Pasadena Villa Outpatient – McLean

Executive Director

Krystle McCann, LCSW

Krystle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional that has been providing therapeutic treatment for over 15 years. Her specialized areas of focus include Complex PTSD and Trauma Recovery, and Conscious Family Relationships. She has served as a Subject Matter Expert for the U.S. Department of the Army and have provided therapeutic treatment, consultation, and education services across the public and private sector.

It is Krystle’s belief that every client is capable of reaching goals that will improve their quality of life—regardless of what challenges, difficulties, or experiences they have or will face.

Krystle holds a Master’s Degree in Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) with a focused concentration on Military Families from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. Her undergraduate degree in Psychology is from the University of Pittsburgh, where she obtained dual minors in the natural sciences and anthropology.

Psychotherapist

Maria Lorio, LPC

Maria is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy. She has a passion for serving others and is dedicated to the wellness and well-being of her clients. She believes in meeting clients where they’re at, utilizing a variety of evidence-based approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Maria believes that everyone has the potential to make progress and live a balanced life. She’s committed to creating strong therapeutic alliances using a collaborative approach.

Maria holds a master’s in clinical mental health counseling, a master’s in management, and bachelor’s in criminal justice. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking healthy meals, and movement of all types.

Psychotherapist

Julie Blancaflor, M.S.

Julie is a Clinician with a Master of Social Work degree from Louisiana State University. Julie earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Seattle Pacific University. Julie believes that all people are capable of making progress and prioritizes strengths-based therapeutic techniques and the therapeutic alliance to meet people where they are at. Julie utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches, to include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

In her free time Julie enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, golfing, eating out, travelling, enjoying coffee, and watching college and NFL football.

Psychotherapist

Krissy Wright, MSW

Krissy, a dedicated Clinician, holds a Master of Social Work degree from Stony Brook University. Her passion lies in empowering others to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Krissy firmly believes that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, possesses inherent strengths that can be harnessed for positive change.
In her therapeutic practice, Krissy prioritizes the therapeutic alliance, recognizing that a strong connection between therapist and client is essential for healing. She draws from a rich toolbox of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These modalities allow her to tailor interventions to each individual’s unique needs.
Outside of her professional life, Krissy’s interests are as diverse as her therapeutic techniques. She finds solace in playing musical instruments, enjoys the challenge of mini-golf, explores new cities with curiosity, whips up delightful dishes in the kitchen, and channels her creativity into various artistic endeavors.
Krissy’s unwavering belief in the capacity for progress fuels her commitment to helping others thrive. Through her work, she strives to illuminate the path toward resilience, self-discovery, and lasting change.