Therapists in Downtown, Charlottesville, VA
I am a board certified, licensed psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and professional challenges on the path toward positive mental health and well-being. With specialized training in trauma, depression, anxiety, sleep, gender and sexual identity, and adjustment to chronic medical illness, I bring years of clinical experience to assist in managing life’s challenges. I also provide a host of assessment services including readiness for surgery evaluations including bariatric and gender-affirming surgery. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practice to ensure a positive experience.
I am a board certified, licensed psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and professional challenges on the path toward positive mental health and well-being. With specialized training in trauma, depression, anxiety, sleep, gender and sexual identity, and adjustment to chronic medical illness, I bring years of clinical experience to assist in managing life’s challenges. I also provide a host of assessment services including readiness for surgery evaluations including bariatric and gender-affirming surgery. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practice to ensure a positive experience.
I offer therapy & evaluation (testing) services for those 18+. Clients don't come to me because they are happy. They come, most likely, because they are in pain and hurt. They are tired of feeling stuck, and the fear, tears, and whatever seems to be causing them all. They aren’t interested in therapy because they want therapy. In fact, they are not even sure IF they want therapy—but they ARE sure they want to get unstuck and feel better. So, for you: here you are. . . not all that sure that this is going to help but damn sure you want to do something that might make a positive change and get your life moving forward again.
I offer therapy & evaluation (testing) services for those 18+. Clients don't come to me because they are happy. They come, most likely, because they are in pain and hurt. They are tired of feeling stuck, and the fear, tears, and whatever seems to be causing them all. They aren’t interested in therapy because they want therapy. In fact, they are not even sure IF they want therapy—but they ARE sure they want to get unstuck and feel better. So, for you: here you are. . . not all that sure that this is going to help but damn sure you want to do something that might make a positive change and get your life moving forward again.
Jessica L Jennings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 20 years of counseling experience working with mental health disorders, eating disorders, and marital therapy. I take an emotion-focused and Jungian approach that allows for depth therapy. I also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training to promote self-acceptance, non-judgment, and behavior change through teaching skills in the area of interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. My therapeutic approach promotes an environment of acceptance and compassion that over time becomes an increasing internal experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 20 years of counseling experience working with mental health disorders, eating disorders, and marital therapy. I take an emotion-focused and Jungian approach that allows for depth therapy. I also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training to promote self-acceptance, non-judgment, and behavior change through teaching skills in the area of interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. My therapeutic approach promotes an environment of acceptance and compassion that over time becomes an increasing internal experience.
Is your job high stress with unique challenges? And, lately your personal life feels over-complicated too? No wonder it’s a struggle to keep generating solutions, even if you are typically an over-achiever. Let me help. I’m a distinguished relationship psychologist with extensive mastery in navigating the intricate realm of human connections, both professionally & personally. Do relationships, whether in your personal life or on the career front, often feel like you're grilling a steak on high heat – charred & intense? REGRETS? We've all got a list of those, but somehow, you find ourselves in the thick of it, yearning for answers.
Is your job high stress with unique challenges? And, lately your personal life feels over-complicated too? No wonder it’s a struggle to keep generating solutions, even if you are typically an over-achiever. Let me help. I’m a distinguished relationship psychologist with extensive mastery in navigating the intricate realm of human connections, both professionally & personally. Do relationships, whether in your personal life or on the career front, often feel like you're grilling a steak on high heat – charred & intense? REGRETS? We've all got a list of those, but somehow, you find ourselves in the thick of it, yearning for answers.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with the emotional issues and experiences related to post-partum, parenting, menopause, empty-nesting, career conflicts, or loss. Women who may be questioning their choices, their values, their identity, their self-criticism, their worth, their capacity for self-care.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with the emotional issues and experiences related to post-partum, parenting, menopause, empty-nesting, career conflicts, or loss. Women who may be questioning their choices, their values, their identity, their self-criticism, their worth, their capacity for self-care.
Virginia Cox Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
For over 30 years I have been treating depression, anxiety & addictions with a specialty in eating disorders. I'm a founding fellow for The Academy of Cognitive Therapy and also integrate other strategies in helping my patients actualize their full potential. I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy. From adolescence to later life years, I help clients improve their physical, emotional & spiritual well-being. As a seasoned clinician, I've worked inpatient, in community mental health agencies & in private practice for over 30 years. I collaborate with physicians, dietitians & other mental health professionals.
For over 30 years I have been treating depression, anxiety & addictions with a specialty in eating disorders. I'm a founding fellow for The Academy of Cognitive Therapy and also integrate other strategies in helping my patients actualize their full potential. I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy. From adolescence to later life years, I help clients improve their physical, emotional & spiritual well-being. As a seasoned clinician, I've worked inpatient, in community mental health agencies & in private practice for over 30 years. I collaborate with physicians, dietitians & other mental health professionals.
Susan Dendtler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, -MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
I love working with couples. Maybe you are couple who deeply love each other but just can't stop fighting, a couple who is trying to decide if staying together still makes sense, or maybe you have a specific issue to address, I welcome you. I use a couples counseling model based on attachment science called Emotionally Focused Therapy. In EFT we believe that when we have a safe and secure attachment base, in this case with our partner, we are empowered to live more fully into a true self that is able to take risks, explore our world, and respond with resilience to the ups and downs of life.
I love working with couples. Maybe you are couple who deeply love each other but just can't stop fighting, a couple who is trying to decide if staying together still makes sense, or maybe you have a specific issue to address, I welcome you. I use a couples counseling model based on attachment science called Emotionally Focused Therapy. In EFT we believe that when we have a safe and secure attachment base, in this case with our partner, we are empowered to live more fully into a true self that is able to take risks, explore our world, and respond with resilience to the ups and downs of life.
Fabian Kuttner
Resident in Counseling, MA, RIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Working with couples and men is awesome. My clients always surprise me with their intelligence and strength, even if muted by their immediate troubles. Focusing on the connection the couple does have, we can work on the skills to being our own individual within the relationship. Working with men often involves negotiating the contradictions the world presents, attending to power differentials and how they impact our inner world, discovering where our habits developed and how we want to change and grow who we are in the world. I utilize a multitude of maps to offer my clients impactful and effective interventions.
Working with couples and men is awesome. My clients always surprise me with their intelligence and strength, even if muted by their immediate troubles. Focusing on the connection the couple does have, we can work on the skills to being our own individual within the relationship. Working with men often involves negotiating the contradictions the world presents, attending to power differentials and how they impact our inner world, discovering where our habits developed and how we want to change and grow who we are in the world. I utilize a multitude of maps to offer my clients impactful and effective interventions.
Childhood and adolescence are full of big questions and problem solving. Young people are learning about the world and trying to find their authentic selves. Along the way, they may encounter big challenges in their lives, from family disruptions to feelings that seem too big to manage. My goal is to help children and teens learn about themselves so they feel secure in their daily lives, and confident to take on the challenges that come their way.
Childhood and adolescence are full of big questions and problem solving. Young people are learning about the world and trying to find their authentic selves. Along the way, they may encounter big challenges in their lives, from family disruptions to feelings that seem too big to manage. My goal is to help children and teens learn about themselves so they feel secure in their daily lives, and confident to take on the challenges that come their way.
Jeff Jennings
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Many high-performers know they are capable of achieving more but feel stuck at times. Do you feel that despite having a lot of things together, something is missing that is holding you back? The clients I work with have typically achieved success in many aspects of life, but they struggle in others. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, we all can benefit from expert guidance and counseling. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of education and experience, I empower high-achieving professionals, athletes, and couples to reach their goals and create the changes in life they most desire.
Many high-performers know they are capable of achieving more but feel stuck at times. Do you feel that despite having a lot of things together, something is missing that is holding you back? The clients I work with have typically achieved success in many aspects of life, but they struggle in others. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, we all can benefit from expert guidance and counseling. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of education and experience, I empower high-achieving professionals, athletes, and couples to reach their goals and create the changes in life they most desire.
Lifebulb Counseling and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping 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. Working with us, you'll get results.
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping 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. Working with us, you'll get results.
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Counselor, MA, CN, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I have a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology and a Masters in Nutrition/Dietetics, which helps lend to a holistic approach to my work with clients. I commonly work with health behavioral change, anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD, and relationship change. My treatment approach utilizes a biopsychosocial lense in long-term therapy based in psychodynamic, strengths-based, and integrative work in overall health. I utilize coping skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness. I incorporated life-skills such a assertiveness, boundaries, and career.
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I have a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology and a Masters in Nutrition/Dietetics, which helps lend to a holistic approach to my work with clients. I commonly work with health behavioral change, anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD, and relationship change. My treatment approach utilizes a biopsychosocial lense in long-term therapy based in psychodynamic, strengths-based, and integrative work in overall health. I utilize coping skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness. I incorporated life-skills such a assertiveness, boundaries, and career.
Jenny Pfeiffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is to help clients identify, understand, and ultimately change the areas in their lives that have contributed to emotional and relationship pain. I deeply believe that to have the breakthrough we need in current relationships we must understand our history and how it profoundly colors and impacts us as adults. Once we learn to own our history, it no longer owns us.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is to help clients identify, understand, and ultimately change the areas in their lives that have contributed to emotional and relationship pain. I deeply believe that to have the breakthrough we need in current relationships we must understand our history and how it profoundly colors and impacts us as adults. Once we learn to own our history, it no longer owns us.
Susan Horne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Online Only)
I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to create a safe space where you can explore the challenges that are preventing you from thriving in your daily life. I work with individuals, families and couples to identify behavior patterns and past experiences that are currently causing distress in their lives. We will work together to develop effective coping strategies that will support you feeling confident in your own abilities to reach your therapeutic goals.
