our team
Meet Our Counseling Team
We have an incredible team of counselors who offer a variety of therapeutic styles and services here at Revelations. Our counselors accept a variety of insurance plans, provide sliding-scale options, and accept self-pay. Whether you’re hoping to grow personally, strengthen your relationships or faith, manage a diagnosis, or need support through a tough time—we have a therapist who’s here for you.
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Guy Strawder, LMFT, LPC, MHA
Chief Executive Officer
Guy Strawder is a principal with Revelations Counseling & Consulting with nearly 40 years of operations, policy, and leadership experience...
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), CareFirst Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), CHAMPVA, Cigna, Johns Hopkins, Optima/Sentara, SelmanCo, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), VA Community Care Network (CCN), WPS (TRICARE for Life)
Guy Strawder, LMFT, LPC, MHA
Chief Executive Officer
Guy Strawder is a principal with Revelations Counseling & Consulting with nearly 40 years of operations, policy, and leadership experience within the federal healthcare sector, Military Health System, and support for other Government agencies.
Guy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Revelations Counseling & Consulting in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he applies family systems theory and interventions for individual counseling to treat anxiety, depression, and addictions, and to resolve relational problems in the counseling of families, couples, and adolescents (13+ years and older). He also incorporates complementary interventions from Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Existential Therapy. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army with prior combat deployments, Guy frequently counsels military service members, veterans, and their families regarding adjustment disorders, acute stress, post-traumatic stress, and other related mental health issues. Guy also frequently works in co-therapy sessions with his wife, Joanne, to counsel couples and families. Joanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and also a practicing therapist at Revelations Counseling & Consulting.
In addition to his current counseling practice, Guy also provides professional consulting to several client organizations in market areas that include: clinical services delivery; mental health counseling services; health information technology; military and veteran family whole-health services; career transition and employment; wounded warrior care and coaching; and strategic planning for one of the country’s largest academic medical centers. His previous commercial sector experience includes assignments as a lead corporate executive for Fortune 500 occupational health services firms and as vice president for a consulting firm in the National Capital Area, where he was responsible for overseeing several Department of War health programs.
Before he retired from the Army in 2006, Guy was the Defense Health Agency’s Director for the TRICARE managed care health plan, and the responsible officer for providing quality, accessible healthcare to 5 million enrolled beneficiaries. From 2001 to 2004, he was the senior military advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, where he assisted in strategic medical planning for Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM, interagency planning for the nation’s defense against chemical and biological terrorism, and transforming the Military Health System organizational redesign and the multi-billion dollar performance-based managed care support contracts. Guy served with the 82d Airborne Division and commanded the largest medical company in the XVIII Airborne Corps during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and was also an operations and intelligence officer for the planning and execution of numerous contingencies, including Operations GOLDEN PHEASANT (Honduras and Nicaragua) and JUST CAUSE (Panama). Due to his diverse experiences in military service, public service, and private sector assignments, he was invited in 2007 to present conceptual solutions to the President’s Commission on the Care of America’s Returning Wounded Warriors—the “Dole-Shalala Commission.”
Mr. Strawder has published and contributed to numerous articles on military medicine in journals such as Joint Forces Quarterly, Proceedings, The Journal of the American Medical Association, and Army Logistician. He is the recipient of three Telly awards and an international videographer award for his work on training and education films sponsored by the Department of War. His military decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (3), the Southwest Asian Service Medal (2), the Multinational Force and Observer’s Medal, and several other campaign medals. He has also earned the Senior Parachutist Badge, the Expert Field Medical Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.
Guy has earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University, and both a Master of Healthcare Administration and meeting all graduate requirements for a Master of Science in Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a resident graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College, a certified medical laboratory scientist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, and a board-certified healthcare executive with the American College of Healthcare Executives. Guy was born into an Army family at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as the son of a Vietnam War combat veteran who retired as a Command Sergeant Major after 27 years of service. He and Joanne now reside in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they are immensely blessed with the company of their three daughters, two sons-in-law, and two granddaughters.
