Mount Vernon Family Therapy

Mount Vernon Family Therapy Building healthy self-care and relationships is our passion. Nothing hurts like trouble in your marriage or partnership.

Mount Vernon Family Therapy is a counseling practice in Alexandria, VA providing mental health services throughout Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland for individuals, couples, and families. The path back to feeling good is clearer than you think. That's because love thrives on actions you can learn and control. Our therapists have experience and skills to empower you. Find support and insight to deal better with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, work stress, worry, parenting issues, and harmful behavior that you want to change. Our experience includes Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trauma Therapy, coming out as LGBTQ+, sibling conflict, bullying at school, divorce and separation, conflict resolution, relationship enhancement, and premarital counseling. Specialties: Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, and EMDR. Supervision of counselors for licensure.

One of the most harmful relationship myths is the idea that the right partner will always agree with you, understand you...
03/27/2026

One of the most harmful relationship myths is the idea that the right partner will always agree with you, understand you perfectly, and never create tension. The truth? Conflict is not a sign of incompatibility, it’s a normal, healthy part of a meaningful connection. Healthy relationships are not conflict free. They are built on how you navigate conflict together.

We’re often taught that life is about chasing happiness, like it is the ultimate goal we’re supposed to reach and hold o...
03/18/2026

We’re often taught that life is about chasing happiness, like it is the ultimate goal we’re supposed to reach and hold onto forever. But that idea can quietly create pressure, disappointment, and even guilt when we are not feeling “happy enough.” All emotions carry important information and when we stop chasing constant happiness, we make room for a fuller, more authentic experience of being human.

But something important does change. When you have people in your corner- friends, family, community, or therapist- thos...
03/12/2026

But something important does change. When you have people in your corner- friends, family, community, or therapist- those hard moments become more manageable. Support does not erase difficulty, but it helps carry the weight.

Uncertainty can feel overwhelming. But you do not have to face it alone. Remember: it is okay to not have all the answer...
03/06/2026

Uncertainty can feel overwhelming. But you do not have to face it alone. Remember: it is okay to not have all the answers right now. Taking care of yourself one step at a time matters.

It happens more often than we think. A quick scroll turns into 30 minutes. One more message becomes an evening of distra...
03/05/2026

It happens more often than we think. A quick scroll turns into 30 minutes. One more message becomes an evening of distraction. Meanwhile, the person sitting next to us may be feeling ignored, disconnected, or less important. Small habits with our phones can slowly create big distance in our relationships. Try the tips above to help rebuild communication, reconnect, and create healthier habits together.

Try repeating these gently to yourself:1. This feeling is intense, but it is temporary.2. I don’t have to figure everyth...
02/26/2026

Try repeating these gently to yourself:

1. This feeling is intense, but it is temporary.
2. I don’t have to figure everything out right now.
3. I am safe enough in this moment.
4. I can take this one breath at a time.
5. I have survived hard moments before, and I can survive this too.

Place you feel on the floor. Slow your breathing. Name five things you can see. Come back to your body. Come back to now.

Save this for moments when your mind feels overwhelming.

3 ways to treat yourself the way you want others to treat you: 1. Speak to yourself with compassion. Notice your inner v...
02/23/2026

3 ways to treat yourself the way you want others to treat you: 1. Speak to yourself with compassion. Notice your inner voice. Is it critical or kind? Practice replacing self-judgement with self-encouragement. 2. Respect your own boundaries. You don’t have to say yes to everything. Rest when you are tired. Step back when you are overwhelmed. 3. Show up for yourself consistently. Keep the promises you make to yourself. Drink the water. Book the appointment. Take the walk. Small acts of self-respect build deep self trust.

With the right support, families can learn how to respond to an eating disorder with compassion, set healthy boundaries,...
02/18/2026

With the right support, families can learn how to respond to an eating disorder with compassion, set healthy boundaries, and care for themselves while supporting the recovery of a loved one. No one has to navigate this alone.

Meet the Therapist: Amy Rueffert, MS, Resident Marriage and Family Therapist. Amy enjoys working with couples and adults...
02/17/2026

Meet the Therapist: Amy Rueffert, MS, Resident Marriage and Family Therapist. Amy enjoys working with couples and adults who want to improve their relationships and better understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. She brings compassion and warmth to each session, creating a supportive space where clients can share openly and build on their strengths to create meaningful change. Amy collaborates with clients to define clear goals and integrates approaches such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Bowen Family Systems Therapy, CBT, and advanced training in Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples to strengthen communication and reduce conflict. If you’re ready to feel more connected, more understood, and less stuck, Amy would be honored to work with you.

We’re excited to spotlight Dr. Cara Cicero, Psy D. Cara works with adults who feel stuck, confused, or discouraged. She ...
02/16/2026

We’re excited to spotlight Dr. Cara Cicero, Psy D. Cara works with adults who feel stuck, confused, or discouraged. She views therapy as a collaborative process, tailoring treatments to each client’s unique needs and goals. With a strengths based, trauma-informed, and systems approach, Cara helps clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She blends insight, meaning-making, and goal focused work to support lasting healing. Cara has advanced training in DBT, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR. If you ready to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered. Cara would be honored to walk alongside you.

Not all love languages get the spotlight they deserve. We often hear about words of affirmation and physical touch, but ...
02/16/2026

Not all love languages get the spotlight they deserve. We often hear about words of affirmation and physical touch, but there are other powerful and underrated ways we give and receive love. Which one speaks to you most right now? ❤️

While Valentine’s Day often celebrates romantic love, it is also the perfect time to nurture the relationship you have w...
02/13/2026

While Valentine’s Day often celebrates romantic love, it is also the perfect time to nurture the relationship you have with yourself. Self-love is not selfish, it is foundational. Here are 3 mantras for self-love to carry with you everyday: “I am enough, exactly as I am.”, “I honor my needs without guilt.”, “I speak to myself with kindness.”

Address

2560 Huntington Avenue, Suite 302
Alexandria, VA
22303

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17037686240

Website

https://mountvernontherapy.com/contact-us/, https://mountvernontherapy.com/meet-our

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