Staff

Miki Savage, LPC

Founder/Owner

Accepting clients in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Georgia

Is your life in crisis mode? Are you holding on by a thread? If you feel like you need help with guidance and direction, Miki is here to help you. She has over 20 years of experience working with a wide variety of mental health concerns and addiction. She strives to create a warm and welcoming environment, so clients feel safe and heard while discussing difficult issues and finding solutions.

Dara McDowell ,Ph.D., M.S., MFT

Licensed Resident in Marriage & Family Therapy: Accepting clients in Virginia

Dara is experienced with providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families and draws from a systemic way of thinking to incorporate power, privilege and social justice. Dara specializes in couples and families. She provides an open space for clients to create meaning in their lives, and help process emotions in a helpful way. She’s also experienced at conducting groups to help women become strong and successful in life and love. Couples and families seeking relief from distress can benefit from Dara’s ability to create a safe space for clients.

Dr. Clifton Barnes, EdD, EdS, NCC

Licensed Resident in Counseling: Accepting clients in Virginia

Dr. Barnes has years of experience working with all ages of youth, couples, and adults (old and young) with issues like anger management, self- esteem, behavioral problems, ADHD, coping skills and anxiety to name a few areas. His approach is client-centered to allow room for vulnerability, genuineness, and empathy. His focus is to meet you where you are in your situation and work collaboratively to identify strengths and self-awareness and increase positive changes to your life.

Brittany Hill

Office Manager