Female Therapists in Buena Vista City County, VA
Yozaira Leon-Santiago, Virginia License 0701008987. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Currently I am a Bilingual (Spanish) mental health clinician in a detention center working with young immigrants. Before that, I served as MST (Multisystemic) therapist in the community that dealt with juveniles with serious criminal offenses and are possibly abusing substances. I am experienced with the emotional problems that occur in adults, adolescents and children. I have specialized training with family therapy, trauma depression and anxiety.
Yozaira Leon-Santiago, Virginia License 0701008987. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Currently I am a Bilingual (Spanish) mental health clinician in a detention center working with young immigrants. Before that, I served as MST (Multisystemic) therapist in the community that dealt with juveniles with serious criminal offenses and are possibly abusing substances. I am experienced with the emotional problems that occur in adults, adolescents and children. I have specialized training with family therapy, trauma depression and anxiety.
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).
You've probably already tried to figure out how to feel better. Sick of being told that you're "too sensitive" or "overreacting," you're exhausted by how emotions and memories reach out and grab you, ripping you from your best efforts at stability. The effects of trauma, including high levels of anxiety, may make you wish you could simply just get rid of your emotions. It doesn't seem to matter how smart you are or how great a problem-solver you are in other areas of your life. The end result is that you're discouraged. I offer a collaborative approach with interventions that work. Come work with me and find hope and change.
You've probably already tried to figure out how to feel better. Sick of being told that you're "too sensitive" or "overreacting," you're exhausted by how emotions and memories reach out and grab you, ripping you from your best efforts at stability. The effects of trauma, including high levels of anxiety, may make you wish you could simply just get rid of your emotions. It doesn't seem to matter how smart you are or how great a problem-solver you are in other areas of your life. The end result is that you're discouraged. I offer a collaborative approach with interventions that work. Come work with me and find hope and change.
Molly Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Not accepting new clients
I believe we all have inner strengths, innate self-worth, and intuition that guides us. Through the ebbs and flows of life, it's common to feel disconnected from our authentic selves. This disconnect can cause us to feel like we're running on auto-pilot, feeling detached and stuck, or experiencing the flames of burnout, where we feel overwhelmed and dysregulated. Both of these responses result in us feeling doubtful and unsatisfied in life. I take a holistic approach to therapy focusing on mind & body aspects to help you restore a sense of harmony & connection and live a more full and satisfying life.
I believe we all have inner strengths, innate self-worth, and intuition that guides us. Through the ebbs and flows of life, it's common to feel disconnected from our authentic selves. This disconnect can cause us to feel like we're running on auto-pilot, feeling detached and stuck, or experiencing the flames of burnout, where we feel overwhelmed and dysregulated. Both of these responses result in us feeling doubtful and unsatisfied in life. I take a holistic approach to therapy focusing on mind & body aspects to help you restore a sense of harmony & connection and live a more full and satisfying life.
Online Therapists
Hey! I'm Rebeccah McCully. I earned my Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Proudly hailing from Charlotte, NC, I'm a true Carolina Girl at heart. I adore the Carolina Panthers, football, and seizing every opportunity to travel. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with my family and my sweet pup, Charlotte. I'm thrilled you've embarked on this counseling journey, and I'm passionate about supporting you every step of the way.
Hey! I'm Rebeccah McCully. I earned my Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Proudly hailing from Charlotte, NC, I'm a true Carolina Girl at heart. I adore the Carolina Panthers, football, and seizing every opportunity to travel. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with my family and my sweet pup, Charlotte. I'm thrilled you've embarked on this counseling journey, and I'm passionate about supporting you every step of the way.
I believe in the importance of building a meaningful connection with clients, and I prioritize empathy and support in those client-therapist relationships. I am passionate about helping people navigate perinatal concerns such as infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, birth trauma, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I also have experience with grief and loss, anxiety, and depression, and I am committed to providing affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ population.
I believe in the importance of building a meaningful connection with clients, and I prioritize empathy and support in those client-therapist relationships. I am passionate about helping people navigate perinatal concerns such as infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, birth trauma, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I also have experience with grief and loss, anxiety, and depression, and I am committed to providing affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ population.
Ashley Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060 (Online Only)
I’m Ashley, a Licensed Professional Counselor focused on helping adults rewrite the narratives they've accumulated throughout life. With 9 years of diverse mental health experience, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, couples, and attachment-related issues. Beyond my professional role, I’m a devoted mother and wife, well-acquainted with life’s curveballs. I offer a supportive environment that fosters self-understanding, guiding my clients toward deeper insights and growth.
