Teletherapy for Winchester City County, VA
Ellen Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22601 (Online Only)
Congratulations on your wellness journey! I believe that increasing our wellbeing (being well with ourselves) is a step that we need not take alone. Anytime we stop and take a look at our life – where we are and where we want to be - it’s easy to go into a place of judgment. I offer a connection that meets you where you are, welcoming whatever you bring to the table with curiosity (a great antidote to judgment!) as well as a healthy dose of compassion.
Congratulations on your wellness journey! I believe that increasing our wellbeing (being well with ourselves) is a step that we need not take alone. Anytime we stop and take a look at our life – where we are and where we want to be - it’s easy to go into a place of judgment. I offer a connection that meets you where you are, welcoming whatever you bring to the table with curiosity (a great antidote to judgment!) as well as a healthy dose of compassion.
Jason Elias Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSOTP, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22601 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, depressed, and anxious? Or maybe you have experienced loss, grief, or relationship stress? As a therapist, I work to assist adults and adolescents improve their overall wellbeing utilizing a range of evidenced based techniques. At the foundation of my work I ensure that all my clients feel safe and comfortable working with me. I create a strong therapeutic bond with my clients that is grounded in empathy, and validation. You may have worked with therapists who simply sit back and listen, provide little feedback and do little to dig deeper, finding little improvement. I offer a different approach.
Are you feeling stuck, depressed, and anxious? Or maybe you have experienced loss, grief, or relationship stress? As a therapist, I work to assist adults and adolescents improve their overall wellbeing utilizing a range of evidenced based techniques. At the foundation of my work I ensure that all my clients feel safe and comfortable working with me. I create a strong therapeutic bond with my clients that is grounded in empathy, and validation. You may have worked with therapists who simply sit back and listen, provide little feedback and do little to dig deeper, finding little improvement. I offer a different approach.
Encircle- Heidi Ivey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22601
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be overwhelming and lead us to want change. Mental health concerns, worries, daily struggles, past traumatic experiences- so many things can pile on and reduce our window of tolerance. Often we struggle to find the next steps towards getting things to a more balanced state. In our time together, I will empower you to identify your needs and work towards achieving your goals in a warm and supportive environment. We will work to build openness and communication skills that help strengthen your natural supports. This is a space for you to work towards things being better- whatever better might look like for you.
Life can be overwhelming and lead us to want change. Mental health concerns, worries, daily struggles, past traumatic experiences- so many things can pile on and reduce our window of tolerance. Often we struggle to find the next steps towards getting things to a more balanced state. In our time together, I will empower you to identify your needs and work towards achieving your goals in a warm and supportive environment. We will work to build openness and communication skills that help strengthen your natural supports. This is a space for you to work towards things being better- whatever better might look like for you.
Ellen Lott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22604 (Online Only)
My contact with clients starts by providing a safe, secure environment in which the client can slowly open themselves to the therapeutic process. I have special training in attachment issues and injuries but also blend cognitive behavioral, systems therapy, solution focused and neuroscience modalities into treatment as needed.
My contact with clients starts by providing a safe, secure environment in which the client can slowly open themselves to the therapeutic process. I have special training in attachment issues and injuries but also blend cognitive behavioral, systems therapy, solution focused and neuroscience modalities into treatment as needed.
Maureen Gorman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd,, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22601 (Online Only)
I am available to support teens, adults and couples through their life changes, especially those challenges that cause stress, depression or anxiety. Relationship dysfunction, family crises, and traumatic events often leave people with no safe space to examine their options and develop a plan for a better future. I help identify the obstacles that block the way and focus on each individual's strengths for making positive improvements for the next stage.
I am available to support teens, adults and couples through their life changes, especially those challenges that cause stress, depression or anxiety. Relationship dysfunction, family crises, and traumatic events often leave people with no safe space to examine their options and develop a plan for a better future. I help identify the obstacles that block the way and focus on each individual's strengths for making positive improvements for the next stage.
Center for Counseling and Growth, PLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22601
We enjoy working with clients who are motivated to grow, change, and seek overall emotional health and wellness through the counseling process. We will create a safe and supportive environment so that our clients are able to set and meet their goals without feeling judged or criticized. Our clients "drive" the counseling process, while we gently support them on their road to personal growth.
We enjoy working with clients who are motivated to grow, change, and seek overall emotional health and wellness through the counseling process. We will create a safe and supportive environment so that our clients are able to set and meet their goals without feeling judged or criticized. Our clients "drive" the counseling process, while we gently support them on their road to personal growth.
I enjoy helping individuals in need. I have an eclectic approach but rely heavily on mindfulness and solution focused therapy. I am very straight forward in my approach, and focus on individuals, adolescents, adults couples. I specialize in teenagers and young adults.
I enjoy helping individuals in need. I have an eclectic approach but rely heavily on mindfulness and solution focused therapy. I am very straight forward in my approach, and focus on individuals, adolescents, adults couples. I specialize in teenagers and young adults.
Heartsease Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSATP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22601
Welcome to Heartsease Psychotherapy, a "heart centered" practice. I am so honored to meet you. You may be struggling with balancing life, or struggling with depression or anxiety. There may be unresolved trauma that is holding you back from enjoying life. You can find hope and support here at Heartsease Psychotherapy. Together, we can look at healing the deepest parts of your being to reduce symptoms and live a more fulfilled life. Maybe Motherhood has been hard to manage or maybe your birth experience was less than ideal? We can work together to heal those wounds. Lets explore together how to tap into your true potential.
Welcome to Heartsease Psychotherapy, a "heart centered" practice. I am so honored to meet you. You may be struggling with balancing life, or struggling with depression or anxiety. There may be unresolved trauma that is holding you back from enjoying life. You can find hope and support here at Heartsease Psychotherapy. Together, we can look at healing the deepest parts of your being to reduce symptoms and live a more fulfilled life. Maybe Motherhood has been hard to manage or maybe your birth experience was less than ideal? We can work together to heal those wounds. Lets explore together how to tap into your true potential.
Rebecca Fitzwater
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22601 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients in their early 20s to late 50s. Clients often come to their first session feeling stuck and uncertain about how to attain the life they want. Relationships and career stressors contribute to anxiety, leaving them confused about how to move forward. In therapy, I work with clients to value themselves, tune into their desires and dreams, and move in that direction. The first step toward change is often learning to treat ourselves with the same love and care we would show to a valued friend.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients in their early 20s to late 50s. Clients often come to their first session feeling stuck and uncertain about how to attain the life they want. Relationships and career stressors contribute to anxiety, leaving them confused about how to move forward. In therapy, I work with clients to value themselves, tune into their desires and dreams, and move in that direction. The first step toward change is often learning to treat ourselves with the same love and care we would show to a valued friend.
Susan Smoot
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MAC, EAGALA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22601
I bring 30+ years of personal and professional growth and development with me to help clients create and/or obtain a sense of self that is balanced and centered. Emotional healing is the goal for all clients through several modalities.
I bring 30+ years of personal and professional growth and development with me to help clients create and/or obtain a sense of self that is balanced and centered. Emotional healing is the goal for all clients through several modalities.
In over 30 years of practice, I have discovered that my clients want more than relief from their symptoms. They want to better understand themselves and their struggles, they want practical tools to help them change, and they want more out of the relationships and their lives. Through my practice, continued training and education, and my own personal growth I am committed to offering my clients a wide range of meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences that address each of these desires and more. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I offer hypnotherapy and equine assisted psychotherapy (an innovative experiential therapy).
In over 30 years of practice, I have discovered that my clients want more than relief from their symptoms. They want to better understand themselves and their struggles, they want practical tools to help them change, and they want more out of the relationships and their lives. Through my practice, continued training and education, and my own personal growth I am committed to offering my clients a wide range of meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences that address each of these desires and more. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I offer hypnotherapy and equine assisted psychotherapy (an innovative experiential therapy).
I believe in the power of play to help children connect with and express their inner experiences and emotions. Play is a safe space to explore and work through intense feelings, leading to a sense of mastery and the ability to express feelings in a well-regulated way. Because development occurs through warm and supportive relationships, I work to build a meaningful connection with each child and family, meeting them where they are and utilizing areas of strength to work on things that are more difficult and challenging.
I believe in the power of play to help children connect with and express their inner experiences and emotions. Play is a safe space to explore and work through intense feelings, leading to a sense of mastery and the ability to express feelings in a well-regulated way. Because development occurs through warm and supportive relationships, I work to build a meaningful connection with each child and family, meeting them where they are and utilizing areas of strength to work on things that are more difficult and challenging.
Finding a therapist who you can connect with can be challenging. So, why choose me? I am a biracial (black and white) female, who brings over 2 years’ experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. I have worked with ages ranging from 2 years old to 16 years old, however am open to working with all age groups. Although I have worked with clients with disabilities, I also work with individuals without them.
Finding a therapist who you can connect with can be challenging. So, why choose me? I am a biracial (black and white) female, who brings over 2 years’ experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. I have worked with ages ranging from 2 years old to 16 years old, however am open to working with all age groups. Although I have worked with clients with disabilities, I also work with individuals without them.
Note: Grace Assessment and Therapy Services would like to welcome Garland Caldwell, M.Ed. Resident in Counseling and Dr. Virginia Basher, Psy.D. to our practice. At Grace Assessment and Therapy Services, we specialize in psychological and educational evaluations. Our assessment, diagnostic, and treatment approaches integrate current research with time-tested methods. Our highly trained providers with multiple years of psychological testing experience provide thorough psychological and educational evaluations.
