Therapists in Orange County, VA

Everyone deserves the experience of having a compassionate, empathetic space in which to be heard and understood without judgement. As a counselor, I bring my interest in life stage human development and psychosocial adaptation as well as my education in psychodynamic, family systems, humanistic, and existential theories to the process of joining with clients to process emotions and contextualize experience in ways that are affirming to each one. I believe in the therapeutic value of the corrective emotional experience and strive to support clients with accessing a validating and strengths-based presence in counseling.

Over the last 10+ years I have focused my practice on working with individuals struggling with mental health disorders including mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, and have established practice with the LGBT population.

Are you struggling to build or maintain relationships, manage emotions, or adjust to life's challenges? Depression, anxiety, anger, autism, schizophrenia, bipolar, and other disorders can be challenging to face alone. Therapy can help you build coping skills that you can use to overcome your challenges. While trauma can cause great pain in your life, learning the tools to become more positive and more focused can turn those defeats into the very things that build perseverance. I have helped clients of all ages overcome challenges to unlock more fulfilling lives. So reach out, I look forward to helping.

Life is ideally joyful and fulfilling, but most of us have experienced times in which we struggle to process difficult situations and complex emotions. We may feel isolated, stuck, or overwhelmed by life events and seek guidance and support to get back to an emotional equilibrium. Therapy can be a powerful way to discover our inner strength and make changes that empower us as individuals and facilitate our growth, resilience, and well-being.

People often seek counseling or psychotherapy to change and to resolve difficulties or problems. Seeking consultation is personal and it takes some courage to initiate contact. Sometimes the impetus comes from within; sometimes your circumstances or others close to you provide a nudge. Finding the 'right' therapist for you may take some exploration. Some people simply seek to talk privately about a subject or an issue. This may involve one's direction in life, career, management role, or decision-making. Some people seek to address deeply personal thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, spirituality, or other concerns.

I am an LCSW-C therapist who works with adults and couples. Life has a way of presenting people with challenges that may cause you to want to seek counseling to help you navigate your way through life's ups and downs. Sometimes these challenges make us feel stuck and uncertain, whether it be relationship issues, divorce, intimacy, death of a loved one, loss of a job, grief, suicide survivor, identity crisis, family conflict, addiction, processing trauma, sexual orientation, communicating or relating better, building coping skills and resilience, etc., or simply feeling like you are at a crossroads and not sure what to do next.

I regard much of 'psychopathology' as well-intended (but ineffective) efforts to contend with pain and fear, and to pursue needs and wants. So, in psychotherapy, I invite my clients to explore, identify, and take guidance from their emotional experiences, honoring their depression, anxiety, and other symptoms while finding more effective ways of living well. I also provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments.

We are convinced we have a problem. We're focused on it, worried about it, and it often feels like it defines us. These problems tend to show up or worsen during life and relationship transitions. Attending to what isn't working, as well as being intentional about addressing these problems, is necessary for change. Easily overlooked though, are the jewels - the opportunities hiding behind those problems. Psychotherapy provides a safe space for growth opportunities - offering compassion to those parts of ourselves we don't like or shame us, while allowing for the fluidity, flexibility and movement required for transformations.

Finding a meaningful relationship can be difficult, and so can maintaining one! Both can lead to anxiety, hopelessness, heartbreak, trust issues, and compromised self-esteem. Relationships and dating can be a hectic and messy process, despite technological advances and seemingly endless advice. We live in a world with so many options, and even with the best intentions, sometimes we need help. Whether it's incompatibility, betrayal, or the numerous other challenges that arise, just know you're not alone. I'm here to work with you and provide support on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and authentic living.

I have experience working in the field of mental health for over ten years, providing both inpatient and outpatient services. My experience includes treating adults and adolescents struggling with depression/anxiety and emotion regulation, substance abuse, trauma-related concerns, and serious mental illnesses. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist my clients in reaching their goals and develop insight which leads to healing, peace, and acceptance.

I am passionate about sitting in the metaphorical darkness with clients, whether that is grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, self harm, life transitions, or questioning about identity. Together we will hold space to explore whatever struggles you may bring into the room. All genders, races, and sexual orientations are welcome. I am currently seeing adult clients who are located in Virginia in person or via telehealth services with a focus on college students, emerging adults, and first/crisis responders ages 18+.

Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen

Life has its unique challenges, which can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, feelings of emptiness, a sense of loneliness and other highly charged feelings and experiences. Are you in transition, a "transplant" to your area or maybe you have lived there all of your life? Are you having relationship problems? Going through a break-up, separation or divorce? Are you feeling "different" from others and/or experiencing difficulty in connecting with others? Maybe you are experiencing a crisis in your career, feeling mismatched/unfulfilled? Or are you feeling unhappy but can't figure out the source, the "why" you are feeling this way?

In our lives, each of us will need the strength of another person, though, allowing another person to help takes great courage. As a therapist, I strive to provide a place where the courage to ask for help is met with compassion and patience as we embark on the path to healing together. I help clients with many common struggles (e.g., anxiety, depression, etc.) make the changes they want for a more fulfilling life. I work with children as young as 10 years old up through adults in individual, couple, and family settings.

Throughout our lives, we endure and overcome many obstacles. Each one provides growth opportunities, yet some leave us feeling broken, trying to put the pieces back together. Trauma has a profound effect on our internal system, impacting how we view and interact with the world. It may manifest in relational struggles, addiction, avoidant/risky behaviors, and various forms of self-sabotage, all hijacking our ability to live a self-actualized life. No matter the root of your trauma – developmental, single/multiple event trauma, or a mixture of all, healing is possible.

You are not alone. As a Psychotherapist, I provide person-centered, integrative, and cognitive-behavioral approaches for your mental and emotional well-being. I specialize in treating adults using the Evidence-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Energy Psychology to manage and heal the emotional and mental health struggles. You are welcome to learn more about my services at www.mentalhealthstrive.com. I look forward to connecting and working with you toward the life you wish and deserve to live.

My practice offers a safe and supportive environment in which to work through life's challenging issues, shift thoughts, feelings, behaviors and resolve relationship difficulties. It can be difficult to reach out for help, whether for anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, sexual issues/trauma, and difficult life transitions. I will help you gain the knowledge, insight and tools you need to reclaim your life, your relationships and reach your full potential. Our work together will facilitate your personal growth, increase your self-esteem, and set you on a path to reach your personal goals, deepen relationships, and come into the fullness of your life.

Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.