Parenting Therapists in Christiansburg, VA
Sherry L. Shuler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, AFCC, ACA, VCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Waitlist for new clients
Sherry provides parenting coordination in which clients (parents) learn healthy co- parenting strategies, improve communication skills and develop ability to negotiate & resolve issues related to their children in order to avoid prolonging court involvement or causing their children unnecessary emotional & psychological distress.
Sherry L. Shuler is a licensed therapist who prioritizes understanding your individual situation and who works to tailor treatment to address your specific needs while maintaining a welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere. Sherry is committed to providing clients with the highest quality care regardless of economic status, religion, race, ethnicity, lifestyle preferences or cultural differences.
Sherry provides parenting coordination in which clients (parents) learn healthy co- parenting strategies, improve communication skills and develop ability to negotiate & resolve issues related to their children in order to avoid prolonging court involvement or causing their children unnecessary emotional & psychological distress.
Sherry L. Shuler is a licensed therapist who prioritizes understanding your individual situation and who works to tailor treatment to address your specific needs while maintaining a welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere. Sherry is committed to providing clients with the highest quality care regardless of economic status, religion, race, ethnicity, lifestyle preferences or cultural differences.
Lauren Rutledge
Resident in Counseling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. With my clients, I enjoy working with the following issues: depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, academic issues, and life transition and planning. I also enjoy working with motivated parents to explore healthy parenting tools and techniques that enable deep connection and emotional wellness with their children.
I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. With my clients, I enjoy working with the following issues: depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, academic issues, and life transition and planning. I also enjoy working with motivated parents to explore healthy parenting tools and techniques that enable deep connection and emotional wellness with their children.
Selina Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
My therapeutic approach is strengths based and tailored for each client, situation, and goal to find what works best for that individual. I believe you are the expert in your life and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs. I have experience providing therapy in outpatient, school based, and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, substance use and abuse, parenting issues, and more. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and further certified to provide Trauma Focused CBT in the state of VA.
My therapeutic approach is strengths based and tailored for each client, situation, and goal to find what works best for that individual. I believe you are the expert in your life and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs. I have experience providing therapy in outpatient, school based, and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, substance use and abuse, parenting issues, and more. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and further certified to provide Trauma Focused CBT in the state of VA.
I specialize in supporting symptoms including: ADHD, anger, anxiety, communication issues, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting, stress, and trauma.
I believe that building a relationship is the most important part of the therapeutic process. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental place of empathy, understanding, and collaboration to help you work through what brings you to this relationship and achieve your goals.
I specialize in supporting symptoms including: ADHD, anger, anxiety, communication issues, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting, stress, and trauma.
I believe that building a relationship is the most important part of the therapeutic process. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental place of empathy, understanding, and collaboration to help you work through what brings you to this relationship and achieve your goals.
Sierra H Gray, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073 (Online Only)
I have spent 10 years working with clients who struggle with mental health and/or addiction. Client "specialties" are as follows (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, parenting/attachment, ineffective communication, career counseling and relationship or family systems issues.
I have spent 10 years working with clients who struggle with mental health and/or addiction. Client "specialties" are as follows (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, parenting/attachment, ineffective communication, career counseling and relationship or family systems issues.
If any portion of this sounds familiar or you have any parenting concerns, please reach out and let me support you on your journey.
I specialize in working with parents and caregivers who are struggling in their relationship with their child. When parenting a challenging child, caregivers can find themselves in cycles of constant conflict, either walking on eggshells and/or lashing out in ways that seem unrecognizable. The caregivers I support often face issues such as verbal and physical aggression, destruction of property, and youth substance use. Caregivers deserve nonjudgmental support in navigating these difficult relationships, coupled with practical intervention plans that allow them to regain a sense of peace and safety within their homes and themselves.
If any portion of this sounds familiar or you have any parenting concerns, please reach out and let me support you on your journey.
I specialize in working with parents and caregivers who are struggling in their relationship with their child. When parenting a challenging child, caregivers can find themselves in cycles of constant conflict, either walking on eggshells and/or lashing out in ways that seem unrecognizable. The caregivers I support often face issues such as verbal and physical aggression, destruction of property, and youth substance use. Caregivers deserve nonjudgmental support in navigating these difficult relationships, coupled with practical intervention plans that allow them to regain a sense of peace and safety within their homes and themselves.
