Meet Our Team
Mary Kirkpatrick, LPC, MS, CATP, NCC, CCMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mary is the owner and founder of Mind Play, LLC. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, severe mental illness diagnoses, personality disorders, play therapy, child and adolescent trauma recovery. Mary is also a certified EMDR Therapist, certified by EMDRIA.
Yenifer Castro, MA, Resident Counselor
Hi! I’m Yenifer Castro, a resident in counseling here at Mind Play. I am actively pursuing my counseling license. My background encompasses a diverse range of experiences, including intensive in-home services, school-based therapeutic day treatment, mental health skill-building, and therapeutic parenting services.
I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, build emotional resilience, and develop skills tailored to meet your goals. Each step you take will reflect your values and worldview. Through compassionate counseling, we’ll collaborate to rediscover your inner strengths, improve your well-being, and create a fulfilling, balanced life.
Text/ Phone: (540) 200-8594
Email: ycastro@mindplay-va.org
Yenifer also provides bilingual counseling in Spanish:
¡Hola! Soy Yenifer Castro, residente en consejería aquí en Mind Play. Estoy trabajando para obtener mi licencia de consejería. Tengo experiencia en servicios intensivos a domicilio, tratamientos terapéuticos diurnos en la escuela, desarrollo de habilidades de salud mental y servicios terapéuticos para padres.
Ofrezco un espacio seguro y de apoyo donde puedes explorar tus experiencias, desarrollar resiliencia emocional y desarrollar habilidades adaptadas para alcanzar tus objetivos. Cada paso que des respetará tus valores y cultura. Con compasión, colaboraremos para redescubrir tus fortalezas interiores, mejorar tu bienestar y crear una vida plena y equilibrada.
Mi disponibilidad incluye
Sesiones de Google Meet: lunes, miércoles y viernes.
Sesiones en persona: martes y jueves.
Buscar ayuda es un acto de valentía, no de debilidad. Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (540) 200-8594 para comenzar sus servicios de terapia.
Dahir Adani, MS Candidate (Intern)
Hi! My name is Dahir Adani, I have a strong interest in working with all ages of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, dissociation, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder PTSD & Trauma and relational challenges. My background includes extensive experience supporting clients in crisis as well as those managing persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
I approach therapy from an existential and humanistic perspective, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, personal meaning, and the therapeutic relationship. I believe that a strong, therapeutic alliance forms the basis of effective work, and I am committed to creating a safe and confidential space where you can explore your concerns, and strengths. Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time or returning after time away, engaging in this process is a meaningful step toward growth, and I am committed to supporting you wherever you are in your journey.
Together, we will clarify your goals and identify approaches that feel both effective and personally relevant. I frequently integrate evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness-based interventions, and other integrative techniques that promote self-awareness and foster a sense of grounding and safety. Above all, my priority is to collaborate with you in a way that honors your individuality, supports your needs, and helps you navigate challenges while opening space for new possibilities.
I am also learning about play therapy with supervision and training to help children of all ages process their emotional and behavioral challenges.