Female Therapists in Java, VA
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland, DC and Virginia with over 10 years of experience working in community mental health. I have a lifelong commitment to learning and have pursued further specialized training in trauma therapy, health coaching, as well as mind-body applications in counseling. I have worked with adult individuals in community mental health to help them overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am passionate about helping others reach their potential and live their best life. I believe true healing is based on a whole-person approach and will work to empower and meet my clients where they are.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland, DC and Virginia with over 10 years of experience working in community mental health. I have a lifelong commitment to learning and have pursued further specialized training in trauma therapy, health coaching, as well as mind-body applications in counseling. I have worked with adult individuals in community mental health to help them overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am passionate about helping others reach their potential and live their best life. I believe true healing is based on a whole-person approach and will work to empower and meet my clients where they are.
I am Shannon Fowler. I have a PhD in clinical psychology. I try to approach therapy as a collaborative process with each person. I also try to create an environment that is safe and respectful. I have experience entreating many different types of mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. I also have experience helping with behavior change around medical issues like diabetes, obesity, chronic pain, etc.
I am Shannon Fowler. I have a PhD in clinical psychology. I try to approach therapy as a collaborative process with each person. I also try to create an environment that is safe and respectful. I have experience entreating many different types of mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. I also have experience helping with behavior change around medical issues like diabetes, obesity, chronic pain, etc.
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I believe that anyone seeking help can find peace, wellness, and strength in a warm, supportive therapeutic environment. I have worked in mental health since 2017. My professional experience includes providing individual and group therapy in a private practice setting and working in the hospital setting to provide crisis intervention, discharge planning, and conducting behavioral health assessments as part of treatment planning. I serve clients experiencing various mental health issues and problems surrounding anger management, anxiety, coping skills, depression, grief/loss, stress, and self-esteem.
I believe that anyone seeking help can find peace, wellness, and strength in a warm, supportive therapeutic environment. I have worked in mental health since 2017. My professional experience includes providing individual and group therapy in a private practice setting and working in the hospital setting to provide crisis intervention, discharge planning, and conducting behavioral health assessments as part of treatment planning. I serve clients experiencing various mental health issues and problems surrounding anger management, anxiety, coping skills, depression, grief/loss, stress, and self-esteem.
Marie R Paddock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDR, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Chatham, VA 24531
The counseling process is an opportunity for people to explore who they are, where they have been, where they want to go, and who they want to become. We often start a counseling journey because we are experiencing emotional pain. My hope is that I can join with you on your healing journey, and that you come to see the journey as a gift. A gift of becoming authentically and transparently you. A gift of healthier, stronger relationships. A gift for living your best life.
The counseling process is an opportunity for people to explore who they are, where they have been, where they want to go, and who they want to become. We often start a counseling journey because we are experiencing emotional pain. My hope is that I can join with you on your healing journey, and that you come to see the journey as a gift. A gift of becoming authentically and transparently you. A gift of healthier, stronger relationships. A gift for living your best life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working with clients within the states of Virginia and Texas, and I would love to connect with you! With over 10 years of experience in serving adult individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more, one of my beliefs is the importance of maintaining an authentic environment. With the use of various tools and therapeutic approaches, I seek to help each client understand their abilities and create a path toward confronting challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working with clients within the states of Virginia and Texas, and I would love to connect with you! With over 10 years of experience in serving adult individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more, one of my beliefs is the importance of maintaining an authentic environment. With the use of various tools and therapeutic approaches, I seek to help each client understand their abilities and create a path toward confronting challenges.
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ABT Counseling- Blacksburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg, 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.
Megan Leigh Keith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSOTP-T
Verified Verified
Cave Spring, VA 24018
Growth can be such a complicated and overwhelming experience. It can be hard to navigate through these challenges as you explore your ever changing identity, relationships, and environment. Sometimes your feelings can become so big and consuming that you might act out in ways that can be harmful to yourself or others around you. I want you to know that you don’t have to struggle through these big changes and challenges alone.
Growth can be such a complicated and overwhelming experience. It can be hard to navigate through these challenges as you explore your ever changing identity, relationships, and environment. Sometimes your feelings can become so big and consuming that you might act out in ways that can be harmful to yourself or others around you. I want you to know that you don’t have to struggle through these big changes and challenges alone.