Connie Fisher Hopkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073
I am a graduate from Radford University earning a Bachelors Degree with a focus on social work. I received a Masters of Social Work from Radford in 2014 and began working toward being a LCSW. I received my LCSW in 2017 and have been working in outpatient therapy since. I have experience with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, anger management, parenting issues, personality disorders, trauma, and grief. I work from a strength-based perspective with a client-centered style.
I am a graduate from Radford University earning a Bachelors Degree with a focus on social work. I received a Masters of Social Work from Radford in 2014 and began working toward being a LCSW. I received my LCSW in 2017 and have been working in outpatient therapy since. I have experience with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, anger management, parenting issues, personality disorders, trauma, and grief. I work from a strength-based perspective with a client-centered style.
Roxana Navab-Boushehri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
From a stay-at-home parent to a business executive ... welcome! I'm here to provide you with the opportunity to look inside, grow aware of your hidden emotions & unfulfilled needs, & resolve persistent issues interfering with your life intentions/goals. I'm here to guide you to examine what's working/not working in your approach to problems & develop an effective plan of action. I'm here to enable you to set your own pace as you target the areas of need in your life in order to strengthen your tolerance & acceptance of yourself & your significant others. Call me!
From a stay-at-home parent to a business executive ... welcome! I'm here to provide you with the opportunity to look inside, grow aware of your hidden emotions & unfulfilled needs, & resolve persistent issues interfering with your life intentions/goals. I'm here to guide you to examine what's working/not working in your approach to problems & develop an effective plan of action. I'm here to enable you to set your own pace as you target the areas of need in your life in order to strengthen your tolerance & acceptance of yourself & your significant others. Call me!
I specialize in psychological assessment; anxiety and mood disorders; perinatal ("postpartum") mental health; parenting challenges; and immigrant, minority, and POC stress.
Pathways Psychology LLC provides therapy, assessment, and consultation for a variety of human needs. We all need support at times to figure out what to do next in important areas of our lives. We can work together to learn more about who you truly are, understand your current struggles, and to come up with an action plan that fits your values and uses your strengths to help you move forward.
I specialize in psychological assessment; anxiety and mood disorders; perinatal ("postpartum") mental health; parenting challenges; and immigrant, minority, and POC stress.
Pathways Psychology LLC provides therapy, assessment, and consultation for a variety of human needs. We all need support at times to figure out what to do next in important areas of our lives. We can work together to learn more about who you truly are, understand your current struggles, and to come up with an action plan that fits your values and uses your strengths to help you move forward.
Ruth Murray Gibbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with over 25 years experience. My specialty is trauma/PTSD. I focus on a Neurological form of treatment, and focus on the individual needs of my clients. I treat people with other issues, such as depression, anxiety, couples counseling, bipolar, grief, and parenting help.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with over 25 years experience. My specialty is trauma/PTSD. I focus on a Neurological form of treatment, and focus on the individual needs of my clients. I treat people with other issues, such as depression, anxiety, couples counseling, bipolar, grief, and parenting help.
Jayna Gillespie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
I believe that counseling is most effective when it is designed by the participant and fits their individual or family needs. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma Treatment. I have experience working with children and their families to strengthen attachment, manage complex traumatic experiences, and overcome anxiety, depression, suicidality, isolation, and negative patterns of behavior.
I believe that counseling is most effective when it is designed by the participant and fits their individual or family needs. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma Treatment. I have experience working with children and their families to strengthen attachment, manage complex traumatic experiences, and overcome anxiety, depression, suicidality, isolation, and negative patterns of behavior.
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Lauren Burns
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Lauren Burns is a Resident Counselor at Light Counseling who received her master’s degree in counseling from Virgina Teach. She has extensive experience working with middle schoolers and adults. She focuses on helping her clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult relationships, and more. Lauren strives to create an environment that allows her clients to find their strengths and help them process and grow through any circumstance life may have.
Lauren Burns is a Resident Counselor at Light Counseling who received her master’s degree in counseling from Virgina Teach. She has extensive experience working with middle schoolers and adults. She focuses on helping her clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult relationships, and more. Lauren strives to create an environment that allows her clients to find their strengths and help them process and grow through any circumstance life may have.
I began helping others in 1990 as a Peer Counselor (Drug Exemption NCO) while on active duty in the Marine Corps. After earning degrees in Psychology and Social Work at UNCW/ECU, I obtained licensure to practice independently with the Virginia Board of Health Professionals in 2004. I am originally from the Hampton Roads area but have worked internationally with people from many different backgrounds. I have continued to support the military, as well as the community at large, for over 3 decades with evidence-based treatments for trauma (PTSD).
