Therapists for Teens in Prince George, VA
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Open Doors to Redefining
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Prince George, VA 23875 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Mitchell is a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families. With 10 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell’s expertise includes Trauma-related disorders and symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Career and Phase of life changes, Grief and Loss, Life Stressors, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, and self-esteem-building skills.
Dr. Mitchell is a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families. With 10 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell’s expertise includes Trauma-related disorders and symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Career and Phase of life changes, Grief and Loss, Life Stressors, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, and self-esteem-building skills.
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Dr. Marlene L. Blyden
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, C-DBT, CCATP, BCCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prince George, VA 23875 (Online Only)
Over the past 13 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and military personnel.
If you are seeking healing, recovery, restoration, and growth from trauma, relational, communication, boundaries, grief or loss challenges, you have come to the right place. I would be honored to support you thrive in this season of your life. My private practice is Living Hope Counseling, LLC, where Hope, Healing & Restoration Meet. I support individuals by identifying their strengths, setting and working toward their goals. I collaborate with clients to increase self-compassion as they empower themselves to reach their goals.
Over the past 13 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and military personnel.
If you are seeking healing, recovery, restoration, and growth from trauma, relational, communication, boundaries, grief or loss challenges, you have come to the right place. I would be honored to support you thrive in this season of your life. My private practice is Living Hope Counseling, LLC, where Hope, Healing & Restoration Meet. I support individuals by identifying their strengths, setting and working toward their goals. I collaborate with clients to increase self-compassion as they empower themselves to reach their goals.
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Jenny C. Grim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prince George, VA 23875
Waitlist for new clients
Hello folks! At this time, I continue to share my passion for DBT and EMDR in the treatment of traumas and challenging life circumstances. This year, I am taking time to focus on supporting fellow mental health providers seeking therapy, social workers seeking licensure, and those suffering from perinatal loss. Our therapy sessions together would primarily take place via tele-health (HIPAA-secure web video). I do have in-office availability on Mondays and Thursdays. I am currently accepting most insurances for Virginia, as well as insurances for Florida residents. Please contact our office for more information: (804) 924-2236.
Hello folks! At this time, I continue to share my passion for DBT and EMDR in the treatment of traumas and challenging life circumstances. This year, I am taking time to focus on supporting fellow mental health providers seeking therapy, social workers seeking licensure, and those suffering from perinatal loss. Our therapy sessions together would primarily take place via tele-health (HIPAA-secure web video). I do have in-office availability on Mondays and Thursdays. I am currently accepting most insurances for Virginia, as well as insurances for Florida residents. Please contact our office for more information: (804) 924-2236.
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Are you searching for the meaning of life? Are you searching for a purpose? Do you experience serious issues that get in the way of a happy and fulfilled life? I know how you are feeling. As we work together, we can use faith-based and/or evidence-based counseling principles to help you make changes that will drastically impact your life in a positive way.
Are you searching for the meaning of life? Are you searching for a purpose? Do you experience serious issues that get in the way of a happy and fulfilled life? I know how you are feeling. As we work together, we can use faith-based and/or evidence-based counseling principles to help you make changes that will drastically impact your life in a positive way.
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HLF Christian Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, MAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prince George, VA 23875
Do you feel defeated, left behind, unable to trust, unlovable or unloved? Do you struggle with past experiences that haunt your present and future causing shame, grief or re experienced trauma in everyday living? If so, know that it is my honor to walk along side you as you journey toward healing. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families regain peace, balance and will power with strategies to move forward through crisis moments. My name is Tracci Parham and I am a Pastoral Counselor whos certified in pre-marital/ marriage counseling, and trained in crisis and trauma care, Transformational Prayer Ministry and EMDR.
Do you feel defeated, left behind, unable to trust, unlovable or unloved? Do you struggle with past experiences that haunt your present and future causing shame, grief or re experienced trauma in everyday living? If so, know that it is my honor to walk along side you as you journey toward healing. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families regain peace, balance and will power with strategies to move forward through crisis moments. My name is Tracci Parham and I am a Pastoral Counselor whos certified in pre-marital/ marriage counseling, and trained in crisis and trauma care, Transformational Prayer Ministry and EMDR.
More Therapists Nearby
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Lisa M Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (Online Only)
I am an adjunct instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Fordham University, where I teach courses on the impact of child and adolescent trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working in outpatient practice, schools, residential treatment, therapeutic day school, and hospital settings. I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am an adjunct instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Fordham University, where I teach courses on the impact of child and adolescent trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working in outpatient practice, schools, residential treatment, therapeutic day school, and hospital settings. I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
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Serenity Cove Pediatrics
DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS, IMH-E, RN-BC
Verified Verified
Goochland, VA 23063 (Online Only)
We understand the importance of putting the child or teenager at the center by providing holistic care for the entire family.
The mission of Serenity Cove Pediatrics (SCP) is to provide integrated holistic mental and behavioral health care for children and families while valuing safety and inclusivity. During my fif teen plus years of pediatric practice, I received specialized mental and behavioral health training to care for children and families with trauma. This includes special experience with children/ teens with a history of trauma, foster children, adoptive children, pediatric refugees, kinship care, and high risk vulnerable children. Currently, providing Telehealth assistance with specialized pediatric focused medication management in NY and VA.
