(703) 978-4141 | 10500 Zion Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032

Healing & Wholeness

Counseling at Saint Mary of Sorrows

The counseling mission at Saint Mary's is to facilitate healing, growth, and wholeness. Our staff comprises trained mental health professionals offering therapy grounded in Christian values, respect, and empathy.

Mary Ellen Ruff, PhD, LPC, ATR-BC, BC-TMH
Licensed Professional Counselor · Art Therapist
25+ years experience with individuals, couples, and families
Areas of Practice
Depression
Anxiety & Stress
Marital Distress
Family Relations
Grief & Loss
Trauma & Abuse
Addictions
Anger Management
Low Self-Esteem
Career Counseling
Life Transitions
Separation & Divorce
Parent-Child Difficulties
Interpersonal Problems
Personal Growth
Session Options

Both in-person and virtual (telehealth) sessions are available. Dr. Ruff uses strength-based approaches including art therapy and evidence-based counseling.

Parish Center
5222 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm