Town of Warrenton Office Providers
Melissa Crooks, MSW, LCSW
Melissa Crooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families. Her intrinsic passion for serving others is rooted in her faith and belief that every individual should be empowered to lead their best life despite trials and tribulations that can temporarily derail us from having our best future. She provides nonjudgmental, holistic psychotherapy helping to resolve past and current issues, build adaptive coping skills and increasing resiliency. Melissa’s preferred treatment modalities include play therapy, art therapy, pet therapy, meditation and mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Family Systems therapy, Strength Based therapy and Solution-Focused Brief therapy. Additionally, she offers life and career coaching on topics including positive self-esteem, managing multiple roles, finding work-life balance, parenting issues, relationship challenges, maintaining wellness and improving interpersonal communication. Melissa provides Christian counseling upon request.
Melissa earned her Bachelor of Social Work with a Minor in Family Issues from James Madison University in 1995 and her Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1999. Since then, she has gained a wide variety of experiences working in psychiatric residential treatment, foster care, hospital and school social work to include special education services from pre-K to high school. She enjoys time spent with family and friends, photography and traveling.
In network with Anthem BCBS (Healthkeepers Plus, Commercial and FEP plans, but not Medicare), Carefirst BCBS (all plans except Medicare), Cigna / Evernorth, Multiplan, Optima, Sentara Health, Tricare, and United Healthcare (including Medicaid). Medicare enrollment pending.
Active Waiting list for new clients.
Stephanie Scriven, MSW, LCSW
Ms. Stephanie Leigh Scriven is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virgina and holds certificates in Horticultural Therapy and the Julie Brown Skills System for social-emotional learning in youth. Stephanie has seven years of experience providing trauma-informed care to individuals living with severe mental illness and developmental disabilities. She has assisted individuals of all ages learn the tools that they need to reduce self-harm, prevent suicide, and overcome depression and anxiety. She also has experience working with military personnel, youth, adults, and families of conflict-affected populations (specifically refugees and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking).
Stephanie approaches psychotherapy with a family-systems approach and strengths-based perspective. To help clients meet their goals, she pulls from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBF), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT), and Narrative Therapy. Stephanie often utilizes supplemental tools, such as expressive arts and horticultural activities.
During sessions, you'll be provided a therapeutic space where you can retreat and rejuvenate. In this space, you can expect to be heard, without judgment. Moving forward sometimes requires looking back, but that doesn't mean it has to be an unbearable process. Through the use of your senses, Stephanie will teach you to ground yourself in the midst of your most daunting memories and emotions.
If you are seeking a therapist for an adolescent, know that that they will be provided with high quality care. As a full-time employee at a crisis stabilization program for youth experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges, Stephanie enters the therapeutic space with patience and empathy for both the client and their family. She welcomes individual and family sessions, depending on the nature of the presenting challenges.
In Network participation with Anthem BCBS/Carelon Behavioral Health. Currently Full with Waitlist.
Rachael Kramm, Registered CMHC Intern
Rachael Kramm is a Registered Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Rachael is a certified Field Traumatologist and offers a person-centered approach, contributing to an individuals strengths and focusing on self-compassion and balance in life areas. Her treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Reality Therapy (RT), and Art Therapy (AT). One of Rachael’s standing beliefs for any client is the importance of feeling worthy; being fully accepted in ‘humankind’ and being treated fairly; "humane and kind." She is currently completing her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Divine Mercy University in Sterling, VA, and offers counseling services for In Luck Counseling, LLC under the clinical supervision of Bernadette Landry, LPC.
Rachael offers both in-person appointments at the Warrenton Office, and virtual (TeleHealth) appointments for children, adolescents, and adults.
Reduced self pay intern fee for services; Cannot accept health insurance. Some pro bono slots available for those in need.
