Dr. Fae’s Friends
No single therapist is a good fit for everyone. And it does take a village of helpers! Here is a list of people I can whole heartedly recommend - in no particular order. I have practiced/studied with most of them and I know all them personally. They are all talented professionals.
If I'm not the right person for you, but you generally like what I have to say, maybe one of these people could be a good fit.
I've asked them for a bit of info about their practice/time zone/etc. but if you want to learn more, follow their links and contact them directly.
International
+ Dr. Huong Diep (FS friendly)
About: Dr. Huong Diep (she/her) is a 1.5 generation Vietnamese/Chinese-American board-certified psychologist and Certified Financial Therapist (CFT). She specializes in global mental health and works from a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that emphasizes resilience, meaning-making, and personal strengths.
Dr. Diep graduated from UCLA and the University of Denver, where she trained in International Disaster Psychology. She is licensed in California, Nevada, New York, South Dakota, and Washington, DC, and provides telehealth services to individuals stationed at posts abroad.
Her international experience includes serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru and living and working in hardship posts as an Eligible Family Member (EFM), which informs her understanding of the unique challenges faced by globally mobile professionals.
Services: Dr. Diep provides individual therapy and consultation for Foreign Service Officers (FSOs), Eligible Family Members (EFMs), and globally mobile professionals, particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized communities. She is trained in several evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). She also integrates financial therapy to help clients explore the emotional and cultural dimensions of money and decision-making.
Her work is grounded in humanistic psychology and guided by a deep curiosity about each client’s identity, life experiences, and inner strengths.
Website: www.drhdiep.com
Languages: English and Spanish
Location: Online
Client Type: Adults 18+ , individuals + couples
Availability: Telehealth only, inquire directly about availability and timezone
Contact: info@drhdiep.com
+ Dr. Tami Nelson, USA (FS friendly)
About: At Therapy Solutions, we provide online mental health therapy and psychological assessment services to those who live globally mobile lives around the world. We have been in the expat business since 2016, and many of us have lived and/or worked outside of our home country.
We are honored to continue on this journey forward as the world adapts to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, and to continue to provide quality and flexible telehealth services.
Services: At our practice, we have specialists in anxiety, PTSD, depression, couple's counseling, and grief/loss. We work with ages 10+.
Website: therapysolns.com
Language: English
Location: USA, Eastern Time
Client Type: Individuals, Couples, Adults, Teens, Older Children
Availability: Online
Contact: info@therapysolns.com
+ Pat Ryan - Ryan Family Therapy (FS friendly)
About: I am licensed as a clinical social worker in Virginia and Massachusetts and can provide teletherapy to clients in both states. I also provide teletherapy to Foreign Service Officers and EFMs abroad under Chief of Mission Authority. Clinically, I take a relationship and strength-based approach. I pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Bowen family systems theory.
Services: One of my primary specialties is working with the Foreign Service community. I have experience helping officers and their families navigate day-to-day hurdles and unique challenges like international moves and ordered departures or medevacs.
Website: https://www.ryanfamilytherapy.com/
Language: English
Location: Online - GMT +11
Contact: Submit form at https://www.ryanfamilytherapy.com/
+ Yomna Zaki, Egypt
About: I am a psychotherapist with an MA in Counseling Psychology from Towson University in Maryland, USA. I have been offering counseling services to adolescents and adults since 2016. I am trained in various therapy approaches and prefer to utilize the eclectic approach (humanistic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectic behavioral therapy) guided by the individual needs of my clients.
I believe in the mind-body connection and how our bodies are an essential part of our healing journey which is why I'm currently a Somatic Experiencing practitioner in training (Intermediate I). I have a cat, Dalilah, who has been my furry companion during my online individual and group sessions.
Services: I'm interested in working with adults who are recovering from trauma and the different ways it manifests in their lives.
Website: None
Language: Arabic and English
Location: Egypt, GMT+2
Client Type: Individuals, Adults
Availability: In person and Online
Contact: yzcounseling@gmail.com
+ Frances Moxon, Vietnam
About: I use an eclectic style of counselling, drawing from a variety of theories and techniques, including existential, psycho-dynamic, cognitive behavioural, narrative and Gestalt therapy to tailor each session to the needs of the client.I use a directive style of counselling. This means that I may give you direct feedback on unhelpful thoughts or patterns of behaviours I observe. Please see my 'What to Expect' page for more details.
