Therapists in Winchester, VA
Michelle Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22601
My therapeutic approaches include: Strength-Based Approach, Nurtured Heart Approach, Solution-Focused Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma, and Life Transitions.
I have a strong passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work to restore balance to my clients; helping them use their strengths to move forward, providing support and guidance, and finding clarity in obstacles they face in life. Additionally, I work with parents who are struggling to understand their child’s challenging behavior. I use the Nurtured Heart Approach to strengthen the parent-child relationship for the promotion of healing, forward momentum, and relationship growth.
My therapeutic approaches include: Strength-Based Approach, Nurtured Heart Approach, Solution-Focused Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma, and Life Transitions.
I have a strong passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work to restore balance to my clients; helping them use their strengths to move forward, providing support and guidance, and finding clarity in obstacles they face in life. Additionally, I work with parents who are struggling to understand their child’s challenging behavior. I use the Nurtured Heart Approach to strengthen the parent-child relationship for the promotion of healing, forward momentum, and relationship growth.
Are you struggling with grief, sadness, or depression? Do you feel like it takes extra effort to get things accomplished, or just to get through the day? Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about everything, or have trouble obtaining adequate sleep? Things can get better, but it is hard to do it alone. I am so thankful that you have chosen to reach out for support. I am a LPC specializing in work with adults. Therapy can be enlightening and transformative when you are paired with the right therapist for you.
Are you struggling with grief, sadness, or depression? Do you feel like it takes extra effort to get things accomplished, or just to get through the day? Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about everything, or have trouble obtaining adequate sleep? Things can get better, but it is hard to do it alone. I am so thankful that you have chosen to reach out for support. I am a LPC specializing in work with adults. Therapy can be enlightening and transformative when you are paired with the right therapist for you.
Jane Brajkovich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ATR
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22602
I am now offering in-person sessions for all ages in Pennsylvania and online sessions for adults in Virginia. I am compassionate and nonjudgmental and will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, I have experience with a wide array of healing modalities. Together we can find the approach that works best for you. I utilize a holistic counseling approach and one of my gifts is listening and responding with my heart. I believe that counseling can help you live a life that you love.
I am now offering in-person sessions for all ages in Pennsylvania and online sessions for adults in Virginia. I am compassionate and nonjudgmental and will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, I have experience with a wide array of healing modalities. Together we can find the approach that works best for you. I utilize a holistic counseling approach and one of my gifts is listening and responding with my heart. I believe that counseling can help you live a life that you love.
Carroll Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22638
Finding a therapist you connect with can feel so overwhelming you avoid it. But that is probably why you're here, because there have been things you've been avoiding and you're ready to get some help. Being foster and adoptive parents is way harder than most people understand, especially those who haven't experienced the invasive and arduous process. As a teen or young adult, you might be feeling lost, alone, or angry and not quite sure why. You might be having a harder time than others figuring out who are you are and where you fit in the world. My style fuses warmth, humor, and directness.
Finding a therapist you connect with can feel so overwhelming you avoid it. But that is probably why you're here, because there have been things you've been avoiding and you're ready to get some help. Being foster and adoptive parents is way harder than most people understand, especially those who haven't experienced the invasive and arduous process. As a teen or young adult, you might be feeling lost, alone, or angry and not quite sure why. You might be having a harder time than others figuring out who are you are and where you fit in the world. My style fuses warmth, humor, and directness.
Ken Kronheim has been a licensed therapist since 2007. As a retired fire rescue chief, Ken possesses the experience and insight not only to ease physical suffering but help mental health as well. Ken's goal is to not only make you "feel" better but also help you "get" better. My focus Ken has a vast amount of experience with front-line/professional personnel such as first responders, medical field, military, law, educators and their families as well as college aged students. Ken utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy while primarily utilizing CBT, REBT, and solution-focused techniques.
Ken Kronheim has been a licensed therapist since 2007. As a retired fire rescue chief, Ken possesses the experience and insight not only to ease physical suffering but help mental health as well. Ken's goal is to not only make you "feel" better but also help you "get" better. My focus Ken has a vast amount of experience with front-line/professional personnel such as first responders, medical field, military, law, educators and their families as well as college aged students. Ken utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy while primarily utilizing CBT, REBT, and solution-focused techniques.
