Psychiatrists and Therapists

At Riverside, we have staffed psychiatrists and counselors available at our Ashburn and Leesburg, Virginia offices, ready to provide compassionate, expert mental health care. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or the convenience of online therapy, our team is here to support you.

Empathy, Experience & Expertise.

At Riverside, we combine compassionate care with proven expertise to support

your mental health journey.

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Years of Qualified Experience & Expertise

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Care for all people, period.

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Friendly, kind and organized staff.

Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Staff

  • Dr. Donald Hall, MD

    Dr. Donald Hall, MD

    Psychiatric Medication & Counseling

    Dr. Donald Hall provides medication management and counseling to adults. He specializes in medication management of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and OCD. He integrates Christian principles with traditional counseling for those with this interest, and enjoys providing mental health care to people from all walks of life.

    Clients: Adults

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  • Dr. Ben Crawford, DO

    Dr. Ben Crawford, DO

    Psychiatric Medication & Counseling

    Psychiatrist in Ashburn, Dr. Ben Crawford, sees adults for depression, anxiety, attention deficit, and substance abuse recovery. Dr. Crawford integrates Christian principles with traditional counseling for those with this interest and enjoys providing mental health care to people from all walks of life.

    Clients: Adults

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  • Nicole Ennis, PMHNP

    Nicole Ennis, PMHNP

    Psychiatric Medication & Counseling

    Nicole is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees patients ages 6 – 60. She provides treatment for most mental health challenges including Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Eating Disorders, and Grief.

    Clients: Children, Teens, & Adults

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  • Christopher Wheatley, PMHNP-BC

    Christopher Wheatley, PMHNP-BC

    Psychiatric Medication & Counseling

    Christopher Wheatley, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in services for children, adolescents and adults. He discovered his passion for helping those with psychiatric conditions while working at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute in 2009.

    Clients: Children, Teens, & Adults

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  • Emily Missimer, PMHNP

    Emily Missimer, PMHNP

    Psychiatric Medication & Counseling

    Emily sees patients ages 6 – 60. She provides treatment for most mental health challenges including ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Eating Disorders, Grief, and more.

    Clients: Children, Teens, & Adults

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Counselors & Psychologists

  • Angela Brown, LPC

    Angela Brown, LPC

    Counseling

    Angela Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in counseling support for women and girls seeking greater fulfillment in relationships and in school/workplace performance. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and supportive counseling to help clients overcome problems related to anxiety and depression.

    Clients: Women & Teens

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  • Faith Brown, MA

    Faith Brown, MA

    Counseling

    Faith is a Resident Counselor who specializes in supporting adolescents and adults experiencing problems related to anxiety and depression. Faith utilizes a strengths-based approach to enhance clients’ self-esteem and confidence by revisiting their sense of freedom, resilience, and openness in their environments. Faith enjoys implementing expressive arts and wilderness therapy into sessions based on each client’s preference and treatment goal(s).

    Clients: Individuals Ages 7 and up

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  • Patrick Clinton, LPC

    Patrick Clinton, LPC

    Counseling

    Patrick Clinton is a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers supportive psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families ages 18 and up. He enjoys helping clients to explore and identify mental health challenges and to develop a pathway of healing. He offers in-person and virtual counseling to those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and more.

    Clients: Individuals Ages 18 and up

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  • Mike Ellis, LCSW

    Mike Ellis, LCSW

    Counseling

    Michael Ellis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in child & adolescent psychotherapy. He provides counseling support to children and adults in a calm and professional manner. Michael offers marital & family therapy to couples and families seeking help and healing with their personal relationships.

    Clients: Children, Teens, Adults, Families & Couples

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  • Christine Fleming, MA

    Christine Fleming, MA

    Counseling

    Christine is a Resident Counselor who works with self-harm, anxiety, depression, and childhood behavioral issues. She takes an integrative approach, drawing from CBT, DBT, and expressive/play therapy, and has experience with children, adolescents, adults, and families. While her services are not insurance-reimbursable, she offers sessions at a reduced fee.

    Clients: Children, Teens, & Adults

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  • Amanda George, LPC

    Amanda George, LPC

    Counseling

    Amanda is a licensed professional counselor at Riverside Counseling Center and a school counselor with Loudoun County Public Schools. She enjoys working with children, teens, adults and families seeking help with anxiety and performance challenges at school or work. She is experienced in working with autism, emotional regulation disorders, and depression.

