Children Ages 4-9
Kate Scales
Licensed PRofessional Counselor, LPC, EdS
I graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Drama in 2001. After earning my EdS in School Counseling in 2007, I stepped back from the workforce in order to spend time with my young children. During my time off, I continued to prioritize service to the community through volunteer work with the Shelter For Help in Emergency, ReadyKids and the Adult Learning Center.
I have spent the past four years working as a Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist with Region Ten CSB striving to be rigorous about collaborating with parents and other providers in the community and about creating spaces of safety where children can feel supported in expressing their feelings.
My time working with children inspired me to become a Licensed Professional Counselor with the goal of becoming a community counselor. When working with clients, I incorporate motivational interviewing, interpersonal process, play and expressive therapies and brief interventions to empower clients to meet their life goals.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and currently practice in Virginia as a Supervisee in Social Work. I have completed the 4-day Externship training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and hold a Reiki Master certification.
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Wherever you are in your journey—seeking deeper connection, healing old wounds, or navigating the joys and challenges of parenting—you don’t have to do it alone. I look forward to walking with you.
My clinical supervisor is Tiffani Ashland, LCSW.
Megan Conrad Anaya
Megan Conrad Anaya, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Welcome. I offer a caring and supportive space where you can feel safe to share your story, understand what’s holding you back, and take steps toward a more connected and meaningful life.
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My clinical perspective is grounded in attachment theory and the neurobiology of connection. I believe that relationships—whether with partners, caregivers, children, or ourselves—are central to both our wellbeing and our distress. How we connect shapes our nervous systems, our sense of safety, and our capacity to heal.
I specialize in working with couples who feel stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from one another, or unsure how to repair after betrayal or trauma. Together, we focus on rebuilding trust, increasing emotional responsiveness, and restoring a sense of safety and closeness in the relationship.
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I also work with individual adults recovering from complex trauma, family dysfunction, or emotionally and spiritually harmful experiences. Whether you're navigating generational trauma, high-control environments, or subtle forms of abuse, I provide a grounded, compassionate approach to help you process what you've been through and reclaim your sense of self.
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In my work with parents and children (ages 0–14), I help families build stronger bonds through emotional attunement, playful connection, and developmentally appropriate support. I partner with caregivers to better understand their child’s behaviors, respond with confidence, and strengthen the parent-child relationship in ways that support lifelong resilience.
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My approach is trauma-informed and integrates talk therapy, play-based methods, and somatic tools tailored to your needs. I also work with clients exploring questions around belief systems, identity, and values—especially after high-control or spiritually damaging experiences. When desired, I integrate reiki and energy-based practices as part of a holistic treatment plan.