About

Anthony J. Flores, LPC, CT holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saginaw Valley State University, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. He has been specially trained in an integrated model of contemporary psychology and Catholic/Christian anthropology and theology. He enjoys working with couples, and clients struggling with trauma, PTSD, OCD, and mood disorders. In addition to his clinical work, he is a Certified Facilitator/Instructor and Clinical Traumatologist with the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, and has extensive deployment and field experience responding to traumatized persons in the aftermath of natural and man-made disasters. Anthony believes in utilizing a holistic approach to treatment, addressing client welfare in body, mind, and soul by using a variety of techniques and modalities best suited for each client, including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, experiential and existential approaches. He enjoys teaching as much as he enjoys clinical work and is particularly interested in topics such as attachment theory, narcissistic abuse, and the integration of Catholic spirituality and mental health and psychology.

Mary Silva is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of clinical experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy for adolescents and adults. Mary received her MA Degree in Counseling Psychology from Adler University in Chicago and her BA Degree in Psychology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Mary has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, psychiatric inpatient treatment, mobile crisis response, and private practice. Mary has experience providing strengths-based and compassionate care for clients experiencing mood, anxiety, substance use, and trauma disorders. Mary finds purpose in helping to improve the quality of life and relationships for her clients who are experiencing mental health concerns and interpersonal challenges. Mary believes in a holistic approach which focuses on the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual components of each person. She utilizes a variety of approaches in her work with clients including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Trauma-informed Care. Mary’s clinical goal is to help others live authentically by integrating sound principles of psychology with the truths of the Catholic faith.

Dr. Christina Lee is a Psychology Resident in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a Psychology Associate in Washington, DC. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Divine Mercy University (DMU) in 2023. She also holds a master’s degree in Theological Studies with a concentration in Marriage and Family from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, DC. Dr. Lee completed her pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University Counseling Services at California State University, Northridge, in Los Angeles County. During her training, she gained extensive experience in multicultural counseling through serving a truly diverse clients, including immigrants, first-generation college students, and international students. Currently, Dr. Lee is a training director at the IPS Center for Psychological Services, where she provides therapy to clients seeking a counselor who understands the significance of their relationship with God in the therapeutic process. Additionally, she supervises DMU students in their practicum training. Her clinical interests encompass depression, trauma and resiliency, creative therapy, multicultural counseling, attachment issues, identity crises, existential exploration, and spiritual struggles. Dr. Lee is dedicated to helping her clients gain greater self-insight, develop coping skills, and overcome psychological barriers to enhance their relationships with themselves, others, and God.