    Clients: Children & Teens

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  • Tammy George, LPC

    Tammy George, LPC

    Counseling

    Tammy George is a licensed professional counselor working with individuals ages 18 and up.  She specializes in women’s issues, adult ADHD, grief, depression, and anxiety.  She uses mindfulness, CBT, and supportive counseling to help clients learn the necessary skills to improve their quality of life. She has worked in a variety of settings such as community mental health, residential treatment centers, and private practice.  Her goal is to offer a supportive, non-judgemental space to allow clients to make positive changes.

    Clients: Individuals Ages 18 and up

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  • Jacquelynn Hollman, Psy.D

    Jacquelynn Hollman, Psy.D

    Counseling

    Dr. Hollman is a child psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy for anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. As a child and adolescent psychologist, she serves clients ages 4-18, and their families.

    Clients: Children & Families

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  • Deegan Ivers, LPC

    Deegan Ivers, LPC

    Counseling

    Deegan, a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializes in teens and adults (13+). She holds a B.S. from James Madison University and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (4.0 GPA) from Liberty University. Trained in EMDR, she helps clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. When requested, she integrates faith into counseling, offering compassionate support for healing and growth.

    Clients: Teens & Adults, Ages 13+

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  • Cara Kenny, LPC

    Cara Kenny, LPC

    Counseling

    Cara Kenny obtained her Master’s Degree in counseling from George Washington University. She has been practicing in the Leesburg area for sixteen years, and speaks Italian and French fluently. She provides counseling for individuals and couples and specializes in anxiety, depression, and issues with relationships and careers.

    Clients: Adults & Couples

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  • Kim Roberts, MA

    Kim Roberts, MA

    Counseling

    Kim is a Resident Counselor with a background in education and a passion for supporting children, teens, and families. She uses a psychodynamic-relational approach to create a warm, non-judgmental space. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

    Clients: Individuals, Couples and Children, Ages 4+

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  • Scott Stapley, PsyD

    Scott Stapley, PsyD

    Psychologist & Counseling

    Dr. Scott Stapley is a clinical psychologist who provides individual counseling in a warm and calm manner. He works with children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Stapley is currently completing his Psychologist in Residency with Riverside Counseling Center under the supervision of Juliet Cameron, PsyD.

    Clients: Individuals Ages 10-63

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  • Dan Towery, LPC

    Dan Towery, LPC

    Counseling

    Dan Towery is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides a broad spectrum of mental, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral healthcare to individuals, couples and adolescents. He offers mindfulness seminars and includes mindfulness strategies in counseling.

    Clients: Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Familes

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  • Angela Williams, LCSW

    Angela Williams, LCSW

    Counseling

    Angela Williams, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. She helps clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and achieve balance. Holding a Master’s from Virginia Commonwealth University, she has worked in community mental health, hospitals, and private practice. Angela tailors her evidence-based approach to each client, creating a supportive space for growth and resilience.

    Clients: Adults 18+

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  • Margaret Zaepfel, LCSW

    Margaret Zaepfel, LCSW

    Counseling

    Margaret Zaepfel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She obtained her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University in 1998, and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia in 1996. She has been a provider of mental health services since 1998. Before joining Riverside in 2006, she spent seven years at Loudoun County Mental Health Emergency Services providing emergency/crisis mental services to the INOVA hospital ER and medical floors, the local detention centers, and local psychiatric and youth residential centers.

    Clients: Children, Teens, Adults & Familes

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  • Margaret & Shiloh

    Margaret & Shiloh

    Counseling with Shiloh

    Margaret Zaepfel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been an exceptional therapist here at Riverside Counseling Center for over 15 years. Margaret’s passion for therapy & animals combined when she decided to bring her loveable lab Shiloh onto her treatment team! Shiloh is certified “AKC Canine Good Citizen” and a wonderful companion during stressful times.

    Clients: Children, Teens, Adults & Families

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Real Care, Real People – The Riverside Difference

At Riverside, we offer more than just a quick virtual visit—we provide real, compassionate care from trusted, local providers in Ashburn and Leesburg, VA. Unlike one-off e-psychiatry services, our experienced psychiatrists and counselors are part of your community, committed to building lasting relationships and delivering personalized mental health support. Whether in-person or online, we prioritize continuity, trust, and expert care to ensure you receive the attention and treatment you deserve. Experience the Riverside difference today!

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