- Affirming approach
- Skills and strategies
- Goal focused
About Menzo
Menzo Faassen, LPC, has worked as a licensed therapist in Virginia for more than 24 years. He focuses on helping people who are facing depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and social anxiety. He aims to create an affirming and compassionate setting where each person feels heard and respected.
His practice pays attention to identity and life transitions. He supports people exploring questions about sexual orientation and gender, veterans with service-related concerns, and those managing workplace stress or mood disorders. Menzo listens for patterns tied to shame, isolation, panic, or attachment struggles and helps people find clearer ways forward.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Menzo uses straightforward conversation, goal-focused planning, and skills practice to build coping strategies. He also incorporates role-based techniques that invite experimentation and new perspectives on old problems.
People come for help with addictions, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and serious mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. He also addresses issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, codependency, and problems tied to family of origin.
Menzo adjusts his style to match each person’s needs, drawing on client-centered work and structured skills training. He emphasizes small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable. To begin, readers should use the platform’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule follow-up based on availability.
How Menzo’s Approaches Fit Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust. It helps people feel understood and supports exploration of identity, grief, or life changes through open conversation and reflective questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear exercises and homework to reduce symptoms like panic, anxiety, and low mood by teaching new thinking and behavior patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try different strategies and adjust the plan based on how the work is going.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. If you plan to work together, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are available. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, practice new skills in everyday settings, and check in consistently with a licensed professional.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Menzo helps with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with goal-focused work and skills practice drawn from therapies like CBT and DBT to help people build coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 24 years of professional experience working with individuals facing mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy here?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.