Clinical Staff

Profession: Psychotherapist

Practice Description: Anne Aja, Ed.D. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been providing psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, marriage, family and sex therapy since 1982. Dr. Aja is a partner at Rock Landing Psychological Group.

Practice Specialties or interests: Dr. Aja works with individuals, couples and families. She is an AASECT certified sex therapist and is certified by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Aja provides a full range of psychotherapy services to include:

Helping individuals heal wounds from the past and achieve a stronger sense of self or identity

Empowering individuals to create the life they want for themselves

Hypnosis as a means to expedite change

Helping couples create more intimacy and passion in their lives

Sex Therapy to deal with the problems of sexual functioning, low desire, sexual identity, sexual addiction, painful sex or the lack of sexual confidence.

Ages treated: Adults and some adolescents under special circumstances

Session Format: Individual, Couple and Family

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, Developmental, Hypnotherapy and Sex Therapy

Demographic Specialties: Dr. Aja works with individuals and couples of all races and sexual orientations.

Education:

Temple University BS 1969

Syracuse University MS 1975

College of William and Mary Ed.D. 1982

License:

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Links:

Psychology Today Therapy Directory

Profession: Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Practice Description: I am licensed to practice psychology independently in Virginia, a Certified Christian Life Coach, Certified Christian Therapist and hold a Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders.

I use my clinical skills to empower and improve the mental/emotional well being of my clients so that they can live happier, healthier and more productive lives.

Therapeutic approach includes: Supportive Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy.

Practice interests/specialties include: Stress/Anxiety, Parenting, Women’s Issues, Depression, Anger Management, Self Esteem Issues, Substance Abuse/Use.

Ages treated: adults (30 years and up)

Education: I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Virginia State College and graduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. I have provided clinical services to populations in various settings including: corrections, outpatient and inpatient for 25 + years. In addition to direct service, I have provided workshops, trainings and taught on the graduate level.

Ms. Cecelia Clarke, NP-C, is a United States Air Force veteran who is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Hampton Roads Virginia. She has a Master of Science in Nursing and received her Post Master Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate in 2005, having over 16 years of diverse Nurse Practitioner experience.

She, additionally, has completed her medical doctorate in 2018 and will be applying for a psychiatry residency in 2022. She is a member of the American Association a Nurse Practitioner‘s and the American Medical association and is a member of the Nursing Honor Society, sigma theta tau.

Kiara graduated from Hampton University with her Masters of Art in Community Mental Health Counseling and Bachelors of Art in Psychology. Over the years Kiara has worked with adults in a Mental Health Psychosocial Rehabilitation program as well as within Mental Health Case Management. Kiara has provided intensive counseling and therapeutic services while working with children and adolescents as an Intensive In Home Counselor as well as a Behavioral Specialist for the Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) program. Kiara was promoted to TDT Clinical Services Supervisor enabling her to guide and support a team of other behavioral specialists provide intensive therapeutic services to children and adolescents. Kiara loves working with children/teens and is invested in anchoring change for the mental wellbeing of our future leaders, the youth.

Kiara is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Kiara has experience with assisting children and adolescents with learning coping skills and techniques to deal with various diagnosis and situations such as Anxiety, Depression, Oppositional Defiance, Trauma, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, PTSD, Autism/Asperger, adjustment, social skills, emotional issues, stress, anger, school behavioral issues, etc.

Age group served: children/teens of all ages

Practice Approaches: Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Resiliency Building, Eco-systemic Family Therapy  ESFT), Mindfulness, Grounding Exercises

Session format: Individual, Family, Groups

Demographic Specialties: All races, religions, and sexual orientations

Profession:  Psychotherapy/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Practice Description:  Ms. Holloway has twenty years of experience working with adults, children, and families in acute hospitalization, residential, and outpatient settings. She provides psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as family work.

Areas of specialty include: Mood disorders, ADHD, depression, family issues, anger management, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and anxiety.

Treatment approaches:  Ms. Holloway uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family systems approach, psycho-education, and teaching coping skills to help clients and families improve mood, behavior, and functioning.

Session Format: Individual and family therapy

Demographics: All

Education: University of Utah, B.S., 1977

American Graduate School of International Management, Phoenix, AZ, M.I.M., 1978

Virginia Commonwealth University, M.S.W., 1998

License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Practice Description: Cheryl Kabana-Ross, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who has provided individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy for over 30 years. Her varied background includes work in psychiatric and veterans’ hospitals, military family service centers, a mental health clinic, juvenile courts, schools and private practice.

Practice Specialties or interests: Ms. Kabana-Ross specializes in the enhancement of relationships for individuals, couples, families and employees. Issues she helps clients to address include depression, anxiety/panic attacks, infertility, PMS/menopausal symptoms, relationship turmoil, grief and loss, school-related problems and workplace stress. She is a certified Prep Trainer (Fighting for Your Marriage) Markman model and Critical Incident Debriefing Mitchell model.

