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Providers

Nicole Harris, EdD, LPC, LSATP, CRP, HS-BCP, BC-TMH

Dr. Nicole Harris has a Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP), Certified Rehabilitation Provider (CRP), Human Service – Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP), and Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider. Dr. Harris’ areas of expertise include counseling divorcees, post-incarcerated women, those with depression, and/or anxiety, and adolescents dealing with ADHD, ODD, and other mental disorders. She specializes in substance abuse and women's issues such as women in high positions coping with a demanding lifestyle. Educating the community about mental disorders and getting the help they need is also an essential part of her profession.
Dr. Harris’ primary approach is Reality Therapy, a well-established and researched approach to treating addictions, emotional, and behavioral issues. She also utilizes Person-Centered and Emotionally Focused Therapy. In addition to these more traditional approaches, she incorporates Complementary and Alternative approaches such as Mindfulness and Holistic.
Virginia Board of Counseling Registered Supervisor - registered to supervise LPC residents, LMFT residents, & CSAC supervisees.



Annette Jones-Mason, MA, LPC

Mrs. Annette Jones-Mason achieved her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Mrs. Jones-Mason believes everyone has the ability to facilitate change within themselves with the help of ethical evidence-based counseling practices. Mrs. Jones-Mason's primary approach is an integration of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help facilitate changes in the thought pattern which leads to behavioral changes.
Mrs. Jones-Mason specializes in counseling children, adolescents, tweens, and teens with a vast array of disorders and challenges including anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and grief counseling. In addition, Mrs. Jones-Mason offers counseling to adults addressing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and low self-esteem.



Crystal Washington, MA, Resident in Counseling

Ms. Crystal Washington received her master’s degree in Community Counseling, and is currently a Resident in Counseling; for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Ms. Washington believes that providing quality mental health care with compassion, patience, and support, will lead to a healthier mindset and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Ms. Washington’s fundamental approach is an integration of Existential Therapy, encouraging one to find meaning and purpose in their lives, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help promote changes in the way one thinks, and to help recognize how those patterns, in turn, cause behavioral changes.

Ms. Washington offers counseling to adults experiencing self-esteem issues, anxiety, and depression. She also counsels couples with relationship difficulties, seeking guidance to better themselves individually, and as a unit. Ms. Washington’s also offers counseling for youth, teens, and young adults, who may be experiencing disorders and challenges including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, and ADD/ADHD.