I’m Ashley, a Licensed Professional Counselor focused on helping adults rewrite the narratives they've accumulated throughout life. With 9 years of diverse mental health experience, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, couples, and attachment-related issues. Beyond my professional role, I’m a devoted mother and wife, well-acquainted with life’s curveballs. I offer a supportive environment that fosters self-understanding, guiding my clients toward deeper insights and growth.
Hi! I specialize in relationship healing with both individuals and couples. My goal is to assist you in creating a healthier balance in your relationships (romantic, familial, professional, etc). This includes creating healthier boundaries, being able to communicate how you feel effectively, being able to speak your mind, and build deeper trust in your relationships. Although it may seem simple, building a healthy relationship requires time and effort. If you are searching for ways to create healthier foundations within your relationships, let's work together.
Hi! I specialize in relationship healing with both individuals and couples. My goal is to assist you in creating a healthier balance in your relationships (romantic, familial, professional, etc). This includes creating healthier boundaries, being able to communicate how you feel effectively, being able to speak your mind, and build deeper trust in your relationships. Although it may seem simple, building a healthy relationship requires time and effort. If you are searching for ways to create healthier foundations within your relationships, let's work together.
Ginny Puckett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24012 (Online Only)
You’re here because you’ve been struggling in the most vulnerable parts of your life, and it's chipping away at your relationship, your confidence, and your sense of self. Maybe you’ve had insight to what’s wrong for a while, but you’ve tried everything you can think of and you keep getting stuck at the same points. Sexuality is a core component of your being; experiencing sexual challenges can disrupt the harmony in other areas of your life. My job is to help you restore that balance and unlock the potential of your sexual wellness. A better sex life is not out of your reach.
You’re here because you’ve been struggling in the most vulnerable parts of your life, and it's chipping away at your relationship, your confidence, and your sense of self. Maybe you’ve had insight to what’s wrong for a while, but you’ve tried everything you can think of and you keep getting stuck at the same points. Sexuality is a core component of your being; experiencing sexual challenges can disrupt the harmony in other areas of your life. My job is to help you restore that balance and unlock the potential of your sexual wellness. A better sex life is not out of your reach.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well.T hat's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well.T hat's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Counseling offers an opportunity to achieve greater balance and wellness in all areas of life. You need a safe place to explore and process your unique feelings and set of circumstances as well as work toward improved coping and increased support. I can help you manage stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions. I will walk alongside you through difficult seasons of life by providing a relational, non-judgmental and, if you desire, faith-based approach to counseling. It's my goal to help you achieve balance, feel calmer, and move forward in your healing journey.
Counseling offers an opportunity to achieve greater balance and wellness in all areas of life. You need a safe place to explore and process your unique feelings and set of circumstances as well as work toward improved coping and increased support. I can help you manage stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions. I will walk alongside you through difficult seasons of life by providing a relational, non-judgmental and, if you desire, faith-based approach to counseling. It's my goal to help you achieve balance, feel calmer, and move forward in your healing journey.
Life is hard, being vulnerable is hard, let me help make it a little easier. I want to help you reach your therapeutic goals however I can. Whether it be processing trauma, navigating anxiety, struggling with depression, I am here to help. I try to create a welcoming, supportive, and encouraging environment that helps make the therapeutic process easier.
Life is hard, being vulnerable is hard, let me help make it a little easier. I want to help you reach your therapeutic goals however I can. Whether it be processing trauma, navigating anxiety, struggling with depression, I am here to help. I try to create a welcoming, supportive, and encouraging environment that helps make the therapeutic process easier.
Associates in Brief Therapy - Daleville
Resident in Counseling, LMHP-R, QMHP-A
Verified Verified
Daleville, VA 24083
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Daleville, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Daleville, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
Ki'asha Shantel Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23294 (Online Only)
I am a licensed social worker in Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have made a difference in people's lives by helping them cope with their mental health problems. I received my bachelor's degree from Howard University and continued my education at Fordham University to obtain my master's degree. I have experience in a wide range of roles in the mental health field, including program management, participating in school-based programs, and adult education for those with learning disabilities.
