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From the first phone call to your last session, Group Therapy Associates believes that everyone
deserves compassion; especially from their therapist.
Compassion is acknowledging the suffering of another, no matter how simple or complex their
circumstance. It is a willingness to help and comfort people in their moment of distress. It is a
dedication to grow in ways that allow us to reach out and help those in need; not only understanding
your pain but offering real therapeutic solutions that will bring you comfort and hope.
Ultimately, compassion is what good mental health care is about – honoring people’s unique struggles
and offering them personalized, supportive and competent counseling services in a safe environment.
That’s why at Group Therapy Associates we say "everyone could use a little therapy" - because we all
can benefit from a having a little more compassion in our life, especially during times of crisis or chaos.
Our offices are located in the Town of Haymarket at 15175 Washington Street, Suite 302A. We are
conveniently located just off exit 40 from I-66 in the Foster's Building (just past Sheetz gas station on Rt. 55).
deserves compassion; especially from their therapist.
Compassion is acknowledging the suffering of another, no matter how simple or complex their
circumstance. It is a willingness to help and comfort people in their moment of distress. It is a
dedication to grow in ways that allow us to reach out and help those in need; not only understanding
your pain but offering real therapeutic solutions that will bring you comfort and hope.
Ultimately, compassion is what good mental health care is about – honoring people’s unique struggles
and offering them personalized, supportive and competent counseling services in a safe environment.
That’s why at Group Therapy Associates we say "everyone could use a little therapy" - because we all
can benefit from a having a little more compassion in our life, especially during times of crisis or chaos.
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Our offices are located in the Town of Haymarket at 15175 Washington Street, Suite 302A. We are
conveniently located just off exit 40 from I-66 in the Foster's Building (just past Sheetz gas station on Rt. 55).
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Esther L. Boykin, LMFT
Esther has presented and published on a variety of topics
including teen marriage, child abuse, and domestic violence.
She has led multi-couple groups as well as conducted pre-
marital workshops for military couples at Fort Belvoir.
In addition to her clinical work, Esther is a Health & Wellness
Featured Contributor for Associated Content and a recent
addition to I Am Modern, a lifestyle magazine for modern
moms in the DC metro area; where she blogs weekly about
mental health, relationships, and life as a therapist.
Esther is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the
state of Virginia and a Clinical Member of the American
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
- A graduate of Virginia Tech, specializing in
marriage and family therapy, Esther has
been working as a private practitioner in
the Haymarket area for several years.
Among her areas of interest are adolescent
development, couple dynamics, and
trauma.
Esther has presented and published on a variety of topics
including teen marriage, child abuse, and domestic violence.
She has led multi-couple groups as well as conducted pre-
marital workshops for military couples at Fort Belvoir.
In addition to her clinical work, Esther is a Health & Wellness
Featured Contributor for Associated Content and a recent
addition to I Am Modern, a lifestyle magazine for modern
moms in the DC metro area; where she blogs weekly about
mental health, relationships, and life as a therapist.
Esther is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the
state of Virginia and a Clinical Member of the American
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Llouana Harper, LPC, NCC
Llouana is a graduate of The Margaret E. Warner
Graduate School of Higher Education and Human
Development, specializing in individual, family and group
therapy. She has been interested in and has worked with
adolescents and their families for many years. She has
developed and led various adolescent and multi-family
groups.
In her experience as a Mental Health Clinician, Llouana
has not only provided therapy but also diagnostic
assessments, recommendations and service coordination
to a wide range of families from many cultural and
socioeconomic backgrounds.
She has made presentations on a variety of topics and
collaborated with community agencies, schools and large
organizations. She is a National Certified Counselor and a
Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Virginia.
Llouana is a graduate of The Margaret E. Warner
Graduate School of Higher Education and Human
Development, specializing in individual, family and group
therapy. She has been interested in and has worked with
adolescents and their families for many years. She has
developed and led various adolescent and multi-family
groups.
In her experience as a Mental Health Clinician, Llouana
has not only provided therapy but also diagnostic
assessments, recommendations and service coordination
to a wide range of families from many cultural and
socioeconomic backgrounds.
She has made presentations on a variety of topics and
collaborated with community agencies, schools and large
organizations. She is a National Certified Counselor and a
Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Virginia.
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