Female Therapists in Saluda, VA

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Sara Hallberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saluda, VA 23149
Are you hoping to overcome the effects of trauma? Have you tried other 'trauma-informed' approaches with limited results? Don't give up; continue your search until you find a trauma specialist—I am one of them. With thousands of hours dedicated to trauma training and extensive experience, I have a profound understanding of how chronic stress affects the mind, body, and spirit. My primary areas of expertise include treating adolescents, C-PTSD, substance use, personality disorders, dissociation, chronic pain, and chronic illness.
Are you hoping to overcome the effects of trauma? Have you tried other 'trauma-informed' approaches with limited results? Don't give up; continue your search until you find a trauma specialist—I am one of them. With thousands of hours dedicated to trauma training and extensive experience, I have a profound understanding of how chronic stress affects the mind, body, and spirit. My primary areas of expertise include treating adolescents, C-PTSD, substance use, personality disorders, dissociation, chronic pain, and chronic illness.
(804) 570-1606 View (804) 570-1606
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Carolyn S South
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saluda, VA 23149
My name is Carolyn South, I have been a counselor for over 41 years and enjoy all ages from 3 and above. I offer individual or family counseling. I have licenses in professional counseling and marriage and family therapy.
My name is Carolyn South, I have been a counselor for over 41 years and enjoy all ages from 3 and above. I offer individual or family counseling. I have licenses in professional counseling and marriage and family therapy.
(804) 352-1328 View (804) 352-1328