Claudia Lineweaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Do you focus on everyone else's needs except your own? Do you find it difficult to put yourself as a priority, always putting your children, work, spouse, parents, friends, or family above your own needs and concerns?
Do you struggle with being self-critical and a perfectionist? Has this ever resulted in symptoms of depression, anxiety, compulsive overeating, exhaustion, and/or alcohol abuse in your life?
Do you focus on everyone else's needs except your own? Do you find it difficult to put yourself as a priority, always putting your children, work, spouse, parents, friends, or family above your own needs and concerns?
Do you struggle with being self-critical and a perfectionist? Has this ever resulted in symptoms of depression, anxiety, compulsive overeating, exhaustion, and/or alcohol abuse in your life?
LaTonya Gail Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Chesterfield, VA 23832
LaTonya Jones is a board certified Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She has a BS in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion University and a MS in Counseling Studies from Capella University. She has over 25 years of experience in Mental Health. LaTonya’s area of interest is empowering clients to reach a level of mental health stability. She has worked with adults, teens, couples and families. LaTonya provides a range of therapeutic and psychotherapy services. LaTonya utilizes different theories and therapeutic interventions to assist client with understanding behaviors that contribute to their mental instability.
LaTonya Jones is a board certified Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She has a BS in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion University and a MS in Counseling Studies from Capella University. She has over 25 years of experience in Mental Health. LaTonya’s area of interest is empowering clients to reach a level of mental health stability. She has worked with adults, teens, couples and families. LaTonya provides a range of therapeutic and psychotherapy services. LaTonya utilizes different theories and therapeutic interventions to assist client with understanding behaviors that contribute to their mental instability.
Take Time for You, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
I have 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in multiple domains. Some domains would include schools, homes, summer camps, after school programs, childcares, churches, and group homes. My passion is working with children and their families to reconnect and build healthy interpersonal relationships. Although my passion is working with children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with single adults, as well as couples. My motto is “It takes a village” and working together as a team to achieve reasonable and practical goals will build a healthier and stronger you/family.
I have 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in multiple domains. Some domains would include schools, homes, summer camps, after school programs, childcares, churches, and group homes. My passion is working with children and their families to reconnect and build healthy interpersonal relationships. Although my passion is working with children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with single adults, as well as couples. My motto is “It takes a village” and working together as a team to achieve reasonable and practical goals will build a healthier and stronger you/family.
Melissa Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23173 (Online Only)
Therapy should feel like a conversation between two people filled with some laughter, tears and comfort. What can you expect from me as your therapist? I am very laid back, open and honest. I am accessible to my clients in between sessions should a situation arise. I like to have a good time while also addressing your goals and believe that there are working sessions and venting sessions. Therapy is a great opportunity to get a new perspective, to increase self-esteem and to feel more confident in the decisions we are making and reframing those automatic negative thoughts.
Therapy should feel like a conversation between two people filled with some laughter, tears and comfort. What can you expect from me as your therapist? I am very laid back, open and honest. I am accessible to my clients in between sessions should a situation arise. I like to have a good time while also addressing your goals and believe that there are working sessions and venting sessions. Therapy is a great opportunity to get a new perspective, to increase self-esteem and to feel more confident in the decisions we are making and reframing those automatic negative thoughts.
I am Dr. Darlene Anderson, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina, and a Nationally Recognized Board Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 30 years of experience. I work with clients of all ages who are experiencing stress, depression, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, family conflict, couple's issues, teen issues, and much more.
I am Dr. Darlene Anderson, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina, and a Nationally Recognized Board Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 30 years of experience. I work with clients of all ages who are experiencing stress, depression, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, family conflict, couple's issues, teen issues, and much more.
Kara Tracy, an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), brings over 5 years of expertise in assisting adolescents and adults in navigating through diverse life challenges, including trauma, adolescent out-of-home placement, life transitions, depression, anxiety, infertility, grief/pregnancy loss, and substance addiction. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Mary Baldwin University and her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health from Capella University.