Note: Grace Assessment and Therapy Services would like to welcome Garland Caldwell, M.Ed. Resident in Counseling and Dr. Virginia Basher, Psy.D. to our practice. At Grace Assessment and Therapy Services, we specialize in psychological and educational evaluations. Our assessment, diagnostic, and treatment approaches integrate current research with time-tested methods. Our highly trained providers with multiple years of psychological testing experience provide thorough psychological and educational evaluations.
Rackell “Kim” Beckwith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22601
I am passionate about the helping relationship. This passion is a driving force that enables me to come alongside others on their journey as they make small steps in the right direction that ultimately allows them to experience growth, change, healing, and living up to their true potential. I have worked with various populations from school aged through adulthood with very unique experiences. These experiences, whether by their choice or the choice of someone else have left them in a place that they needed a compassionate, nonjudgmental voice to bring about: clarity in the midst of confusion,
I am passionate about the helping relationship. This passion is a driving force that enables me to come alongside others on their journey as they make small steps in the right direction that ultimately allows them to experience growth, change, healing, and living up to their true potential. I have worked with various populations from school aged through adulthood with very unique experiences. These experiences, whether by their choice or the choice of someone else have left them in a place that they needed a compassionate, nonjudgmental voice to bring about: clarity in the midst of confusion,
Hi, I’m Jessica and I’m a Winchester native excited to support our community helping children, teens, and young adults. My goal is to create a safe space where you or your child can feel comfortable and understood. With over 12 years of experience, I am excited to bring my passion for helping others into a new setting now as a resident- into private practice. My background includes elementary school counseling & career counseling and teaching at West Virginia University, which has deepened my appreciation for working with a variety of ages.
Hi, I’m Jessica and I’m a Winchester native excited to support our community helping children, teens, and young adults. My goal is to create a safe space where you or your child can feel comfortable and understood. With over 12 years of experience, I am excited to bring my passion for helping others into a new setting now as a resident- into private practice. My background includes elementary school counseling & career counseling and teaching at West Virginia University, which has deepened my appreciation for working with a variety of ages.
Mary Anne Alderfer, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22601 (Online Only)
I bring 35+ years of counseling experience to our time together. My orientation can best be described as eclectic, drawing from rogerian, cognitive behavioral and family systems theory and techniques. Our first session provides the opportunity to decide together whether I am best able to help you accomplish your goals. If you are unsure of who/what would best suit your needs, I will be glad to offer my help in finding the resources you ay need.
I bring 35+ years of counseling experience to our time together. My orientation can best be described as eclectic, drawing from rogerian, cognitive behavioral and family systems theory and techniques. Our first session provides the opportunity to decide together whether I am best able to help you accomplish your goals. If you are unsure of who/what would best suit your needs, I will be glad to offer my help in finding the resources you ay need.
Heidi Ivey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22601 (Online Only)
Life can be overwhelming and lead us to want change. Mental health concerns, worries, daily struggles, past experiences- so many things can pile on and reduce our window of tolerance. Often we struggle to find the next steps towards getting things to a more balanced state. In our time together, I will empower you to identify your needs and work towards achieving your goals in a warm and supportive environment. We will work to build openness and communication skills that help strengthen your natural supports. This is a space for you to work towards things being better- whatever better might look like for you.
Life can be overwhelming and lead us to want change. Mental health concerns, worries, daily struggles, past experiences- so many things can pile on and reduce our window of tolerance. Often we struggle to find the next steps towards getting things to a more balanced state. In our time together, I will empower you to identify your needs and work towards achieving your goals in a warm and supportive environment. We will work to build openness and communication skills that help strengthen your natural supports. This is a space for you to work towards things being better- whatever better might look like for you.
Comprehensive Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22601
You have the power to tell your story and use your voice. I am passionate about listening and guiding you through the story. I apply an integrative, caring, and empathetic style. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I support clients in formulating goals that promote positive outcomes. You can make counseling a productive part of your life. Make the choice that is right for you. I am here to assist with that choice.
You have the power to tell your story and use your voice. I am passionate about listening and guiding you through the story. I apply an integrative, caring, and empathetic style. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I support clients in formulating goals that promote positive outcomes. You can make counseling a productive part of your life. Make the choice that is right for you. I am here to assist with that choice.
Sacred Circle Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22601
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from family and friends? Do you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough or unloveable,” and constantly putting everyone else's needs above your own? Maybe you don’t even know what your needs are! Have bad things happened to you or your loved ones, and it seems like too much to deal with on your own? You might wonder, “Do other people feel this miserable?” Now more than ever, families, couples, and individuals are experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression about the struggles they are facing in their everyday lives.
Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from family and friends? Do you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough or unloveable,” and constantly putting everyone else's needs above your own? Maybe you don’t even know what your needs are! Have bad things happened to you or your loved ones, and it seems like too much to deal with on your own? You might wonder, “Do other people feel this miserable?” Now more than ever, families, couples, and individuals are experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression about the struggles they are facing in their everyday lives.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.