Learn more about our staff and the providers at Insight Into Action Therapy by exploring the biographical information below. Each of our experienced and committed providers aims to serve clients with the best treatment possible. The providers at Insight Into Action Therapy come from diverse backgrounds and offer a variety of complementing skills to get you or your loved ones the treatment they need.
Our Founders
Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Cyndi Turner has worked for almost three decades in both the public and private sectors, with a professional background that includes serving in clinical as well as supervisory roles. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). As co-founder and Clinical Director of Insight Into Action Therapy, she provides a wide variety of services to include mental health and substance use disorders therapy, clinical supervision, community education, and court-involved assessment and treatment. She is also the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Insight Recovery Centers, a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services licensed intensive outpatient program and outpatient program (ASAM Level 1.0 and 2.1 level of care) for those struggling with substance use disorders. With Craig James, she co-developed the Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program© used in both companies.
Cyndi has written three #1 New Release books: Can I Keep Drinking? How You Can Decide When Enough is Enough; The Clinician’s Guide to Alcohol Moderation: Alternative Methods and Management Strategies, and Practicing Alcohol Moderation: A Comprehensive Workbook. She designed the Alcohol Moderation Assessment which determines a person’s likelihood of success of practicing alcohol moderation. She is a harm reduction therapist who challenges the traditional belief that all drinkers experiencing problems are “alcoholics” who must quit drinking forever.
Prior to founding Insight Into Action Therapy, Cyndi served as Clinical Director for Finding Solutions Counseling Centers. She has provided services in both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse and psychiatric settings, including the emergency services unit of a local Community Services Board. She also spent eight years providing intensive in-home services for adolescents, children and families. She believes in strong collaboration with other professionals in order to provide the most effective services possible.
Cyndi’s Areas of Expertise
Cyndi facilitates groups and provides individual and family therapy. In addition to her expertise in the field of substance use disorders and addictive behaviors, she has a special interest in the mind/body connection. As a former competitive swimmer whose career ended prematurely as a result of injuries, and nearly 30 years of vague symptoms that finally led to a diagnosis of Chronic Lyme Disease, she stresses the importance of exercise and nutrition. She enjoys working with athletes of all levels and provides therapy for players involved with the National Football League’s Program for Substances of Abuse.
Another of Cyndi’s special skills is her ability to form relationships with individuals of any age. She helps find the strengths in people in order to help them conquer the issues with which they may be struggling. As a therapist, she believes people are made up of more than just their problems, and explores creative ways to turn insights into action. She links families with supporters and develops coping strategies that will continue long after the therapeutic relationship has ended.
She is an approved Clinical Supervisor for Licensure and has been qualified as an Expert Witness in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the field of substance abuse and mental health counseling. She is also a nationally recognized trainer on the topic of alcohol moderation, Moderation Friendly therapist, and a topic expert/contributor for GoodTherapy.org.
S3 E10: On Moderating Drinking?! (Cyndi Turner, LCSW)The Sober Pod: A Recovery Podcast
Healthline: Navigating the ‘Pink Cloud’ Phase of Recovery
Healthline: How to Manage the Dreaded “Hangxiety” After a Night Out
Healthline: 8 Tips for Keeping Up With Recovery During a Pandemic
Healthline: A Beginner’s Guide to the ‘Sober Curious’ Movement
Healthline: Thinking of Ditching Alcohol? How to Make a Plan That Works for You
Healthline: How ‘Dry Drunk Syndrome’ Affects Recovery
How Has The Pandemic Changed Alcohol Support and Recovery? (Video)
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Cyndi Turner,
LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Clinical Director
Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Director of Operations
Craig James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner and Master Addiction Counselor working in outpatient private practice where he provides individual and group therapy to individuals, families, and couples. His clientele of adolescents, young adults, and adults includes students, business executives, professional and amateur athletes, and those with court involvement. He believes that because substance use occurs on a spectrum there is no one sizes fits all approach.
As the Co-Founder of Insight Into Action Therapy, he is the Director of Operations with the responsibility of ensuring the daily functions of the practice’s two office locations. This includes clinician orientation and development, marketing and business development, maintenance of the electronic health record system, and financial accounts. Craig holds a similar role as the Chief Operations Officer for his newest company, Insight Recovery Centers, an intensive outpatient program and outpatient program for those struggling with substance use disorders.
Prior to launching Insight Into Action Therapy, Craig worked for approximately 10 years with Finding Solutions Counseling Centers where in addition to overseeing the daily management of the program, he co-developed the Dual Diagnosis Recovery ProgramÓ with Cyndi Turner.
In addition, Craig works with the local courts, schools, and Loudoun Chamber of Commerce. Craig was the 2019 runner-up for Loudoun Now’s Favorite Loudoun Psychotherapist. Finally, Craig is a local and national speaker on topics of alcohol moderation, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, parenting, and emotional indulgence. He is on the board of the Virginia Region Association of Addiction Professional, Dandelion Meadow, and Loudoun County Community Services Board.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from George Mason University in 1995 and in 2006 his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. He also completed his externship training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT).
