Beth Spring, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
1984 Isaac Newton Sq. W., Suite 204
Reston, VA 20190
Private practice specializing in couples, families with adolescents, parenting, trauma recovery, and
post-divorce adjustment. I provide therapy using an integrated family systems and solution-focused
approach. I offer a 6-hour class called Learn to Love Your Marriage, based on PREP™ (Prevention
and Relationship Enhancement Program). I provide supervision for interns and residents in marriage
and family therapy working toward licensure. I am a Clinical Member of the American Association for
Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). My Virginia license number is 07170001038.
2003-2009 Clinical Supervisor
Center for Family Services
Virginia Tech/Northern Virginia Center
7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043
I supervised therapist interns at the Center using group, live, and videotape modalities. I facilitated
case planning and prepared semester evaluations. I received the AAMFT Approved Supervisor
designation in February 2005.
1999-2005 Family Clinician
Clients included Child Welfare League of America, 1995-2003. I edited training materials for CWLA’s
National Center for Consultation and Professional Development:
Author or co-author of six books. Author of magazine articles on topics including crime prevention,
spiritual direction, adoption, infertility, hospice care, marriage and family life, substance abuse, and
homelessness.
Christianity Today, Carol Stream, IL
News reporting for national nondenominational magazine. Wrote six cover articles. Won Press
Association awards in 1985 and 1986.
Education
Master of Science in Human Development (Marriage & Family Therapy), May, 1999
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, May, 1975
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Published Article
B. Spring, K. H. Rosen, & J. L. Matheson. (Dec. 2002). How parents experience a transition to
adolescence: a qualitative study. Journal of Child and Family Studies.
Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 411-425.
Additional Trainings and Coursework
Beth Spring, LMFT
1984 Isaac Newton Square West
Suite 204
Reston, VA 20190
703-975-2628
1984 Isaac Newton Sq. W., Suite 204
Reston, VA 20190
Private practice specializing in couples, families with adolescents, parenting, trauma recovery, and
post-divorce adjustment. I provide therapy using an integrated family systems and solution-focused
approach. I offer a 6-hour class called Learn to Love Your Marriage, based on PREP™ (Prevention
and Relationship Enhancement Program). I provide supervision for interns and residents in marriage
and family therapy working toward licensure. I am a Clinical Member of the American Association for
Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). My Virginia license number is 07170001038.
2003-2009 Clinical Supervisor
Center for Family Services
Virginia Tech/Northern Virginia Center
7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043
I supervised therapist interns at the Center using group, live, and videotape modalities. I facilitated
case planning and prepared semester evaluations. I received the AAMFT Approved Supervisor
designation in February 2005.
1999-2005 Family Clinician
- Northern Virginia Family Service
10455 White Granite Drive
Oakton, VA 22124
- Administration, training and supervision for groups including Equipping Teens and Prevention
and Relationship Enhancement. - Provided therapy for couples, individuals, and families. Supervised clinical interns.
- Developed and implemented teen anger management program.
- Multicultural counseling at agency’s job training site, Training Futures.
- Critical Incident Stress Management, including work site and post 9/11 debriefings.
- Intake Coordinator, 1999-2000.
Clients included Child Welfare League of America, 1995-2003. I edited training materials for CWLA’s
National Center for Consultation and Professional Development:
- Foster PRIDE/Adopt PRIDE
- Supporting the Kinship Triad
- Effective Supervisory Practice
- New Worker Curriculum
- Specialized/advanced trainings on Domestic Violence and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Author or co-author of six books. Author of magazine articles on topics including crime prevention,
spiritual direction, adoption, infertility, hospice care, marriage and family life, substance abuse, and
homelessness.
Christianity Today, Carol Stream, IL
News reporting for national nondenominational magazine. Wrote six cover articles. Won Press
Association awards in 1985 and 1986.
Education
Master of Science in Human Development (Marriage & Family Therapy), May, 1999
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
- Provided poster presentation based on thesis, “How Parents Experience a Transition to
Adolescence,” American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Annual
Conference, 10-8-99, Chicago, IL - Won 1998 Graduate Student Research Award from AAMFT for thesis proposal.
- Graduate Assistant, 1995-1996.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, May, 1975
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Published Article
B. Spring, K. H. Rosen, & J. L. Matheson. (Dec. 2002). How parents experience a transition to
adolescence: a qualitative study. Journal of Child and Family Studies.
Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 411-425.
Additional Trainings and Coursework
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for the Prevention of Depression Relapse, February 8-
13, 2009, UCSD School of Medicine, 30 hours. - Interpersonal Neurobiology and Psychotherapy, October 24, 2008, Dr. Curt Thompson, VA
Tech, 6 hours. - Mindfulness: the practice of compassionate presence, June 10, 2008, PESI, Fairfax, VA 6 hours.
- Helping Couples Deal with Intimacy and Sexuality Issues, September 21, 2007, VAMFT
Conference, 6 hours - Meditation for Optimal Mental and Physical Health, August 14-18, 2006, Cape Cod Institute, MA,
15 hours - Essentials of Marriage and Family Therapy Supervision, August 1-5, 2004, Niagara Falls,
Ontario, Canada, 30 hours (AAMFT approved course) - PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program), February 26-28, 2004, 21 hours. I
completed Level 3 Facilitator Training - Parent Empowerment, April 2, 2003, Alexandria, VA, 6 hours
- Critical Incident Stress Management: Advanced, April 8-9, 2002, International Critical Incident
Stress Foundation (ICISF), 14 hours - Advances in Trauma Treatment, March 8, 2002, Networker Symposium, 2.5 hours
- Introduction to EMDR, Networker Symposium, March 8, 2002, 2.5 hours
- Cultural Competence, February 14, 2002, NVFS, 3 hours
- Systemic Treatment of PTSD, VA Tech, Fall 2001, 2 semester credits
- Couples Therapy (Gottman’s Marriage Clinic), Fall 2001, VA Tech. 3 semester credits
- Critical Incident Stress Management: Basic, October 6-7, 2001, ICISF, 14 hours
- Divorce Recovery, October 27, 2000, NASW, 3 hours
- Group Dynamics and Team Learning, Fall 2000, George Mason Univ. 3 semester credits
- Family Play Therapy, May 5, 2000, VA Tech, 6 hours
- Nurturing Program Facilitator Training, June 10-11, 1997, Fairfax County DFS, 12 hours
- The Treatment of Oppositional Children and Adolescents, Dec. 13, 1996, Family Therapy
Institute of Washington, DC, 6 hours
Beth Spring, LMFT
1984 Isaac Newton Square West
Suite 204
Reston, VA 20190
703-975-2628
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