Swisher Counseling

At Swisher Counseling, LLC., we understand that life can be filled with challenges, from dealing with anxiety and depression to navigating the complexities of relationships. As a professional counselor, Dr. Allison Swisher has dedicated her career to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in the Loudoun County, Virginia area.

Our Services

At Swisher Counseling, LLC., we offer a wide range of helpful counseling services to meet the unique needs of each client. Our services are designed to provide support and guidance for individuals of all ages, from children as young as two years old to adults and families. We offer individual, group, and family counseling, as well as parenting support.

One of our signature services is child-centered play therapy (CCPT), a non-directive approach that is evidence-based and well-researched. This approach allows children to express themselves freely, helping them to work through challenging emotions and behaviors.

We also offer directive play therapy, which involves the therapist leading the session and incorporating therapist-led techniques or strategies. This approach is particularly helpful for children who may have difficulty expressing themselves or need additional guidance.

Filial Therapy

Filial therapy is another key service offered by Swisher Counseling, LLC. In this approach, the therapist works with both the child and parent together in session. During these sessions, the therapist teaches the parent how to offer a child-led play experience, which can strengthen the parent-child relationship and lead to positive growth for the child.

Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT)

CPRT is a type of therapy that focuses on improving the relationship between parents and children. This approach involves the therapist working with the parents to help them become the therapeutic change agent for their child. The therapist teaches the parents how to offer child-led, non-directive playtime at home, which can lead to improved communication, limit setting, and overall strengthening of the parent-child relationship.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is an essential component of our counseling services. We believe that mindfulness exercises can be beneficial for clients of all ages, helping to reduce anxiety and stress, improve attention and sleep, and relax the body.

About Allison Swisher

As the founder and lead counselor of Swisher Counseling, LLC., Allison Swisher brings years of experience and expertise to her work. With a background in education and counseling, Allison has a deep understanding of the challenges that individuals and families face. Her passion for helping others led her to pursue a career as a school counselor in 2000, and she has since devoted herself to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to the community.

Allison is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Counseling Association (ACA), the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), the Virginia Counseling Association (VCA), the Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors (NVLPC), and the Association for Play Therapy (APT).

Get Started

If you're seeking a caring and knowledgeable professional counselor to support your mental health journey, look no further than Swisher Counseling, LLC. We invite you to schedule a free phone consultation to discuss your needs and goals. Our compassionate and experienced team is dedicated to providing the highest quality counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in the Loudoun County, Virginia area.