I began helping others in 1990 as a Peer Counselor (Drug Exemption NCO) while on active duty in the Marine Corps. After earning degrees in Psychology and Social Work at UNCW/ECU, I obtained licensure to practice independently with the Virginia Board of Health Professionals in 2004. I am originally from the Hampton Roads area but have worked internationally with people from many different backgrounds. I have continued to support the military, as well as the community at large, for over 3 decades with evidence-based treatments for trauma (PTSD).
Taylor Moore
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAEd, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073 (Online Only)
I am deeply passionate about helping toddlers, children, adolescents, and young adults in navigating emotional challenges and expressing themselves in healthy ways. My goal is to empower clients to live freely and authentically while being a facilitator for positive change in their lives. I enjoy working with clients on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behavioral difficulties, school issues, life transitions, boundary setting, and family conflicts.
I am deeply passionate about helping toddlers, children, adolescents, and young adults in navigating emotional challenges and expressing themselves in healthy ways. My goal is to empower clients to live freely and authentically while being a facilitator for positive change in their lives. I enjoy working with clients on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behavioral difficulties, school issues, life transitions, boundary setting, and family conflicts.
I strive to help you achieve your goals in becoming the best you you can be. However, becoming the best version of yourself is a journey, and for many people, therapy is the first step. Seeking counseling is fundamental in this journey for healing, growth, and self-compassion. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental, safe place for you to explore areas of your life that are no longer serving you. I hope to encourage clients to step into the daylight and let it go.
I strive to help you achieve your goals in becoming the best you you can be. However, becoming the best version of yourself is a journey, and for many people, therapy is the first step. Seeking counseling is fundamental in this journey for healing, growth, and self-compassion. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental, safe place for you to explore areas of your life that are no longer serving you. I hope to encourage clients to step into the daylight and let it go.
My ideal client is one who is ready to discover more about themselves and how they interact with the world. Someone who is open to change, and who is prepared to allow me to take this journey alongside them.
My ideal client is one who is ready to discover more about themselves and how they interact with the world. Someone who is open to change, and who is prepared to allow me to take this journey alongside them.
Bold Path Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073 (Online Only)
The clients I see are most often seeking support because they are expecting new child, are new parents, and/or are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety or other perinatal mental health concerns. I also love working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety symptoms and perfectionism. If this sounds like you, or if you'd like more information, please reach out!
The clients I see are most often seeking support because they are expecting new child, are new parents, and/or are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety or other perinatal mental health concerns. I also love working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety symptoms and perfectionism. If this sounds like you, or if you'd like more information, please reach out!
I view counseling as a collaborative process that promotes self-discovery and resilience. I aim to empower clients to build authentic connections with themselves and others. I enjoy working with diverse populations and am particularly passionate about uplifting and supporting those impacted by interpersonal violence, neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Creating a respectful, non-judgmental, and welcoming space is of the utmost importance to me. I am open-minded and dedicated to fostering a therapeutic relationship where you feel valued and heard.
I view counseling as a collaborative process that promotes self-discovery and resilience. I aim to empower clients to build authentic connections with themselves and others. I enjoy working with diverse populations and am particularly passionate about uplifting and supporting those impacted by interpersonal violence, neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Creating a respectful, non-judgmental, and welcoming space is of the utmost importance to me. I am open-minded and dedicated to fostering a therapeutic relationship where you feel valued and heard.
Donna Wagner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Waitlist for new clients
Donna believes in increasing personal strengths and resilience through a person-centered and creative approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their desired therapy goals. Donna is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated with a degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in 2011. Donna has over 10 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents and their families. She has a background in outpatient counseling and crisis counseling services.
Donna believes in increasing personal strengths and resilience through a person-centered and creative approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their desired therapy goals. Donna is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated with a degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in 2011. Donna has over 10 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents and their families. She has a background in outpatient counseling and crisis counseling services.
Jessica Leonard Owen
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073 (Online Only)
Jessica Leonard Owen is a licensed clinical psychologist with seven years experience in psychological assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Jessica has worked with individuals ages 2 to 80 years old.
Jessica Leonard Owen is a licensed clinical psychologist with seven years experience in psychological assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Jessica has worked with individuals ages 2 to 80 years old.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.