Expressive Arts Therapists in 22801

I am passionate about sitting in the metaphorical darkness with clients, whether that is grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, self harm, life transitions, or questioning about identity. Together we will hold space to explore whatever struggles you may bring into the room. All genders, races, and sexual orientations are welcome. I am currently seeing adult clients who are located in Virginia in person or via telehealth services with a focus on college students, emerging adults, and first/crisis responders ages 18+.

Everyone has a unique story of what makes them who they are - stories filled with different relationships, challenges, accomplishments, excitement, and many other things. And sometimes it can be helpful to have a space to share, question, and navigate the things.

I am so glad you found this page of the internet. Welcome :) All of us are figuring out how to do life. And some times there are bumps and turns on the road of life. Talking to a counselor may support you as you navigate the journey. I believe there is no minimum level of pain that qualifies someone for counseling as everyone can benefit from counseling. I am someone that knows the benefit and work it takes to engage in counseling. I take a collaborative approach with clients to help structure counseling to meet the client's goals.

Hi! Hola! I specialize in child and teen therapy. I am bilingual. All are welcome at Spiral Roots LLC. You know that your teen or child is struggling. You can see it in their behaviors, hear it in their voice, feel it in their attitude. You may or may not know the cause of their anger or pain. You just know they need help. The weight of the situation is heavy on you. They will not respond to your advice. You are not sure if they will talk to someone. Maybe in the past they blew off other therapists. Maybe your teen is actively asking for counseling. Wherever you are in this journey, I understand. I can help you and your family.

My focus is building a trusting relationship to support reducing stress and anxiety, rediscovering your inner resilience and joy, and healing unresolved pain from the past so that you can live more fully and healthy in the present. Through a collaborative process, my goal is to help you to cope with and recover from the challenges you face, to heal from unresolved tension, trauma, or loss, and to experience your world and relationships with joy, fulfillment, and intention. I also provide clinical supervision for post-graduate counselors seeking licensure.

I am currently accepting new clients (Updated: 1/11/2023) The ideal client is the one that comes as they are. There's often a pressure people feel to have their struggles neatly wrapped and ready to talk about when initiating therapy. However, therapy can be the perfect place to start that process to form a better understanding of the issues, the needs, and ultimately your own goals.

I enjoy working from an integrative approach, meaning I believe there is no one therapeutic modality that suits every client. However, underlying most of my approaches is an attachment perspective. Sadly, far too many of our relationships fall short of giving us a sense of being loved and belonging. We end up living too much of our lives caught in our own or other's perfectionism, passivity, anger, fear, judgment, shame, withdrawal, disinterest, betrayal, abuse, or worse. The harder we try to rid our relationships of these problems, the more unloved and alone we feel.

Wildly Rooted Counseling is accepting new clients in June 2024! As a person-centered therapist my primary focus is on you, the client. The therapeutic relationship can be one of great benefit. My goal is to empower my clients to enjoy healthy relationships with others and themselves. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have previously worked with the foster care system, social services, and the school system. I am also trained in EMDR which focuses on addressing trauma.

My work and passion surround helping others and getting to know a variety of people. I specifically enjoy working with adolescents, teenagers, and supporting their parents along with providing therapy to young adults both women and men. I have had the pleasure to help and to clinically support those in the community and surrounding counties for 19 years. I specialize in supporting college students in boosting self-esteem, and finding confidence, along with learning coping strategies to maintain routine for each semester.

Now offering equine therapy add-on services! I am a licensed professional counselor in Harrisonburg, VA with specialized training for trauma counseling and equine therapy. I work with all ages, but particularly enjoy working with teens/young adults, as I feel they need the most support in learning about relationships, identity, and building a healthy sense of self as they move into adulthood. At any age, I enjoy taking that journey alongside my clients as they build awareness of their inner world impacts the relationships around them, so that they can connect back to the parts of self from which they may have disconnected.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and provide individual counseling to adolescents, young adults, and adults. My primary focus is in the treatment of depression, anxiety, social anxiety, phase of life issues, ADHD, trauma, and issues related to college-aged students. I have experience providing community-based and school-based counseling to at-risk youth and their families as well as working in a college counseling center.

**I am excited to announce the creation of Harrisonburg Center for Healing! Please visit our Psychology Today profile to learn more about the group practice! As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

There are times in life we need someone to help us navigate through our unsteady waters. I believe in the importance of mind, body, and soul health. The way we tell our life story, how we interact in our relationships, how we process/react to our feelings, and the meaning we give it all can have a huge impact on how we feel in our own skin. I want to help you create positive lasting changes within yourself and your relationships that will ultimately improve how you perceive your life.

Now Accepting New Clients! All of our clinicians offer both in-person sessions and teletherapy. We work with children, adolescents, and adults in our Roanoke and Harrisonburg offices. Call our clinical coordinator at (540) 251-7728 ext. 1 to inquire about openings. Shenandoah Psychological Services offers an array of psychological and counseling options to suit your needs. We specialize in varying categories of counseling ranging from emotional and behavioral matters to substance abuse. We strive to offer the highest quality of psychological services in Roanoke city, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding areas.

*Not Accepting New Clients* As a counselor, I provide a calm, nurturing, and safe environment to support clients as they make positive changes toward self-awareness and growth. My approach is person-centered, and I work in collaboration with my clients to develop treatment plans based on their areas of concern, as well as their strengths. My goal is for clients to feel empowered, understood, and respected when they are working with me.

I have extensive experience working with individuals in transition and working with clients who are seeking their own personal growth. Having lived and worked overseas, I am familiar with diversity, multicultural and multi-socioeconomic backgrounds. I travel with you, acting as a Transition Coach/ Guide as you explore your inner worlds clarifying your purpose, and shaping to your life's goals. I am also a spiritual coach providing guidance and support for those who are graduating from this life and who need help with this transition. All life is transition and transition is where we create growth.

Do you find that, if you really think about it, you’re unsure of who you are? Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed? Let’s work together to get your life back! My specialties include working with those who have suffered from abuse, neglect, sexual assault, or incest. Familial conflict, Borderline Personality Disorder, and trauma are areas that I have advanced training in as well. I hold a certification in DBT and have worked with people age 4-70. I am currently supervised and trained by Dr. Laura Copley, the only Ph.D. Certified Trauma Specialist in the Shenandoah Valley. Therapy dog, Luca, is a bonus (see gallery pictures).

I understand that it takes considerable courage to ask for help, particularly when it comes to mental health and the stigma surrounding therapy. This means I am deeply committed to making the counseling experience as gentle and meaningful as possible for all my clients. I believe in the power of community and that the relationship between the client and counselor is an extremely important part of the healing process. Therefore, it is a privilege and a priority for me to be worthy of the trust of my clients; my goal is to offer people a judgment-free space that feels safe and genuine.

My ideal client would be at a place in their life where her spiritual journey matters to them, as well as making sense of all that went before. Sometimes, but not always, they will be a dream journaler who has paid attention to their dreams in the past couple of years, if not over their lifetime. They may have an interest in symbology and the meaning of the symbols that appear in their dreams.