Kara Tracy, an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), brings over 5 years of expertise in assisting adolescents and adults in navigating through diverse life challenges, including trauma, adolescent out-of-home placement, life transitions, depression, anxiety, infertility, grief/pregnancy loss, and substance addiction. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Mary Baldwin University and her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health from Capella University.
I am passionate about helping individuals on their healing journey, and believe we all have the capacity to heal and grow. My role is to be your guide, build on your strengths, and help you expand your self-compassion. I have experience working with individuals who are struggling with issues such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, disconnection, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
I am passionate about helping individuals on their healing journey, and believe we all have the capacity to heal and grow. My role is to be your guide, build on your strengths, and help you expand your self-compassion. I have experience working with individuals who are struggling with issues such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, disconnection, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
Abbie Cress
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23235
It can be overwhelming to navigate the path to mental wellness on one’s own. I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental, and safe space where healing can begin. My areas of focus include working with adults struggling with personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions by drawing from several evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT.
It can be overwhelming to navigate the path to mental wellness on one’s own. I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental, and safe space where healing can begin. My areas of focus include working with adults struggling with personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions by drawing from several evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT.
Hi I'm Tara! I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know seeking therapy can seem overwhelming and my hope is that I can join you on your journey of healing and finding yourself. I believe in breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma. I am allied with the LQBTQ+ community. I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a spectrum of needs and have found benefit in using evidence based interventions. I have experience treating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image, anger, impulse control, behavioral challenges, oppositional defiant, PTSD, and more.
Hi I'm Tara! I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know seeking therapy can seem overwhelming and my hope is that I can join you on your journey of healing and finding yourself. I believe in breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma. I am allied with the LQBTQ+ community. I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a spectrum of needs and have found benefit in using evidence based interventions. I have experience treating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image, anger, impulse control, behavioral challenges, oppositional defiant, PTSD, and more.
Do you ever feel like you are just putting band-aids on problems without really ever getting to the root of what is causing the pain? I am an outcomes oriented therapist with the skill set to help my clients achieve success. Some of the greatest client successes I have witnessed are clients who have experienced dramatic relief from debilitating depression and anxiety symptoms, through working through unresolved trauma.
Do you ever feel like you are just putting band-aids on problems without really ever getting to the root of what is causing the pain? I am an outcomes oriented therapist with the skill set to help my clients achieve success. Some of the greatest client successes I have witnessed are clients who have experienced dramatic relief from debilitating depression and anxiety symptoms, through working through unresolved trauma.
Kerry Bowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24018 (Online Only)
I understand people come to therapy looking for solutions to the problems impacting their daily lives. My therapeutic approach is interactive, strength-based, solution-focused and practical. Using empathy, compassion, humor, and an objective perspective, I collaborate with clients to develop an effective, pragmatic approach to their current life challenges, as well as addressing long-standing personal concerns. My goal is to assist clients with accessing their own unique strengths and personal resources to create a realistic, attainable plan to reduce their own suffering.
I understand people come to therapy looking for solutions to the problems impacting their daily lives. My therapeutic approach is interactive, strength-based, solution-focused and practical. Using empathy, compassion, humor, and an objective perspective, I collaborate with clients to develop an effective, pragmatic approach to their current life challenges, as well as addressing long-standing personal concerns. My goal is to assist clients with accessing their own unique strengths and personal resources to create a realistic, attainable plan to reduce their own suffering.
Counseling can be a great opportunity to feel heard, tell your story, and work on your issues. We often seek help when we feel overwhelmed, worried, and upset, which can feel unsettling to share. I seek to help ease the process of telling your story and finding healing.
Counseling can be a great opportunity to feel heard, tell your story, and work on your issues. We often seek help when we feel overwhelmed, worried, and upset, which can feel unsettling to share. I seek to help ease the process of telling your story and finding healing.
My name is Alicia Funes, and I am a bilingual, licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with eighteen years of experience in the mental health field. I fulfilled a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from New Mexico State University and a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. My professional career entails treating clients in private practice, hospitals, schools, residential treatment centers, and home-based counseling.
My name is Alicia Funes, and I am a bilingual, licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with eighteen years of experience in the mental health field. I fulfilled a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from New Mexico State University and a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. My professional career entails treating clients in private practice, hospitals, schools, residential treatment centers, and home-based counseling.
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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.