I am a licensed social worker in Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have made a difference in people's lives by helping them cope with their mental health problems. I received my bachelor's degree from Howard University and continued my education at Fordham University to obtain my master's degree. I have experience in a wide range of roles in the mental health field, including program management, participating in school-based programs, and adult education for those with learning disabilities.
Caroline Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Allen, VA 23060 (Online Only)
My focus includes depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stress management. I take pleasure in working with adults across all stages of life. I am passionate about empowering individuals to recognize and leverage their inherent strengths, overcome challenges sustainably, and achieve profound healing. Life’s challenges, whether significant or minor, can be tough to manage. Together, we will work collaboratively to develop effective coping strategies, enhance emotional insight, and ultimately help you thrive.
My focus includes depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stress management. I take pleasure in working with adults across all stages of life. I am passionate about empowering individuals to recognize and leverage their inherent strengths, overcome challenges sustainably, and achieve profound healing. Life’s challenges, whether significant or minor, can be tough to manage. Together, we will work collaboratively to develop effective coping strategies, enhance emotional insight, and ultimately help you thrive.
Kalley Seitz
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22911
As a counseling intern, I prioritize working with clients to find the balance in confronting these emotions as well as identifying the strengths they already have. Feel free to email or call me to set up a consultation! I have weeknight and weekend availability. I look forward to hearing from you, and hopefully taking that step toward healing with you!
As a counseling intern, I prioritize working with clients to find the balance in confronting these emotions as well as identifying the strengths they already have. Feel free to email or call me to set up a consultation! I have weeknight and weekend availability. I look forward to hearing from you, and hopefully taking that step toward healing with you!
Kim Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Online Only)
Hello and warmest welcome to you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years experience working within community mental health, school based programs and university counseling centers. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions and stress management. I work to create a space that feels safe, nurturing, mindful and trustworthy. A place where you can feel heard, seen, supported and can express yourself freely and safely. Some modalities include Mindfulness Based practices, Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance Commitment therapy and more.
Hello and warmest welcome to you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years experience working within community mental health, school based programs and university counseling centers. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions and stress management. I work to create a space that feels safe, nurturing, mindful and trustworthy. A place where you can feel heard, seen, supported and can express yourself freely and safely. Some modalities include Mindfulness Based practices, Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance Commitment therapy and more.
Change can be a difficult thing to handle alone. Adjusting to different environments is part of difficult change. Humans seek stability and when things start to change their stability feels like it is crumbling out from under them. Let's work together to process the changes you are experiencing. Your well-being is my priority, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Change can be a difficult thing to handle alone. Adjusting to different environments is part of difficult change. Humans seek stability and when things start to change their stability feels like it is crumbling out from under them. Let's work together to process the changes you are experiencing. Your well-being is my priority, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Taking the first step to start this journey is something that you should be proud of and know that it takes a lot of courage! I have made the comparison to clients that "finding a good therapist is like finding a comfortable pair of jeans or shoes sometimes you need to try on a few before you find the right fit for you". As a therapist, I am interested in making things comfortable for folks so they can feel safe in the space. I have been in the field for almost 29 years now and still very much adore being a social worker. It is an honor and privilege to witness people grow!
Taking the first step to start this journey is something that you should be proud of and know that it takes a lot of courage! I have made the comparison to clients that "finding a good therapist is like finding a comfortable pair of jeans or shoes sometimes you need to try on a few before you find the right fit for you". As a therapist, I am interested in making things comfortable for folks so they can feel safe in the space. I have been in the field for almost 29 years now and still very much adore being a social worker. It is an honor and privilege to witness people grow!
Haley Hunt
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Welcome fellow human! In my practice, I have come to deeply appreciate and embrace the essence of our shared humanness. This fundamental belief—acknowledging and valuing the inherent worth and complexity of every individual—guides my practice and shapes my approach to therapy. I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients as they explore their inner worlds and work towards meaningful change. My specialty is in Veterinary Social Work—supporting individuals facing animal-related challenges such as compassion fatigue in animal welfare or pet loss grief and bereavement.
Welcome fellow human! In my practice, I have come to deeply appreciate and embrace the essence of our shared humanness. This fundamental belief—acknowledging and valuing the inherent worth and complexity of every individual—guides my practice and shapes my approach to therapy. I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients as they explore their inner worlds and work towards meaningful change. My specialty is in Veterinary Social Work—supporting individuals facing animal-related challenges such as compassion fatigue in animal welfare or pet loss grief and bereavement.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.