Menzo Faassen

Experienced counselor offering practical, collaborative care

LPC Virginia

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Menzo

Menzo Faassen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 24 years of clinical experience. He has spent his career helping people manage complex emotional issues such as depression, addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, and mood disorders, and he builds therapy around each person’s unique circumstances.

Background and approach

His work often addresses problems related to isolation, shame, panic, and relationship patterns while also offering support for career concerns, parenting, and sleep difficulties. Faassen emphasizes an affirming, respectful style that foregrounds empathy and collaboration.

His practice includes evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and skills-focused approaches, tailored to a person’s goals and preferences. He also provides care for matters involving family of origin, attachment and adoption concerns, codependency, and recovery from substance use.

Menzo aims to help clients develop practical coping strategies, process life transitions, and reclaim resilience through a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Practical approaches for online therapy and growth

Menzo integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to guide online work. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disruptions by teaching concrete coping skills and behavioral experiments. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating a supportive space where a person’s own goals and values guide progress and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques may be blended or adjusted over time to match what is most helpful for managing stress, grief, addiction, relationship concerns, or life transitions.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels with technology. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between meetings, and access therapy from home while working together toward practical change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic, and challenges related to family and parenting.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is collaborative and client-centered, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to create practical strategies and emotional insight.

What is his experience background?

He brings 24 years of professional experience working with people facing mood disorders, addiction, identity concerns, and relationship or attachment issues.

Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credential details?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with the licence number VA LPC 0701010945.

In which language does he offer therapy and does he accept international clients?

Services are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English