Parenting Therapists in Toano, VA

Welcome to my page! I specialize in addressing issues related to anxiety and helping individuals and families improve communication and their relationships. Throughout my career, I have assisted hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals in achieving a better place in life through therapy. I am here to help you through periods of life changing events and when you've decided life needs to change!

I have been providing counseling services to individuals, couples, and families for over 14 years and licensed as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist since 2014. I completed a Master's Degree in Couples and Family Counseling from the College of William and Mary in 2012 and have an array of clinically intensive experiences. As appropriate, I work collaboratively with community providers and support systems to provide a holistic model of care. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with various forms of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, behavioral difficulties, and complex family dynamics.

Whether your life is going "pretty well" and yet you still feel empty or overwhelmed, or you're facing a crisis, counseling can help. I have experience providing outpatient, in-home, and crisis counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Depression, anxiety, perfectionism, self-harm, and feelings of purposelessness are some of the issues my clients identify. I have specialized training in the treatment of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. As a mother of four, I'm passionate about supporting mothers. I'm also a military spouse and have spent the past ten years working within the military community.

The most important aspect of counseling is to establish clear goals that the client and counselor set together. I have worked with many families in the Juvenile Justice Department as well as individual and couples counseling. Life can be overwhelming at times and that is why goals and collaborative contracts within the therapeutic relationship help to sort each issue out individually while working towards the desired outcome. I have treated symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, adjustment disorders, marital conflict, tic disorders, and oppositional defiant disorder as well as conduct disorder.

Mr. Claiborne received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia State University and a Master's in Social Work from Norfolk State University. As a Supervisee in Social Work, Mr. Claiborne worked with several different populations: individual, group therapy, inmates transitioning out of prison, Intensive In-home with children and adolescents who were at risk of out of home placement , family therapy, mental health skill building services and therapeutic day treatment in the community and in the school setting.

I specialize in working with adolescents but also had a long stint working with geriatric patients alongside a well-respected neuropsychiatrist in Texas. I've worked with substance addiction as a specialty in three states and have a long history of helping patients with childhood trauma. I have a general practice and work with issues such as anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA-related, and shame/low self-worth. My ideal client wants to change and is not afraid of doing a little homework between sessions.

Immediate Openings. Hello! I’m Dane Wendell, a dedicated Child Counselor with 15 years of experience specializing in helping children and adolescents navigate their emotional and behavioral challenges. My mission is to foster a supportive and empathetic environment where young individuals can develop resilience, self-awareness, and healthy coping strategies. I am passionate about guiding children through their unique challenges. My approach combines evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of each child's individual needs. Whether your child is facing anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns.

Entering therapy is a profound act of self-love and courage. Perhaps you have felt lonely, dissatisfied, confused, or devalued in your relationships. Perhaps you are becoming increasingly bothered by feeling depressed, anxious, or indecisive. Whether you are seeking relief, support, or healing, if you are reading this, there is a resilient, healthy part of you ready for change. As a counselor, I will work with you to set and reach personal goals and begin to improve the quality of your life.

You matter. Your goals, needs, passions and struggles are important – and it’s my deep privilege to walk with you, whatever your path holds. With compassionate presence – and mindful of your strengths and history – we’ll work together to nourish insights, strategies, and resources that will best support you in overcoming difficulty and meeting life whole-heartedly. I bring a holistic, person-centered, attachment- and mindfulness-based approach to working with children, teens, and adults experiencing a wide range of life challenges.