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), CareFirst Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), CHAMPVA, Cigna, Johns Hopkins, Optima/Sentara, SelmanCo, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), VA Community Care Network (CCN), WPS (TRICARE for Life)
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), CareFirst Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), CHAMPVA, Cigna, Johns Hopkins, Optima/Sentara, SelmanCo, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), VA Community Care Network (CCN), WPS (TRICARE for Life)
Joanne Strawder, LCSW
Chief Clinical Officer
Joanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and completed her master’s degree in social work at Virginia Commonwealth University. As...
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Depression, Family, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), CareFirst Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Medicare, SelmanCo, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Joanne Strawder, LCSW
Chief Clinical Officer
Joanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and completed her master’s degree in social work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
As a principal of Revelations, Joanne has more than 30 years of professional experience in mental health with specific qualifications in case management, partial hospitalization programs, foster care, geriatric care, and crisis intervention and trauma treatment. Before joining Revelations, Joanne served for nine years as a social worker for Stafford County Public Schools, where she often served as an advocate in cases presented before the Special Education/Family Assessment and Planning Team.
As a lifelong social worker, Joanne primarily uses solution-focused therapy and integrates cognitive-behavioral and family systems interventions into her practice. Her prior experience with multiple populations enables her to work with clients from early childhood to older adulthood.
As the spouse of a retired US Army commissioned officer, Joanne has also had the privilege of leading Family Readiness Groups for unit commands during extended deployments. Joanne is a participating TRICARE provider, and she often works with military service members, veterans, and their families to treat adjustment disorders, acute stress, relational issues, and post-traumatic stress. Her husband, Guy, is a licensed marriage & family therapist at Revelations, and they frequently co-lead therapy sessions with couples and families.
Before her employment with Stafford County Schools in 2002, Joanne also worked at Mary Washington Hospital, Snowden at Fredericksburg Mental Health Facility. At Snowden, she provided both case management and psychotherapeutic services for hospitalized adults and developed the initial assessment for patients referred to the emergency department for psychiatric care. She was also assigned to conduct both individual and group therapy counseling sessions for inpatient and partial hospitalization programs. In 1998, Joanne also worked with the Prince William County Department of Social Services’ Foster Care unit, providing case management and psychotherapeutic services to adolescents placed in the county’s foster care program. In this position, she consulted with the Department’s attorneys to present client case documentation for legal proceedings and collaborated with foster parents, mental health professionals, teachers, physicians, and law enforcement officials to assist clients in maintaining quality foster care placements in the community.
Joanne was raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and, after following her husband around the country for a 21-year military career, she and Guy are now settled in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they immensely enjoy the company of their three incredible daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandchildren.
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Depression, Family, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), CareFirst Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Medicare, SelmanCo, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), CareFirst Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Medicare, SelmanCo, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Victoria Tripp, LCSW, LICSW, OSW-C
Director of Clinical Services
Tori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and completed her education at the National Catholic School of Social Service at...
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Chronic Health Issues, Depression, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Faith-Based, Family, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Veterans & Military Families
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), Medicare, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Victoria Tripp, LCSW, LICSW, OSW-C
Director of Clinical Services
Tori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and completed her education at the National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Prior to her completing her Master of Social Work, she was conferred her Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Catholic University and also completed a Certificate for Pastoral Ministry. Tori previously served as a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, co-facilitating a course for medical student cohorts focused on professional development and assessment skills. She also holds a Board of Oncology social worker certification and is a licensed psychotherapist in both Washington, DC, and Virginia.
During her career in outpatient oncology, Tori advocated and walked alongside many families through the process of diagnosis, treatment, end-of-life, and managing grief. Individuals suffering from chronic illnesses are often overwhelmed with numerous challenges, including family system dynamics and the tumult of intense and fluctuating emotions of fear, anxiety, depression, anger, and anticipatory grief. These challenges also raise existential questions about the meaning of life and personal faith. Tori’s experiences as a therapist have inspired her counseling style, which creates space for clients to process crucial questions about themselves, others, and the world without judgment.
