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Specialized therapy for teens, adults, and couples who are ready to move beyond survival mode.

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We help thoughtful, growth-oriented clients reduce shame, deepen self-awareness, and build lasting confidence through warm, nervous system-informed care for anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, and relationship challenges — serving Ashburn and clients across Virginia.connection.

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For thoughtful, growth-oriented clients seeking more than surface-level therapy.

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Sick of feeling like sh*t?

Are you seeking a laid-back, compassionate, and supportive space where you can heal, grow, and thrive?

At Authentic Connections Counseling LLC, we believe in the transformative power of authentic connection and holistic mental health. Our dedicated team creates a therapeutic environment where you are truly seen, heard, and understood, addressing your emotional, mental, and physical well-being.

Our holistic approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, helping you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. We focus on the whole person, integrating mind-body techniques and fostering a deep connection to promote overall well-being. Join us to embark on a journey toward personal growth and holistic wellness in a space where you are valued and respected.

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What our clients are saying

  • “Marilee is truly the best! I met her almost four years ago, it is with her help I found my true self after getting out of an unhealthy relationship, worked on myself, worked on family relationships, self-reflected, she gave me the tools for growth. I wish everyone could have a special person like Marilee in their life. To this day I sometimes catch myself asking ‘what would Marilee do?’ I wouldn’t be where I am today without out her.”

  • “Until this day Cammie has always been my favorite therapist, so thank you so much you have no clue how much you impacted my life”

  • “We could not have asked for a more amazing therapist! Cammie was warm, attentive, and had a lasting impression on my daughter.”

  • “At dinner, my son told us that seeing Cammie was the best part of his day. She has a gift!”

  • “Cammie has been the only therapist that my daughter has had over the years that has actually been able to reach her.”

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When You Want to Do the Thing… But You Just Can’t
When You Want to Do the Thing… But You Just Can’t
When Everyday Tasks Feel Impossible: ADHD, OCD, and the Weight of “Simple” Things
When Everyday Tasks Feel Impossible: ADHD, OCD, and the Weight of “Simple” Things
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Seek Therapy? Here Are the Signs to Look For
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Seek Therapy? Here Are the Signs to Look For
How to Tell If Grief Is Turning Into Depression
How to Tell If Grief Is Turning Into Depression
Why It’s So Hard to Keep Up with Healthy Habits When Stress Hits
Why It’s So Hard to Keep Up with Healthy Habits When Stress Hits
When Uncertainty Feels Unbearable: Understanding Ambiguity Intolerance in Mental Health
When Uncertainty Feels Unbearable: Understanding Ambiguity Intolerance in Mental Health
When Your Brain Says “Go” and Your Heart Says “Run”: The Overlap Between ADHD and Disorganized Attachment
When Your Brain Says “Go” and Your Heart Says “Run”: The Overlap Between ADHD and Disorganized Attachment
Feeling Stuck in Fight, Flight, or Freeze? How the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) Can Help
Feeling Stuck in Fight, Flight, or Freeze? How the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) Can Help
Dopamine & ADHD: What You Need to Know
Dopamine & ADHD: What You Need to Know
How to Help My Anxious Teen with ADHD
How to Help My Anxious Teen with ADHD
Overstimulation vs. Dysregulation: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters for Your Nervous System)
Overstimulation vs. Dysregulation: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters for Your Nervous System)
Stuck in Your Head or Frozen in Place? How Your Brain Networks Affect You (and How to Ground Yourself)
Stuck in Your Head or Frozen in Place? How Your Brain Networks Affect You (and How to Ground Yourself)
What to Expect from Therapy at Authentic Connections
What to Expect from Therapy at Authentic Connections
Navigating Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Support a Regulated, Resilient Return
Navigating Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Support a Regulated, Resilient Return
Embracing the Novelty Rule
Embracing the Novelty Rule
Saffron and ADHD: A Promising Natural Support for Attention and Hyperactivity
Saffron and ADHD: A Promising Natural Support for Attention and Hyperactivity
You Know You Should Be Nicer to Yourself… So Why Can’t You?
You Know You Should Be Nicer to Yourself… So Why Can’t You?
Why You’re Not Broken: Understanding the Protective Parts of You
Why You’re Not Broken: Understanding the Protective Parts of You
How Stress Affects Your Brain: Understanding the HPA Axis and Nervous System
How Stress Affects Your Brain: Understanding the HPA Axis and Nervous System
What They Don’t Tell You About Healing from Shame…And Why You’re Not Broken for Struggling
What They Don’t Tell You About Healing from Shame…And Why You’re Not Broken for Struggling
What Is Somatic Release? Why Your Body Needs to Let Go to Truly Heal
What Is Somatic Release? Why Your Body Needs to Let Go to Truly Heal
Body-Based vs. Brain-Based Grounding: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)?
Body-Based vs. Brain-Based Grounding: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)?
Why Feeling “Okay” Can Feel So Hard: Understanding Contentment with ADHD and Trauma
Why Feeling “Okay” Can Feel So Hard: Understanding Contentment with ADHD and Trauma
From Anxious to Anchored: 4 Steps to Build a More Secure Attachment
From Anxious to Anchored: 4 Steps to Build a More Secure Attachment
What Is Social Conditioning—and How Does It Shape the Way We Think, Feel, and Behave?
What Is Social Conditioning—and How Does It Shape the Way We Think, Feel, and Behave?
What Is Interoception?
What Is Interoception?
The Meaning Behind Our Emotions: What They’re Really Trying to Tell Us
The Meaning Behind Our Emotions: What They’re Really Trying to Tell Us
When You Feel Miserable and Stuck: Gentle Help for Freeze, Shutdown, and Depression
The Power of Reframing: How Shifting Your Thoughts Can Change Your Life
Why I Love the 5 Minute Journal
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Cammie Terry is a 2026 Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Award Finalist in the Young Professional category, recognized for outstanding leadership and community impact.

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