John

Dr John Millikin, PhD

Psychotherapist

“Building a more emotionally mature self and stronger connections.”

About Me

Are you seeking to understand your inner world more deeply? I help individuals cultivate emotional maturity, guiding you to navigate complex feelings with greater clarity. We explore patterns hindering strong connections, developing practical skills for healthier relationships. My approach suits those ready to invest in self-awareness and build lasting bonds. This work fosters a more resilient, connected self.

Approach

Building maturity and deeper connections happens through focused, practical steps we take together in session and as you practice between meetings. In my Reston office or via secure online sessions in English, I keep sessions paced and collaborative, noticing triggers, naming patterns, and rehearsing alternative responses in real time. Work often includes short, doable experiments to test new habits and regular check-ins on mood and urges so change becomes measurable. This approach fits adults, couples, and families ready to try concrete shifts.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

Virginia Board of Counseling

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Year: 2000

Service Areas

Psychotherapy Services

In-person & Online

Fairfax Co

Reston, Virginia

United States

Also serving online:

Reston