Family Therapy in Lynchburg City County, VA
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 specialize in several treatment approaches to include: cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, & family systems therapy.
Seeking therapy is the first step to restoring your life. Hello, my name is Shojuana Ayers. I have over 13 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples with a wide range of concerns. My job as a therapist is to help guide individuals through a healing experience from there current situation through self-awareness, the use of positive coping strategies, and empowerment. My role is to help empower individuals and guide them to realize there inner strength.
I specialize in several treatment approaches to include: cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, & family systems therapy.
Seeking therapy is the first step to restoring your life. Hello, my name is Shojuana Ayers. I have over 13 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples with a wide range of concerns. My job as a therapist is to help guide individuals through a healing experience from there current situation through self-awareness, the use of positive coping strategies, and empowerment. My role is to help empower individuals and guide them to realize there inner strength.
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.
I love therapy because I believe it is the perfect problem-solving option for people searching for a confidential and effective support system outside of family and friends. Whether you’re looking for long-term therapy or just one coaching session, my approach is highly structured, evidence-based, and comprehensive. My goal is to provide a comprehensive framework to help you facilitate significant life changes. Your first appointment will serve as a biopsychosocial session.
I love therapy because I believe it is the perfect problem-solving option for people searching for a confidential and effective support system outside of family and friends. Whether you’re looking for long-term therapy or just one coaching session, my approach is highly structured, evidence-based, and comprehensive. My goal is to provide a comprehensive framework to help you facilitate significant life changes. Your first appointment will serve as a biopsychosocial session.
Bryan John Prinzivalli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24504
I enjoy working with children of all ages and their families and seeing lasting change take place both in the child and the family dynamics.
Having worked extensively with children, adolescents and their families, I would say my ideal client is pre-teen to adult working through behavioral struggles including impulse control, defiance, hyperactivity, etc. I work closely with and honor the family unit and also work with couples, relationship and marriage counseling for the betterment of that unit. I also have worked with and specialize in treatment of dual diagnosis, particularly when addictive behaviors are a primary concern. Being trained in ASAM criteria I also work with additive behaviors in both adolescent and adults.
I enjoy working with children of all ages and their families and seeing lasting change take place both in the child and the family dynamics.
Having worked extensively with children, adolescents and their families, I would say my ideal client is pre-teen to adult working through behavioral struggles including impulse control, defiance, hyperactivity, etc. I work closely with and honor the family unit and also work with couples, relationship and marriage counseling for the betterment of that unit. I also have worked with and specialize in treatment of dual diagnosis, particularly when addictive behaviors are a primary concern. Being trained in ASAM criteria I also work with additive behaviors in both adolescent and adults.
About me I love to camp, read and spend time with my family and friends. I have been married for 35 years and have 2 sons. I have one granddaughter with whom I love spending time. I am an animal lover with 5 dogs and 2 cats. I started on my journey in 2004. I have always been fascinated by the human mind. I decided to return to school after both my boys were grown. I graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hollins University. I worked as a preschool teacher for several years then decided I wanted to help those who suffered from depression, anxiety and other behavioral/personality disorders.
About me I love to camp, read and spend time with my family and friends. I have been married for 35 years and have 2 sons. I have one granddaughter with whom I love spending time. I am an animal lover with 5 dogs and 2 cats. I started on my journey in 2004. I have always been fascinated by the human mind. I decided to return to school after both my boys were grown. I graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hollins University. I worked as a preschool teacher for several years then decided I wanted to help those who suffered from depression, anxiety and other behavioral/personality disorders.
Pamela Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24504 (Online Only)
Pamela completed her bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
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 completed her bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
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.
Red Door Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24501 (Online Only)
My goal is to learn about my clients and their needs by listening to what is most important to them and instilling hope. I have experience working with mothers of young children who need support in managing behaviors, sensory and developmental needs of their child. Building a warm and compassionate relationship is key in therapy in my view. Helping my clients enhance their relationships by working through past trauma and past negative relationships is one of my key goals. I enjoy working with teens and other adults who are trying to find their way in the world of relationships, work, family and changing communities.
My goal is to learn about my clients and their needs by listening to what is most important to them and instilling hope. I have experience working with mothers of young children who need support in managing behaviors, sensory and developmental needs of their child. Building a warm and compassionate relationship is key in therapy in my view. Helping my clients enhance their relationships by working through past trauma and past negative relationships is one of my key goals. I enjoy working with teens and other adults who are trying to find their way in the world of relationships, work, family and changing communities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in a variety of roles and settings including inpatient psychiatry, family and adolescent counseling, intensive community treatment and extensive history working in corrections with inmates. I am currently employed as a Clinical Supervisor with a local Drug Treatment Court. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have helped many clients with past trauma, addiction and comorbid mental health diagnoses. I approach all of my clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in a variety of roles and settings including inpatient psychiatry, family and adolescent counseling, intensive community treatment and extensive history working in corrections with inmates. I am currently employed as a Clinical Supervisor with a local Drug Treatment Court. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have helped many clients with past trauma, addiction and comorbid mental health diagnoses. I approach all of my clients
Bobbie Jo Stone-Seamster
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
During her spare time, she enjoys spending time in nature, and at home with her close family, friends, siamese cat, and beagle dog.
Available via Video session only Age: 49 Language: English Specialties: Trauma, Veterans, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement-Grief Counseling, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Substance abuse, Domestic Violence, health disabilities, Life Management Counseling, Mood Disorders, Parenting Issues/stressors, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Management. not currently accepting marriage or couples counseling at this time. Years of Experience: 22 years Bobbie began her career in the human services field as a social worker and child abuse investigator with the Department of Social Services in VA.
During her spare time, she enjoys spending time in nature, and at home with her close family, friends, siamese cat, and beagle dog.
Available via Video session only Age: 49 Language: English Specialties: Trauma, Veterans, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement-Grief Counseling, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Substance abuse, Domestic Violence, health disabilities, Life Management Counseling, Mood Disorders, Parenting Issues/stressors, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Management. not currently accepting marriage or couples counseling at this time. Years of Experience: 22 years Bobbie began her career in the human services field as a social worker and child abuse investigator with the Department of Social Services in VA.
When working with couples/families, I utilize Gottman Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Each of us come with a unique set of life experiences. My hope is to provide you with a space to explore the impact of these life experiences and the role they play in your individual and relational functioning! My professional experience is reflected in a variety of settings including trauma-work, depression, anxiety, life transitions, attachment, pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, and family counseling. If there is one thing you should know about what I believe it’s this: context matters! It matters because it provides meaning to the social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence the life of every human.
When working with couples/families, I utilize Gottman Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Each of us come with a unique set of life experiences. My hope is to provide you with a space to explore the impact of these life experiences and the role they play in your individual and relational functioning! My professional experience is reflected in a variety of settings including trauma-work, depression, anxiety, life transitions, attachment, pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, and family counseling. If there is one thing you should know about what I believe it’s this: context matters! It matters because it provides meaning to the social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence the life of every human.
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Are you ready to feel empowered and notice you feel most relaxed with animals and in nature? Perhaps, traditional-talk therapy doesn't feel quite right for you and you're curious about an experiential approach to heal and grow. When working with me and our amazing animals (horses, goats, dogs) on the farm, you can anticipate learning to leverage your strengths, building resilience and finding meaning through challenges. I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
Are you ready to feel empowered and notice you feel most relaxed with animals and in nature? Perhaps, traditional-talk therapy doesn't feel quite right for you and you're curious about an experiential approach to heal and grow. When working with me and our amazing animals (horses, goats, dogs) on the farm, you can anticipate learning to leverage your strengths, building resilience and finding meaning through challenges. I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
Folks that come to me for support struggle to manage the thoughts and feelings that lead to relapse and mental health crises. My experience tells me that these folks feel disconnected from themselves and their community. Establishing connectivity to their friends, family, and their broader social setting is crucial for wellness and for healing. Everyone has the goal of contentment and peace of mind, and substance abuse more than most challenges undermines the fulfillment of these basic needs. To heal and prosper, substance abusers and trauma survivors need to practice self care in the bio psychosocial-spiritual way of life.
Folks that come to me for support struggle to manage the thoughts and feelings that lead to relapse and mental health crises. My experience tells me that these folks feel disconnected from themselves and their community. Establishing connectivity to their friends, family, and their broader social setting is crucial for wellness and for healing. Everyone has the goal of contentment and peace of mind, and substance abuse more than most challenges undermines the fulfillment of these basic needs. To heal and prosper, substance abusers and trauma survivors need to practice self care in the bio psychosocial-spiritual way of life.
Yvonne Wutka is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her approach tends to be straightforward and authentic, and she makes it a point to be real with her clients. She says that while she does not sugarcoat things, she is also genuinely empathetic and understanding. Yvonne uses a solution focused style of therapy that helps her clients to produce their own solutions that best work for them to make positive changes for their lives. Yvonne creates a treatment plan for each client and adapts her style as needed. She also helps individuals and family members walk through their healing process by using Eye Movement Desensitization
Yvonne Wutka is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her approach tends to be straightforward and authentic, and she makes it a point to be real with her clients. She says that while she does not sugarcoat things, she is also genuinely empathetic and understanding. Yvonne uses a solution focused style of therapy that helps her clients to produce their own solutions that best work for them to make positive changes for their lives. Yvonne creates a treatment plan for each client and adapts her style as needed. She also helps individuals and family members walk through their healing process by using Eye Movement Desensitization
R. Mike Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
If you are in need of help during the most difficult times of a significant loss, feeling stuck in life, having trouble with a family member, work relationships or just need coaching and guidance through the stresses of daily living, allow me to help you navigate and chart a path to get your energy and zest in life back!.
Hello, As a clinical director, I understand the importance of understanding and honoring the needs of my clients. My Life experience and clinical understanding inspires me to co-create change with and for my clients. My faith and family have helped me stay balanced and energized for service. I love helping clients uncover facts that were hidden from view. I love seeing a person's eyes light up when they uncover unconscious truths that emerge during counseling. I love seeing the smile and life come back into a person who had begun to doubt whether solutions could be found. It’s exciting! I love my job!
If you are in need of help during the most difficult times of a significant loss, feeling stuck in life, having trouble with a family member, work relationships or just need coaching and guidance through the stresses of daily living, allow me to help you navigate and chart a path to get your energy and zest in life back!.
Hello, As a clinical director, I understand the importance of understanding and honoring the needs of my clients. My Life experience and clinical understanding inspires me to co-create change with and for my clients. My faith and family have helped me stay balanced and energized for service. I love helping clients uncover facts that were hidden from view. I love seeing a person's eyes light up when they uncover unconscious truths that emerge during counseling. I love seeing the smile and life come back into a person who had begun to doubt whether solutions could be found. It’s exciting! I love my job!
Stephanie's 10 years in the mental health field has given her the opportunity to serve and counsel individuals, couples, and families working through depression, anxiety, marital stress, trauma, family strain, self harm, and suicidal ideation. She has worked on hospital psychiatric units and outpatient offices. She is trained as a facilitator in the premarital/marital assessment tools and education from SYMBIS, PREPARE/ENRICH, and Level I Gottman Training. She is trained in EMDR and uses it with clients working through trauma. Stephanie is also an AAMFT supervisor candidate who supervises students and residents.
Stephanie's 10 years in the mental health field has given her the opportunity to serve and counsel individuals, couples, and families working through depression, anxiety, marital stress, trauma, family strain, self harm, and suicidal ideation. She has worked on hospital psychiatric units and outpatient offices. She is trained as a facilitator in the premarital/marital assessment tools and education from SYMBIS, PREPARE/ENRICH, and Level I Gottman Training. She is trained in EMDR and uses it with clients working through trauma. Stephanie is also an AAMFT supervisor candidate who supervises students and residents.
Dawn Peterson-Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
Whether you're seeking individual, group, or family therapy, we're committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to live your healthiest and most fulfilling life.
Dawn Peterson-Lewis, is a licensed professional counselor with over 16 years of experience in consulting, coaching, and mental health. Dawn is passionate about empowering women and teens to begin their healing process through counseling services that prioritize trauma-informed care and evidence-based theories.
Whether you're seeking individual, group, or family therapy, we're committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to live your healthiest and most fulfilling life.
Dawn Peterson-Lewis, is a licensed professional counselor with over 16 years of experience in consulting, coaching, and mental health. Dawn is passionate about empowering women and teens to begin their healing process through counseling services that prioritize trauma-informed care and evidence-based theories.
I ustilize stratagies of talk therapy, family systems theory, and modalities of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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 ustilize stratagies of talk therapy, family systems theory, and modalities of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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
Dr. Jonathan Patrick Behler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LCMHC, PhD
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24501 (Online Only)
I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, marital issues, family issues, clergy burnout, porn addiction, numerous other mental health issues.
In life, you seek out the ability to have peace, harmony, a fulfilling career, and a happy family. However, sometimes these things do not happen, or things go astray. Life happens, tragedy comes about, or situations arise to make you feel unhinged Sometimes, you just need someone with whom you can unload. Someone who will walk you through solutions to the problems at hand. I would like to be that person for you.
I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, marital issues, family issues, clergy burnout, porn addiction, numerous other mental health issues.
In life, you seek out the ability to have peace, harmony, a fulfilling career, and a happy family. However, sometimes these things do not happen, or things go astray. Life happens, tragedy comes about, or situations arise to make you feel unhinged Sometimes, you just need someone with whom you can unload. Someone who will walk you through solutions to the problems at hand. I would like to be that person for you.
Specialty areas include relationships, family counseling, college students, abandonment, self-image, depression, anxiety, church/religious harm, abuse, trauma, identity issues, and gender identity.
Relationships and life are difficult to navigate. I am passionate about coming alongside those who are weary in the difficult and commend you for taking the step of courage to pursue counseling. It is an honor to be answering the call from God to work as a therapist and provide a space to wrestle with big questions. My greatest desire is to provide a therapeutic space where you experience safety, are seen and heard, and know your value as you explore presenting concerns and set goals for the future. Thank you for choosing this step for yourself!
Specialty areas include relationships, family counseling, college students, abandonment, self-image, depression, anxiety, church/religious harm, abuse, trauma, identity issues, and gender identity.
Relationships and life are difficult to navigate. I am passionate about coming alongside those who are weary in the difficult and commend you for taking the step of courage to pursue counseling. It is an honor to be answering the call from God to work as a therapist and provide a space to wrestle with big questions. My greatest desire is to provide a therapeutic space where you experience safety, are seen and heard, and know your value as you explore presenting concerns and set goals for the future. Thank you for choosing this step for yourself!
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.