Alanna Betts

Helping overwhelmed women find healing to feel like themselves again.

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Counseling and Art Therapy in Reston, Virginia.

You’re moving through your days feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of yourself. Intrusive thoughts linger beneath the surface: shame about food, worry about your body, or fears that feel too big to say out loud.

Maybe the old stories you’ve worked so hard to quiet are bubbling back up. Maybe disordered eating patterns, body shame, trauma, birth trauma, grief, loss, postpartum challenges, or even moments of “mom rage” have started to shape your days in ways you didn’t expect.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Meet Alanna Betts, MA, LPC, ATR, PMH-C

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Hi! I’m Alanna.

As a Counselor, Art Therapist, and EMDR-trained clinician, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges with compassion. By integrating art therapy with other proven therapeutic approaches, I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can uncover your inner strength, build resilience, and experience authentic healing.

My clients come to me struggling with eating disorders, body image, pregnancy/postpartum mood or anxiety disorders, trauma, perfectionism, or a mountain shame and stress.

I believe that a genuine and transparent therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of meaningful growth, and I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward wellness and empowerment.

MORE ABOUT MY APPROACH
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Art Therapy

Art Therapy blends talk therapy with the power of creative expression. You don’t need any art experience, just curiosity and openness. By engaging your senses through art-making, this approach can access parts of the brain where words fall short, helping you process emotions, release stuck memories, and explore healing in a deeper, more holistic way. Whether you're navigating trauma, motherhood, birth trauma, body image, or an eating disorder, Art Therapy offers a safe and empowering path forward.

Art therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to explore your story and begin to heal: one image, one color, one line, one breath at a time.

How I Can Help You

  • EATING DISORDERS

    Using a trauma-informed and HAES®-aligned therapeutic approach, I help clients on their journey to recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image challenges. Together, we work toward fostering a healthier relationship with food, your body, and your whole self. Our work will be grounded in compassion and respect.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma and negative self-beliefs. Using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps rewire the brain’s response to past experiences, reducing emotional distress and promoting resilience.

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  • PREGNANCY

    I specialize in supporting women as they navigate the profound changes and complex emotions that accompany the journey into motherhood. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, process your feelings, and create personalized strategies to help you adapt to this transformative stage of life with confidence and resilience.

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  • POSTPARTUM

    With advanced training in treating postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD, I provide compassionate support to help women navigate these challenges. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies to enhance your ability to cope, allowing you to embrace more of the joy and fulfillment that this transformative time can bring.

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  • ART THERAPY

    Art therapy integrates the creative process of art-making with traditional theories of psychotherapy. Art provides a space for exploring emotions, thoughts, and personal experiences through visual and creative lenses.

    No artistic skills or talent required. Just a willingness to create and experience the process.

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  • TRAUMA

    Through the integration of Art Therapy, EMDR, and somatically-focused counseling, I provide a compassionate and holistic approach to healing trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD. Together, we’ll work to gently process your experiences, reconnect with your inner strength, and cultivate a sense of safety and empowerment in your life.

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Are you ready to start your healing journey?

I’d love to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation call to discuss your needs, answer any questions, and determine if we’re the right fit to work together on your journey.

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