Services: Anxiety, Depression, Personal Growth
Website: therapyvietnam.com
Language: English
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vienam
Client Type: Individuals, Adults
Availability: In person and Online
Contact: francesmoxoncounsellor@gmail.com
USA
+ Active Connected (FS Friendly)
About: At Active Connected, we provide in-person and virtual mental health therapy in our offices in Northern Virginia and the Charlottesville area. We also provide online services for adults connected with a US Embassy overseas. The following clinicians have lived and/or worked outside of the United States - Julianna Foster, MA.
Services: At our practice, we have specialists covering a wide array of mental health concerns including couples counseling, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, grief/loss, eating disorders, and behavioral concerns. Our therapists, including our two psychiatrists, come from varied and diverse professional backgrounds. We work with ages 4+.
Website: https://www.activeconnected.com/
Language: English
Location: USA, Eastern Time
Client Type: Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
Availability: In-person in Virginia and Online
Contact: hello@virginiafamilytherapy.com
+ Jodi Harris, LCSW (FS Friendly)
About: Jodi works with adults, couples, parents, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, family and partner communication, family of origin concerns, adjustment to life transitions, work and school stress, health issues, and other challenges. For over twenty years, I have specialized in supporting people living or working across cultures – including immigrant and migrant communities, individuals seeking refuge from community violence, expats, Foreign Service, military, and third culture kids (TCKs) and their families. I also have direct experience with and special interest in working with families affected by Type 1 Diabetes.
Website: https://www.jodiharrislcsw.com/
Language: English
Location: USA, Eastern Time
Client Type: Children, Teens, Adults, Couples
Availability: Online (VA, TX, and FS Overseas)
Contact: Send a message through her Psychology Today profile
+ Dr. Shane Spears
About: We are a collaborative group practice of psychologists serving clients across the lifespan for therapy, assessment, and consultation services. Are clinic is in the heart of Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Services: Children, families, and adolescents. I am relational and strengths based in my approach.
Website: birchpsychology.com/dr-spears
Language: English
Location: Denver, CO
Client Type: Individuals, Families, Older Children, Teens, Adults
Availability: In person and Online
Contact: shane.spears@birchpsychology.com
+ Dr. Colton Brown
About: First and foremost, I’ll work to create a strong, authentic relationship worthy of your trust as your therapist. I also emphasize the importance of everyone being treated with dignity and healing with laughter. My goal is that you feel seen, safe, and understood. From there, you and I will come to define what it means for you to live a wholehearted life and more successfully manage the stress that we all face at times.
Website: therapistsincharlotte.com
Language: English
Location: Charlotte, NC (EST)
Client Type: Individuals, Adults, Teens
Availability: In person and Online (NC & DC)
Contact: coltonbrown@therapistsincharlotte.com
+ Jessica Savage
About: I would describe my counseling style as warm, encouraging, and empowering. Typically, I work with those that struggle with anxiety, trauma, major life changes, or experience/ have a close loved one that experiences a chronic illness. I enjoy working with those that identify as sensitive souls, empaths, introverts, or caregivers.
Services: Highly sensitive person, anxiety, self-esteem/confidence
Website: savagecounselingservices.com
Language: English
Location: Denver, Colorado; MST
Client Type: Individuals, Adults
Availability: In person and Online
Contact: 1-303-900-8759; jessica@savagecounselingservices.com
+ Marie Abraham-Robinson
About: Marie is passionate about women’s issues and, she is an advocate for diverse and underserved populations. As a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and CEO of MRobinson Counseling LLC, she promotes mindfulness, as well as physical and mental wellness.
Services: Individual, couples, family, and group mental health counseling and support
Website: www.mrobinsoncounseling.com
Language: English
Location: 4806 N. Perkins Road, Suite #3 Perkins, OK
Client type: Individual & Group. Adults, Children, Couples, and Families. In person and Online.
Availability: M-Th 10 am to 5pm; Fr- 10 am to 2 pm; One Saturday per month
Contact: Marie Abraham-Robinson, (405) 714-7160
Other Services
+ Erin Semelka - Financial Planning
About: I'm a FS EFM with a love for financial planning. I work with those who want some handholding in their big picture finances. I'm relationship oriented and tailor the financial planning around a client's specific circumstances and goals. I operate with a Fiduciary responsibility to my clients.
Services: Financial Planning
Website: www.schorn.net
Language: English
Client Type: Foreign Service Individuals, Married Couples and Retirees.
Availability: In person (DMV) and Online (available across time zones.)
Contact: 1-610-399-1500 x103; erin@schorn.net