More Therapists Nearby

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Latoya Gassaway-White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hardyville, VA 23070
I am Dr. Latoya Gassaway-White, and I have my LPC. I have been practicing CBT and solution-focused mostly, but I have experience with psychodynamic and family therapy approaches. I believe that clients dictate which type of therapy to approach and that it is best when a client leads the way. Together we create realistic and attainable goals, and then I help my clients tackle and achieve those goals. I work primarily with clients with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
I am Dr. Latoya Gassaway-White, and I have my LPC. I have been practicing CBT and solution-focused mostly, but I have experience with psychodynamic and family therapy approaches. I believe that clients dictate which type of therapy to approach and that it is best when a client leads the way. Together we create realistic and attainable goals, and then I help my clients tackle and achieve those goals. I work primarily with clients with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
(757) 290-1975 View (757) 290-1975
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Shane Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartfield, VA 23071
Shane Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose mission in life is to cultivate one's self-efficacy while enhancing self-esteem and promoting self-empowerment! She has been providing supervision for over 5 years. Shane is an empathetic Clinical Supervisor and Therapist with a record of successful Mental Health Counseling experiences working with children, adolescents as well as adults, addressing Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Low self-esteem, Poor Communication Skills, Interpersonal relationships, and Social Skills.
Shane Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose mission in life is to cultivate one's self-efficacy while enhancing self-esteem and promoting self-empowerment! She has been providing supervision for over 5 years. Shane is an empathetic Clinical Supervisor and Therapist with a record of successful Mental Health Counseling experiences working with children, adolescents as well as adults, addressing Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Low self-esteem, Poor Communication Skills, Interpersonal relationships, and Social Skills.
(571) 605-6317 View (571) 605-6317
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Nancy Welsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syringa, VA 23169
Hello, my name is Nancy Welsh, a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. More specifically, I am a strong advocate and educator in mental health growth, insightfulness, development, and healing, while also normalizing the importance of mental health therapy. Apart from incorporating evidence-based treatment models in my work with clients, I integrate empowerment, hope, collaboration, and resiliency. I am of the firm belief that every person has room for growth and the ability for happiness and fulfillment.
Hello, my name is Nancy Welsh, a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. More specifically, I am a strong advocate and educator in mental health growth, insightfulness, development, and healing, while also normalizing the importance of mental health therapy. Apart from incorporating evidence-based treatment models in my work with clients, I integrate empowerment, hope, collaboration, and resiliency. I am of the firm belief that every person has room for growth and the ability for happiness and fulfillment.
(757) 792-8374 View (757) 792-8374
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Erin Janovec
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Church View, VA 23032
Hello! My name is Erin Janovec. I am a licensed professional counselor in Virginia. My approach to therapy is a humanistic and integrated approach that considers each individual's unique needs. I am certified in EMDR and trained in TF-CBT. I have worked with clients ranging from young to old with varying diagnoses. I have experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and more.
Hello! My name is Erin Janovec. I am a licensed professional counselor in Virginia. My approach to therapy is a humanistic and integrated approach that considers each individual's unique needs. I am certified in EMDR and trained in TF-CBT. I have worked with clients ranging from young to old with varying diagnoses. I have experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and more.
(540) 264-9592 View (540) 264-9592
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Beth Ann Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wake, VA 23176
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with people of all ages and many backgrounds, ethnicities, and circumstances. I work with you to reach your goals by using your current strengths, supports, and coping skills and adding to them during therapy sessions and real-world application between sessions regardless of your situation. I am here to assist you along life's journey, whether that is a time of change, loss, stress, maintaining, or moving forward.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with people of all ages and many backgrounds, ethnicities, and circumstances. I work with you to reach your goals by using your current strengths, supports, and coping skills and adding to them during therapy sessions and real-world application between sessions regardless of your situation. I am here to assist you along life's journey, whether that is a time of change, loss, stress, maintaining, or moving forward.
(757) 986-0944 View (757) 986-0944
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Monica Durrette
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
Urbanna, VA 23175
Whether you find yourself struggling to cope with the sudden demands of major life changes or challenges related to chronic mental health issues, making the decision to seek help can be difficult and confusing. I have a small, private practice where I provide counseling and assessment services to individuals presenting with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as emotional challenges related to serious illness, grief following the death of a loved one, or divorce.
Whether you find yourself struggling to cope with the sudden demands of major life changes or challenges related to chronic mental health issues, making the decision to seek help can be difficult and confusing. I have a small, private practice where I provide counseling and assessment services to individuals presenting with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as emotional challenges related to serious illness, grief following the death of a loved one, or divorce.
(804) 375-4743 View (804) 375-4743
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Ann Benner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartfield, VA 23071
I am Ann Bohr Benner, LCSW. I like to work with adults of all ages who are dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and/or grief. We start with and come back to client goals. I think holistically about people who are in distress. Sleep, diet, relaxation, exercise, social support, and spiritual life all can contribute to change. Then self-awareness, insight, and intentional behavior change are important. I endeavor to create a safe space in which each person can be exactly where they are, and eventually, the natural inclination to heal and grow can flourish.
I am Ann Bohr Benner, LCSW. I like to work with adults of all ages who are dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and/or grief. We start with and come back to client goals. I think holistically about people who are in distress. Sleep, diet, relaxation, exercise, social support, and spiritual life all can contribute to change. Then self-awareness, insight, and intentional behavior change are important. I endeavor to create a safe space in which each person can be exactly where they are, and eventually, the natural inclination to heal and grow can flourish.
(703) 947-0837 View (703) 947-0837
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Alison Outten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Water View, VA 23180
Hi, I'm Alison Outten, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of clinical experience working with individuals in areas including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and life coaching. I use a holistic approach that consists of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Supportive, Strength-Based, and Holistic therapies during treatment with clients. I believe in working in partnership with clients to utilize their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals.
Hi, I'm Alison Outten, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of clinical experience working with individuals in areas including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and life coaching. I use a holistic approach that consists of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Supportive, Strength-Based, and Holistic therapies during treatment with clients. I believe in working in partnership with clients to utilize their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals.
(571) 568-7381 View (571) 568-7381
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Susan Horne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Urbanna, VA 23175  (Online Only)
I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to create a safe space where you can explore the challenges that are preventing you from thriving in your daily life. I work with individuals, families and couples to identify behavior patterns and past experiences that are currently causing distress in their lives. We will work together to develop effective coping strategies that will support you feeling confident in your own abilities to reach your therapeutic goals.
I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to create a safe space where you can explore the challenges that are preventing you from thriving in your daily life. I work with individuals, families and couples to identify behavior patterns and past experiences that are currently causing distress in their lives. We will work together to develop effective coping strategies that will support you feeling confident in your own abilities to reach your therapeutic goals.
(804) 336-3067 View (804) 336-3067
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Emily Eanes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Urbanna, VA 23175  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Through Telehealth Counseling, I specialize in working with individuals who have survived trauma, experience anxiety and struggle with their sense of self. I work with individuals, couples and families to achieve freedom from distress and empower them to enjoy productive and fulfilling lives and relationships.
Through Telehealth Counseling, I specialize in working with individuals who have survived trauma, experience anxiety and struggle with their sense of self. I work with individuals, couples and families to achieve freedom from distress and empower them to enjoy productive and fulfilling lives and relationships.
(804) 531-3084 View (804) 531-3084
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Yashica Amara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Urbanna, VA 23175
Yashica Amara, LCSW. Top-performing, seasoned leader in behavioral health with 15 years of accomplished experience contributing exceptional results within each position held. Track record of meeting and exceeding goals leveraging advanced ability to assess situations, coordinate resources, develop effective action plans, ensure compassionate client and family care, and provide leadership and guidance to team members. Possesses extensive certification and professional development, continuously seeking opportunities to improve and add to skill sets and enhance overall effectiveness.
Yashica Amara, LCSW. Top-performing, seasoned leader in behavioral health with 15 years of accomplished experience contributing exceptional results within each position held. Track record of meeting and exceeding goals leveraging advanced ability to assess situations, coordinate resources, develop effective action plans, ensure compassionate client and family care, and provide leadership and guidance to team members. Possesses extensive certification and professional development, continuously seeking opportunities to improve and add to skill sets and enhance overall effectiveness.
(571) 202-6827 View (571) 202-6827
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April Dalby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plain View, VA 23156
There is no greater joy than assisting clients in finding their strengths and ways to use their strengths to overcome life obstacles by creating a new narrative.
There is no greater joy than assisting clients in finding their strengths and ways to use their strengths to overcome life obstacles by creating a new narrative.
(757) 863-2901 View (757) 863-2901