We understand the importance of putting the child or teenager at the center by providing holistic care for the entire family.
The mission of Serenity Cove Pediatrics (SCP) is to provide integrated holistic mental and behavioral health care for children and families while valuing safety and inclusivity. During my fif teen plus years of pediatric practice, I received specialized mental and behavioral health training to care for children and families with trauma. This includes special experience with children/ teens with a history of trauma, foster children, adoptive children, pediatric refugees, kinship care, and high risk vulnerable children. Currently, providing Telehealth assistance with specialized pediatric focused medication management in NY and VA.
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Got Your Six Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Veteran-owned and operated, we seek to help Veterans, First Responders, their Families, and children impacted by traumatic events. We provide specialized individual and group therapy, and provide therapy for a wide range of children, adolescent, and adult clients. We welcome those who are struggling with life issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, coping, gender identity, mood disorders, relationship issues, sexuality, and addictions. We believe that the situations we experience impact us, but do not define us. Our clinicians are trained to help you reach your full potential and overcome difficult situations.
Veteran-owned and operated, we seek to help Veterans, First Responders, their Families, and children impacted by traumatic events. We provide specialized individual and group therapy, and provide therapy for a wide range of children, adolescent, and adult clients. We welcome those who are struggling with life issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, coping, gender identity, mood disorders, relationship issues, sexuality, and addictions. We believe that the situations we experience impact us, but do not define us. Our clinicians are trained to help you reach your full potential and overcome difficult situations.
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Are you or your teen struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, or mood-related issues? Are you unclear as to your possible diagnosis or treatment options? Psychological Assessments provide clarification to assist with promoting your strengths and targeting your needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in helping adults and adolescents with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. I offer Psychological Assessments (testing) for the following: ADHD, Educational Problems, Behavioral Issues, and Diagnostic Clarification. I do not conduct court-ordered or parental capacity evaluations. I have specialized experience working with trauma (PTSD), behavioral problems, anger management, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, and serious mental health issues.
Are you or your teen struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, or mood-related issues? Are you unclear as to your possible diagnosis or treatment options? Psychological Assessments provide clarification to assist with promoting your strengths and targeting your needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in helping adults and adolescents with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. I offer Psychological Assessments (testing) for the following: ADHD, Educational Problems, Behavioral Issues, and Diagnostic Clarification. I do not conduct court-ordered or parental capacity evaluations. I have specialized experience working with trauma (PTSD), behavioral problems, anger management, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, and serious mental health issues.
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Child, Parent & Family Institute
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Petersburg, VA 23803
My staff and I are dedicated to providing therapeutic interventions to your child/ teen in the home and community.
Is your child or teen exhibiting defiant, oppositional, hyperactive, impulsive, unsafe or self-injurious behaviors? Are they struggling in with friends or sibling in school and at home to maintain healthy interpersonal relationships? Do you as a parent want to assist your child during these uncertain times to regulate emotions, improve communication, and/or reduce challenging and unsafe behaviors? If so, we are here to help.
My staff and I are dedicated to providing therapeutic interventions to your child/ teen in the home and community.
Is your child or teen exhibiting defiant, oppositional, hyperactive, impulsive, unsafe or self-injurious behaviors? Are they struggling in with friends or sibling in school and at home to maintain healthy interpersonal relationships? Do you as a parent want to assist your child during these uncertain times to regulate emotions, improve communication, and/or reduce challenging and unsafe behaviors? If so, we are here to help.
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Jennifer Dishner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Lee, VA 23801 (Online Only)
Jennifer Dishner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked with a wide variety of populations in many different settings including public schools, inpatient hospital units, and community work. Helping individuals and families find their strengths and self-worth is a major role of Jennifer's clinical work. It is through this clinical work that she believes clients are best able to realize their potential growth and maintain positive change. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Longwood University in Virginia and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lynchburg College.
Jennifer Dishner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked with a wide variety of populations in many different settings including public schools, inpatient hospital units, and community work. Helping individuals and families find their strengths and self-worth is a major role of Jennifer's clinical work. It is through this clinical work that she believes clients are best able to realize their potential growth and maintain positive change. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Longwood University in Virginia and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lynchburg College.
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I am Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, a licensed professional counselor, and Air Force veteran. My doctoral studies focus was attachment and trauma. I have 25-plus years of experience working with at-risk youth, families, couples, and individuals covering various issues. I specialize in attachment, trauma, anxiety, and family issues. I work with people who range in age from toddler to old age in varying settings, such as home-based, outpatient, residential, and telehealth.
I am Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, a licensed professional counselor, and Air Force veteran. My doctoral studies focus was attachment and trauma. I have 25-plus years of experience working with at-risk youth, families, couples, and individuals covering various issues. I specialize in attachment, trauma, anxiety, and family issues. I work with people who range in age from toddler to old age in varying settings, such as home-based, outpatient, residential, and telehealth.
