Depression Therapists in Staunton, VA

Hello, my name is Alicia. I am a licensed professional counselor. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck? Is the past keeping you from moving forward? Do you question whether you're on the right path to being your true self?

My ideal client is someone who is wanting to take a deeper look at their own reflection. Have you ever seen a movie or television show with an insensitive therapist and thought: Is this what therapy is supposed to look like? I can tell you therapy with me will not look like the disinterested professional depicted on television. My therapy style is built on the keystone of rapport building. I value our time together and respect boundaries as we work collaboratively to navigate some of life’s hardships.

Feeling stuck and not knowing which way to turn? Feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to ask for help? Not sure what to try next? I have been there. Unsure, overwhelmed, and afraid of what I might discover if I looked inside. That is where I began my own journey back in 1987. That is how I know that there is hope. It is unfortunate, that we don’t get to pick our parents or early care givers. For many of us, the experiences from early childhood, shape who we are today and how we interact with the world around us. These experiences are powerful influences on how we cope with life stress and even the partners we chose in life.

Now accepting new clients! I specialize in working with children ages 4 and up, using play therapy, attachment therapy, and CBT. I am a former special education teacher who enjoys working with children with special needs, such as ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities. I have experience with adoption, foster care, and ADHD, and love working with foster and adoptive families. I have training in attachment and can provide Circle of Security Informed attachment therapy. Please note: I only offer daytime appointments and cannot accommodate requests for late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

My work and passion surround helping others and getting to know a variety of people. I specifically enjoy working with adolescents, teenagers, and supporting their parents along with providing therapy to young adults both women and men. I have had the pleasure to help and to clinically support those in the community and surrounding counties for 19 years. I specialize in supporting college students in boosting self-esteem, and finding confidence, along with learning coping strategies to maintain routine for each semester.

I am a licensed professional counselor in Harrisonburg, VA with specialized training for trauma counseling, biofeedback, and equine assisted psychotherapy (as an add-on to office-based sessions). I believe that the symptoms we experience are from hurt parts of ourselves that have been disconnected or hidden, and healing comes from rebuilding that relationship within yourself and with others. I enjoy taking the journey alongside my clients as they build awareness of how their inner world impacts relationships, so that they can find safety, comfort, protection, and joy again in themselves and the world around them.

You've probably already tried to figure out how to feel better. Sick of being told that you're "too sensitive" or "overreacting," you're exhausted by how emotions and memories reach out and grab you, ripping you from your best efforts at stability. The effects of trauma, including high levels of anxiety, may make you wish you could simply just get rid of your emotions. It doesn't seem to matter how smart you are or how great a problem-solver you are in other areas of your life. The end result is that you're discouraged. I offer a collaborative approach with interventions that work. Come work with me and find hope and change.

Life includes all manner of discomfort and pains that cause us to seek solutions. As difficult as life can get, reaching out for help takes courage. My goal in collaborating with you is to understand your situation and to help you reclaim authorship over your life. We will face together whatever is currently standing in your way. My approach is cultivate a partnership, guided by your goals for treatment. Ultimately, I want to help you to not only find relief, but to also uncover a sense of personal empowerment, and to reimagine your life in a way that feels meaningful and gives you a sense of agency.

Far too often, life does not go as we hope or plan. It is at those times that we can truly benefit from supportive others showing us that we are not alone, and the powerful experience of someone validating, while also empowering us to overcome, our challenges. I believe that therapy is a space that can offer this support, and I value the chance to help individuals navigate life's transitions and obstacles. Through my training and work experiences, I have learned to empathize, and work effectively, with college students and individuals across the lifespan, from diverse backgrounds, and with a wide-range of concerns.

Hello. I'm Brenda. Are you ready to make a change? Do you feel overwhelmed with life and are seeking skills to help you meet life head on? Do you need a safe place to examine situations from your past that are holding you back? I am an enthusiastic listener who is experienced in building non-judgmental therapeutic relationships in order to meet you where you are and work together to establish and meet your goals. Together, we’ll explore the difficulties you are experiencing, and work to effect a positive change.

Therapy is more than processing trauma and negative situations that may have happened in your life. It is about learning how strong you are in spite of those situations. It is about establishing a connection with yourself that reveals your identity, helps you to trust yourself, grow in your personal faith, and create healthier behavior patterns.

Welcome! I am glad you are here. Life can be overwhelming and hard sometimes, and reaching out for help takes great courage and vulnerability. In recognizing this, I strive to create a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment. No matter what you have been through or are going through, we will work together to figure out the path that works best for you in your journey through life.

I enjoy providing comprehensive assessment services designed to discover strengths, clarify the problem, identify supports and strategies, and connect people with resources. Psychological and multi-disciplinary testing is available for concerns about attention, behavior, relationships, social skills, mood, problem solving, cognitive functioning, learning, executive functioning, memory, independent living skills, and mental health. Reports and recommendations can be tailored for medical diagnosis, mental health intervention, educational planning, and/ or vocational planning. Testing services are offered for all ages.

I provide evaluations for ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities (like dyslexia and dysgraphia), and Autism. Having worked in the schools for nearly two decades, I can help parents navigate the many options and supports offered at school, including Section 504 and Special Education services. My practice is small but growing, and I put intense value on providing personalized service for families at a reasonable price. For more detailed info, click the "WEBSITE" link below. To the left if you're on a desktop.

Currently anticipating several month wait for new clients.+ Office hours are M-Th, 8-5.+ As a counselor I work primarily with young adults, providing a therapeutic presence as you navigate challenging life transitions or past experiences. In your journey of self-discovery, I would be honored to walk alongside you. The world can feel big and scary at times, and it can feel so helpful to receive support from someone outside of your daily life. We can work together on identifying your needs, setting goals, developing coping skills, and building more positive relationships.

This is a safe, judgment free, environment. We offer counseling to those ready to take the next step in self discovery and fulfillment. We look at therapy as guidance to those that are or have struggled with life’s journey. This could be due to a difficult childhood, abuse, assault, grief, extreme disappointment, or just too many responsibilities. We are ready to meet you where you are on life’s journey, as you are. That includes in person or telehealth therapy. If you are ready to walk with us, schedule an appointment today!

All things considered…How have you been lately? Are you being kind to yourself, or is that starting to feel impossible these days? Have you felt moments of loneliness or has it become crushing waves? Do you often feel misunderstood and tired of figuring out things on your own? You don’t have to do it alone. I help individuals navigating various difficult life transitions such as: Career/Academic shifts, Identity Exploration, Divorce, loss of a significant relationship(s), Military-focused challenges, etc. I provide a non-judgmental, warm, and conversational space that allows you to safely process your complex thoughts and feelings.

Thoughts keep spinning in your mind like an idling engine. Each time it slows down, something gives it another push and it keeps going around. You imagine familiar scenarios, images, and disasters over and over again. You're sure something bad is going to happen. It’s not just stress from school, work or the responsibilities at home. The worry and fear get so bad sometimes that they might boil over into panic. Maybe you have become avoidant of the people or places that trigger these feelings, but then in the back of your mind you hear it whispering. You know deep down that you can't go on like this. And yet, what else can you do?

My favorite part of this work is the relationship that I get to build with my clients. I provide a safe space to strengthen trust in yourself, practice acceptance and self-compassion, and begin to let go of what no longer serves you as you develop a deeper connection with yourself. We will work together to deepen intuition and self-understanding, creating shifts that allow for growth and healing. I have great respect for this work, and I consider it an honor to walk with my clients in this process.