Online Therapists

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Marion B Swanson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23185
College Students: Do you need strategies and support for increased confidence and calm in your life? We'll work at your pace, on what is most important to you. For over 20 years, I've worked with people from diverse backgrounds to address anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, attention deficit disorders, learning disabilities, executive functioning skills, learning/academic strategies, goal-setting, motivation, and stress management. I use a variety of approaches (ex: cognitive-behavioral, internal family systems, mindfulness-based, etc) although sessions are always based on your goals, needs, and preferences.
College Students: Do you need strategies and support for increased confidence and calm in your life? We'll work at your pace, on what is most important to you. For over 20 years, I've worked with people from diverse backgrounds to address anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, attention deficit disorders, learning disabilities, executive functioning skills, learning/academic strategies, goal-setting, motivation, and stress management. I use a variety of approaches (ex: cognitive-behavioral, internal family systems, mindfulness-based, etc) although sessions are always based on your goals, needs, and preferences.
(757) 603-3240 View (757) 603-3240
Rita A Schulte
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
The heart of my approach to counseling centers on relationship.In my opinion, the counseling relationship becomes the foundation for meaningful change; a conduit of hope and healing for those who have been wounded. As I welcome a new client, I am primarily interested in creating a safe base and secure haven of trust from which to work. Facing our struggles and confronting our issues can be painful at times. My commitment to my clients is to walk alongside them through the struggles they are currently facing and teach them more adaptive ways to manage their lives.
The heart of my approach to counseling centers on relationship.In my opinion, the counseling relationship becomes the foundation for meaningful change; a conduit of hope and healing for those who have been wounded. As I welcome a new client, I am primarily interested in creating a safe base and secure haven of trust from which to work. Facing our struggles and confronting our issues can be painful at times. My commitment to my clients is to walk alongside them through the struggles they are currently facing and teach them more adaptive ways to manage their lives.
(540) 986-4101 View (540) 986-4101
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Amy Stevenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. It is my mission to enhance the lives of every individual and family I serve, though building healthy relationships and emphasizing the importance of total wellness. I practice a person-centered approach and incorporate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to help adolescents and adults who experience trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, family and relationship conflict, life stage transitions, and every-day stressors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. It is my mission to enhance the lives of every individual and family I serve, though building healthy relationships and emphasizing the importance of total wellness. I practice a person-centered approach and incorporate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to help adolescents and adults who experience trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, family and relationship conflict, life stage transitions, and every-day stressors.
(571) 520-7843 View (571) 520-7843
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Lotus Counseling & Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23223  (Online Only)
I'm Brittney Hill, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. I offer individual therapy focused on addressing the individual needs of adolescents and adults. My experiences range from community-based services, school- based services, residential treatment and acute-inpatient treatment. My ideal clients are motivated for change and open to exploring and improving self-awareness.
I'm Brittney Hill, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. I offer individual therapy focused on addressing the individual needs of adolescents and adults. My experiences range from community-based services, school- based services, residential treatment and acute-inpatient treatment. My ideal clients are motivated for change and open to exploring and improving self-awareness.
(804) 538-3154 View (804) 538-3154
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Natalia Tassara Barrantes
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23230
My goal as a therapist is to help and support human beings maximize strengths while gaining insight into draining and unproductive behavior patterns. I also help individuals dealing with communications issues in general, marital or couple relationships. I focus my work on developing a partnership with my patients in order for them to find the best way to cope anxiety, depression or any other mental health condition.
My goal as a therapist is to help and support human beings maximize strengths while gaining insight into draining and unproductive behavior patterns. I also help individuals dealing with communications issues in general, marital or couple relationships. I focus my work on developing a partnership with my patients in order for them to find the best way to cope anxiety, depression or any other mental health condition.
(804) 294-4613 View (804) 294-4613
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Maureen Ann Kelleher
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
You are worthy of the support you seek. Although I don't yet know your story, I am confident you possess the unique strengths to achieve your goals: Healing is a remembering of those strengths. Experiencing loss and challenge in our lives is universal, yet these circumstances can leave us feeling disconnected, damaged, or discarded. You deserve to live a life you love, actively engaged as your most authentic, integrated self.
You are worthy of the support you seek. Although I don't yet know your story, I am confident you possess the unique strengths to achieve your goals: Healing is a remembering of those strengths. Experiencing loss and challenge in our lives is universal, yet these circumstances can leave us feeling disconnected, damaged, or discarded. You deserve to live a life you love, actively engaged as your most authentic, integrated self.
(757) 300-1490 View (757) 300-1490
Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.