Menzo Faassen, LPC

Menzo Faassen is a licensed therapist based in Virginia who has spent more than two decades supporting people through difficult emotional and life transitions. He cultivates an affirming, compassionate environment for individuals facing depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and social anxiety, tailoring care to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Experienced in working with LGBTQ+ communities and veterans, Menzo focuses on issues such as workplace stress, mood disorders, attachment challenges, isolation, shame, panic, and relationship dynamics. His practice emphasizes empathy and collaboration, guiding clients as they explore identity, process losses, and move through major life changes toward renewed resilience.

Menzo practices as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and brings a practical, person-centered style that helps clients build coping skills and rediscover personal strengths. He integrates evidence-informed methods with experiential techniques influenced by Psychodrama, drawing on practices like the empty chair and role exploration to enhance creativity, spontaneity, and problem solving.

By combining respect, clear guidance, and flexible strategies, Menzo aims to help each person craft realistic steps forward and regain a sense of agency in their life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Menzo Faassen commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's own perspective and goals and helps people build insight and self-compassion as they navigate life changes and identity questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for depression, anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, and can be especially helpful for mood instability and strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Menzo works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support while accommodating work, family, and lifestyle demands, making it easier to maintain momentum in the therapeutic work.