Tori’s counseling approach uses solutions-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapies with a foundational perspective informed by attachment theory and family systems relationships. She specializes in clients over the age of 18. She is very passionate about counseling young adults who are suffering from disabling anxiety, depression, and grief, or otherwise needing counsel due to chronic illness, caregiving responsibilities, end-of-life issues, or spiritual distress.
Tori has completed training through the Enriching Communication Skills for Health Professionals in Oncofertility (ECHO) program from Moffitt Cancer Center and Sensitive Practice Training through Mount Sinai Health System. She has presented lectures on spirituality, the importance of self-care for those with chronic illness, how to tell the children about cancer, and how to support the mental health of cancer patients and their caregivers going through CAR T-cell immunotherapy treatment.
In her free time, Tori enjoys exploring coffee shops, farmers’ markets, and restaurants around Fredericksburg with her husband and daughters. To decompress, she loves to watch her chickens from the back porch with her dog, Hunter.
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Chronic Health Issues, Depression, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Faith-Based, Family, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Veterans & Military Families
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), Medicare, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), Medicare, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Amy Martin, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Science...
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Chronic Health Issues, Couples, Depression, Faith-Based, Family, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Veterans & Military Families, Youth & Teens
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), Johns Hopkins, TRICARE
Amy Martin, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Science in Counseling at California State University, Fullerton, and completed her residency in group homes for adolescents.
Amy served as the primary licensed therapist for a therapeutic group home in Arkansas for teenage girls, and then for a boys’ house at a residential treatment center for adolescents. In 2014, Amy received the Elbert H. Leigh Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice at Youth Home, Inc., in Arkansas. Amy was also previously licensed in Kansas, where she worked in a community mental health center, treating clients of all ages and with a variety of presenting issues, cultural backgrounds, and diagnoses. She has recently returned to clinical practice after several years as a stay-at-home mom.
Amy primarily utilizes family systems therapy, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral interventions in her treatment approach. She also has basic training in TheraPlay, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), expressive arts, and sand tray therapy, as well as significant clinical experience working with children and teenagers with oppositional tendencies and/or unwanted sexual behaviors. Amy has advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has previously achieved and maintained national certification in this specialty. She also has training in Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment and is continuing her studies in this area in order to better serve clients who struggle with ADHD, trauma, and other issues that may impact executive functioning.
Having experienced brain surgery as a teenager, Amy’s clinical interests are greatly influenced by the interaction of cognition/executive functioning skills, emotions, physiology, and relational functioning. She remains a student of the evidence-based practices in neuroscience and neurocognitive health that show promise in strengthening previous impairments in each of these functional domains.
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Chronic Health Issues, Couples, Depression, Faith-Based, Family, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Veterans & Military Families, Youth & Teens
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), Johns Hopkins, TRICARE
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS), Anthem Federal Employee Program (FEP), Johns Hopkins, TRICARE
Heather Ulstad, M.S. MERP
Resident in Counseling
Heather serves a dual role at Revelations as both the Senior Operations Director and a Resident in Counseling. Her roles...
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Faith-Based, Family, First Responders & Emergency Responders, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Veterans & Military Families
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
Heather Ulstad, M.S. MERP
Resident in Counseling
Heather serves a dual role at Revelations as both the Senior Operations Director and a Resident in Counseling. Her roles are supported by her education with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Wayne State University), a Certificate in Forensic Investigation (Wayne State University), and a Master of Science in Military and Emergency Responder Psychology [MERP] (Colorado State University Global). Her current work and practice fulfill a lifetime goal of providing personal development and mental health care to our military, veterans, first responders, and other high-risk occupations, as well as their loved ones. Heather recognizes a health care gap between the unique stressors and vital roles these individuals play and the resources available to integrate these occupational roles into our personal and family lives. These warrior and guardian roles often bleed into non-work areas in ways that can be unhelpful, and she aims to help us build better ways to live out our best personal and professional selves. Heather offers counseling and coaching to individuals, couples, and families, and focuses on promoting whole-health and performance by treating anxiety, stress, trauma (childhood, occupational, systemic), grief and loss, and building communication and conflict navigation skills.
