Dr. Robyn Nunley, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT

Licensed Professional Counselor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Helping teens, young adults, couples, and families improve communication, strengthen relationships, and break unhelpful patterns.

You’re Looking for Support That Actually Helps You Change

You may be feeling stuck in the same arguments, overwhelmed by family or relationship dynamics, or unsure how to shift patterns that keep repeating. Maybe there’s tension, disconnection, or communication breakdowns — and even though you’ve tried to handle it on your own, it’s not improving.

You want something different. You want therapy that’s active, direct, and genuinely helpful.

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Struggle with communication and conflict
Experience tension or distance in relationships
Navigate teen–parent challenges or behavioral concerns
Feel reactive, overwhelmed, or emotionally dysregulated
Keep repeating patterns they can’t make sense of
Want clear, honest guidance — not sugarcoating or vague advice

You don’t need to figure this out alone. We’ll work together to understand what’s happening and create meaningful change.

I specialize in helping clients understand the why behind their patterns — and develop new ways to connect, communicate, and move forward. My work is grounded in systems thinking, emotional awareness, and practical skills that support real-life change.

Together, we explore:

What’s driving current behaviors or reactions
How family, relationship, or attachment patterns influence the present
Skills and strategies that help you communicate more effectively
Ways to strengthen connection and reduce conflict
Practical steps that fit your time, energy, and lifestyle

Therapy with me is direct, collaborative, and focused on building connection — with yourself and others.

My style is direct, experiential, strengths-based, and systems-oriented. I don’t just nod or offer generic advice. I’m engaged, real, and focused on what will help you grow.

In our work together, you can expect:

Honest feedback delivered with warmth and clarity
Experiential work to help you shift patterns in real time
Skills to regulate emotions and communicate more effectively
A therapist who notices patterns quickly and explains them clearly
Practical strategies that fit your life, even if time or money is limited
A focus on connection — individually, with partners, or within families

Clients often describe therapy with me as helpful, playful, direct, perspective-shifting, and grounding.

I work best with clients who want depth, honesty, and movement — not surface-level conversation.

I specialize in supporting:

Teens ages 13+ navigating emotions, identity, or family conflict
Young adults managing stress, relationships, and transitions
Couples & families with complex, intense, or stuck dynamics

You’ll be a strong fit with me if you:

Want clear direction and real conversation
Are ready to explore patterns rather than just symptoms
Value a therapist who’s straightforward and engaged
Want support that’s evidence-based and actually useful
Appreciate a style that’s both direct and compassionate

My work is grounded in evidence-based modalities and real-world tools that help clients make meaningful changes.

You may see me use:

DBT for emotional regulation & communication skills
CBT for managing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
Experiential therapy to explore patterns in the moment
Systems & strategic approaches to shift family or couple dynamics
Attachment-focused work to deepen connection and trust

This integrative approach allows us to tailor therapy to your needs, goals, and pace.

I’m a licensed clinician in Virginia with specialized training in DBT, attachment, medical family therapy, and working with intense family or couple dynamics.

Background & Training:

Ph.D., LPC, LMFT
Co-Owner of Tandem Mental Health Associates, Inc.
Clinical Supervisor
Advanced training in DBT, attachment, experiential work & systems therapy
Specialized experience with teens, young adults, couples, and families
Focus on communication, connection, and shifting entrenched patterns

I’m laid-back, expressive, curious, and deeply interested in what drives human behavior and relationships. I love helping clients understand the function of their behaviors and uncover new ways to connect and communicate.

I show up as myself — friendly, grounded, and engaged — so therapy feels supportive, real, and effective.

Now accepting:

Teens (13+), young adults, adults
Couples & families
Clients seeking support for communication, emotional regulation, relationships, and family dynamics
Clinical supervision

If you’re ready for therapy that’s direct, supportive, and focused on real change, I’d love to help. Click below to schedule your consultation or request an appointment.

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Dr. Robyn Nunley, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT

Licensed Professional Counselor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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