About

Hi, I’m Kaylie Groenhout.

M.Ed., NCC
(she/her)
Board-Certified LICENSED RESIDENT IN COUNSELING
VA #0704015609

It’s never too late to take care of your mental well-being and I commend you for being here even if – especially if – it feels intimidating or scary. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help.

I am committed to creating a safe, empowering space for you to unpack your experiences, explore different parts of yourself, and heal in a deeply meaningful way. Being seen, heard, and understood is powerful.

My approach is compassionate and relational. I see our therapeutic relationship as a place for you to examine interpersonal dynamics, express needs and desires, experience healthy connection, and develop greater resilience. My role is to help facilitate your process of self-exploration and growth, and I consider myself a fellow journeyer who has useful tools for you on this leg of your journey. I acknowledge and respect your wisdom and inherent value – whether you see it or not.

When we embrace curiosity and the healing process, we open ourselves to unimaginable possibilities. I’d be honored to guide you through this.

Working with me means:

A supportive, non-stuffy environment where you can come as you are
Looking at the influences of early experiences and familial and sociocultural messaging on your understanding of yourself, others, and the world around you
Getting curious about how thoughts and behaviors help meet your needs, and ways they can be improved to better serve you
Unearthing the roots of issues so we can heal at the source
Being affirmed and validated, while also
Being respectfully challenged at times
Learning to sit together in the uncomfortable
Humor and, possibly, some language (Therapy can be deep, challenging work but that doesn’t mean there can’t be some levity and laughs along the way.)

YOU DON'T HAVE TO STRUGGLE ALONE.

I can help.

My Counseling Approach

Just like every person is unique, so, too, is my approach to helping them. At its core, my work is person-centered and strengths-based, meaning I prioritize your experiences, values, and perspectives, and I strive to build upon your strengths, resources, and abilities rather than just triaging a presenting problem. With the right support, you have the capacity to make positive lasting changes.

I use a psychodynamic, attachment, and feminist framework for conceptualizing development, behavior, and change. This combination guides how I understand your experience, set treatment goals, choose interventions, and determine progress. Think of it as an integrative lens through which I see you and your story.

I predominantly use the following modalities: EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

holistic, whole person care

In-person Therapy in Downtown Leesburg, VA

Located in the heart of downtown Leesburg, the office provides a comfortable, private space away from your everyday life.

Some primary reasons clients prefer meeting in person:

comfort in a space that is not home
in-person, face-to-face connection
less distractions or interruptions
non-verbal communication (e.g., body language) allows you and your therapist to better understand your experience

I help adult individuals and couples with:

trauma

leave the past in the past AND REGAIN YOUR SENSE OF SAFETY, agency, AND WHOLENESS in the present

perinatal mental health

compassionate, non-judgmental support while you navigate the perinatal period

relationships

resolve conflict, increase communication, & find clarity and connection in your intimate relationships

Training & Experience

Licensed Resident in Counseling
(VA #0704015609)
M.Ed., Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William & Mary
B.A., Communication from Virginia Tech
EMDRIA-approved EMDR 50-hour basic training
Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Clinical internship at Trauma Specialists of Maryland

Membership

American Counseling Association
National Board for Certified Counselors
Counselors for Social Justice
Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, & Gender Expansive Identities
Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness
Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association (formerly NVLPC)

Healing happens here.

Ready to get started?

Life can sometimes feel unbearable. Maybe you’ve tried dealing with your issues by talking to close friends, searching internet rabbit holes, compartmentalizing, and/or distracting yourself with things like scrolling, substances, or spending.

Wherever you go, though, there you are. The issue remains, and though you may have had temporary relief, you feel more alone, even shameful, afterward.

Whether you’re experiencing new challenges or iterations of long-standing ones, therapy can help. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. You can have a more balanced, joyful existence.

Healing is possible, and I can help.

Hi, I’m Kaylie Groenhout.

My Counseling Approach

I help adult individuals and couples with:

Healing happens here.

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