Heather’s professional background provides a unique intersection of experience, with a strong foundation in psychological education and practical knowledge in responder service and culture from her experience as a federal law enforcement officer. Heather’s approach to counseling integrates cognitive-behavioral, existential, solutions-focused, and attachment-oriented modalities through a systems lens and a person-centered focus. Heather is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy through a certification program offered by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). She utilizes components of CBT, ACT, DBT, and IFS in counseling as well. As a counseling resident, she is not currently taking insurance but does offer promotional rates for military members, veterans, and first responders. She also provides sliding-scale rates.
Heather is originally from Michigan and was born in Detroit proper, where she lived and worked as a young adult. Detroit has a special place in her heart because, as she puts it, “That city has grit!” Detroit is also special because it’s the place where she met her husband, with whom she shares the joy of raising two boisterous girls. She enjoys being active in the outdoors, and you’ll find her running, cycling, and rollerblading as the seasons permit. She enjoys reading fantasy fiction, thrillers, and spiritual and professional development material, as well as live music. Heather appreciates a deep connection with dogs and revels in exploring new places with her family in their 17-foot bunkhouse camper.
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Faith-Based, Family, First Responders & Emergency Responders, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Veterans & Military Families
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
Insurance Accepted
Amanda Sharps, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work
Amanda “Mandy” Sharps is a Resident in Social Work and has earned a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth...
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Depression, Faith-Based, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Youth & Teens
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
Amanda Sharps, MSW
Supervisee in Social Work
Amanda “Mandy” Sharps is a Resident in Social Work and has earned a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She also completed her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where she graduated with honors and was selected in 2018 to present her research before the university’s Institutional Review Board on the topic of “Is Current Health Care Policy Effectively Assisting Women Veterans?”
Mandy’s professional background represents an intersection of her strong educational foundation in evidence-based practices and her significant practical experience advocating for high-needs youth and young adults. She was previously employed as a student School Social Worker in the Spotsylvania School System, and then as a Family Services Specialist in the Stafford County Department of Social Services. Her continuing education and clinical practice remain inspired through her experiences coordinating and providing mental health services for vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Mandy specializes in working with children 8 years and older, including adolescents and young adults. Still, she sees clients of all ages presenting with anxiety, depression, compulsive disorders, autism spectrum disorders, post-traumatic stress, challenges with peer relationships, self-esteem, and identity issues. Mandy’s primary treatment approaches operate from trauma-informed and attachment frameworks and include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Her treatment goals for every client focus on engendering greater personal resilience, autonomy, and self-advocacy.
In her free time, Mandy mostly enjoys spending time with her daughter, Iris, and pouring into her local community to be a voice for the voiceless.
Speciality/Services
- Anxiety, Depression, Faith-Based, Major Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Youth & Teens
Telehealth Option
- Yes
Insurance Accepted
Insurance Accepted
Mayra Rosato, MBA
Clinical Operations Manager
As the Clinical Operations Manager at Revelations, Mayra oversees the day-to-day operations of the counseling program, ensuring that both clinical...
Speciality/Services
Telehealth Option
Insurance Accepted
Mayra Rosato, MBA
Clinical Operations Manager
As the Clinical Operations Manager at Revelations, Mayra oversees the day-to-day operations of the counseling program, ensuring that both clinical therapists and administrative teams work in sync to deliver the highest quality of care. With a deep understanding of state laws and licensing board requirements, Mayra ensures that all clinical policies and procedures are compliant and up to date.
With an MBA and years of experience helping small businesses transition to larger corporations, Mayra brings a unique skill set to the table, specializing in developing, revamping, and implementing policies and procedures that drive organizational growth. A significant accomplishment in Mayra’s career was securing government contracts that not only supported the company’s expansion but also provided invaluable services to the community. In addition, Mayra is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisee with experience in outpatient substance abuse treatment.
Driven by values of teamwork, adaptability, and integrity, Mayra believes in building strong, collaborative relationships within the organization and with clients to foster long-term success. Outside of work, Mayra enjoys plant shopping, arts and crafts, and cherishing time spent with family.