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, Graduate Counseling Intern
Susan is a graduate counseling intern, working towards her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in trauma, crisis, grief, and loss. 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 unique needs of the individual/family. Susan is also attending continuing education training for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) so that she can provide this valuable, evidence-based treatment in the future.
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
