Therapists in Clarke County, VA

Hi. I'm Lisa Smith, a Clinical Social Worker. I like our therapy to be a time of creating what next steps you are willing to try. Together we think of the barrier. I act as a coach for accountability with awareness of any diagnosis or past struggles you've had. I highlight your strengths and together we celebrate victories. The therapy I use is research-based. I'll show you the logic and ease of following incremental steps. I will share the traits of your personality or diagnosis that are working for or hindering progress. When plans don't work, we begin again.

Hello, my name is Denise and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. I have been in the behavioral health field for over 28 years working with individuals and families. I have experience in many aspects of therapeutic interventions and work in a person-focused and centered approach. I utilize a relaxed, interactive communication style. My work experience spans in several areas including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, and also have a subspecialty in working with individuals and their family members with Autism.

I believe in the power of play to help children connect with and express their inner experiences and emotions. Play is a safe space to explore and work through intense feelings, leading to a sense of mastery and the ability to express feelings in a well-regulated way. Because development occurs through warm and supportive relationships, I work to build a meaningful connection with each child and family, meeting them where they are and utilizing areas of strength to work on things that are more difficult and challenging.

Habari & Karibu (Hello & Welcome in Swahili). In addition to working with individuals of various ages, I am also very passionate about working with young adults. These early years of adulthood can be a time of tremendous change, uncertainty, and anxiety. The foundation of my clinical practice is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a strength based approach. I also use a systems approach as we are often navigating life through a maze of different systems, which may include family, friends, school, jobs, organizations, and more. Despite a long career that began in 1995, I remain incredibly motivated about the work I do.

Childhood and adolescence is such an important moment in life. At times, children need help navigating through life stages by learning to cope with challenges or life changes. I believe my role as a professional counselor is to develop supportive and collaborative relationships with clients in order to help foster growth and healing. I also offer parenting tools that can help build meaningful support for youth during their journey. I tailor the treatment process to meet the specific needs of each client and utilize creative and engaging therapeutic modalities.

Accepting New Clients- My approach follows the needs and goals of my clients. I begin by making sure I understand how my clients think and their personal history. I apply a variety of approaches to help people understand themselves, their relationships with others, and their goals for the future. Perhaps the most important aspect of my approach is to understand your point of view and to integrate it to provide an effective intervention strategy. Life brings all kinds of challenges- depression, irritability, anxiety, and even physical symptoms are some of the ways that they can express themselves.