Therapeutic Philosophy
Orthodox Christianity and psychotherapy both deal with the deepest and most basic issues of human behavior and well-being.
Fees & Insurance
Fees will be discussed during your initial visit. Many insurance plans are currently accepted, including:
Services & Availability
Therapia offers intervention and assistance with the following issues: When appropriate, clients may be referred
Resources
The following articles and reviews have been carefully selected to provide help and direction on various topics. In general, they indicate the type of approaches used by Therapia in psychotherapy.
C55 Maxims, & How Can I Know
These are wonderful to read and ponder on a daily basis. Fr. Thomas Hopko offers us spirtual food to sustain us in the Orthodox Christian faith.
Humility And Purity Of Heart: A Lenten Reflection
An interesting article from Fr. George Morelli about the importance of humility, purity of heart, watchfulness, and discrimination for the Orthodox Christian
MSuffering and Dying as Orthodox Christians
This provides information about an Orthodox husband and wife doctor team who deal with end of life issues. Jane Hinshaw has been active in Orthodox Women in Healing Ministries.
Preparation for Holy Communion
This is a good reminder from Fr. Thomas Hopko about how to prepare ourselves for the Holy Eucharist, the source of all healing.
Our Director
Daria Virvan, Director CRNP-PMH, BCDaria Virvan (CRNP-PMH, BC) is a Clinical Specialist in Adult Psych/Mental Health, in private practice. Having received her clinical training at the Catholic University of America, Daria Virvan has worked extensively in the mental health community of the greater Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD metropolitan areas. She has a particular interest in the interplay of psychological and spiritual issues.
Our Advisors
LFr. Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Crestwood, NY, and Fr. Constantine White, Dean of St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington DC, are spiritual advisors and consultants for the staff of THERAPÍA. Also, when appropriate and with the permission of clients, their own personal spiritual leaders are consulted to insure consistency of direction.