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.
Laura M. Van Waardenburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winchester, VA 22601 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients at this time as my practice is full at the moment. There is a way to feel better and get your life back. The key to making lasting improvements is to have a skilled, trained therapist help guide you with compassion. I have the experience and training to help people suffering from depression, anxiety and trauma. I work with adults to assist them in overcoming challenges that impact their lives and relationships. Sometimes memories can be so terrifying, overwhelming and painful its hard to live the life you want with out help. I enjoy helping my clients meet their goals so they can live more fully.
Not accepting new clients at this time as my practice is full at the moment. There is a way to feel better and get your life back. The key to making lasting improvements is to have a skilled, trained therapist help guide you with compassion. I have the experience and training to help people suffering from depression, anxiety and trauma. I work with adults to assist them in overcoming challenges that impact their lives and relationships. Sometimes memories can be so terrifying, overwhelming and painful its hard to live the life you want with out help. I enjoy helping my clients meet their goals so they can live more fully.
As a psychotherapist, I cultivate a safe & supportive atmosphere in which my clients explore thoughts and feelings about the important areas in their lives that may be broken, or not working as well as one hoped and planned. Adults often address major life changes, symptoms of anxiety and depression, relationship issues, as well as struggles with substance misuse and alcoholism. To schedule an initial consult, please cut/paste link to Calendly here into your browser > calendly.com/drglennphd
As a psychotherapist, I cultivate a safe & supportive atmosphere in which my clients explore thoughts and feelings about the important areas in their lives that may be broken, or not working as well as one hoped and planned. Adults often address major life changes, symptoms of anxiety and depression, relationship issues, as well as struggles with substance misuse and alcoholism. To schedule an initial consult, please cut/paste link to Calendly here into your browser > calendly.com/drglennphd
Naglaa B. Moussa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22601 (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia, I am dedicated to recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and providing a therapeutic approach that is tailored, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we will work to integrate profound insights and self-awareness into your behavioral patterns, fostering healthier emotional responses. My goal in therapy is to guide you through challenging life experiences that may seem persistent, helping you gain control over your choices, heal from the past, and develop effective coping strategies. This empowerment will enable you to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia, I am dedicated to recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and providing a therapeutic approach that is tailored, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we will work to integrate profound insights and self-awareness into your behavioral patterns, fostering healthier emotional responses. My goal in therapy is to guide you through challenging life experiences that may seem persistent, helping you gain control over your choices, heal from the past, and develop effective coping strategies. This empowerment will enable you to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.
Nell Kushlak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winchester, VA 22601
Not accepting new clients
Are you experiencing difficulty understanding your feelings or needs, or coping with life changes or stressors? Are you struggling to recognize or set boundaries in relationships? Are you concerned that you may be suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma or bipolar disorder? Are you a parent concerned about your child or adolescent's behaviors or mood or wish to develop a new relationship with your child? Are you finding yourself in dissatisfying patterns at work, in relationships or in your lifestyle? Do you struggle with mood, thoughts or behaviors and wish to break the cycle?
Are you experiencing difficulty understanding your feelings or needs, or coping with life changes or stressors? Are you struggling to recognize or set boundaries in relationships? Are you concerned that you may be suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma or bipolar disorder? Are you a parent concerned about your child or adolescent's behaviors or mood or wish to develop a new relationship with your child? Are you finding yourself in dissatisfying patterns at work, in relationships or in your lifestyle? Do you struggle with mood, thoughts or behaviors and wish to break the cycle?
Online Therapists
Strive and Thrive Therapy Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burke, VA 22015
A strength-based perspective is utilized in working with each individual and family.
