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Healing Happens Here

iMeNd Therapy

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“Be the change you want to see” - Mahatma Gandhi

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We offer complimentary counseling to veterans, active duty, and their family members struggling with suicide ideation or substance abuse problems.
 
Contact us for more information at
icare@imendtherapy.com

The founder of iMeNd Therapy

Dr. Sharon Fernandez

Dr. Fernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with a Doctorate in Psychology and Counseling focused on trauma and crisis care. With a heart for helping people heal, she supports trauma survivors, Veterans, First Responders, and individuals facing life’s most difficult moments with compassion, respect, and care.

Her work is rooted in strengthening families and communities while helping address the mental health crisis affecting society today. She is passionate about expanding access to care in underserved and marginalized communities and creating spaces where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered on their path toward healing. Dr. Fernandez earned her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, a Doctor of Ministry from Regent University, and a joint master’s degree in Divinity and Human Services Counseling from Regent University.

Ms. Fernandez  Licensed Professional Counselor

iMeNd Therapy Team

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Mr. Eric Baker

Mr. Eric T. Baker is a retired Marine who served over 20 years with deployments throughout the world and is a decorated combat veteran. He currently holds the position as Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad R&D Facility Director and has worked supporting the Marines since retirement in 2010. Mr. Baker has a baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security Emergency Management, is currently enrolled at Liberty University in a master’s program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is the proud father of four.

Ms. Nolle Cook

Ms. Noelle Cook is a Resident in Counseling with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in Pastoral Counseling, from Marymount University. Following a 20-year career in Security and Intelligence within the U.S. Government, she brings a grounded, compassionate, and holistic perspective to her clinical work. Ms. Cook believes clients thrive when counseling honors the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Her approach is rooted in clinical insight, respect for each client’s lived experience, and a commitment to creating space for healing, growth, and meaningful change.

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Ms. Julie Josan

Ms. Julie Josan is a counseling intern dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. She provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space for clients experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and personal growth. Her collaborative, client-centered approach draws from evidence-based practices, with professional interests in trauma-informed care through psychodynamic and behavioral approaches.

Misson

Expand personal touch professional counseling services to individuals, families including focused care to veterans and first responders.

Vision

We seek to become a community leader in promoting clinical treatment that optimizes psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social functioning of individuals and families.

We provide treatment for the following conditions

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Eating Disorders

  • PTSD

  • Grief

  • ADHD

  • Suicide Ideation

  • End-of-Life Issues

  • Other mental health conditions

Services

Our services

​With years of experience in the mental health industry, with a high level of expertise, we provide effective counseling services. At iMeNd Therapy, even with the constant and consistent change in the mental health sphere, we ascertain that our clients are provided with the necessary and needed services. Providing outstanding service to those in need of making a significant change in their lives is our paramount goal.

  • Individual Counseling

  • Couples Counseling

  • Family Counseling

  • Christian Counseling

  • Pastoral Counseling

  • Psychoeducation

  • Socioemotional skills for individuals w/Autism

  • Soft skills to manage Substance/Alcohol Use Disorder

Therapy Sessions

iMeNd Values

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Compassion

we strive to help you discover the meaning and value in your suffering.

2.

Courage

we strive to help you build the strength to confront your suffering.

3.

Trust

we rely on the therapeutic relationship to empower you to overcome brokenness.

4.

Hope

we approach each problem, crisis, and relationship with confidence in an improved outcome

5.

Integrity

we are committed to our personal values, boundaries, and the therapeutic relationship

Forms of payment we accept

  • Self-pay

  • Insurance

  • Veteran Administration Referrals

At this time, we are not able to accommodate Tricare insurance.

Certifications

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned-Certified iMeNd Therapy

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9020 Lorton Station Blvd, Suite 116, Lorton, VA 22079

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