Aaron Sterling, Licensed Therapist, Fairfax, VA

Aaron Sterling is a mental health professional who works with clients across all age groups, specializing in 11 -18-year-olds including parenting and family dynamics. He focuses on empathetic care and cognitive learning. Aaron views each client as an individual being with their own drives while also recognizing they are part of a family and/or community. Aaron understands that all facets of life impact a child’s emotional and physical well-being, including but not limited to school, social life, societal change, and family change. 

Prior to entering private practice, Aaron spent two years working in schools, developing a deeper understanding of his role and abilities in working with children and their unique needs. Aaron’s evidence-based approach involves both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Informed Theory, which proposes that every coping method and every action have a reason to exist and that by working in a collaborative setting, the therapist and client can explore these behaviors for optimal well-being.

Aaron understands that therapy takes time, and progress is not always linear. He is dedicated to supporting those who seek out help and is always willing to meet the client where they are.  He meets with clients both virtually and in person.  Aaron also leads in-person Therapeutic Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPG) groups for children to help develop team-building, problem-solving, and lateral thinking skills. Aaron is a Certified Therapeutic Game Master.

In his off time, Aaron can be found baking, reading, bothering his cat, and playing Dungeons and Dragons (for fun).