Therapists in Troutville, VA

Feeling stuck in life or relationship? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have completed doctoral level coursework and currently hold dual Masters’ Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy working with individuals who may be struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Complex Trauma, and PTSD that negatively impacts personal and occupational life, family, and relationship. For the last ten years, I have built a strong reputation in the community for my ability to make meaningful and transformative connections with others.

I know how important it is to have someone who will listen. I enjoy hearing others life experience, walking alongside them in vulnerable moments, and having authentic moments of honesty, openness, and healing. The goal of counseling is not knowing everything at the start (or even the finish!) but being willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to share. I enjoy helping others gain understanding about themselves and their world, make progress towards their life goals, and feel more stable in their actions and direction. I look forward to helping you with skills and knowledge that you will act on between sessions and beyond.

My theoretical foundation is person-centered with a strong influence of humanistic counseling therapies such as positive psychology. My philosophy focuses attention on the present and future. I focus on goal-oriented questioning to assist a client in moving into a future-oriented direction to help the client reduce negative thinking and behaviors, increase motivation and resiliency, and become a healthier and happier, human being. I take a very holistic approach to counseling in which I focus on the integration of the mind, body, and spirit.

Does life feel complex, confusing, painful? Is there one thing (or many things) going on that are really overwhelming? Whether it be family, relationships, circumstances, a job, or something else, there can be times that are quite difficult. And the next question can be, "What do I do?" This is where I can help!

When life hurts, I can help. Are you struggling with difficulties that have you feeling depressed, angry, worried, or guilty? Are your relationships at home or work in trouble or conflict? I help individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, pornography, coping w/chronic illness, sexual problems, PTSD, OCD and much more. I started out my professional career as a church pastor, and in my 40's transitioned into becoming a counselor/therapist. I guide people to get over problems and to be their deeper, higher, and more loving, compassionate self.

Teletherapy/In-Person Available. I own and run a private practice in Fairfax, VA- Fairfax Integrative Therapy. Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals. I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I create a safe space through empathy, patience, and curiosity, while providing each individual and couple concrete strategies and clear feedback that becomes the foundation for lasting change.

Are you or your teen suffering to overcome past hurt, trauma, or depression? Does your marriage or relationship seem to be falling apart? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, having trouble making decisions, and wishing for peace in your life? With evening and weekend hours available, we offer individual, couple, family, and group counseling to assist people like you with these and many other issues.

I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families in order to create healthy and sustainable thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior that empower them to be their best selves. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to change and recognizes that, even in life's hard times, you can still make positive changes that will empower you to move forward.

I am the President & Clinical Director of Well Marriage Center, LLC. Couples counseling is my specialty and what I offer exclusively. For over 35 years I've helped couples change the trajectory of their relationship with counseling and coaching techniques that heal trust, rekindle intimacy, and increase the positive aspects of your relationship. I listen intently but don't only listen; you get my thoughts, ideas, suggestions and feedback every step of the way. I'm active with you in this process. Please click on the "visit my website" tab under my picture to learn more about my specialty.

We have current openings for family, couple, and individual therapy and for EMDR and Couple Intensives. We are a collaborative practice of Licensed and Resident Marriage and Family Therapists. We come from a warm, direct approach aimed at helping our clients feel comfortable and safe while actively working to meet their goals. Our therapists work from a systemic, strength based approach to treat a variety of issues including mood struggles, relationship and conflict issues, anger management, behavioral issues, trauma, and parenting and family issues. We are licensed to treat clients in VA, DC, MD, NC, and NH.

We are an outpatient mental health practice in Roanoke, Salem, Blacksburg, Daleville, and Floyd, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.

As an eclectic therapist, I draw upon a broad set of clinical and life experiences to best meet the needs of my clients. I like to incorporate the unique strengths and knowledge brought to therapy by each individual, couple, and family who I work with. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. You can also listen to my weekly mental health and relationships podcast "Paradigm Radio Show" or at https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/223433.rss. Licensed in Kentucky and Virginia

I have provided Counseling Services in our Charlottesville community. I work with a variety of individuals, presenting problems, and life span issues. From adolescence to later life years; there are circumstances and predispositions which offer incredible challenges in life. I have training in many forms of techniques and approaches. I offer services including Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Dream Analysis ,Mindfulness practices, Guided Imagery in Music, Mediation, Coaching & Career Development, Self-Exploration & Expanding Definition practices. My intention and role as a Therapist is to use my training and experience to help my Clients manifest a better life experience.

The Counseling Alliance of Virginia believes everyone has the capacity to live a healthy and productive life when offered the support they deserve.

It is my hope that as a result of therapy, you will develop healthier ways of coping and find a new perspective on life. By progressing toward your goals, not only do I hope you feel better, but that you grow and learn more about yourself and how you want to relate to others. I work with clients through a relational approach to therapy using techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method. We will enrich the quality of your relationships through self expression and normalizing your emotions.

From day one I seek to help clients reach autonomy through treatment. Counseling, for the majority of individuals, is not something that should last a lifetime. Focusing on your goals, identifying barriers to progress, and seeking how to sustain the progress you have made is my philosophy.

Welcome! Thank you for being here! Often times, life can become entangled with painful events, memories, relationship breakdowns and emotional turmoil; that taking a moment to seek help can feel overwhelming. For this reason, I thank you for taking the time to pause and reflect on your needs or the needs of your child (children). As a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I work with individuals, couples, children and families. My goal is to bring connection and fulfillment to each person on your journey to healing.

The pressures of work and family life, stress and anxiety, broken and strained relationships often cloud our perspective. We get lost in unmet expectations and disappointments. We can lose sight of where we are in our story and what influence we have over what else is to be written. What if you had the ability to write your story? How would you pen your future? What would you want to change about the here and now? The right therapist can often walk with you for a brief chapter, listen intently, help more fully discern your story, develop a plan, and perhaps gain back control.

While we possess many innate tools to cope effectively with adversity, there are many factors that can serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether these barriers relate to internal processes or external circumstances, I believe that it is often beneficial for us to practice vocalizing our experience to others. Doing so can serve as a protective factor, helping us to cope more effectively with any radical internal monologues that may pop up from time to time.