A New Day is Dawning Therapy
Evidence-based therapy to help you heal, grow, and find hope again. Serving Manassas, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
Book Your First SessionWelcome to A New Day is Dawning Therapy
LPC | Certified IFS Therapist | CCTP | IFIO Trained
I'm Christy Ford, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified IFS Therapist with over 19 years of clinical experience. I founded A New Day is Dawning Therapy because I wanted to provide a space where clients could find relief from suffering and have a more hopeful today and tomorrow. I believe that healing from past wounds and true change for the future are possible, if you are only willing to take the first step toward healing.
If you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, grief or relationship struggles, I'm here to walk alongside you as you work toward feeling like yourself again.
My approach is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a powerful, evidence-based modality that helps you understand and heal the different parts of yourself. I also integrate mindfulness and other proven approaches tailored to your unique needs.
How I Can Help
Every person's experience is unique. Here are some of the areas where I can help you find relief and lasting change.
IFS Therapy
Internal Family Systems is at the core of how I work. IFS therapy helps you understand the different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion, unlocking deep and lasting healing from the inside out.
Learn more →Trauma & PTSD
Trauma can leave you feeling stuck, hypervigilant, or disconnected from yourself. Through trauma and PTSD therapy, I help you process painful experiences at a pace that feels safe, so you can reclaim your sense of security and wholeness.
Learn more →Dissociative Disorders
Feeling detached from yourself or your surroundings can be frightening and confusing. I offer specialized therapy for dissociative disorders, helping you build internal safety and greater connection to your daily life.
Learn more →Eating Disorders
Struggles with food and body image often mask deeper pain. Through eating disorder therapy, I help you explore the roots of disordered eating and develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Learn more →Anxiety Therapy
When worry takes over your thoughts and keeps you from being present, it's time to get support. My approach to anxiety treatment helps you understand what's driving your anxiety and develop lasting tools to find calm again.
Learn more →Depression Therapy
Depression can make even small tasks feel overwhelming. With depression therapy, we work together to lift the weight, reconnect you with what matters, and build a path toward hope and energy.
Learn more →Couples Therapy
Relationships thrive when both partners feel seen and understood. In couples therapy, I guide you and your partner toward deeper connection, healthier communication, and a renewed sense of partnership.
Learn more →Christian Counseling
For clients who want to integrate their faith into the healing process, I offer Christian counseling that honors your spiritual beliefs while applying evidence-based therapeutic methods.
Learn more →Substance Abuse Counseling
Addiction often develops as a way to cope with unresolved pain. My approach to substance abuse counseling addresses both the behavior and the underlying wounds, supporting you toward lasting recovery.
Learn more →Domestic Violence Counseling
If you've experienced abuse, you deserve a safe space to heal. Through domestic violence counseling, I help you process what you've been through, rebuild your sense of self, and move forward with confidence.
Learn more →Grief Counseling
Loss can leave you feeling disoriented and alone. Through grief counseling, I help you honor your pain, understand the parts of you that carry it, and find a way to move forward while still holding what you've lost.
Learn more →If you've been thinking about starting therapy, I'd love to hear from you.
Book Your First SessionWhy Choose A New Day is Dawning Therapy?
Certified IFS Therapist
One of only 21 Certified IFS Therapists in Virginia and one of only 23 in Florida, offering rare, expert-level parts-based care.
19+ Years Experience
Nearly two decades of clinical experience treating complex mental health conditions with proven results.
Multi-State Licensed
Licensed in Virginia and Florida. In-person in Manassas and telehealth available across both states.
BCBS Accepted
In-network with BlueCross BlueShield. Out-of-network benefits and superbills available for other insurers.
A Healing Approach Centered on You
At the heart of my practice is Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, an evidence-based approach that recognizes the multiplicity of the mind. IFS helps you understand and work with different "parts" of yourself: the protectors, the wounded inner children, and the wise, calm Self that exists within everyone.
As a Certified IFS Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I bring specialized training to every session. I also integrate techniques from psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness practices, faith-based counseling when desired, and couples therapy using the IFIO model.
This integrative approach means your treatment is never one-size-fits-all. Together, we'll find the methods and strategies that work best for you.
Serving Manassas & Northern Virginia
My office is conveniently located in Manassas, Virginia, providing easy access for clients throughout Northern Virginia. I proudly serve individuals and couples from Manassas, Manassas Park, Gainesville, Bristow, Haymarket, Centreville, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Dumfries, Warrenton, Nokesville, Fairfax, and Chantilly.
For those who prefer the comfort of their own home or live outside the immediate area, I offer secure telehealth sessions for clients in Virginia and Florida.
Office Address:
9720 Capital Court, Suite 100, Office #5, Manassas, VA 20110
A new day can dawn for you. Reach out and let's talk about what you need.
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