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Craig James,
LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Director of Operations
Therapist at Insight Into Action Therapy
Christine Chow, CSAC-A
Associate Counselor
Chrissy Chow has been in the addiction treatment field for 10 years. She graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with an Associates Degree in Psychology. She is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant and is under the clinical supervision of Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC to become a National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC-I). During her experience working in the field of substance use disorders, she has served the adult population at all levels of care from residential to continuing care.
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Christine Chow, CSAC-A
Associate Counselor
Chris Leibowitz, LCSW, CSAC
Therapist
Chris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Chris believes that every individual struggling can achieve their goals when receiving the support that they need. Chris is currently a Supervisee in Clinical Social Work and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Chris received his bachelor’s degree from George Mason University and his master’s degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. He has been a provider of substance use and mental health treatment for the last decade in direct care and supervisory roles. His clinical framework utilizes a mixture of Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Recovery and Empowerment. Chris prides himself on establishing a therapeutic connection with individuals of any age and meeting people where they are.
Chris grew up and currently lives in Northern Virginia. He loves baseball and played for McLean High School in his glory days. He currently plays in an over-the-hill adult rec league and serves as a Head Coach in a local Babe Ruth league for young players transitioning to the big field. He is also a volunteer for Fairfax County’s Road Dawg initiative where he speaks with teenagers who are at-risk for gang involvement and other behavioral issues. He is also a volunteer with several recovery organizations.
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Chris Leibowitz, LCSW, CSAC
Therapist
Danielle Rothman, PsyD
Psychologist
Dr. Danielle Rothman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Rothman graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development degree from Cornell University, then earned a law degree from Harvard Law School. She then worked as a corporate lawyer. In 2015, she earned her Doctorate in Psychology from The George Washington University.
As a member of the Insight Into Action Therapy teams, she enjoys providing therapy services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. She believes that a trusting relationship is the foundation of healing and growth, and offers a warm and supportive environment in which individuals can identify the underlying causes of the obstacles they face to overcome them.
Dr. Rothman specializes in working with children under the age of 10. She has a unique ability to connect with children who may not be able to convey their emotions in words, which can lead to behaviors that disrupt family functioning. She offers children the opportunity to express themselves in their language, using a combination of play and talk therapy, while working closely with parents to understand the needs of the family and restore harmony to the home.
She also conducts comprehensive psychological testing for children and adults. As someone who has navigated the journey of career changes herself, Dr. Rothman provides counseling to individuals who are contemplating a career switch.
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Danielle Rothman, PsyD
Psychologist
Johnny Pierce, Psy.D
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Johnny Pierce is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Johnny earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from The University of Michigan, then completed his Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology degree from the Adler School, now known as Adler University in Chicago.
Johnny utilizes an integrated approach to treatment emphasizing wellness as defined collaboratively with clients through identification of their personal goals and needs. Johnny has experience with mild to severe mental health and substance related challenges. He concentrates on helping clients overcome anxiety, anger, depressive/mood disorders, and trauma by employing a respectful, direct, and solution focused style. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to initiate the change process and is comfortable incorporating mindfulness, meditation, as well as his clients’ respective faith/spirituality into their work when it is desired.
Johnny has provided group and individual clinical services for over a decade. He assists adolescents, adults, couples, and families accomplish their therapeutic goals. He has worked within an inpatient recovery environment as well as multiple outpatient community settings.
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Johnny Pierce, Psy.D
Clinical Psychologist
Matthew Christian, LCSW
Therapist
Matt Christian is a therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience working in the behavioral health field. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from George Mason University and his Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Earlier in his career, his work centered on facilitating behavioral interventions for young adults on the autism spectrum. Understanding that reaching out for help can be difficult, Matt strives to create a warm, compassionate therapeutic environment. Clients have commented that his genuine, “down-to-earth” approach is helpful in developing strong therapeutic bonds.
Matt utilizes a strengths-based approach that leverages clients’ innate and acquired abilities and resiliency in the process of recovery. He enjoys working with adolescents, adults and families. His work focuses on treating anxiety, depression/mood disorders, addiction, and trauma. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills in a practical, solution-focused way. Additionally, he has extensive experience as a practitioner in several meditation traditions and tries to incorporate mindfulness and meditation when appropriate, and if clients are interested in doing so.
Matt grew up in the Northern Virginia area and enjoys sports, music, and relaxing with family and friends. Prior to his career in the mental health field, he did work as an audio engineer recording, mixing and mastering music.
