Valia Shoja, MA, LPC
Person-centered, IFS-trained therapist serving adults, couples & families in VA.
I am an Iranian-American immigrant and my lived experiences have given me unique insight into the challenges faced by underprivileged communities and vulnerable populations. Rooted in my spiritual and cultural background, I am deeply committed to making mental health services more accessible.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from George Washington University. I am Level 1 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) through the IFS Institute, with specialized training in applying IFS when working with Muslims.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered integrative, drawing from Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I use techniques from the Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples.
I provide therapy in both English and Persian (Dari). VA License #0701015392.
Languages: English, Persian (Dari)
Contact and Location Information
McLean, Virginia