Hi, my name is Susan Talbott! I’m excited to start on a new series with you! I’m a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Reston, Virginia. I have a Masters in Clinical Mental Health from Messiah University. I returned to graduate school following a career as a secondary school administrator in which I saw first hand the mental health needs of adolescents in our area. Personally, I was raised in Northern Virginia, and so I’m familiar with the opportunities and stressors unique to our community. My husband and I are the proud parents of two young adults. And for fun, I love literature, art, history and spending time with family and friends, including my dear 10-year-old whippet.

Hi, my name is Joni and I’m excited to meet you! I’m a former school counselor with a BA in Elementary/Special Education and a MA in Psychological Services. I have taught and counseled students with learning and emotional disabilities in acute inpatient psychiatric care settings, and therapeutic day treatment programs in Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia, and most recently in LCPS. I understand how challenging the world is for a teen right now, so I love to forge relationships with teens that feel different, alone, stressed, and despondent. I’m committed to offering teens kindness, acceptance, and support as they develop important resilience and coping skills both at the FORT Teen Hangout and The FORT workshops offered. In my personal time I enjoy hiking, cooking and spending time with friends and family.

Hi, my name is Randi Harris. I currently work as a Forensic Mental Health Supervisor & Crisis Intervention Technique Liaison. I am a mental health specialist and certified recreation therapist, with 8 years of experience in behavioral healthcare settings. I apply my skills toward helping individuals enhance their quality of life through the development of strategically crafted psychotherapeutic programs, community reintegration, and intervention techniques. I have facilitated psychotherapeutic programs responsive to the needs of clients in group and 1:1 settings. I am excited to begin this journey with you.