Cara Kenny, LPC | Licensed Professional Counselor in Ashburn, Leesburg & Sterling VA | Riverside

Therapy & Counseling in Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling & Beyond

Cara Kenny

Licensed Professional Counselor

I believe therapy should feel warm, human, and unhurried. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel genuinely supported while doing meaningful work.

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Licensed Professional Counselor • Telehealth Available • Teens & Adults • Grief & Transitions • Ashburn & Loudoun County

“Healing does not have to feel rushed. Growth unfolds when you feel safe enough to settle in.”

— Cara Kenny, LPC

My Approach

Healing Happens When Your Nervous System Feels Safe

I believe healing happens when your nervous system feels safe. When we slow down enough to truly listen to ourselves, clarity begins to emerge. Therapy is not about fixing you. It is about creating a supportive environment where you can reconnect with your intuition and build resilience. Serving teens and adults across Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, and Loudoun County, Virginia.

We will explore your experiences thoughtfully and intentionally, using evidence-based tools in a way that feels natural rather than rigid. There is room for silence, for tears, for laughter, and for deep reflection.

Clients describe me as...

Laid back, nurturing, and easy to open up to. I am the kind of therapist who might offer you a cup of tea, give you space to gather your thoughts, and make sure you feel grounded before you leave. Therapy with me feels calm, steady, and real.

I work best with clients who...

Are looking for a softer place to process life. People who want depth without pressure, reflection without judgment, and space to untangle their thoughts at their own pace tend to feel most comfortable with my style.

In sessions, you can expect...

A comfortable and supportive atmosphere where nothing feels too small or too messy to bring into the room. We will explore your experiences thoughtfully, with room for silence, tears, laughter, and deep reflection.

My philosophy

Healing does not have to feel rushed. Growth unfolds when you feel safe enough to settle in.

How I Can Help

Areas of Focus

Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation

Helping you understand your nervous system, recognize triggers, and build calming strategies that feel natural and sustainable in Ashburn, Leesburg, and Sterling.

Grief & Life Transitions

Evidence-based anxiety and depression treatment for Loudoun County residents with compassionate, individualized care.

Depression & Emotional Overwhelm

Supporting renewed perspective and emotional regulation when life feels heavy, for teens and adults in the Ashburn and Sterling area.

Self-Exploration & Personal Growth

Creating space for you to reconnect with your intuition, explore your values, and move forward in a way that feels aligned throughout Leesburg, Ashburn, and Loudoun County.

Credentials & Background

✓ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) ✓ Grief & Loss Specialist ✓ Nervous System Regulation ✓ Evidence-Based Practitioner ✓ Telehealth Available ✓ Teens & Adults

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What Clients Say

★★★★★

Cara has a way of cutting through the noise and helping you focus on what actually matters. She is practical, kind, and genuinely invested in your progress.

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