Gestalt Therapists in Carroll County, VA
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Sivonna uses a variety of modalities in session, mainly person-centered therapy (PCT), multicultural (MT), humanistic, gestalt, feminist, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
Sivonna Stringham is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) in the state of Virginia who has over 2 years of experience. Sivonna works with teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders, OCD, gender and sexual identity issues, as well as undeveloped coping skills.
Sivonna uses a variety of modalities in session, mainly person-centered therapy (PCT), multicultural (MT), humanistic, gestalt, feminist, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
Sivonna Stringham is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) in the state of Virginia who has over 2 years of experience. Sivonna works with teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders, OCD, gender and sexual identity issues, as well as undeveloped coping skills.
Sarah utilizes an eclectic blend of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, biblio-therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness, gestalt, and solution-focused therapy.
Sarah Rash is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 7 years of combined experience working in a variety of counseling venues. She has a passion for helping adults understand and navigate the challenges they face as a result of life circumstances or diagnoses to lead to more rewarding day-to-day lives. Sarah specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, coping skills education, self-esteem, some trauma work, and self-exploration/growth.
Sarah utilizes an eclectic blend of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, biblio-therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness, gestalt, and solution-focused therapy.
Sarah Rash is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 7 years of combined experience working in a variety of counseling venues. She has a passion for helping adults understand and navigate the challenges they face as a result of life circumstances or diagnoses to lead to more rewarding day-to-day lives. Sarah specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, coping skills education, self-esteem, some trauma work, and self-exploration/growth.
Victor Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24012 (Online Only)
You have the ability to feel better! That is the core principle of my therapeutic approach. My job is to help you maximize your potential and build the skills to improve on your experience. It takes courage to explore your own story, and discussions will be genuine and humanistic. I want you to find hope, and feel free of the burden that life's struggles often bring. I speak both, Spanish and English. I believe the foundation of counseling is empathy and positive client regard, and will always work toward a positive outcome. Counseling is a safe space that is free of judgment, and it is the core of my approach with all clients
You have the ability to feel better! That is the core principle of my therapeutic approach. My job is to help you maximize your potential and build the skills to improve on your experience. It takes courage to explore your own story, and discussions will be genuine and humanistic. I want you to find hope, and feel free of the burden that life's struggles often bring. I speak both, Spanish and English. I believe the foundation of counseling is empathy and positive client regard, and will always work toward a positive outcome. Counseling is a safe space that is free of judgment, and it is the core of my approach with all clients
Currently accepting individuals who are okay with working with my supervisee in training as she works on her hours or private pay clients, not accepting insurance. We utilize various treatment modalities through individual or group sessions to help those we work with become more self aware, unlock their purpose and learn to live authentically.
Currently accepting individuals who are okay with working with my supervisee in training as she works on her hours or private pay clients, not accepting insurance. We utilize various treatment modalities through individual or group sessions to help those we work with become more self aware, unlock their purpose and learn to live authentically.
Tia Poissant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24504
I truly believe, as my clients have shown me again and again, that we all hold an innate ability to heal. This beautiful process gets hindered by obstacles, such as how we are impacted by our families, systems, and life events. We learn to adapt to these obstacles, and my hope for you in therapy is to learn how to see them and face them. I see my role as your counselor to be a guide in re-finding yourself and your own path toward greater mental health and wellness. Often, this begins with learning a new way of relating to ourselves and our struggles and suffering.
I truly believe, as my clients have shown me again and again, that we all hold an innate ability to heal. This beautiful process gets hindered by obstacles, such as how we are impacted by our families, systems, and life events. We learn to adapt to these obstacles, and my hope for you in therapy is to learn how to see them and face them. I see my role as your counselor to be a guide in re-finding yourself and your own path toward greater mental health and wellness. Often, this begins with learning a new way of relating to ourselves and our struggles and suffering.
Ashley, a Licensed Resident in Counseling, focuses on helping adults rewrite narratives they've accumulated in life. With 9 years of diverse mental health experience, Ashley specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, couples, and attachment-related issues. Beyond her professional role, she's a devoted mother and wife intimately acquainted with life's curveballs. She offers a supportive environment to foster self-understanding, guiding clients toward deeper insights and growth. Whether it's addressing individual or relational challenges, Ashley is dedicated to walking with clients on their journey toward healing and transformation.
Ashley, a Licensed Resident in Counseling, focuses on helping adults rewrite narratives they've accumulated in life. With 9 years of diverse mental health experience, Ashley specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, couples, and attachment-related issues. Beyond her professional role, she's a devoted mother and wife intimately acquainted with life's curveballs. She offers a supportive environment to foster self-understanding, guiding clients toward deeper insights and growth. Whether it's addressing individual or relational challenges, Ashley is dedicated to walking with clients on their journey toward healing and transformation.
HI! I am a Supervisee in Social Work. I am here to support and guide adults in their healing journey through compassion, respect, non-judgment, and empathy. I Specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety. I will provide support, encouragement, understanding and compassion throughout the healing process.
