Menzo Faassen, LPC

Menzo Faassen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 24 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who face depression, addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, and stress. Menzo aims to build a respectful, affirming space so people feel heard and understood.

He draws on practical approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work to help people change unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Menzo also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when those fit a person's needs. Sessions are tailored to what each person wants to achieve, step by step.

Menzo often helps people address relationship strain, family of origin issues, attachment difficulties, and concerns tied to identity. He also supports those coping with mood disorders, panic, substance use, grief, and major life transitions. He pays attention to shame, isolation, and the impact of past experiences on daily life.

In sessions he focuses on clear goals and practical tools, such as skills for managing strong emotions, problem-solving strategies, and ways to rebuild routines like sleep. The work is collaborative - Menzo partners with people to try ideas, track progress, and adjust as needed.

His background includes long-term clinical practice in Virginia and work with a wide range of presenting problems. Menzo speaks English and offers several remote session formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Online approaches that focus on thinking, goals, and skills

Menzo uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test simpler, calmer ways of thinking. CBT often involves short practical exercises and homework to build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.

He also works from a client-centered stance, which means the conversation follows the person's concerns and pace. This approach helps people feel respected and understood while they decide which changes matter most to them. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or strong reactions are getting in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Menzo collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals, preferences, and progress. He adjusts plans over time so the work stays useful and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief updates, skill coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep the work consistent.