Jeanie Chang, CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR

JEANIE CHANG, MEd, Resident in Counseling

Jeanie is a dedicated Resident in Counseling with a passion for walking alongside individuals and families on their journey toward healing and growth. A native of Chicago, she brings a diverse background in education, ministry, and mental health to her work as a counselor.

Jeanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northwestern University and has earned three master’s degrees: Christian Counseling from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William & Mary, and Special Education from St. Joseph’s University. Her extensive academic and professional experience allows her to provide a well-rounded, compassionate approach to therapy. She is also trained in EMDR, a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process and heal from distressing experiences and trauma.

Before pursuing counseling, Jeanie worked as a middle school special education teacher, gaining deep insight into the unique needs of children and families. Most recently, she served as the early childhood children’s program director at her church, further strengthening her commitment to nurturing emotional and spiritual well-being.

Jeanie integrates a person-centered approach to counseling, incorporating principles from Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients explore their emotions, gain self-awareness, and move toward healing in a safe and supportive environment. She believes that all people are created in the image of God and deserve to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Married for 20 years and a mother of three children, Jeanie understands the complexities of family life and the importance of fostering meaningful relationships. She is honored to provide a compassionate space where clients can grow, heal, and thrive.

Counsels: ages 13+, premarital, individual males and females, parenting, couples, marriage, & family.

Works with: Blended families, adoption, foster parenting, suicide, domestic violence - survivor (past), trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, substance use - addict and family members, sex abuse - survivors, childhood sex abuse - adult and child survivors, sex addiction - addict and partner, gender identity, pornography use, infidelity, ADHD, grief/loss, anger, divorce, post abortion, mood disorder, self-mutilation, military, terminal illness, end of life issues, Autism Spectrum, CBT, OCD, ODD, narcissistic personality disorder- partner, bipolar, personality disorders, intercultural sensitivity training, life coaching, prepare/enrich,

Specializes in: IEPs, children with disabilities, learning disabilities

Jeanie sees clients in Warrenton and Herndon, VA and works with residents of Virginia via telehealth.