Life involves many challenges. Reaching out for assistance takes courage and I commend you for taking this step. Whether you are dealing with the stress you face, life transitions, relationship challenges, managing conflict, behavior challenges, medical challenges, grief and loss, managing anxiety, anger, feelings of sadness, or any difficulties that you identify, you have come to the right place to address your concerns in a supportive and empathetic setting. Therapeutic treatment is a road I will help you navigate. I enjoy partnering with clients to address challenges collaboratively to help facilitate positive changes.
A strength-based perspective is utilized in working with each individual and family.
Life involves many challenges. Reaching out for assistance takes courage and I commend you for taking this step. Whether you are dealing with the stress you face, life transitions, relationship challenges, managing conflict, behavior challenges, medical challenges, grief and loss, managing anxiety, anger, feelings of sadness, or any difficulties that you identify, you have come to the right place to address your concerns in a supportive and empathetic setting. Therapeutic treatment is a road I will help you navigate. I enjoy partnering with clients to address challenges collaboratively to help facilitate positive changes.
Play Therapy Essentially PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
This practice believes in utilizing a strength-based approach and possibly play therapy interventions targeted at helping your child develop coping skills and improve self-esteem.
As a parent, are you having a difficult time managing your child or adolescent's behavior? Has your child's behavior become increasingly more difficult, so that you find that your family is struggling to support each other? Are you at your wits end and find that you have no idea how to move forward? Maybe, your child has experienced a bad situation and needs additional support and coping skills to get through it?
This practice believes in utilizing a strength-based approach and possibly play therapy interventions targeted at helping your child develop coping skills and improve self-esteem.
As a parent, are you having a difficult time managing your child or adolescent's behavior? Has your child's behavior become increasingly more difficult, so that you find that your family is struggling to support each other? Are you at your wits end and find that you have no idea how to move forward? Maybe, your child has experienced a bad situation and needs additional support and coping skills to get through it?
Bluegrass Counseling Services, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Our team practices empirically-based treatment and incorporates strength-based approaches to help you achieve your mental health goals.
Are you looking for more personalized mental-healthcare? Our providers are united to deliver better, more personalized care for their patients. Bluegrass Counseling Services provides comprehensive mental and behavioral healthcare, and psychological evaluation to children 5 and older, young adults, and families. We also diagnose and treat ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Trauma in children, women and men. We provide you with a modern and customized treatment plan to meet your individual healthcare needs. Your health and privacy are our top priority.
Our team practices empirically-based treatment and incorporates strength-based approaches to help you achieve your mental health goals.
Are you looking for more personalized mental-healthcare? Our providers are united to deliver better, more personalized care for their patients. Bluegrass Counseling Services provides comprehensive mental and behavioral healthcare, and psychological evaluation to children 5 and older, young adults, and families. We also diagnose and treat ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Trauma in children, women and men. We provide you with a modern and customized treatment plan to meet your individual healthcare needs. Your health and privacy are our top priority.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 11 years of experience in the field. I have worked with youth, adults, couples, and families with diverse mental health concerns. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflict, coping skills, and life transitions alongside anxiety, depression, and grief. During sessions, I utilize a mix of strength-based, culturally sensitive, person-centered, humanistic,and compassion-focused therapies. I ensure that I answer any questions my clients have for me as a therapist or the therapy process and get a sense of their expectations and goals for treatment.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 11 years of experience in the field. I have worked with youth, adults, couples, and families with diverse mental health concerns. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflict, coping skills, and life transitions alongside anxiety, depression, and grief. During sessions, I utilize a mix of strength-based, culturally sensitive, person-centered, humanistic,and compassion-focused therapies. I ensure that I answer any questions my clients have for me as a therapist or the therapy process and get a sense of their expectations and goals for treatment.
Shenandoah Creative Cnslng
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Life can be overwhelming and emotional when children and adolescents are struggling with mental health concerns and challenges. Trauma leaves feelings of anxiety, depression, worthlessness that can make everyday interactions a struggle. Individuals need to feel safe, secure, feel valued and have a sense of belonging to fully participate in their lives. Treatment options should focus on their developmental stage, strengths and values. Building self-esteem, confidence and self image is the first step to healing.
