Kasey L. Best - Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy

Pre-Marital

This is generally a very exciting phase of life for most couples.  But, engagement can also be an overwhelming and stressful time.  Often, a couple seeks out pre-marital counseling to learn coping techniques and strategies that will enhance their relationship now and in the future.  Pre-marital counseling is unique to each couple and is based on the strengths and weaknesses of the couple.  Issues covered in this type of counseling range from boundary setting to children.  Seeing a counselor for pre-marital counseling decreases a couple’s inhibitions about therapy if later there is need of it.

Please contact Ms. Best if you would like to schedule an appointment or have questions about pre-marital therapy.  703-903-9696 ext. 244

Adolescents

The teenage years are often the most confusing and difficult years for adolescents and their parents.  Seeking the help of a counselor can be one of the most useful outlets in helping a young person through a myriad of issues.  Adolescent counseling is tailored to the individual and will usually always include the parents in some aspect, whether through conjoint sessions or separate parent sessions.  Issues covered in counseling may include shyness, peer pressure, low self-esteem, conflicted parent-child relations, or anger to name just a few. 

If you feel you or your adolescent is in need of compassionate help, please let Kasey know at 703-903-9696 ext. 244

Three office locations, convenient to Northern Virginia.

Curriculum Vitae

Kasey Best is a resident in Marriage and Family Therapy who earned a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Utah and a Master's Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix.

She works with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Her goal is to provide concise, compassionate, and confidential therapy, which will enhance the lives of her clients. She works with her clients to help build satisfying relationships through the Cognitive Behavioral and Family Systems models of psychotherapy.  Ms. Best believes that change in any relationship first starts with the self.  

Ms. Best, in conjunction with the YMCA, has provided pycho-educational groups for children and adolescents, focusing on self-worth, communication, and academics.  Additionally, she also has spent much time counseling individual children and facilitating psycho-educational groups at various elementary schools. She has co-facilitated anger management groups for adolescent girls and adults and has led parenting classes. She enjoys providing pre-marital counseling for couples and works with families, focusing on communication issues in the home.

Ms. Best is an associate member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a member of Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors, and a member of the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists. She is currently a counselor at the Center for Pastoral Counseling of Northern Virginia, a non-profit organization, which provides affordable counseling to individuals of all spiritual and religious backgrounds and beliefs.   

Previously, Ms. Best was a substitute teacher for the Fairfax County School System. She provided academic guidance and mentoring for students as well as encouraged in them a positive outlook and self-worth.

She has also worked as a Patient Advocate for a large Health System in San Diego, CA, where she worked with patients of diverse backgrounds. She provided emotional support and comfort for patients of various ages, ethnicities, and medical conditions.

Center For Pastoral Counseling of Northern Virginia	Member American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists	Member Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors

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Office Locations

To make an appointment, call:
(703) 903-9696 Extension 244

Mailing address to request specific information:
Center for Pastoral Counseling of VA
Attention: Kasey Best, M.C.
PO Box QQ
McLean, VA 22101

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Online Resources

Web Sites

• Center for Pastoral Counseling
• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
• Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists
• Mental Health Net
• U.S. Administration on Aging
• American Psychological Association's Help Center
• At Health
• Drug Digest
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Psych Central

Phone Resources

National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4ACHILD

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