Ages treated: Children 18 years+adults including seniors

Session Format: Individual, Couple, Family, Group

Treatment Approaches: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy

Education:

The College of William and Mary BA 1970

Virginia Commonwealth University MSW 1986

Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers ACSW 1991

License: Licensed Clinic Social Worker

Profession: Psychotherapist

Practice Description: Kristyn joins Rock Landing Psychological Group with diversified experiences, having been a Mental Health Practitioner in multiple Clinical settings in the Tidewater area for quite some time. She has worked within a Behavioral Sciences Acute Care Hospital setting, in local Community Services Boards providing Therapeutic Day Treatment Programs, Private Residential Settings, Intensive In-Home Agencies, has Supervised QMHP’s in Community Mental and Rehabilitative Services, oversaw ARTS/Substance Use Disorders services, and worked in a Managed Care Organizations. Most importantly, Kristyn has been providing Outpatient Psychotherapeutic Services to Individuals, Couples, and Families for nearly 30 years. She also has provided Group therapy where groups were either Processing of Emotions and/or Opportunities for Education in areas such as Self Esteem, Anger Management and Coping with Chronic Pain related to Fibromyalgia.

Practice Specialties: Expertise include utilizing brief, structured interventions and therapeutic approaches in which to begin to build insight and to explore new perspectives to enhance the healing process. (CBT, DBT, Trauma Informed Treatment, Relaxation Techniques, Rogerian and Erik Erikson’s Developmental Crisis) It is hoped that in working together, within a supportive environment and within a non-judgmental partnership with patients, exploring improved coping on issues such as Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma and Abuse, Grief, Acute Stress, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, Women’s Issues, Men’s Issues, Military Life Contentions, Occupational Distress, New Mother Concerns, Blended Families and LBGTQ matters, progress, resolution, self-awareness and triumph will prevail.

Ages Treated: Young Adults (aged 16 and up) to 116.

Session Format: Individual, Couple and Family Therapy

Education: I received both my Bachelor’s Degree (1991) and my Master’s Degree (1993) in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have been Board Certified by the Virginia Department of Health Professions to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997.

Profession: Psychotherapy

Practice Description: I have a strong educational background and have earned a Master’s degree in both Clinical Psychology and Professional Counseling. I have nearly 10 years of experience in this field ranging from providing intensive community-based treatment to individuals with severe mental illness to providing outpatient counseling to individuals (in-person and via telehealth) as well as working with students in a higher education setting.

Practice Specialties or Interests: I enjoy working with college-age students and adults to address the following issues: anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, academic issues, development/utilization of coping skills, life planning + decision making, conflict resolution, depression, low self-esteem, grief + loss, learning to identify + express emotions, and more!

Ages Treated: 18+

Treatment Approaches: I believe in meeting clients where they’re at; meaning we explore and address concerns at a pace you are comfortable with and likely to receive maximum benefit from. I offer a friendly, non-judgmental space and utilize a combination of interventions to best support you as you explore your thoughts, behaviors, and work towards achieving your desired outcomes.

Demographic Specialties: All

Session Format: 50minute sessions

Education: Liberty University, MA, Professional Counseling (2015)
Radford University, MS, Clinical Psychology (2012)
James Madison University, BS, Psychology (2010)

Profession: Licensed Professional Counselor

Practice Description:  Dr. Supler was a teacher before becoming a therapist, so her philosophy embraces teaching clients about the connections between their emotional symptoms and their behavior, feelings and thoughts.  Her goal is to give clients the tools they need to manage their emotional stress effectively.

Therapeutic Approach:  Dr. Supler uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-education, trauma processing techniques (including EMDR), and anxiety reduction/relaxation strategies to resolve emotional symptoms, then teaches coping and relaxation strategies that can be used to deal with future events.

Practice Specialties or Interests:  Anxiety Disorders, Alcohol and Drug Abuse/Dependence; Compulsive Disorders & OCD; Depression; Grief; Life Changes; Marital Conflict; PTSD/Trauma; and Stress-related Disorders.

Ages Treated:  Adolescents 18 and above; Adults
Demographic Specialties:  All

Education:
University of Virginia, Ph.D. in Counselor Education, 1996
University of Virginia, M.Ed. in Special Education, 1986
University of Virginia, BA in English, 1982

License:
Licensed Professional Counselor

Practice Description:  Dr. Wessells trained in individual and family psychotherapy.  He is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.  He is also a clinical member of the American Psychological Association.  While treating a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems, Dr. Wessells specializes in marital and family therapy.  He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy and insight oriented approaches to deal with problems of disordered eating, depression, anxiety disorders, loss and dual diagnosed patients.

Ages Treated:  Dr. Wessells treats primarily adolescents and adults. He works with children 13 + in the context of family therapy.

Education: 

BS in 1968 from Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University)

MS in 1972 From Virginia Commonwealth University

Extern training at the Georgetown University Family Center under Murray Bowen MD, 1977-1978 and 1978-1979

EDD. in 1982 from the College of William & Mary

Licenses:  Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Licenses Professional Counselor (LPC)