I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to create a safe space where you can explore the challenges that are preventing you from thriving in your daily life. I work with individuals, families and couples to identify behavior patterns and past experiences that are currently causing distress in their lives. We will work together to develop effective coping strategies that will support you feeling confident in your own abilities to reach your therapeutic goals.
Barbara Groves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
As your therapist, I will guide you to recognize learned patterns of thinking, acting and feeling that may be creating suffering in your life. Together we will explore where and why you learned those patterns and what purpose they served. Once fully understood, you will find the courage to release those learned patterns and cultivate healthier ways of being. Through this process you will find greater self-awareness, self-compassion and new skills to create healthier relationships with yourself, others and life in general. You will feel lighter, happier and more confident.
As your therapist, I will guide you to recognize learned patterns of thinking, acting and feeling that may be creating suffering in your life. Together we will explore where and why you learned those patterns and what purpose they served. Once fully understood, you will find the courage to release those learned patterns and cultivate healthier ways of being. Through this process you will find greater self-awareness, self-compassion and new skills to create healthier relationships with yourself, others and life in general. You will feel lighter, happier and more confident.
Jesse Luckett, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
I work with individuals and couples to help them actualize their innate qualities of goodness and wholeness. I support people who are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression, in order to help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals and couples will learn to recognize behaviors that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions and connect and communicate more effectively and lovingly. Through establishing a caring therapeutic relationship clients can become more confident and secure within themselves.
I work with individuals and couples to help them actualize their innate qualities of goodness and wholeness. I support people who are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression, in order to help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals and couples will learn to recognize behaviors that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions and connect and communicate more effectively and lovingly. Through establishing a caring therapeutic relationship clients can become more confident and secure within themselves.
Kate Appleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, SEP
Verified Verified
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Kate offers support for the individual through creative psychotherapy, intensive coaching, retreats, and family consulting. She also supports practitioners, teaching them how to blend complex modalities and use an attachment informed, sensory based approach to integrate multi modes of treatment for complex trauma. She builds integrative experiences for treating "our living wholeness", combining sensory motor activities, sound, movement, story-based archetypes, and energetic awareness of spirituality. She serves an international population of practitioners across 6 countries. She teaches with her son for www.TraumaandSomatics.com
Kate offers support for the individual through creative psychotherapy, intensive coaching, retreats, and family consulting. She also supports practitioners, teaching them how to blend complex modalities and use an attachment informed, sensory based approach to integrate multi modes of treatment for complex trauma. She builds integrative experiences for treating "our living wholeness", combining sensory motor activities, sound, movement, story-based archetypes, and energetic awareness of spirituality. She serves an international population of practitioners across 6 countries. She teaches with her son for www.TraumaandSomatics.com
I am a clinical psychologist with experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings. My areas of interest include working with couples, parents of adolescents, high-stress families, and women with trauma histories. I enjoy working with couples and families to help them find new ways of communicating with each other and their children. I provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults using cognitive, achievement, and personality measures. I aim to make assessments a useful addendum to therapy, psychiatric care, and improved classroom and home functioning.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings. My areas of interest include working with couples, parents of adolescents, high-stress families, and women with trauma histories. I enjoy working with couples and families to help them find new ways of communicating with each other and their children. I provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults using cognitive, achievement, and personality measures. I aim to make assessments a useful addendum to therapy, psychiatric care, and improved classroom and home functioning.
I am a generalist clinical psychologist. I see clients of all ages from toddlers to adolescents and adults. I have been in private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia for 25 years, providing insight-oriented individual therapy, family therapy, and play therapy.
I am a generalist clinical psychologist. I see clients of all ages from toddlers to adolescents and adults. I have been in private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia for 25 years, providing insight-oriented individual therapy, family therapy, and play therapy.
Brandon Phillips
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Hope, confidence, and increased understanding are some of the general benefits most people can expect from therapy. Therapy can be even more helpful when you find the right person to work with. I am a psychologist in Charlottesville, Virginia, and I work with adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and difficulties in relationships. My approach is collaborative and multifaceted. We work together to become more aware and effective. In this way people feel more able to overcome challenging situations, manage difficult emotions, and reduce future problems.
Hope, confidence, and increased understanding are some of the general benefits most people can expect from therapy. Therapy can be even more helpful when you find the right person to work with. I am a psychologist in Charlottesville, Virginia, and I work with adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and difficulties in relationships. My approach is collaborative and multifaceted. We work together to become more aware and effective. In this way people feel more able to overcome challenging situations, manage difficult emotions, and reduce future problems.
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Number of Therapists in Downtown, Charlottesville, VA
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Downtown, Charlottesville, VA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Stress |
| 70% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 83% | Aetna |
| 78% | Elevance |
| 75% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Downtown, Charlottesville, VA see their clients
| 76% | In Person and Online | |
| 24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |