Couples Counseling Therapists in Lynchburg City County, VA
Dr. Mike Takacs
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, EdS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Our first session focuses on this, ensuring the therapeutic relationship feels right, and setting goals.
From day one I seek to help clients reach autonomy through treatment. Counseling, for the majority of individuals, is not something that should last a lifetime. Focusing on your goals, identifying barriers to progress, and seeking how to sustain the progress you have made is my philosophy.
Our first session focuses on this, ensuring the therapeutic relationship feels right, and setting goals.
From day one I seek to help clients reach autonomy through treatment. Counseling, for the majority of individuals, is not something that should last a lifetime. Focusing on your goals, identifying barriers to progress, and seeking how to sustain the progress you have made is my philosophy.
Bryan Hunsley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 5 years experience working alongside children, adolescents, adults, and couples who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and crisis intervention.
Bryan Hunsley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 5 years experience working alongside children, adolescents, adults, and couples who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and crisis intervention.
Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lynchburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24504
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I am Air Force veteran and a military spouse of 20 years which has given me a good understanding of the dynamics and strain that military service adds to life challenges.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, or frustrated as you try to balance day to day life, new stressors, or navigate relationships? I am able to work with you to identify coping strategies and techniques to help you feel more balanced, confident, and in control. I enjoy working with adults and teens and have a special place in my heart for veterans and active duty service members. I am experienced in mental health, substance abuse, overcoming childhood trauma, and grief/bereavement counseling for individuals or families. I enjoy being able to meet a person and help them identify thier internal strenghtns and gifts as they navigate unreso
I am Air Force veteran and a military spouse of 20 years which has given me a good understanding of the dynamics and strain that military service adds to life challenges.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, or frustrated as you try to balance day to day life, new stressors, or navigate relationships? I am able to work with you to identify coping strategies and techniques to help you feel more balanced, confident, and in control. I enjoy working with adults and teens and have a special place in my heart for veterans and active duty service members. I am experienced in mental health, substance abuse, overcoming childhood trauma, and grief/bereavement counseling for individuals or families. I enjoy being able to meet a person and help them identify thier internal strenghtns and gifts as they navigate unreso
Carson Winston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCAPT
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24504 (Online Only)
Carson Winston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical settings. Carson attained her professional experience working in residential treatment, outpatient settings, emergency mental health, and hospice. She enjoys assisting individuals in coping with life transitions, grief and loss, postpartum, and relationship issues.
Carson Winston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical settings. Carson attained her professional experience working in residential treatment, outpatient settings, emergency mental health, and hospice. She enjoys assisting individuals in coping with life transitions, grief and loss, postpartum, and relationship issues.
My area of interest includes Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, Relationship Issues, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Grief & Loss, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Teens, Young Adults, Family Conflict, Parent Coaching, and Christian Counseling.
I am a Licensed professional counselor. I provide therapy for individuals in the state of Virginia and Texas. I offer tele health (Virtual) sessions. I utilize Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, motivational interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Multisystemic therapy.
My area of interest includes Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, Relationship Issues, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Grief & Loss, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Teens, Young Adults, Family Conflict, Parent Coaching, and Christian Counseling.
I am a Licensed professional counselor. I provide therapy for individuals in the state of Virginia and Texas. I offer tele health (Virtual) sessions. I utilize Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, motivational interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Multisystemic therapy.
Every person and relationship is unique and our team of caring professionals want to create a safe space to develop counseling goals that will address your needs with a distinctly Christian approach.
At Light Counseling, our team of professionally trained and compassionate clinicians are here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. Our professionals specialize in helping with many of the following issues: ADD/ADHD, Adolescence Adjustments, Alcohol Abuse and Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Child Abuse/Victim Support, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Compulsions, Depression, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Marital Stress, Men’s Issues, Obsession, Panic Attacks, Parenting and Step-Parenting Concerns, Phobias, Pornography, Post Traumatic Stress Issues, and more.
Every person and relationship is unique and our team of caring professionals want to create a safe space to develop counseling goals that will address your needs with a distinctly Christian approach.
At Light Counseling, our team of professionally trained and compassionate clinicians are here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. Our professionals specialize in helping with many of the following issues: ADD/ADHD, Adolescence Adjustments, Alcohol Abuse and Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Child Abuse/Victim Support, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Compulsions, Depression, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Marital Stress, Men’s Issues, Obsession, Panic Attacks, Parenting and Step-Parenting Concerns, Phobias, Pornography, Post Traumatic Stress Issues, and more.
Nyomi Roth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in a number of topics including: Trauma, Anxiety, Self-esteem and Self- criticism, Helping professionals experiencing compassion fatigue or burnout, Depression, Women’s issues, Relationship and couples counseling, Family or origin issues, boundary setting, Codependency, Body positivity, Gender and Sexuality exploration.
I work with clients who come to counseling because they are ready to reflect, challenge and better understand themselves. I work with individuals who are experiencing life changes, family of origin issues, trauma, anxiety, mood dysregulation, wish to work on self esteem, work-life balance or finding life purpose. I have experience working with Multicultural/ Minority Groups, LGBTQ populations, non-religious and religious clients, therapists and medical related service professionals, women's related issues, and a number of other populations. My goal is to help clients end sessions with a greater sense of self awareness and insight.
I specialize in a number of topics including: Trauma, Anxiety, Self-esteem and Self- criticism, Helping professionals experiencing compassion fatigue or burnout, Depression, Women’s issues, Relationship and couples counseling, Family or origin issues, boundary setting, Codependency, Body positivity, Gender and Sexuality exploration.
I work with clients who come to counseling because they are ready to reflect, challenge and better understand themselves. I work with individuals who are experiencing life changes, family of origin issues, trauma, anxiety, mood dysregulation, wish to work on self esteem, work-life balance or finding life purpose. I have experience working with Multicultural/ Minority Groups, LGBTQ populations, non-religious and religious clients, therapists and medical related service professionals, women's related issues, and a number of other populations. My goal is to help clients end sessions with a greater sense of self awareness and insight.
Lora Dudley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24504 (Online Only)
Leanne seeks to establish a caring and therapeutic relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths to assist you in meeting and living your best life.
Lora "Leanne" Dudley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 10 years of experience in providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking assistance with depression/anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and post-traumatic stress. Leanne completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Radford University.
Leanne seeks to establish a caring and therapeutic relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths to assist you in meeting and living your best life.
Lora "Leanne" Dudley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 10 years of experience in providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking assistance with depression/anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and post-traumatic stress. Leanne completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Radford University.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, or life transitions, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Are you seeking support and guidance through life's challenges? Are you looking for a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings? I specialize in providing compassionate and effective personal counseling to help individuals and couples navigate their unique journeys toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, or life transitions, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Are you seeking support and guidance through life's challenges? Are you looking for a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings? I specialize in providing compassionate and effective personal counseling to help individuals and couples navigate their unique journeys toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
Danielle Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24504 (Online Only)
Danielle Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Danielle specializes in trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and substance misuse.
Danielle Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Danielle specializes in trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and substance misuse.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24503 (Online Only)
Marriage is on the rocks? Single and wanting to explore dating? It is never too late to learn about attachment styles – both yours and your partners! And though my love for couples runs deep, I'm equally as passionate to work with individuals who want to explore and strengthen important relationships – whether it be with a parent, boss, friend, or God.
Have you ever thought – what distinguishes healthy relationships that are able to thrive from unhealthy ones that tend to be full of stress? Is it self-will? Determination? As a couples and family therapist, I believe the one distinguishing factor is "attachment". Attachment is the ability to connect with others. Depending on our ability (or inability) to attach interpersonally, determines the overall satisfaction we experience within our intimate relationships. Also, having been a victim of racism, I opened this practice as a place that people of color can heal from the impact of both blatant and systemic oppression.
Marriage is on the rocks? Single and wanting to explore dating? It is never too late to learn about attachment styles – both yours and your partners! And though my love for couples runs deep, I'm equally as passionate to work with individuals who want to explore and strengthen important relationships – whether it be with a parent, boss, friend, or God.
Have you ever thought – what distinguishes healthy relationships that are able to thrive from unhealthy ones that tend to be full of stress? Is it self-will? Determination? As a couples and family therapist, I believe the one distinguishing factor is "attachment". Attachment is the ability to connect with others. Depending on our ability (or inability) to attach interpersonally, determines the overall satisfaction we experience within our intimate relationships. Also, having been a victim of racism, I opened this practice as a place that people of color can heal from the impact of both blatant and systemic oppression.
Katrina A Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
My approach is collaborative and centered on building a trusting relationship where you feel heard and supported.
Every client has unique challenges, which is why it's crucial to tailor therapy to meet each individual's specific needs.
My approach is collaborative and centered on building a trusting relationship where you feel heard and supported.
Every client has unique challenges, which is why it's crucial to tailor therapy to meet each individual's specific needs.
Hello! My name is Anita Stoudmire and I am a licensed professional therapist who specializes in couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I enjoy helping people to become their best selves and improve their relationships. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with most of my individual clients. I am trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy and I am a certified Seven Principles Workshop leader. I believe we all have the ability to change and grow, especially if we have the compassion, guidance and unconditional positive regard that a good therapist can bring.
Hello! My name is Anita Stoudmire and I am a licensed professional therapist who specializes in couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I enjoy helping people to become their best selves and improve their relationships. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with most of my individual clients. I am trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy and I am a certified Seven Principles Workshop leader. I believe we all have the ability to change and grow, especially if we have the compassion, guidance and unconditional positive regard that a good therapist can bring.
Pamela Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24504 (Online Only)
Pamela Pierce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, anger, and behavioral issues in youth and adults. She has 9 years of experience working with at-risk adolescents and adults with severe mental illness in a behavioral health setting. Pamela has worked with individuals and couples in a private practice setting for 2 years. She has a passion for collaboratively assisting individuals working through their anxiety, depression, and anger. It is Pamela's experience that behavioral issues tend to stem from an underlying issue.
