OUR TEAM
Our team services children, teens, adults, and couples in Northern Virginia and across Virginia via telehealth.
MEET THE TEAM
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JOANNA MARINO, Ph.D.
PSYCHOLOGIST – OWNER & CEO
Joanna leads the practice with a focus on thoughtful, accessible, evidence-based care. Her style is warm, collaborative, and values-driven, helping shape a team culture grounded in clinical excellence, compassion, and connection.
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LORI ZASTROW, LPC
ASSISTANT CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Lori leads the practice’s Resident in Counseling program. She focuses on supporting developing clinicians through supervision, consultation, and hands-on mentorship while helping maintain a high standard of thoughtful, evidence-based care across the team.
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FIONA HUSCH, ED.M.
RESIDENT IN COUNSELING
Fiona specializes in ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and relationship concerns, with a particular passion for working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. With a warm, authentic style, they help clients understand their nervous systems, reduce masking and overwhelm, and build lives and relationships that feel more sustainable.
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CHIARA PEPINO, MA
RESIDENT IN COUNSELING
Chiara creates a warm, supportive space for teens, adults, and couples to feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. Her approach is thoughtful and personalized, meeting each person where they are and helping them build greater self-awareness, confidence, and healthier relationships.
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LAURA NICHOLS, MA
RESIDENT IN COUNSELING
Laura specializes in working with adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, and the emotional impact of high-pressure careers. She has a particular interest helping clients process difficult experiences, strengthen coping skills, and feel more grounded both at work and at home.
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