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Hilary Musgrove
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bristol, VA 24201
With a particular interest in social skills, Hilary specializes in working with obsessive compulsive disorder, individuals on the autism spectrum, and anxiety.
Life can be a lot. Between work, school, pandemics, financial crisis... I could go on, and on. Some of us are also dealing with debilitating anxiety, depression, and health issues. Many people are seeing the effects in their relationships, their work, and their spiritual life. Now more than ever, it's important to have a sounding board. The old ways of navigating through life might need to be adjusted. You want things to be different, but you're not sure how. You're ready to change, you just need some guidance to find your way.
With a particular interest in social skills, Hilary specializes in working with obsessive compulsive disorder, individuals on the autism spectrum, and anxiety.
Life can be a lot. Between work, school, pandemics, financial crisis... I could go on, and on. Some of us are also dealing with debilitating anxiety, depression, and health issues. Many people are seeing the effects in their relationships, their work, and their spiritual life. Now more than ever, it's important to have a sounding board. The old ways of navigating through life might need to be adjusted. You want things to be different, but you're not sure how. You're ready to change, you just need some guidance to find your way.
(276) 859-5693 View (276) 859-5693
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SpringWell Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bristol, VA 24201
My specialty areas include: Adjustment Issues, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Certified in the ADOS-2), Behavioral Problems, Coping with Divorce/Separation, Depression, Developmental Delay, IEP/504 Consultation, Forensic, Parent-Child Relationship, Self-Esteem, School Avoidance, Social Skills, Trauma/PTSD & more.
Welcome to SpringWell Group! My name is Dr. Martinez & I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering comprehensive psychological testing, including Court-related evaluations. I also provide relational-focused therapy from a trauma-informed & attachment-based foundation that views secure relationship & interpersonal connection as central to healing and growth. I believe people have an innate need to be seen & are capable of remarkable growth, & that with caring support they can flourish in even the most difficult times. Services at client preferred location available for high privacy.
My specialty areas include: Adjustment Issues, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Certified in the ADOS-2), Behavioral Problems, Coping with Divorce/Separation, Depression, Developmental Delay, IEP/504 Consultation, Forensic, Parent-Child Relationship, Self-Esteem, School Avoidance, Social Skills, Trauma/PTSD & more.
Welcome to SpringWell Group! My name is Dr. Martinez & I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering comprehensive psychological testing, including Court-related evaluations. I also provide relational-focused therapy from a trauma-informed & attachment-based foundation that views secure relationship & interpersonal connection as central to healing and growth. I believe people have an innate need to be seen & are capable of remarkable growth, & that with caring support they can flourish in even the most difficult times. Services at client preferred location available for high privacy.
(423) 441-4279 View (423) 441-4279
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Dominion Psychology and Wellness Center, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristol, VA 24201  (Online Only)
Immediate Openings Available! Dominion Psychology and Wellness Center provides individualized therapy and medication management for clients (neurotypical and neurodivergent) who have symptoms and struggles revolving around depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar, autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity, oppositional defiance, and compulsions. We pride ourselves in offering professional, high-quality, and efficient mental health services across the board and look forward to working with every individual.
Immediate Openings Available! Dominion Psychology and Wellness Center provides individualized therapy and medication management for clients (neurotypical and neurodivergent) who have symptoms and struggles revolving around depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar, autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity, oppositional defiance, and compulsions. We pride ourselves in offering professional, high-quality, and efficient mental health services across the board and look forward to working with every individual.
(276) 633-6867 View (276) 633-6867
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Ashton Merriman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, VA 24201
I became a therapist to be a place of peace. I want to create an environment where the client is the priority, a space where they feel safe to do the work they feel ready and able to do. I became a therapist to offer a place of hospitality, empathy, and encouragement. I believe that healing and growth are possible and worth the effort in counseling. Therapy offers a space where you are valued, heard, and respected.
I became a therapist to be a place of peace. I want to create an environment where the client is the priority, a space where they feel safe to do the work they feel ready and able to do. I became a therapist to offer a place of hospitality, empathy, and encouragement. I believe that healing and growth are possible and worth the effort in counseling. Therapy offers a space where you are valued, heard, and respected.
(276) 329-1808 View (276) 329-1808
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Willow & Arbor, PLLC
Verified Verified
Bristol, VA 24201
Willow & Arbor, PLLC is a group therapy practice serving the Tri-Cities, TN area in person and via telehealth. Our providers recognize that there are no 'one-size fits all' treatment options. We are focused on meeting you where you are and co-creating change with you. We focus on creating a context of privacy, empathy, and insight where our clients are fully seen and heard. We treat children, teens, and adults and provide individual, family, and couples sessions.
Willow & Arbor, PLLC is a group therapy practice serving the Tri-Cities, TN area in person and via telehealth. Our providers recognize that there are no 'one-size fits all' treatment options. We are focused on meeting you where you are and co-creating change with you. We focus on creating a context of privacy, empathy, and insight where our clients are fully seen and heard. We treat children, teens, and adults and provide individual, family, and couples sessions.
(423) 607-8988 View (423) 607-8988

