Philosophy: Damon believes in using a variety of techniques designed to meet the needs of each client. He places strong emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship with all new patients, confidentiality, genuineness and self determination. Damon Saunders received his Bachelor of Social Work degree from George Mason University. He then completed his graduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University receiving a Master’s degree in Social Work. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Saunders worked in Child Welfare for 9 years with an emphasis on child abuse and neglect. In that time, he gained a knowledge base in family dynamics, effective communication, and human behavior, as he worked in the home environment with adolescents and their families. Mr. Saunders credits his years in child welfare as valuable and instrumental with his transition into psychotherapy. Mr. Saunders specializes in depression, anxiety, anger management, parent-child conflict, marital problems, life-stressors, men’s issues, past trauma and work related issues. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client Centered, Psychodynamic, and Solution Focused Therapy. Mr. Saunders is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practices individual, group, and family therapy with adolescents and adults.

Favorite quote: “Everything you want is on the other side of fear” – Jack Canfield