Thaisa York is a dedicated Resident in Counseling with over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families across Northern Virginia educational and clinical settings. She believes that children’s and teens’ challenges are best addressed through an integrated approach that supports the whole child and family across all environments.

Thaisa recognizes the connection between mind and body. She incorporates mindfulness practices and body-aware self-regulation techniques into her work. She provides a warm, collaborative space where clients can build emotional regulation, resilience, and positive coping strategies.

Throughout her extensive career in education and counseling, Thaisa has partnered closely with multidisciplinary teams, educators, and parents to foster positive developmental growth

Thaisa is currently advancing her expertise as a Ph.D. student in Counselor Education and Supervision at Marymount University. She earned both her Master of Arts in Counseling and her Bachelor of Arts in Education and Psychology from Marymount University.