Online Therapists

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Jessica Ratcliff
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abingdon, VA 24210
Concerns and challenges that commonly motivate others to seek support from me include family struggles, parenting issues, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, trauma, low self-worth, managing life transitions, and more.
Sometimes, life can be challenging. You might be overwhelmed with constant stress, plagued by continuous worry, struggling in your relationships, or just feeling trapped in repetitive, unhelpful patterns. Relief is possible. I know firsthand how scary it is to take the first step toward change. I help facilitate growth and awareness, instill hope, and empower people to overcome personal obstacles that keep them stuck. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore your best options, develop practical and creative solutions that are uniquely tailored to you, and help you implement new strategies that will lead you to achieve your goals.
Concerns and challenges that commonly motivate others to seek support from me include family struggles, parenting issues, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, trauma, low self-worth, managing life transitions, and more.
Sometimes, life can be challenging. You might be overwhelmed with constant stress, plagued by continuous worry, struggling in your relationships, or just feeling trapped in repetitive, unhelpful patterns. Relief is possible. I know firsthand how scary it is to take the first step toward change. I help facilitate growth and awareness, instill hope, and empower people to overcome personal obstacles that keep them stuck. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore your best options, develop practical and creative solutions that are uniquely tailored to you, and help you implement new strategies that will lead you to achieve your goals.
(276) 528-8229 View (276) 528-8229
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Brittany Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
My name is Brittany Williams. I am an LPC in Virginia and I mostly use cognitive-behavioral therapy. I enjoy working with a wide range of people of all ages and conditions from kids to teenagers to adults to older adults, who are experiencing anything from depression to anxiety to life changes such as grief and loss or anything in between! I look forward to working with you! I have worked with clients of all ages but enjoy mostly working with kids and teenagers. I feel like they have a lot going on in life that is very difficult to navigate and can have a lot of depression and anxiety on top of everything else.
My name is Brittany Williams. I am an LPC in Virginia and I mostly use cognitive-behavioral therapy. I enjoy working with a wide range of people of all ages and conditions from kids to teenagers to adults to older adults, who are experiencing anything from depression to anxiety to life changes such as grief and loss or anything in between! I look forward to working with you! I have worked with clients of all ages but enjoy mostly working with kids and teenagers. I feel like they have a lot going on in life that is very difficult to navigate and can have a lot of depression and anxiety on top of everything else.
(540) 712-6314 View (540) 712-6314
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Blue Mountain Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, QDDP
Verified Verified
Radford, VA 24141
The hardest mountain to climb is the one within, what does your mountain look like? Each person's healing journey to the top of their mountain, no matter how small or fraught with twists and turns, is important and deserves a safe, authentic space to be heard. Healing is not a linear process. It takes commitment, honesty, motivation, and oftentimes tough work to face one's reality versus where they want to be. Healing also takes a supportive and empathetic shoulder to help carry the burden as you reach your goals. I would be honored to help you discover your confidence, values, truths, and ultimately, summit your mountain.
The hardest mountain to climb is the one within, what does your mountain look like? Each person's healing journey to the top of their mountain, no matter how small or fraught with twists and turns, is important and deserves a safe, authentic space to be heard. Healing is not a linear process. It takes commitment, honesty, motivation, and oftentimes tough work to face one's reality versus where they want to be. Healing also takes a supportive and empathetic shoulder to help carry the burden as you reach your goals. I would be honored to help you discover your confidence, values, truths, and ultimately, summit your mountain.
(540) 501-6468 View (540) 501-6468
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Cynthia Agbayani
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Castlewood, VA 24224
I am Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, a licensed professional counselor, and Air Force veteran. My doctoral studies focus was attachment and trauma. I have 25-plus years of experience working with at-risk youth, families, couples, and individuals covering various issues. I specialize in attachment, trauma, anxiety, and family issues. I work with people who range in age from toddler to old age in varying settings, such as home-based, outpatient, residential, and telehealth.
I am Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, a licensed professional counselor, and Air Force veteran. My doctoral studies focus was attachment and trauma. I have 25-plus years of experience working with at-risk youth, families, couples, and individuals covering various issues. I specialize in attachment, trauma, anxiety, and family issues. I work with people who range in age from toddler to old age in varying settings, such as home-based, outpatient, residential, and telehealth.
(804) 395-5214 View (804) 395-5214

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Autism Therapists

What is the most effective treatment for autism?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.

How does ABA work?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.

How does treatment for autism work?

Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.

How long does therapy for autism take?

Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.