"I believe in intentional, flexible, and collaborative services designed to meet each client's unique needs. I work with a wide variety clients 18yrs+ from all backgrounds/identities. Specialties include college students/young adults, LGBTQQIAP+, and couples. Empowerment is "the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights." Whether you're looking for symptom reduction, healing from past experiences, increasing understanding/insight, improving relationships, gaining support during difficult times, making difficult changes, or improving/maintaining your overall wellbeing, I look forward to supporting you in reclaiming and improving your life."

"Dr. Fassieux integrates a variety of counseling techniques into her work, often focusing upon interpersonal relationships, utilizing principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and identifying individual strengths. She believes people are resourceful and often solve problems intelligently and creatively, especially when supported within the context of an encouraging and therapeutic relationship. When working with children and teens, Dr. Fassieux works from a developmental perspective to explore lagging skills and develop concrete strategies to build competencies and capabilities."

"I have experience working with adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a range of life situations such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, sexual abuse/trauma and relationship issues. I am interested in you as an individual and am committed to helping you learn what causes you to be stuck and repeating dysfunctional patterns. My approach is active, direct and flexible. I do not stay stuck in the past, but I do use past trauma as a tool to help you learn how these wounds are causing present day conflict. You will use practical strategies to create a life that meets your emotional, social and spiritual nee "

"I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have 12 years of counseling experience working with mental heath disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. I take a psychodynamic and Jungian approach that allows for depth therapy. I also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training to promote self-acceptance, non-judgment, and behavior change in the areas of interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotion regulation. My therapeutic approach promotes an environment of acceptance and compassion that over time becomes an increasing internal experience."

"*** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I work with adults using a strengths-based approach and view the counseling process as a partnership and an opportunity for you to learn more about yourself. We will honor the patterns that have kept you safe in the past, while at the same time gently removing the barriers that have kept you from being the person you wish to be. I utilize different methods in my work, striving to tailor my approach to the needs, learning styles, and strengths of each individual. "

"The decision to pursue therapy is an important step. Working with the right therapist can be a valuable investment in yourself, and your relationships. As a psychotherapist, I believe the best results come from establishing a therapeutic relationship by getting to know you as a person - not simply as a cluster of symptoms - then tailoring interventions to fit your unique needs & strengths. I have been in the field for over 24 years, and have worked with individuals, couples & families, treating a wide variety of clinical issues. I invite you to contact me with any questions, or to discuss your specific needs for therapy."

"As a seasoned clinician with over 20 years experience in private practice, university mental health and inpatient settings, I find the work deeply rewarding. Good therapy helps people to develop a stronger sense of identity and self worth, a safe setting to explore self defeating behaviors and newer coping tools, a place to deepen relationships and achieve greater satisfaction in one's personal and professional lifen. I am more interested in the unique person in the room than a particular theoretical orientation. I draw from insight oriented, psychodynamic, relational frames, and incorporate CBT, DBT, mindfulness and yoga therapy techniques."

"Although my therapeutic approach is an eclectic style to counseling, I also care about my clients, and utilize in-depth listening skills to first identity the problem, and then help you understand how that problem personally affects you and the ones you love. Then together we can find solutions that work. In this region, I use video therapy, which has become a viable alternative to face-to-face therapy. It provides a secure and convenient method of processing your life in the privacy of your own home. This is a proven and successful option for many of my national clients."

"I feel the client is the expert on themselves, thus, I believe in a client centered approach. My passion is guiding those with trauma to heal whether the trauma is a simple trauma or complex. I utilize various modalities depending on the individual and the circumstances. I have treated severe trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, dual diagnosed patients, families, couples, and other client centered issues."

"I have been in treating adults with mental health and substance use disorders since 1992. I have extensive experience treating clients with depression, anxiety, co-dependency issues, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and general life issues/ stresses. At Advantage Counseling Services LLC, I strive to assist clients in their own personal journey of growth. Following your initial assessment, we will set your personal counseling goals and work together to meet those goals. I strive to provide you with a comfortable environment in which to share your concerns and a supportive professional relationship. "

"My office is located on the historic downtown mall of Charlottesville VA. I provide psychotherapy for adult men and women who are facing a wide range of life challenges. Maybe you're having difficulties due to anxiety or you are confused about your life’s direction or purpose. Possibly you have recently realized you have a pattern of becoming involved in unhealthy relationships and want to figure out why. I'll provide a comfortable, accepting, caring, and non-judgmental environment for you to gain an increased awareness of self, and to discover how this awareness can become the pathway towards growth and positive change."

"I have spent the past 20+ years helping clients to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. My goal is to provide a stress free, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel supported, comfortable, and free to express yourself."

"Discouraging symptoms and behaviors are indicators of distress, but don't have to define you as a person. We will build upon your strengths while gaining an understanding of what you are struggling with in our work together. We will focus on self-awareness while looking through a lens of compassion. Getting to know your thoughts, feelings and body more intimately can lead to living the life you want. With almost a decade of experience, I have successfully assisted clients with topics including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin difficulties, grief/loss, relationship challenges, and transgender issues."

"I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship, identity, personal and professional growth. Insight through understanding your present life, your relationships and your desired future can lead to increased success and satisfaction. I completed my advanced clinical training in Austin, TX. I am also trained to work with children/adolescents. Currently I see adults and children in individual, couples and group therapy. I have published on topics of personal change, life choices, anger control and character development."

"Hope, confidence, and increased understanding are some of the general benefits most people can expect from therapy. I am a psychologist in Charlottesville, Virginia, and I work with adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and difficulties in relationships. My approach in therapy is collaborative and multifaceted. Through working together I help people develop skills and increase awareness. This way people can overcome current challenges and reduce future problems. Because of this, people achieve reduced distress, and also increased happiness, satisfaction, and meaning."

"At times life seems overwhelming and out of control. Do you feel stuck, unsure of yourself and/or your situation, do you wish to have your life be different, is this the vision you had for yourself, your child, or your family. I am here to help, you are not alone. Let’s work together to bring the change you desire. I believe that honesty, trust and respect are necessary to establish a strong therapeutic alliance. I am committed to facilitating an environment of acceptance, hope, and encouragement. I'm currently accepting new clients with limited availability to include evening hours."

"You know that there's more to your life because you can just sense it. But right now, it seems that your relationships, your work, or your creativity isn't feeling as accessible or stimulating as it could be. If you are feeling stuck - caught in outdated patterns preventing you from accessing your inner wisdom and being fully resourceful - I can help. Let me assist you in refining your awareness and moving toward making deeper connections with the inherent power that lies just at the edge of your identity in the things that most fascinate or disturb you. I specialize in depth psychology and shadow work via clinical dream analysis."

"Finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with and supported by is key to any successful therapy. I work to develop a strong, trusting relationship with every client and design a treatment that is tailored to your needs. I enjoy working with a wide range of people struggling with many different issues, including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, grief, reactions to trauma, and child and adolescent problems, among other difficulties."

"It is incredibly human to experience adversity. How we respond to adversity is where our power lies and determines whether we will land well on our feet or remain stuck in unhelpful, undesirable patterns. Responding well begins with recognizing our choice points and choosing wisely. Learn how an untrained human brain can hijack your experiences and keep you stuck in habitual patterns of thinking and doing that you would most like to change or escape. Learn instead tools and strategies to help you respond from the wisest, kindest and most skilled version of yourself. Unleash the full potential of your own healing and growth!"