- Person-focused
- Skills-based
- LGBT-affirming
About Menzo
Menzo Faassen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 24 years of clinical experience. He focuses on building a calm, respectful space where people can talk about hard things. He works with concerns such as depression, addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, and stress.
His approach is practical and person-focused. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and teach stronger coping skills.
Menzo pays attention to identity and life transitions. He regularly supports people from LGBT communities and veterans, and helps with issues like isolation, shame, panic attacks, and relationship patterns. He also offers focused help around adoption and foster care, attachment questions, and family of origin concerns.
Sessions often include clear goal-setting and skills practice. Menzo may use brief role-based exercises such as empty-chair work to try different perspectives and responses. He aims to help people find new ways to solve problems and manage strong emotions.
People who prefer a supportive, collaborative therapist tend to fit well with his style. He listens, reflects, and helps create step-by-step plans for change. The work is grounded in real life and focused on improving day-to-day functioning.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and build a trusting working relationship in order to explore hard topics and make changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, panic, and unhelpful behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It offers concrete tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and steadier communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with listening and then adding CBT or DBT skills as needed.
The biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm the available formats before booking. Many clients find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule around work or family obligations. Online work can also let people use skill-building between meetings to reinforce progress.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, panic, mood disorders, stress, and related issues such as attachment and family of origin concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
The style is collaborative and practical. He listens closely, sets concrete goals, and teaches coping skills drawn from multiple approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees or payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.