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Matthew Christian, LCSW
Therapist
Nancy Kirk, LCSW, CSAC, CSAT
Therapist
Nancy Kirk received her BA from the University of Georgia-Athens and a MSW from George Mason University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Nancy enjoys working with couples, adolescents and adults, specializing in trauma, drug, alcohol, and process addictions. Nancy is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for body-based trauma resolution and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples needing counseling. Nancy also has a decade of therapy experience in management of Bi-Polar and anxiety disorders.
Nancy served in the US Department of State Foreign Service and Homeland Security International Affairs as a Consular Officer and an Asylum Officer. She lived overseas for eleven years in Spain, Tanzania, the former Soviet Union, and Bolivia. Thus, Nancy speaks Spanish and Russian. At Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital, Nancy worked with combat veterans in inpatient and outpatient Substance Use Disorders and Dual Diagnosis Programs. She facilitated substance abuse group therapy at the Loudoun County Detention Center, a federally qualified health clinic (FQHC), and Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor, Nancy has 15 years of experience addressing the impact of substance use, pornography and sex addiction and infidelity on all members of the family. She enjoys working with couples struggling with addictions, infidelity, and betrayal trauma. She also has a decade of experience working with US government and military employees.
In her work with couples, Nancy employs the methods taught in Gottman, Chapman, Imago and EFT to help heal marriage and partner relationships.
Nancy habla español. Ella ofrece terapia en español para enfrontar abuso de sustancias, trauma, compulsividad sexual, ansiedad y terapia de pareja.
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Nancy Kirk, LCSW, CSAC, CSAT
Therapist
Shah Nadeem, MD
Sumit Anand, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Sumit Anand brings extensive experience in treating psychiatric disorders, dating back to 1993, where he worked and trained in both England and the United States. As a result, Dr. Anand both believes in and practices a holistic, biopsychosocial approach. Consequently, he does not solely focus on medications as the only solution to an individual’s needs, but more as one key piece of a “puzzle.” He utilizes education and therapy in addition to medication management during his sessions.
Dr. Anand graduated from The United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals (University of London) 1992. He went on to serve partial residency training in psychiatry at the University of Cambridge in England, as well as non-training posts in Forensic Psychiatry there, before coming to the United States to complete his psychiatry residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center in 1998. After completing his residency and specialist forensic psychiatric training at the University of Virginia in 2003, Dr. Anand went on to become board certified in Psychiatry in 2005, and then in Forensic Psychiatry in 2009.
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Sumit Anand, MD
Psychiatrist
Stephanie Causey, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Virginia and Kentucky
and provider for psychological therapies and assessments for adolescents, adults, and couples.
She has enjoyed over twenty years as a mental health professional and served in administrative,
supervisory, and clinical roles. Her professional experiences are grounded in the corporate, forensic, and therapeutic settings. She’s provided care in both community and private sectors, working for state and local governments, and non-profits alike. She’s an effective communicator, educator, and treatment provider. Stephanie led presentations on topics in the corporate setting, including balanced living, stress-reduction, and healthy communication while working with
Employee Assistance Companies. Her community-based experience includes work in forensics at The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families in Orlando Florida, along with board membership with non-profits serving under-represented members of the homeless populations in her hometown, Kentucky. She founded a private practice in Kentucky in 2008, working as the
clinical director, clinician and administrator for the Alcohol and Other Drug Entity (AODE) within the practice. Stephanie focuses on the treatment of adjustment disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, dual diagnosis, relational problems, grief, trauma, and self-esteem. Her primary therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnosis, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy-Mindfulness, and Insight-Oriented Therapy. In the therapeutic setting she focuses on establishing a strong therapeutic alliance and helps each client to create psychological flexibility and new healthy, emotional responses. Research supports an increase in positive treatment outcomes when trust is built in the therapeutic relationship. Stephanie practices the latest evidence-based approaches, focused on re-training positive thought and behavior processes.
Stephanie is certified in Clinical Hypnosis and utilizes this approach when appropriate and requested by her clients. In addition, she is trained in an evidence-based prevention and
intervention program for drug and alcohol risk reduction. This intervention is aimed to help people learn risk reduction to alcohol and other drug-related circumstances. Stephanie believes the healing process includes education and treatment components designed to ignite the ability to heal, which already exists within each of us. Stephanie is an experienced, caring professional,
who is intent to listen, and help you discover and achieve your educational and treatment goals. She has a special interest in helping individuals and groups recognize their individual value and value to their community. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, graduating with honors from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Clinical Social Work Degree from the University of Kentucky. Also, Stephanie studied in England, where she furthered her interest in holistic healing and wellness. Using a holistic approach, diverse clinical skill set, and training in substance use prevention and treatment, she aims to provide her clients with the highest quality of care. Stephanie enjoys quality time with her family, animals, and in her garden when she’s not
working. To re-energize she enjoys spending time in nature doing her two favorite outdoor
activities: hiking and gardening.
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Stephanie Causey, LCSW
Therapist