HI! I am a Supervisee in Social Work. I am here to support and guide adults in their healing journey through compassion, respect, non-judgment, and empathy. I Specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety. I will provide support, encouragement, understanding and compassion throughout the healing process.
I want to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you! I am here to support you in making meaningful changes and addressing areas of personal growth and development. We will work together on a plan that will work for your individual needs so you can live a happier life and get back to living well. I am an LPC and have 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, men's issues, substance use, bipolar disorders, self-harm, trauma, and grief. I have worked with clients of all ages and a wide variety of treatment needs, including clients in crisis.
I want to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you! I am here to support you in making meaningful changes and addressing areas of personal growth and development. We will work together on a plan that will work for your individual needs so you can live a happier life and get back to living well. I am an LPC and have 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, men's issues, substance use, bipolar disorders, self-harm, trauma, and grief. I have worked with clients of all ages and a wide variety of treatment needs, including clients in crisis.
David Southall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073 (Online Only)
I work with people that feel that no one can help, and often feel that the harder they try the less progress they make. This can leave people feeling overwhelmed and isolated. I focus on helping people understand their underlying motivations and identify emotions that are being suppressed. The purpose of this is to help people develop a stronger sense of self, identify what motivates destructive patterns in their life, and help resolve interpersonal struggles. I work with couples and individuals and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders.
I work with people that feel that no one can help, and often feel that the harder they try the less progress they make. This can leave people feeling overwhelmed and isolated. I focus on helping people understand their underlying motivations and identify emotions that are being suppressed. The purpose of this is to help people develop a stronger sense of self, identify what motivates destructive patterns in their life, and help resolve interpersonal struggles. I work with couples and individuals and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders.
Jessica Conway
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24015
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It's great news that you're here! My name is Jes Conway and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience working with individuals and couples in a wide range of settings. Whether you are seeking to address a specific problem/situation or you are interested in taking a general personal inventory, you're acknowledging that you would like things to be different. What we often don't realize is that change requires taking action, and that in itself is a skill to learn and practice. I am excited to meet you and to see how I might be of service.
It's great news that you're here! My name is Jes Conway and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience working with individuals and couples in a wide range of settings. Whether you are seeking to address a specific problem/situation or you are interested in taking a general personal inventory, you're acknowledging that you would like things to be different. What we often don't realize is that change requires taking action, and that in itself is a skill to learn and practice. I am excited to meet you and to see how I might be of service.
It is one of my primary goals to create a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment that will allow you to explore difficult topics and gain greater knowledge of yourself, others, and your relationships. I'm a licensed professional counselor experienced in dealing with a range of life issues, including depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship issues, and identity concerns. The steps needed to make meaningful changes in our lives can be difficult. It is my passion to support others in making such meaningful changes. Change is a journey--you don't have to walk alone.
It is one of my primary goals to create a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment that will allow you to explore difficult topics and gain greater knowledge of yourself, others, and your relationships. I'm a licensed professional counselor experienced in dealing with a range of life issues, including depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship issues, and identity concerns. The steps needed to make meaningful changes in our lives can be difficult. It is my passion to support others in making such meaningful changes. Change is a journey--you don't have to walk alone.
Ashley, a Licensed Resident in Counseling, focuses on helping adults rewrite narratives they've accumulated in life. With 9 years of diverse mental health experience, Ashley specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, couples, and attachment-related issues. Beyond her professional role, she's a devoted mother and wife intimately acquainted with life's curveballs. She offers a supportive environment to foster self-understanding, guiding clients toward deeper insights and growth. Whether it's addressing individual or relational challenges, Ashley is dedicated to walking with clients on their journey toward healing and transformation.
Ashley, a Licensed Resident in Counseling, focuses on helping adults rewrite narratives they've accumulated in life. With 9 years of diverse mental health experience, Ashley specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, couples, and attachment-related issues. Beyond her professional role, she's a devoted mother and wife intimately acquainted with life's curveballs. She offers a supportive environment to foster self-understanding, guiding clients toward deeper insights and growth. Whether it's addressing individual or relational challenges, Ashley is dedicated to walking with clients on their journey toward healing and transformation.
Jillian Houghton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24019
Religious trauma… if you know what it means to believe that your heart is deceitful, your mind fallen, your emotions dangerous, and your body sinful because of the feedback from your faith system then you can relate to the backdrop behind what religious trauma survivors are dismantling through their healing journey. Detangling dehumanizing beliefs from our psyche is hard work. If you have learned to not truly trust yourself, you probably know what it feels like to not give yourself permission to identify the truth found in your thoughts, feelings, and physical responses. The work I do is help you identify and navigate the tension.
Religious trauma… if you know what it means to believe that your heart is deceitful, your mind fallen, your emotions dangerous, and your body sinful because of the feedback from your faith system then you can relate to the backdrop behind what religious trauma survivors are dismantling through their healing journey. Detangling dehumanizing beliefs from our psyche is hard work. If you have learned to not truly trust yourself, you probably know what it feels like to not give yourself permission to identify the truth found in your thoughts, feelings, and physical responses. The work I do is help you identify and navigate the tension.
