- Affirming approach
- Practical tools
- Trauma aware
About Menzo
Menzo Faassen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 24 years of experience. He offers steady, down-to-earth support for people facing depression, addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, and workplace stress. He aims to create an affirming, compassionate space where concerns are named and practical steps are taken together.
He brings a direct but warm style to sessions. Menzo listens closely and helps people sort what matters most. He works with identity questions, isolation, shame, panic, and attachment struggles while also addressing patterns that fuel codependency and substance use.
His approach adapts to each person. Menzo draws on Client-Centered methods to follow a person's lead and build trust. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term change and clearer goals.
In practical terms, sessions focus on small, repeated changes. Menzo may use role work such as empty-chair techniques to try out difficult conversations or clarify past hurts. The work aims to increase emotional flexibility and find concrete ways to cope with life transitions.
People come to him for help with grief, relationship patterns, trauma recovery, mood swings, sleep problems, and parenting stress. He also has experience addressing issues tied to adoption, family of origin, and alternative sexual cultures. Menzo speaks English and practices in Virginia.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and follows what matters most to the person seeking help. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and clarity about their goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or mood problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. These tools can help with panic, strong mood swings, and problems with impulsive behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together with the therapist. Menzo will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend methods that feel useful. That collaborative decision may combine skill teaching, focused problem solving, and longer-term exploration.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone choose a session that fits their daily schedule. These practical benefits help therapy feel more manageable while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Menzo address?
He works with depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and stress. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a warm, client-centered stance and practical techniques. Sessions mix listening, goal setting, and skill practice to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
What is his background and experience?
He is a licensed professional counselor with 24 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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