Donalee Rooks, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Therapist

Donalee founded Centering Therapy as a place to heal and build resilience. She supports clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and life transitions. Donalee is a trauma-informed therapist who applies tools from several modalities, including Mindful-CBT, Strength-Based Perspective, Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy to practice. 

Donalee has postgraduate training in Perinatal Mood Disorders, Attachment Theory, Adolescent Development, Neuroscience, Mindful-CBT, Gottman Couples Counseling and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.

Donalee's clinical experience includes being the Director of the FBCA Counseling Center, INOVA Behavioral Health, Augusta Behavioral Health, and Arlington Public Schools.

Donalee is a licensed therapist with over 25 years of experience. 

She received her Master's in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. 

Donalee has presented to groups on Managing Depression and Anxiety, Parenting Without Fear, Healing from Marital Betrayal, and Building Resilience and Hope Through Life's Challenges. 

Donalee grew up in Santa Barbara, California, and now lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has been married to Mark for thirty-five years and has four adult children. She loves horseback riding, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. 

Donalee provides in-person or Telehealth services.

Certifications: 

• Symbis Premarital/Marital facilitator
• Perinatal Mood Disorder
• Child and Adolescent Counseling
• Crisis and Trauma-Informed Counseling
• EAGALA Equestrian therapy 

Pre-Licensed Professional 

Elise is a pre-licensed professional, holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from George Mason University, and has a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University.

In Elise's approach to counseling, there is a firm belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. She believes the counseling relationship is a sacred path toward healing. Professional interests include walking alongside clients dealing with challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions.

Elise is dedicated to creating a safe and empathetic space where individuals can explore their unique journeys, fostering growth and resilience. She looks forward to the opportunity to contribute to the well-being and personal development of clients.

Elise provides in-person services upon request. 

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | Licensed Professional Counselor 

Ordained Pastor | Mental Health Coach

Coulter’s career in counseling, (MA Clinical Psychology, Western Seminary) began over 35 years ago, providing counseling and coaching services for individuals, couples, and families. He has extensive experience in both private practice, as well as in church settings. Along with his counseling practice, Coulter leads workshops, retreats, seminars, develops and leads programs for couples preparing for and strengthening marriage, and supervises non-licensed personnel.

Coulter has completed doctoral coursework (ABD) in cognitive psychology, and has taught and counseled high school students in Fairfax County and Falls Church City Public Schools for over 30 years. After years of counseling in different settings, including the Minirth-Meier Clinic and McLean Bible Church, Coulter founded Restore, LLC to continue to help individuals, marriages, and families become stronger.

As a result of his clinical experience, Coulter has expertise helping individuals find hope and healing in their struggles with stress, anxiety, addiction, or feeling depressed. He has counseled and coached others in the areas of premarital and marriage counseling, parenting, and child-adolescent therapy. He practices from a distinctly Christian perspective, and integrates a Biblical worldview into his work with marriages, families, and individuals.

Coulter enjoys spending time with his wife of 35 years, doing ministry together, traveling, visiting their two adult children, and volunteering with local and international ministries. He also enjoys visiting locally owned coffee shops, riding his motorcycle on country roads, and outdoor leisure activities.