Narrative Therapists in Tasley, VA
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Edwana Cottman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tasley, VA 23441
I have been working in the Human Services filed for almost 18 years. My experience working in the emergency department, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and group home settings, has prepared me for this journey. I am able to work along side of adults and children alike. I am ready to ReNew You. There is such a need for therapeutic services, especially on the Eastern Shore. My practice is designed to allow me a direct avenue of providing treatment to those in need.
I have been working in the Human Services filed for almost 18 years. My experience working in the emergency department, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and group home settings, has prepared me for this journey. I am able to work along side of adults and children alike. I am ready to ReNew You. There is such a need for therapeutic services, especially on the Eastern Shore. My practice is designed to allow me a direct avenue of providing treatment to those in need.
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Hello! My name is Anita Stoudmire and I am a licensed professional therapist who specializes in couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I enjoy helping people to become their best selves and improve their relationships. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with most of my individual clients. I am trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy and I am a certified Seven Principles Workshop leader.
Hello! My name is Anita Stoudmire and I am a licensed professional therapist who specializes in couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I enjoy helping people to become their best selves and improve their relationships. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with most of my individual clients. I am trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy and I am a certified Seven Principles Workshop leader.
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Kelly Conner has been a resident in counseling for over a year. Kelly has over 10 years of experience in the mental field with both children and adults. She specializes in treating kids on the autism spectrum, divorce, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and OCD diagnoses. Kelly has a background of being a registered behavior technician (RBT) for ABA therapy with children on the autism spectrum for several years. Kelly also has a creative side to help children and families with new perspectives and techniques tailored for each individual.
Kelly Conner has been a resident in counseling for over a year. Kelly has over 10 years of experience in the mental field with both children and adults. She specializes in treating kids on the autism spectrum, divorce, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and OCD diagnoses. Kelly has a background of being a registered behavior technician (RBT) for ABA therapy with children on the autism spectrum for several years. Kelly also has a creative side to help children and families with new perspectives and techniques tailored for each individual.
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Rachel Townes, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP. Counseling is building relationships that produce strength based behaviors for healing and recovery. My preferred modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and other therapies for addictions counseling, trauma-informed care, and family relational matters. I have an extensive experience in addressing matters of addiction, familial discord, trauma, serious mental illness, crisis intervention, and life stage conflicts.
Rachel Townes, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP. Counseling is building relationships that produce strength based behaviors for healing and recovery. My preferred modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and other therapies for addictions counseling, trauma-informed care, and family relational matters. I have an extensive experience in addressing matters of addiction, familial discord, trauma, serious mental illness, crisis intervention, and life stage conflicts.
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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.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical experience across a variety of settings, including Intensive In-Home (IIH), Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT), crisis intervention, school-based, community-based, and military and family lifestyle counseling. I have experience working with the military population, adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical experience across a variety of settings, including Intensive In-Home (IIH), Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT), crisis intervention, school-based, community-based, and military and family lifestyle counseling. I have experience working with the military population, adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Online Therapists
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I have strong experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other mental health struggles can at times prevent us from living the life we deserve. I believe by working in collaboration with clients, we can create a plan of care catered to your specific needs. I aim to teach clients how to become more self-aware and explore their thoughts, feelings, goals, and dreams to find what’s important to them—allowing for growth, healing, and a higher quality of life.
I have strong experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other mental health struggles can at times prevent us from living the life we deserve. I believe by working in collaboration with clients, we can create a plan of care catered to your specific needs. I aim to teach clients how to become more self-aware and explore their thoughts, feelings, goals, and dreams to find what’s important to them—allowing for growth, healing, and a higher quality of life.
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Stephannie Malone
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, MS, MFT-R
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606 (Online Only)
In my practice, I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, particularly narrative therapy.
Picture yourself stepping onto a path where your life's story, with all its twists and turns, becomes a beacon of hope guiding you forward. As someone deeply committed to healing, I'm here to invite you on a journey through therapy. Together, we'll transform your pain into power, unraveling challenges and uncovering your inner resilience. Let's rewrite your story with courage and determination, illuminating a path to growth and renewal. Welcome to a journey where every step brings you closer to healing, and every obstacle is a stepping stone to a brighter tomorrow.
