Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
Our team
Joan Monahan, PhD, LPC
Joan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. She has over twenty-five years of clinical practice and twenty-eight years of experience in the mental health field. The experience includes private practice, hospitals, community mental health outreach programs, residential facilities, foster care agencies, and academic settings. She integrates various theoretical orientations. Humanistic, Client-Centered, Existential, Gestalt, Cognitive/Behavioral, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She is an approved clinical supervisor, a National Certified Counselor, a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, and an approved EMDRIA consultant and trainer.
Joan believes individuals have the power to tell their stories and use their voices to create positive change in their lives. Joan has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Joan conducts presentations, consultations, trainings, and workshops for various groups, organizations, and companies. Joan's presentation style combines strong interpersonal skills with practical examples to explain complex mental health concepts. Joan’s clinical approach is integrated. She meets the client where they are in their developmental journey. Receive additional information about supervision, EMDR training, or a mental health appointment by calling 540-533-6086. Joan operates independently from Legacy Wellness Center’s practice.
Joanne Valente, CLC
Joanne brings over 30 years of dedicated experience in the corporate and healthcare field, where she has openly supported and served individuals and their families facing various concerns. Her extensive background includes working with numerous professionals within the healthcare sector, demonstrating her leadership and mentoring skills.
Driven by a deep passion for helping others, Joanne has expanded her expertise by becoming a Certified Life Coach. This certification reflects her commitment to assisting individuals who may be grappling with current concerns, stressors, or challenges. Joanne provides personalized support and guidance to help clients navigate through life’s complexities. She understands that each person’s journey is unique, and as a result, she tailors plans to meet specific goals and objectives of her clients based on their current circumstances.
Joanne’s method is characterized by its uniqueness, aiming to improve the overall quality of life for those she works with. Whether someone is seeking assistance with depression, anxiety, personal development, time management, overcoming challenges, or managing stress, Joanne is committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment or positive transformation.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment, Joanne can be reached at 540-355-8489. Joanne operates independently from Legacy Wellness Center’s practice. She welcomes the opportunity to connect with individuals and groups seeking a compassionate and experienced guide on the journey toward a more fulfilling life.
Susan Krutis, Resident in Counseling
Susan received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Hood College. Though Susan is new to the counseling field, she has worked intensively with clients and families in her previous healthcare career for over 25 years. Her professional and life experiences have fostered strong beliefs in the mind-body connection and the power of a trusting therapeutic relationship in the healing process. Susan describes her therapeutic style as compassionate, warm, motivating, and accepting. She is dedicated to supporting individuals as they discover more about themselves, make positive changes, and find hope. Susan works with children (10 years and older), adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults, couples, and families. She has a special interest in working with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. Susan’s primary theoretical approaches are Person-Centered and Gestalt, though she also draws from Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Existential approaches, depending on the individual's or family's unique needs. Susan is EMDRIA-trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and can provide this valuable, evidence-based treatment in her practice.
Susan operates independently from Legacy Wellness Center’s practice. She works under the supervision of Joan Monahan, Ph.D., LPC, in the same building as Legacy. If you're considering starting therapy, Susan encourages you to contact her to see if she’s a good match for your needs. You can reach Susan at 443-340-2312.
MATT HURTUBISE
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Matt is a dedicated Massage Therapist with a profound understanding of the healing power of therapeutic massage, drawn from personal experience with Crohn’s disease, psoriatic arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions. Having benefited from massage therapy for many years, Matt knows firsthand how it can alleviate discomfort and enhance quality of life, especially during challenging times when even sleep feels elusive.
After completing extensive studies in massage therapy, Matt has been blessed to channel this passion into a career focused on helping clients and family achieve their physical goals and elevate their wellness journeys. Matt started Elevated Wellness out of a passion for helping people regain a pain-free life, and can’t wait to share that experience with you. Matt operates independently from Legacy Wellness Center’s practice. Matt can be reached at 540-218-5060
Allison Tepper, RD
Registered Dietitian
Allison Tepper is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and owner of Tepper Nutrition. She and her team of dietitians are dedicated to helping clients achieve their nutrition goals through a personalized approach that considers each person’s unique needs. Her compassionate, non-diet approach incorporates all aspects of one’s health including movement, body acceptance and mindfulness.
Allison has experience working with clients with needs ranging from emotional eating, eating disorders, GI conditions, PMOS, nutrition therapy for disease states, and more. In addition to her counseling work, Allison is an adjunct instructor in the Department of Health Studies at American University.
Allison’s expertise has been highlighted in media outlets, including The Washingtonian, Good Morning Washington, Forbes, Shape, and Fox News DC. She operates independently from Legacy Wellness Center’s practice and can be reached at allison@teppernutrition.com or 571-384-8181.
Amy White, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specializing in eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and EMDR.
I’m guided by the mantra, “I know in each moment, I’m free to decide”—a lesson my father instilled in me early on. Living with OCD since childhood, I’ve learned firsthand the power of resilience and support. That insight sparked a passion for helping others, one that began in childhood and ultimately led me to a career in therapy. I find deep fulfillment in supporting individuals and families as they navigate difficult situations and create meaningful change. My lived experience informs a compassionate, affirming approach—especially when working with those facing OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and related challenges.
Through my work with diverse populations and various mental health issues, I’ve found my niche in helping individuals with eating disorders, as well as those navigating living with anxiety, depression, and OCD themselves. I also specialize in trauma processing and utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an effective approach that helps clients confront and reframe traumatic memories, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.
I also specialize in working with individuals living with eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and Night Eating Syndrome, as well as those experiencing disordered eating patterns such as Orthorexia. My approach is grounded in Health at Every Size (HAES), anti-diet principles, neurodivergent-affirming practices, and harm reduction.
I understand that reaching out for help can be daunting. Whether you’re struggling with disordered eating, OCD, trauma, anxiety, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I’m here to meet you where you are. My approach is individualized and client-centered. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, work toward meaningful change, and support you in discovering your true self.
Amy operates independently from Legacy Wellness Center’s practice.
Amy can be reached at amy@becknercounseling.com or 571-473-5609
