reader and shares her home (and cozy reading sessions) with her cat, Coco.

Clinical Areas of Interest: grief & loss, chronic pain & illness, trauma & PTSD, adolescent mental health, relationship dynamics

The holidays make December hectic. If you’re craving rest, quiet time, or just fewer plans, that’s totally okay. Think o...
12/18/2025

The holidays make December hectic. If you’re craving rest, quiet time, or just fewer plans, that’s totally okay. Think of this season as a chance to slow down and move with the natural rhythm of winter.

How has December felt for you??

✨ Featured Clinician Spotlight ✨ Diamond Allen, MAResident in CounselingDiamond’s therapeutic style is integrative, inco...
12/16/2025

✨ Featured Clinician Spotlight ✨

Diamond Allen, MA
Resident in Counseling

Diamond’s therapeutic style is integrative, incorporating CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, and Narrative Therapy techniques. She is passionate about creating a comfortable and open environment where clients feel safe to learn and grow. Diamond also enjoys integrating mindfulness and expressive arts into her work to help clients achieve their counseling goals. Deeply committed to multicultural competence and social justice advocacy, she tailors each client’s experience to honor their individuality and maximize their personal growth.

Clinical Areas of Interest: anxiety & depression, trauma/EMDR, mood disorders, sexual and intimacy disorders, anger management



💫Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫Sierra Thorpe, M.Ed, LPCLicensed Professional CounselorSierra’s therapeutic style is inte...
12/09/2025

💫Featured Clinician Spotlight 💫

Sierra Thorpe, M.Ed, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sierra’s therapeutic style is integrative, drawing primarily from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and schema therapy approaches. She believes the heart of therapy lies in the connection between client and clinician and works to build a space rooted in trust, comfort, and authenticity. Her goal is to help clients feel safe to explore their emotions, process their experiences, and find meaningful growth.

Outside the office, Sierra loves cuddling with her cat, drawing, experimenting with new DIY projects, and rewatching her favorite comfort shows.

Clinical Areas of Interest: ADHD, Anxiety, Adolescent Mental Health, LGBTQ+



🌙 Featured Clinician Spotlight 🌙 Natalie Both, MSWSupervisee in Social Work / Intake Coordinator In her clinical work, N...
12/02/2025

🌙 Featured Clinician Spotlight 🌙

Natalie Both, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work / Intake Coordinator

In her clinical work, Natalie takes an integrative, client-centered approach, drawing from a blend of evidence-based modalities to support each person’s goals. Her style is warm, collaborative, and empathetic, paired with thoughtful structure that encourages insight and growth. She is passionate about empowering clients to identify their strengths, build motivation for change, and apply practical tools to manage stress, transitions, and emotional challenges.

When she’s not providing therapy or supporting new clients through the intake process, Natalie enjoys spending time with friends and family, working her way through an ever-growing reading list, and relaxing in a hammock at the park.

Clinical Areas of Interest: Child/Adolescent Mental Health, Anxiety/Depression, Grief & Loss, ADHD



11/26/2025

🍂 🍁 🍃 🦃

Small reminder: gratitude looks good on everyone.



🌟 Featured Clinician Spotlight 🌟 Sydney Iwanski, MA/Ed.S, LPCSydney believes that every person has inherent worth and un...
11/25/2025

🌟 Featured Clinician Spotlight 🌟

Sydney Iwanski, MA/Ed.S, LPC

Sydney believes that every person has inherent worth and unique gifts. She strives to create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment for children, adolescents, and adults to explore their inner worlds and take meaningful steps toward growth and healing. Her work is rooted in a trauma-informed and attachment-based framework, drawing from a range of modalities including DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Somatic Psychotherapy.

Sydney enjoys cooking, playing card games, and listening to music.



New on the blog: Clinician Elizabeth Parola walks through the foundations of CPT and how it helps people move forward af...
11/24/2025

New on the blog: Clinician Elizabeth Parola walks through the foundations of CPT and how it helps people move forward after trauma.
If you’ve been curious about this approach, this post is a great place to start!
🔗 Link in bio.

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6400 Grovedale Drive, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA
22310

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+15714149645

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