- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Psychodrama techniques
About Menzo
Menzo Faassen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 24 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing depression, addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, anger, and stress. Menzo also helps people dealing with relationship and attachment questions, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career-related pressure.
He aims to create straightforward sessions where clients can talk through what is happening now. Menzo uses clear, goal-focused conversation and skills practice rather than long lectures. He draws on client-centered ways of working that honor a person's perspective and choices.
Over his career he has supported people from LGBTQ communities and veterans, as well as those facing mood disorders, panic, and substance use concerns. He also addresses issues linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, codependency, and family of origin patterns. Menzo helps people manage shame, guilt, isolation, and traumatic loss.
His methods include cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, dialectical behavior strategies for managing strong emotions, and motivational interviewing to strengthen reasons for change. He also uses solution-focused steps to set short-term goals. Menzo incorporates psychodrama techniques such as the empty chair and role exploration to help people try out new responses.
Sessions move at a practical pace with concrete skill work and discussion of real-life situations. Menzo encourages collaboration on goals and homework that fits into everyday life. People looking to address persistent anger, rebound frustration, or long-standing resentment often find this approach useful.
How his approaches translate to online work
Menzo uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and often involves homework such as tracking moods or testing out new behaviors, which can fit well with remote sessions.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be practiced in sessions and applied between meetings to manage anger and strong reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to choose which methods to emphasize based on needs, goals, and what feels workable. That decision is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people try techniques such as role rehearsal and skills coaching in real time while staying in familiar surroundings.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on depression, addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, anger, and stress, plus related concerns such as sleep issues and career strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, client-centered style that focuses on clear goals, practical skills, and collaborative planning rather than long theoretical discussion.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, panic, substance use, and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.