In my practice, I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, particularly narrative therapy.
Picture yourself stepping onto a path where your life's story, with all its twists and turns, becomes a beacon of hope guiding you forward. As someone deeply committed to healing, I'm here to invite you on a journey through therapy. Together, we'll transform your pain into power, unraveling challenges and uncovering your inner resilience. Let's rewrite your story with courage and determination, illuminating a path to growth and renewal. Welcome to a journey where every step brings you closer to healing, and every obstacle is a stepping stone to a brighter tomorrow.
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Joy Daigle Book
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, VA 23005 (Online Only)
As such, she incorporates many different techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative and solution-focused therapies, mindfulness and spiritual practices, play and art therapies, and career construction theory.
Joy Daigle Book is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Joy treats children as young as 6 years of age. Joy has experience working with children diagnosed with anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
As such, she incorporates many different techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative and solution-focused therapies, mindfulness and spiritual practices, play and art therapies, and career construction theory.
Joy Daigle Book is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Joy treats children as young as 6 years of age. Joy has experience working with children diagnosed with anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Tameesha Curry
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (Online Only)
I offer quality professional therapy using solution focused therapy, narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I am a Married and Family Therapist Resident in Counseling. I completed my Master’s degree at Northcentral University. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University. My professional experience in career counseling and working with youth services programs has led me to the marriage and family therapy field.
I offer quality professional therapy using solution focused therapy, narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I am a Married and Family Therapist Resident in Counseling. I completed my Master’s degree at Northcentral University. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University. My professional experience in career counseling and working with youth services programs has led me to the marriage and family therapy field.
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I believe that our thoughts influence our behaviors and in essence, we can change our narrative.
Do you worry about the inevitable? With so much going on in the world today, we can’t help but fear what lies ahead. Our ears and eyes are subject to unsolicited negativity that sometimes we may feel defeated. In addition, relationships, whether romantic or platonic, can become heavy at times when we least expect it. I am here to help you cope with the worry of day-to-day stresses and other struggles that is causing a lack of motivation, depression, anxiety, and unhappiness as well as assist in finding positive alternative solutions to lighten those moments in life. My name is Latricia Williams, and I am a Resident in Counseling.
I believe that our thoughts influence our behaviors and in essence, we can change our narrative.
Do you worry about the inevitable? With so much going on in the world today, we can’t help but fear what lies ahead. Our ears and eyes are subject to unsolicited negativity that sometimes we may feel defeated. In addition, relationships, whether romantic or platonic, can become heavy at times when we least expect it. I am here to help you cope with the worry of day-to-day stresses and other struggles that is causing a lack of motivation, depression, anxiety, and unhappiness as well as assist in finding positive alternative solutions to lighten those moments in life. My name is Latricia Williams, and I am a Resident in Counseling.
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Kate R Knapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
I have been trained in DBT, CBT, Gestalt, Narrative, Gottman Marriage Therapy level I and II certified and Solution Focused therapies, which provide direction for sessions.
I believe that therapy offers a unique and safe place to heal and grow. Walking through my clients' difficulties with them creates a space to promote healing and growth. I enjoy the challenge of supporting clients as they gain a sense of empowerment. I work with people from all faith backgrounds, and while I do not consider myself to be solely a "Christian counselor", my faith is a large part of my life and I invite clients to lead the role that faith plays in our work together. I work with individuals as well as couples. My work has included supporting people who experience anxiety, depression, poor relationships and life changes.
I have been trained in DBT, CBT, Gestalt, Narrative, Gottman Marriage Therapy level I and II certified and Solution Focused therapies, which provide direction for sessions.
I believe that therapy offers a unique and safe place to heal and grow. Walking through my clients' difficulties with them creates a space to promote healing and growth. I enjoy the challenge of supporting clients as they gain a sense of empowerment. I work with people from all faith backgrounds, and while I do not consider myself to be solely a "Christian counselor", my faith is a large part of my life and I invite clients to lead the role that faith plays in our work together. I work with individuals as well as couples. My work has included supporting people who experience anxiety, depression, poor relationships and life changes.
