Meet Our Team
Casey Joseph-Quigley
Director of Operations & Therapist
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We’ve all heard it before: you already hold the keys to your own happiness. But how do we get unstuck, beyond our personal pitfalls and the things holding us back from living the life we truly desire and deserve? Casey specializes in creating new beginnings, building self-confidence and helping individuals exceed their expectations. Casey's approach is solution focused; her goal oriented sessions help individuals get on track and take action for change.
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Her master’s degree in both mental health therapy and special education, life experiences and professional achievements give her the perspective and insight to coach her clients to success.
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Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Washington, DC
Areas of Expertise: Relationship Issues & Communication, Life Changes/Transitions, Self-Esteem, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Executive Functioning Issues.
Casey's goal is to help clients to "live authentically".
Cecilia Thurman
Therapist
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Progress is progress, regardless of how small. Cecilia celebrates all accomplishments and helps clients acknowledge and appreciate life's challenges. Cecilia has a degree in forensic psychology and over ten years experience working with clients in a variety of clinical settings including: private practice, in-patient, outpatient and residential. Cecilia has experience working with children, adolescents, transition age youth and adults. Cecilia's clinical approach is person-centered, her approach helps clients find ways to navigate successfully through personal trials and uncover meaning
along the way.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Virginia
Areas of Expertise: Relationship Issues & Communication, Anxiety, Life Changes/Transitions, Stress Management, First Generation/Cultural Identity Development and Trauma and Loss.
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Cecilia's goal is to help clients "create balance in their life".
Joann Burton
Therapist
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My passion is assisting people to find their own path within an everchanging world. Using a strengths based approach, I help clients successfully achieve personal and professional goals by increasing insight into their strengths and growth areas. Working collaboratively, we explore how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are causing emotional pain. By identifying stumbling blocks and developing healthy coping skills, I help my clients reduce unhealthy behaviors negatively impacting their life. From my many years of experience working with recovering addicts, I have been privileged to see people find successful and emotionally satisfying lives, no matter their journey.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Virginia
Areas of Expertise: Life Transitions, Relationships and Communication, Working with Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief and Loss.
Joann's goal is to help clients to "Find their own path"
Shannon McNeil
Resident in Counseling
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My passion as a therapist is to provide a safe space to explore all the facets of what makes you, you. My integrative approach relies on mindfulness and insight to help you overcome the barriers that keep you stuck and help you change the way you respond to stress. Through increased self-awareness, I help my clients find and discover the behaviors that lead them to the life they want—a life worth living.
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Credentials: Resident in Counseling, Virginia (LPC)
Areas of Expertise: Life changes/transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, intrusive thoughts, and executive functioning difficulties.
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Shannon's goal is to help clients to "be present and do what matters”.
Courtney Dressler
Resident in Counseling
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​As a counselor, I strive to create a therapeutic dynamic where clients feel empowered to show up authentically and are trusted as the experts of their own lives, situations, and experiences. My goal is to provide perspective, support, and opportunities for growth—while serving as a sounding board in my counseling role. My approach to therapy is centered on the unique needs of each individual. I tailor sessions and techniques to fit each client and their specific situation. I take pride in witnessing my clients grow, overcome obstacles, and gain the confidence and tools needed to navigate life’s challenges.
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Credentials: Resident in Counseling, Virginia (LPC)
Areas of Expertise: Life changes/transitions, couples & family, relationship/sexuality, identity, eating disorders and body dysmorphia , chronic pain/illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, college and career counseling.
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Courtney's goal is to help clients to "to empower clients to live authentically and with confidence in their ability to overcome challenges through enhanced perspective and reflection.”.
Barb Valier
Billing & Outreach Specialist
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Barb joined Turning Point Wellness and Counseling Services with 24 years of healthcare accounting and auditing experience. Prior to joining us, Barb worked for INOVA as a Billing Manager for over 5 years as well as other regional hospitals for 10+ years; where she was the top performer in each Patient Financial Services Department. Her high quality customer service and billing experience made her stand out amongst her peers.
In addition to working for INOVA, Barb has worked for several ABA companies in the Northern Virginia and Maryland area that treat children with Autism. Barb has extensive knowledge and expertise in handling a variety of insurance payers and in healthcare reimbursement methodology. In addition to Barb’s billing duties, she also manages all new intakes and referrals.
In Barb’s spare time, she loves spending time with her wife of 24 years. She is an animal lover (has a small Shih Tzu and munchkin cat) and loves to travel, go antique shopping and play Bingo!
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