Life can be overwhelming and emotional when children and adolescents are struggling with mental health concerns and challenges. Trauma leaves feelings of anxiety, depression, worthlessness that can make everyday interactions a struggle. Individuals need to feel safe, secure, feel valued and have a sense of belonging to fully participate in their lives. Treatment options should focus on their developmental stage, strengths and values. Building self-esteem, confidence and self image is the first step to healing.
Are you ready to change your life? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with individual, couples and families for over twenty years. My goal is to help you enhance your life, improve your overall functioning and have a better understanding on how to care for yourself. My approach is gentle but direct and strength based.
Are you ready to change your life? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with individual, couples and families for over twenty years. My goal is to help you enhance your life, improve your overall functioning and have a better understanding on how to care for yourself. My approach is gentle but direct and strength based.
Hello, my name is Kieshara Matthews. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide mental health services and career counseling. I'm passionate about helping people heal from childhood trauma and break generational curses. I currently provide therapy to young adults and adults who seek support in managing the demands of adulting, relationship distress, and family relationships. Providing a non-judgmental, client-centered, and strength-based approach, I provide a warm and safe environment that allows my clients to process their thoughts and feelings to provide clarity when they need it the most.
Hello, my name is Kieshara Matthews. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide mental health services and career counseling. I'm passionate about helping people heal from childhood trauma and break generational curses. I currently provide therapy to young adults and adults who seek support in managing the demands of adulting, relationship distress, and family relationships. Providing a non-judgmental, client-centered, and strength-based approach, I provide a warm and safe environment that allows my clients to process their thoughts and feelings to provide clarity when they need it the most.
Lillian Vagnoni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2007. For the last five years I have been providing outpatient behavioral health services to individuals and families, both children and adults of all ages.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2007. For the last five years I have been providing outpatient behavioral health services to individuals and families, both children and adults of all ages.
With 15 years of experience in mental health and behavioral solutions, I tailor treatment plans to each individual and integrate Attachment, Cognitive Behavioral, Somatic/Sensory, Strength-Based, and Trauma-Informed techniques into my practice.
As a compassionate and thoughtful clinician, I strive to make therapy welcoming, comfortable, and valuable. Starting therapy can seem daunting, but I promise it won't always feel that way. I'm here to help you build or rebuild a life filled with confidence, clarity, focus, and tangible progress. I provide clear, effective guidance and insight to help overcome obstacles and find solutions promptly and specialize in working with clients who are ready to explore personal growth. Flexible payment options are available for those paying out of pocket.
With 15 years of experience in mental health and behavioral solutions, I tailor treatment plans to each individual and integrate Attachment, Cognitive Behavioral, Somatic/Sensory, Strength-Based, and Trauma-Informed techniques into my practice.
As a compassionate and thoughtful clinician, I strive to make therapy welcoming, comfortable, and valuable. Starting therapy can seem daunting, but I promise it won't always feel that way. I'm here to help you build or rebuild a life filled with confidence, clarity, focus, and tangible progress. I provide clear, effective guidance and insight to help overcome obstacles and find solutions promptly and specialize in working with clients who are ready to explore personal growth. Flexible payment options are available for those paying out of pocket.
Hello, I am Elizabeth Scott Savill, a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been doing therapeutic work for over 15 years. I have worked with Preteens, Minors, and Individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, and Anger Management. I am utilizing Eclectic, CBT, mindfulness-based, expressive arts, ACT, attachment-based, strength-based, positive psychology, person-centered, DBT, play, grief, Gottman, motivational interviewing, and many more. I am here to advocate for and guide you throughout your therapeutic journey to restore balance, reconnect with your authentic self, and live your best
Hello, I am Elizabeth Scott Savill, a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been doing therapeutic work for over 15 years. I have worked with Preteens, Minors, and Individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, and Anger Management. I am utilizing Eclectic, CBT, mindfulness-based, expressive arts, ACT, attachment-based, strength-based, positive psychology, person-centered, DBT, play, grief, Gottman, motivational interviewing, and many more. I am here to advocate for and guide you throughout your therapeutic journey to restore balance, reconnect with your authentic self, and live your best
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.