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Danielle Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Licensed in Virginia and Washington State. Life can be tough and there is so much that isn't under our control. I utilize a collaborative person-centered perspective that recognizes your expertise in your life. My practice is based upon use of mindfulness, narrative, cognitive and behavioral techniques to improve function in daily life. All of the work that I do is rooted in empathy and I am passionate about assisting clients through work, home and family stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, disability, grief and other life transitions. Note: I respond to all inquiries, you will never be contacted by any company on my behalf.
Licensed in Virginia and Washington State. Life can be tough and there is so much that isn't under our control. I utilize a collaborative person-centered perspective that recognizes your expertise in your life. My practice is based upon use of mindfulness, narrative, cognitive and behavioral techniques to improve function in daily life. All of the work that I do is rooted in empathy and I am passionate about assisting clients through work, home and family stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, disability, grief and other life transitions. Note: I respond to all inquiries, you will never be contacted by any company on my behalf.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Norfolk
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23507
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.
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She has a passion for collaborating with each individual to meet their needs while using a cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused approach.
Emma Dowman is a Resident in Counseling who has served clients at child advocacy centers, public schools, a university counseling center, and a psychiatric hospital. Emma has experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, foster/adoption issues, trauma, and religious/spiritual issues. She enjoys working with clients of all ages: children, adolescents, and adults.
She has a passion for collaborating with each individual to meet their needs while using a cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused approach.
Emma Dowman is a Resident in Counseling who has served clients at child advocacy centers, public schools, a university counseling center, and a psychiatric hospital. Emma has experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, foster/adoption issues, trauma, and religious/spiritual issues. She enjoys working with clients of all ages: children, adolescents, and adults.
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Utilizing narrative therapy, CBT, and IFS, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover and harness their inner strengths.
My love for working with children and adolescents is fundamental to my practice. I aim to provide a foundation for young people to understand and validate their feelings, fostering an environment where they can become their best selves. Their energy and perspectives, from the latest dances to new slang, keep me engaged and inspired.
Utilizing narrative therapy, CBT, and IFS, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover and harness their inner strengths.
My love for working with children and adolescents is fundamental to my practice. I aim to provide a foundation for young people to understand and validate their feelings, fostering an environment where they can become their best selves. Their energy and perspectives, from the latest dances to new slang, keep me engaged and inspired.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Virginia Beach
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.
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I use person and body centered therapies such as EMDR, narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive movement in this work.
The relationship we have with ourselves is our most meaningful relationship, closely followed by our relationships with others. In a nonjudgmental and relaxed environment, my aim is to help you achieve the healthy life and relationships you desire. We will collaborate together to build upon your inherent strengths towards your specific goals. Life is hard for all of us. There are countless demands on our time at home and work. We are surrounded by injustices of many sorts, and often feel powerless to make necessary personal and/or community level changes. Therapy addresses these realities in the relationship we build together.
I use person and body centered therapies such as EMDR, narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive movement in this work.
The relationship we have with ourselves is our most meaningful relationship, closely followed by our relationships with others. In a nonjudgmental and relaxed environment, my aim is to help you achieve the healthy life and relationships you desire. We will collaborate together to build upon your inherent strengths towards your specific goals. Life is hard for all of us. There are countless demands on our time at home and work. We are surrounded by injustices of many sorts, and often feel powerless to make necessary personal and/or community level changes. Therapy addresses these realities in the relationship we build together.
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Sarah Nieburg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LMHP-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), motivational interviewing (MI), grief counseling, narrative-exposure therapy, and short-term crisis counseling.
Look, we all can agree on one thing in this day and age: the struggle is real. In a world that is fast-paced and overworked, we often forget to process what is happening externally and how it is affecting us internally. And if we don't have the right tools to handle big stressors or major life events, it can be even more difficult to deal with what comes our way. Whatever your struggle is, I'm here to help.
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), motivational interviewing (MI), grief counseling, narrative-exposure therapy, and short-term crisis counseling.
Look, we all can agree on one thing in this day and age: the struggle is real. In a world that is fast-paced and overworked, we often forget to process what is happening externally and how it is affecting us internally. And if we don't have the right tools to handle big stressors or major life events, it can be even more difficult to deal with what comes our way. Whatever your struggle is, I'm here to help.
Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.