Therapists in Crozet, VA

Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive training and experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with the challenges of mental health issues, and/or physical illness such as cancer. She has expertise working with anxiety, depression, ADHD (Adults and Children), trauma, dealing with serious illness, relationships, and grief and loss. Rebecca practices with a kind and gentle approach using proven strategies to help clients regain control and move forward with a focus on building resilience and overall healthy functioning.

Finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with and supported by is key to any successful therapy. I work to develop a strong, trusting relationship with every client and design a treatment that is tailored to your needs. I enjoy working with a wide range of people struggling with many different issues, including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, grief, reactions to trauma, and child and adolescent problems, among other difficulties.

** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-- Please click on the website button on the left side of my profile to receive practice information.** Focusing on couples' strengths and attachment styles, I help partners understand the normal ups and downs of attunement and misattunement, learn and practice mindfulness and emotional regulation, how to heal small and large ruptures and build deeper emotional and physical intimacy and trust. I have experience assisting partners repair their relationship after infidelity or breach of trust. If reconciliation is not possible, I help couples through the separation and divorce process.

Chronic illness or pain present unique challenges for individuals and families. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, learn to live a better and healthier life. I specialize in helping people with chronic medical conditions improve their physical and emotional functioning. Do you have chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic low back pain, or fibromyalgia? Each of these conditions can be alleviated by using psychological treatments. Having chronic pain is a stress in and of itself. I help you to make changes that can also improve sleep and mood.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am continually inspired by the transformative moment that happens in the counseling process. There is a sacredness in being present to another as a guide on this journey we call life. Whether it is exploring inner resources for healing and growth or the possibilities for deep and lasting change, it is an honor to work with people that are desiring a better way to be themselves in the world. My own journey has taught me that being truly present and engaged allows space for the unknown to be revealed, acknowledged, and eventually integrated into the service of the whole self.

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.

Life can be challenging, overwhelming and confusing at times, no matter who you are. I work to help clients and their families define these emotions, recognize the control they have and build their strengths to shape new, healthy coping skills. I specialize in working with anxiety and mood disorders and have worked extensively during the past 25 years with families, individuals and couples to help them find answers that are right for them. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals who have suffered PTSD or trauma, using a cognitive-behavioral approach with proven mind/body techniques.

We are accepting new clients! Skyline Family Therapy serves children, teenagers, couples, and families in-person and via telehealth at our office conveniently located in Charlottesville, VA. Our team of providers use an integrative approach to meet each client where they're at in their therapeutic journey, and collaborate with each individual to create a healthy path forward.

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.

Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship, and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. Dr. Porter also offers telehealth for teens and adults in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Northern Mariana Islands, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

I work with children ages 3-18, families, and individuals using brain-based and solution-focused methods to support them through issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and challenging behavior. I use a strength-based approach to shift environmental factors to build social competence and positive outcomes. I combine systems theory, CBT, and neuroscience to tailor a hands-on approach to create change in the home and school settings.

I am a firm believer in evidence based treatments and have extensive training and practice in such. That being said, I recognize that "evidence" is usually based on outcomes of clinical trials with very controlled environments where very specific populations with very specific diagnoses are treated. Thus, I find that I am most effective when adapting, integrating and tailoring treatments to my clients' individual needs.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating children, young adults, and adults using an approach that integrates classic and modern psychodynamic theory with contemporary approaches including family systems, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based treatment. Therapy can be an invaluable part of helping individuals to overcome life's challenges. Whether our struggle is related to life transitions, loss, trauma or interpersonal difficulties, painful feelings commonly arise such as depression and anxiety. My goal is to provide a therapeutic environment and a collaborative partnership to individuals that seek relief from these painful symptoms and hope to achieve growth and positive change in their lives.

I am licensed in California, Virginia, Idaho and Arizona. Do you long for connection, yet find relationships frustrating, challenging or even painful? Are you wondering why you feel numb when others seem alive? I assist clients in identifying patterns of relationship, trauma wounds, and thought processes that drive symptoms such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and destructive choices. If you are seeking to understand your suffering or dissatisfaction with life and relationships, I can provide help.

I have explored the mind-body connection since 1980. I use healing and recovery models of therapy that respect my clients' strength and potential. I specialize in gentle and supportive methods of assisting clients to overcome the recurrent effects of trauma. I have advanced training and experience with mind/body modalities including EMDR to facilitate healing and foster posttraumatic growth. This generally involves helping a client learn to manage the recurrent symptoms of trauma and concurrently address and heal from the cause.

Healing can be experienced in an empathetic relationship where you feel accepted, valued, and heard. Past hurts, damaging relationships, traumatic experiences, and life stressors can leave you feeling burdened with unmanageable emotions. My wish is to come alongside you as we work to lighten your load and empower you with increased self-awareness and self-compassion. An environment of non-judgment and the provision of caring support can enhance your inherent ability to grow, to change, and to find lasting freedom in your life.

I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families. I work with children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, athletic pressure, and managing stress. I have a particular interest in helping families improve their relationships, including siblings, parent-child, co-parents, and step families. I also have experience working with adoption and foster care. If you are worried about your relationship with your child, their ability to cope with stress, emotional outbursts, risky behaviors, or following directions, I can help.

When life pulls you every which way, finding peace within yourself and your body can be difficult. I offer an approach to therapy that allows the client to lead their journey toward growth and healing. I believe that creating a warm and compassionate environment will allow you to feel safe and grounded during every session. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and women's health issues. I also have extensive experience working with children, youth, and adolescents who are experiencing a difficult life change within their household or the world around them.

Rebecca Ginsberg, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her Ph.D. from the American University and completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Virginia's Counseling and Psychological Services. Dr. Ginsberg worked as a staff psychologist at the University of Virginia's Counseling Center following the completion of her post-doctoral fellowship. Dr. Ginsberg has worked in private practice since 2012.