Pamela Pierce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, anger, and behavioral issues in youth and adults. She has 9 years of experience working with at-risk adolescents and adults with severe mental illness in a behavioral health setting. Pamela has worked with individuals and couples in a private practice setting for 2 years. She has a passion for collaboratively assisting individuals working through their anxiety, depression, and anger. It is Pamela's experience that behavioral issues tend to stem from an underlying issue.
She believes that empathy, understanding, and empowerment are important tools in a therapeutic relationship.
Amanda Otey-Hall is currently a Resident in Professional Counseling with 5 years of experience working with families and individuals in Virginia. She uses an insight-based approach to work towards managing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/familial issues, and life transitions.
She believes that empathy, understanding, and empowerment are important tools in a therapeutic relationship.
Amanda Otey-Hall is currently a Resident in Professional Counseling with 5 years of experience working with families and individuals in Virginia. She uses an insight-based approach to work towards managing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/familial issues, and life transitions.
I love helping children & families dealing with relationship struggles, past trauma, abuse, ADHD, spiritual matters, anxiety, & depression.
Counseling is a person-centered approach to healing, & it takes courage to seek out help when you feel like circumstances aren't going your way. My approach to helping people is to recognize individual strengths that can help them affect positive change in their lives. I am passionate about watching my clients thrive and succeed in reaching their goals in life, & am just a tool to help guide & encourage them when the path doesn't seem as straight as they planned. It's about people helping people and that's the vision that I have for myself.
I love helping children & families dealing with relationship struggles, past trauma, abuse, ADHD, spiritual matters, anxiety, & depression.
Counseling is a person-centered approach to healing, & it takes courage to seek out help when you feel like circumstances aren't going your way. My approach to helping people is to recognize individual strengths that can help them affect positive change in their lives. I am passionate about watching my clients thrive and succeed in reaching their goals in life, & am just a tool to help guide & encourage them when the path doesn't seem as straight as they planned. It's about people helping people and that's the vision that I have for myself.
In my role as a counselor, I support individuals who have experienced trauma or pain in their lives. Much of my work focuses on processing trauma, building awareness, and practicing doing something different. I have a special interest in assisting clients through relationship concerns, personality disorders, and dysfunctional families. The people that I work with often feel stuck in unhealthy patterns of behaving, thinking, and feeling. Counseling offers you the intentional space to explore those stuck points and build new patterns to sustain a satisfying life.
In my role as a counselor, I support individuals who have experienced trauma or pain in their lives. Much of my work focuses on processing trauma, building awareness, and practicing doing something different. I have a special interest in assisting clients through relationship concerns, personality disorders, and dysfunctional families. The people that I work with often feel stuck in unhealthy patterns of behaving, thinking, and feeling. Counseling offers you the intentional space to explore those stuck points and build new patterns to sustain a satisfying life.
David P Mikkelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
I have worked with many couples who have experienced adultery, and I have confidence and skills to help them rebuild their marriage, often using emotionally-focused therapy.
I have been working with couples and families for 30 years as a pastor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. By training, experience, and passion, I work best with couples and families, and also with individuals who are experiencing relationship issues. I enjoy providing pre-marital counseling to engaged or pre-engaged couples, working with married couples who are experiencing relational distress, and with parents who are struggling with raising children and teens. As a retired Army Chaplain and former Marine Artillery Officer, I love working with military personnel, including those with combat-related issues or PTSD.
I have worked with many couples who have experienced adultery, and I have confidence and skills to help them rebuild their marriage, often using emotionally-focused therapy.
I have been working with couples and families for 30 years as a pastor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. By training, experience, and passion, I work best with couples and families, and also with individuals who are experiencing relationship issues. I enjoy providing pre-marital counseling to engaged or pre-engaged couples, working with married couples who are experiencing relational distress, and with parents who are struggling with raising children and teens. As a retired Army Chaplain and former Marine Artillery Officer, I love working with military personnel, including those with combat-related issues or PTSD.
Comprehensive Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Active listening, CBT, Cognitive Challenging, Cognitive Refocusing, Cognitive Reframing, Conflict resolution, Exploration of Coping Patterns, Exploration of Emotions, Exploration of Relationship Patterns, Free Association processing, Interactive Feedback, Person centered, Preventative Services, Relaxation/Deep Breathing, Role-Play/Behavioral Rehearsal.
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, and Person Centered.
Active listening, CBT, Cognitive Challenging, Cognitive Refocusing, Cognitive Reframing, Conflict resolution, Exploration of Coping Patterns, Exploration of Emotions, Exploration of Relationship Patterns, Free Association processing, Interactive Feedback, Person centered, Preventative Services, Relaxation/Deep Breathing, Role-Play/Behavioral Rehearsal.
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, and Person Centered.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.