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Christopher Doyle Institute for Healthy Families
Executive Director / Licensed Professional Counselor
About Me
Christopher Doyle, LPC, CCTP is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board-Approved Supervisor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through EMDRIA of Washington, D.C. Having practiced as a licensed psychotherapist for the last 15 years, Christopher founded the Institute for Healthy Families (IHF) in 2015, a 501 c (3) non-profit organization that specializes in counseling for individuals, couples, and families (instituteforhealthyfamilies.org). As a Judeo-Christian organization, IHF believes that the family is the foundation for healthy individuals, relationships, communities, and places of worship.
In 2016, Christopher founded Northern Virginia (NOVA) Christian Counseling (novachristiancounseling.com) in Manassas, Virginia, a mental health clinic serving the northern Virginia and surrounding areas. As the clinical director of NOVA Christian Counseling, Christopher supervises resident therapists in-training to help them become integrated Christian counselors, emphasizing the combination of psychology and theology in clinical practice.
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Recent News
March 6, 2024
Strengthening Family Bonds: A Guide to Effective Communication in Counseling
Healthy communication lies at the heart of solid familial relationships, the cornerstone for building trust, fostering empathy, and resolving conflicts. In family counseling, effective communication techniques are vital in strengthening family bonds and promoting healing and growth. In this article, we explore the importance of communication in counseling and offer practical strategies for improving communication […]
February 7, 2024
Financial Stress and Family Counseling: Rebuilding Stability Together
Financial stress has become a pervasive issue affecting families worldwide in today’s volatile economic climate. Financial instability can affect relationships, mental health, and overall well-being, from unexpected expenses to job losses. However, amidst the challenges, there is hope. Family counseling offers a supportive environment for families to navigate financial difficulties, rebuild stability, and strengthen bonds. […]