Elaine McFerron, LPC, LMFT

Elaine McFerron brings more than four decades of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families in Virginia. Her licenses are held in the name Elaine Walters McFerron, and she holds credentials as an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - and an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She moved her practice online during the pandemic and now favors remote work for its flexibility and reach.

Known for a systemic approach, she considers each person within the web of relationships that shape their life. Elaine blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-based practices to help clients find new perspectives and make lasting changes. She values empathy, compassion, presence, and deep listening, while remaining direct and straightforward when helping clients map practical steps forward.

Elaine supports a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, self-esteem and identity challenges, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief, parenting and blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and questions of life purpose. She also works with intimacy-related issues, career transitions, sleep difficulties, and creative blocks for artists. Her therapeutic toolbox includes self-care planning, processing grief, rebuilding relationships, and establishing spiritual or restorative practices.

With an MFA in Writing and Literature, Elaine understands the creative process and often assists artists who are struggling to produce work. She frequently recommends books and other resources and integrates her training as a Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation teacher to promote renewal and restoration. She honors the courage it takes to begin change and aims to meet people where they are, helping them find voice, perspective, and momentum for the next chapter of their lives.