Jeff Letchford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24014
Providing a non-judgmental environment meeting you with openness, fairness, dignity, and respect is Jeff’s main goal as he helps to build your emotional resilience. Together engaging in therapy that will best support your needs, utilizing your personal strengths, goals, and creating appropriate strategies to help you succeed. Jeff honors the connection between mind, body and spirit; recognizing the holistic view of the client’s needs. Jeff provides quality services to adolescents and adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, and other issues that may bring them to therapy.
Providing a non-judgmental environment meeting you with openness, fairness, dignity, and respect is Jeff’s main goal as he helps to build your emotional resilience. Together engaging in therapy that will best support your needs, utilizing your personal strengths, goals, and creating appropriate strategies to help you succeed. Jeff honors the connection between mind, body and spirit; recognizing the holistic view of the client’s needs. Jeff provides quality services to adolescents and adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, and other issues that may bring them to therapy.
Change is possible if you take the first step. I come from a place of understanding that making any changes in life can be difficult, even talking to a therapist! I believe therapy is like a conversation, which can make difficult situations feel more manageable and goals more attainable.
Change is possible if you take the first step. I come from a place of understanding that making any changes in life can be difficult, even talking to a therapist! I believe therapy is like a conversation, which can make difficult situations feel more manageable and goals more attainable.
Nathan S Cooke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060 (Online Only)
Greetings! I'm Nathan, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to meet with you. With a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University and additional post-graduate work in Special Education from Radford University, I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. Over the past 20 years, I have been dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages—children, families, and adults—through various challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and trauma. My experience has honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the complexities people face in their lives.
Greetings! I'm Nathan, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to meet with you. With a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University and additional post-graduate work in Special Education from Radford University, I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. Over the past 20 years, I have been dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages—children, families, and adults—through various challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and trauma. My experience has honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the complexities people face in their lives.
When life hurts, I can help. Are you struggling with difficulties that have you feeling depressed, angry, worried, or guilty? Are your relationships at home or work in trouble or conflict? I help individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, pornography, coping w/chronic illness, sexual problems, PTSD, OCD and much more. I started out my professional career as a church pastor, and in my 40's transitioned into becoming a counselor/therapist. I guide people to get over problems and to be their deeper, higher, and more loving, compassionate self.
When life hurts, I can help. Are you struggling with difficulties that have you feeling depressed, angry, worried, or guilty? Are your relationships at home or work in trouble or conflict? I help individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, pornography, coping w/chronic illness, sexual problems, PTSD, OCD and much more. I started out my professional career as a church pastor, and in my 40's transitioned into becoming a counselor/therapist. I guide people to get over problems and to be their deeper, higher, and more loving, compassionate self.
Jennie Sitman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24017 (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC, who received my undergraduate degree in psychology at Radford University and Masters degree from Liberty University in professional counseling, graduating in 2015. I have been working in the Roanoke Valley since 2009, starting my career in counseling for adults with SMI. Through my experience and residencies, I have worked as a social worker at Child Protective Services, specializing in victims of Domestic Violence serving as the president for the local DV committee. I have experience working with at risk youth in the school setting, and a group home setting.
I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC, who received my undergraduate degree in psychology at Radford University and Masters degree from Liberty University in professional counseling, graduating in 2015. I have been working in the Roanoke Valley since 2009, starting my career in counseling for adults with SMI. Through my experience and residencies, I have worked as a social worker at Child Protective Services, specializing in victims of Domestic Violence serving as the president for the local DV committee. I have experience working with at risk youth in the school setting, and a group home setting.
My ideal client is an adolescent or young adult struggling with anxiety or depression, overwhelmed by school pressures, social dynamics, or the transition to adulthood. They seek a supportive environment to explore their thoughts and feelings. They need effective coping strategies, healthier thought patterns, and better stress management techniques. Their goals are to understand themselves better, develop tools to manage their mental health, and create positive changes. Ultimately, they seek to live more meaningful, satisfying lives and thrive both personally and socially.
My ideal client is an adolescent or young adult struggling with anxiety or depression, overwhelmed by school pressures, social dynamics, or the transition to adulthood. They seek a supportive environment to explore their thoughts and feelings. They need effective coping strategies, healthier thought patterns, and better stress management techniques. Their goals are to understand themselves better, develop tools to manage their mental health, and create positive changes. Ultimately, they seek to live more meaningful, satisfying lives and thrive both personally and socially.
Elizabeth Hollingsworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060 (Online Only)
Beth Hollingsworth is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience in clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient, crisis intervention, and intensive outpatient services. She works with adults who are struggling with issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, grief, and substance use. Beth is also a certified clinical trauma professional.
Beth Hollingsworth is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience in clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient, crisis intervention, and intensive outpatient services. She works with adults who are struggling with issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, grief, and substance use. Beth is also a certified clinical trauma professional.
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Gestalt Therapists
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behavior, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.