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Arsheia Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP, CSAC, LSATP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petersburg, VA 23803
Do you ever find yourself battling negative thoughts? Feeling overwhelmed with trying to cope with feelings? Are you in need of a space where you can feel seen and heard? Whether you are facing loss, traumas, family conflict, life transitions or difficulty with social wellness, my collaborative and supportive style supports you as you work toward your wellness goals.
Do you ever find yourself battling negative thoughts? Feeling overwhelmed with trying to cope with feelings? Are you in need of a space where you can feel seen and heard? Whether you are facing loss, traumas, family conflict, life transitions or difficulty with social wellness, my collaborative and supportive style supports you as you work toward your wellness goals.
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Kjerstin Lemke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Fort Lee, VA 23801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I've worked with a variety of client populations including adolescents, teens, pre teens, adults, couples, families, Active-duty military, military spouses, and members of the National Guard, dealing with many different mental health concerns.
With over 10 years clinical experience, I am passionate about using evidence-based practices to help empower you every day, not just when you are in crisis. I am Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Combining Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, along with Person-Centered and Humanistic approaches I work diligently to create a welcoming, supporting and safe environment where individuals can feel free to express themselves. Working through difficult times alone can often feel overwhelming and defeating without help.
I've worked with a variety of client populations including adolescents, teens, pre teens, adults, couples, families, Active-duty military, military spouses, and members of the National Guard, dealing with many different mental health concerns.
With over 10 years clinical experience, I am passionate about using evidence-based practices to help empower you every day, not just when you are in crisis. I am Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Combining Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, along with Person-Centered and Humanistic approaches I work diligently to create a welcoming, supporting and safe environment where individuals can feel free to express themselves. Working through difficult times alone can often feel overwhelming and defeating without help.
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Fraser & Associates Complete Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Disputanta, VA 23842
F.A.C.T.S. is a collective of healers that are licensed, experienced, and professionally trained in various modalities of counseling and healing sciences. We offer dynamic and culturally relevant mental health and wellness services designed to meet the needs for you and your family with the intention to help you heal, function at your highest level, and ultimately thrive for yourself and community.
F.A.C.T.S. is a collective of healers that are licensed, experienced, and professionally trained in various modalities of counseling and healing sciences. We offer dynamic and culturally relevant mental health and wellness services designed to meet the needs for you and your family with the intention to help you heal, function at your highest level, and ultimately thrive for yourself and community.
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Aspire Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CSOTP, CSAC
Verified Verified
Petersburg, VA 23801
I am a psychotherapist who enjoy lighting the path for others. I believe you are the authority over your own life but sometimes you need someone objective to help you look from the outside in. Coupled with my clinical expertise, I am emotionally attuned to others. I often recognize others’ feelings and intuitively understand where these sentiments come from. As a result, I often know what to say to help find solutions that address the individuals’ concerns.
I am a psychotherapist who enjoy lighting the path for others. I believe you are the authority over your own life but sometimes you need someone objective to help you look from the outside in. Coupled with my clinical expertise, I am emotionally attuned to others. I often recognize others’ feelings and intuitively understand where these sentiments come from. As a result, I often know what to say to help find solutions that address the individuals’ concerns.
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Hello, I am an LPC who is passionate about supporting all my clients through current stressors until growth and healing occurs. I listen, process the desire, and utilize the best theoretical approach in efforts to gain measurable success. The desire to help through listening and establishing reasonable goals. What drives me are the passionate individuals who are self-aware regarding change.
Hello, I am an LPC who is passionate about supporting all my clients through current stressors until growth and healing occurs. I listen, process the desire, and utilize the best theoretical approach in efforts to gain measurable success. The desire to help through listening and establishing reasonable goals. What drives me are the passionate individuals who are self-aware regarding change.
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Trinity Care
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP, LSATP
Verified Verified
Petersburg, VA 23801
Helping clients become the best version of themselves through building a comfortable and non-judgmental therapeutic alliance. Welcoming diverse clients from every walk of life.
Helping clients become the best version of themselves through building a comfortable and non-judgmental therapeutic alliance. Welcoming diverse clients from every walk of life.
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Jowanda Tyler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTS
Verified Verified
Petersburg, VA 23805 (Online Only)
I service adolescents, adults, families, couples and focused groups.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my objective is to support individuals with identifying suitable and functional lifestyles to enhance their efforts towards living a balanced and satisfying life. My approach to therapy is through a person-centered, holistic strategy aimed to improve self-awareness, life perspectives, emotional and mental health functioning. Treatment modalities ranges from a number of theoretical perspectives, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused, Trauma-Focused CBT, Psychodynamic, and others based on the needs of each individual.
I service adolescents, adults, families, couples and focused groups.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my objective is to support individuals with identifying suitable and functional lifestyles to enhance their efforts towards living a balanced and satisfying life. My approach to therapy is through a person-centered, holistic strategy aimed to improve self-awareness, life perspectives, emotional and mental health functioning. Treatment modalities ranges from a number of theoretical perspectives, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused, Trauma-Focused CBT, Psychodynamic, and others based on the needs of each individual.
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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.
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.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.