Counseling and Psychological Services

Amelia Zakour, LPC, ATR-BC

Emergency Contacts

GMU Crisis Service:
703-993-2380, option 1
or
GMU Police: 703-993-2810
or
911

Licensed Professional Counselor

Amelia Zakour is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). She received her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Wake Forest University and her Master of Arts in Art Therapy from George Washington University. Amelia has experience working in academic, medical, and outpatient settings, serving clients from diverse populations, from children to older adults.

Amelia works from a person-centered, strengths-based framework utilizing an eclectic approach to serve each individual’s unique needs. Her goal is to provide a safe, warm, and accepting space to authentically hear, understand, and support you. Amelia’s work is deeply rooted in trauma-informed care and multicultural awareness and respect. Additionally, as an art therapist, she believes in the power of the creative process to express and explore thoughts and feelings, especially those that can be difficult to put into words.