I'm here to help you grow and change on your passage through life! Sometimes people have challenges to start with like thinking differently, or a difficult family. We may have questions about whether we still fit into a social or religious group. Challenges are harder if depression or anxiety hold us back or if we feel like we're stuck. Finding an empathetic, experienced therapist can be a connection to taking you out of isolation and uncovering your innate ability to change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have done my own work to grow and I look forward to helping you!

Hi! Seeking therapy is often a difficult decision; I would like to make that decision easier by offering a comfortable, safe environment to address life's challenges. Whether managing a life transition, addressing a relationship conflict, coping with difficult past experiences or changing unwanted behavioral patterns, I am here to lend a hand and offer support. My passion is working with adolescents, young adults, and couples. Adolescence and young adulthood present unique obstacles when developing positive relationships, self-image, and healthy independence are very important. I would like to help you develop the tools needed to face these challenges in the most effective way.

Often the first step towards making a change is taking a realistic look at where you've been, where you are now, and where you want to be. Although it can be painfully difficult at first, you can begin making changes, one day at a time, that will take you closer to living the life you desire. Using EMDR and talk therapy, we'll focus on healing the wounds of the past, finding joy in the present, and bringing clarity to your future. It's time for you let go of the things that hold you back and start to discover all the ways in which you were meant to shine. Hope and healing are at the heart of what I have to offer.

I believe there is meaning in symptoms. We are designed to thrive. When something is out of balance our mind/body/spirit/relationships present symptoms to ask us to pay attention. I specialize in helping people discover what needs their attention. Then, I help people learn new skills so they are equipped to respond more effectively to their needs. I offer support as people practice necessary changes in their thoughts, managing their emotions, and interacting with others and their circumstances. Finally, I encourage and guide people as they seek to fully actualize their potential.

My ideal client is one who wants to building a collaborative relationship that will help to foster change. I believe that most of the work of therapy happens in between sessions, so my clients will benefit if they are willing to practice the things that we agree will be helpful. I am less focused on diagnoses than beliefs, feelings, and behaviors that are amenable to change. I am hoping that my clients have decided that they are willing to be vulnerable at this point in their lives and that they are open to having me participate in their journey toward a more effective life strategy.

It is a great honor to witness people's return to their unique expression of wholeness. The essence of my work lies in meeting you with an attitude of heartful curiosity so that you may safely explore stressors and renegotiate traumas. I utilize integrative body-based modalities incorporating latest discoveries and research in mind-body psychology that do not require reliving intense emotions or detailing painful memories. We will work to discover new resources and truths so that you may experience a newfound sense of well-being and trust in the unfolding process of your life's journey.

The heart of therapy is to experience the possibility of change. Depression, anxiety, our life's disappointments and woundings show up in negative feelings, thoughts and behaviors that interfere with our deepest hopes for living well. Together, in a warm and supportive environment, I hold a safe place for discovery and personal growth through an integrative approach. Here, with new tools, you can search within and explore your basic needs. Within this therapeutic relationship you can begin to begin again. My commitment is to provide a private and caring space for self discovery and a growing sense of well-being.

I have been an LCSW and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor for 25+ working primarily with individuals and families experiencing substance use-related related issues. I work to normalize the process of recovery and provide the comfortable process to develop skills for self-care and connecting to peer support to find contentment in sobriety. I am currently meeting with clients by telehealth (videocall or telephone) during weekdays and in an office setting on weekends. Please feel free to reach me by email or phone.

We live in a stressful time with a lot of demands and expectations on us. I believe achieving and maintaining mental health involves finding balance in our lives. My purpose as a therapist is to assist you in recognizing the areas of your life in need of healing, to help you identify your goals in therapy, and to offer support and guidance as we walk down a path of restoration together. My hope is that the strength you gain through therapy will translate into higher functioning in your everyday life. I utilize multiple evidence based theoretical approaches with clients to help guide them through the healing process.

Do you feel stuck? I know how to help you get unstuck ... you matter, you are enough, and you are worthy of being loved. The unexpected happened and you feel caught in a marriage in trouble, an unhappy relationship, a divorce, children in crisis, financial uncertainty. You know you can't go on like this forever, or even for much longer but you have no idea what to do next. Now is the time to move from feeling hopeless and helpless to finding wholeness and joy. You actually do have options and my specialty is helping you find them.

I strive to create an environment to support children and adults, to improve their lives by having more enjoyable relationships. I like to provide my patients the required tools to succeed in life. I have loved to serve the community and use my natural ability to empathize. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in May 2015. Since my graduation, I have been performing psychological evaluations and therapy for patients of all ages, gathering a broad base of experience.

There are times in life when situations will drive you to your knees. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, behavioral health, marital/family or substance abuse issues, let us help you experience the process of finding hope, restoration, and healing.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping others on their journeys to healing, self-discovery, and growth. I have experience working with youth, adolescents and adults providing individual, family, and couples therapy. Psychological assessments are also provided. I have obtained advanced training in trauma treatment, which includes various modalities such as art/play therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR. I have over 12 years of experience working in community mental health, alternative school settings, residential treatment, outpatient settings, and correctional facilities.

NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. It is much harder for us to show kindness and compassion than it is to judge ourselves because we are not strong enough to push through everything with a smile. I hope to assist you with learning how to extend the kindness you give to others to yourself. I have experience with individuals across the lifespan experiencing significant emotional distress and with those struggling with transitioning between stages of life. I focus on ambiguous grief to assist anyone struggling to identify and establish the role they want to have in their own lives and create sustainable change.

For more than twenty-six years, I have worked primarily with adults. Although I have experience working with a variety of diagnostic issues, I find that most of the people I see are experiencing anxiety or depression in one of their many manifestations. Moderate to high levels of either may have a significant impact on daily life. My goal is to help my clients gain clarity and perspective about their personal challenges. As individuals and couples become more aware and empowered, they often become hopeful that change is possible. I believe that education, skill-building, affirmation and encouragement create a foundation for healing.

The Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care is a pastoral counseling center open to everyone. There is a place for you here— whether you practice a faith tradition or are searching, whether you are looking for support as you take the next steps in your life or you feel sad, stuck or unhappy. Our counselors are trained mental health professionals, many of whom are also practicing clergy. But we don’t preach: we listen. We offer counseling for children, families, couples, and adults including seniors. Group therapy services are also available.

My belief for therapy is that everyone has a life in mind, a way they want to be, a way they want to live. Sometimes there are barriers or difficulties along the journey to becoming our ideal self. I want to work with you as you navigate these struggles. My goal is to create a safe place for you to be open, explore yourself, learn, grow and, most importantly, heal. I use a variety of techniques that will help guide our work together.

Nikole is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Nikole is trained to address such issues as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, anger issues, mood disorders, and marital issues. Nikole is fully trained in using the approach of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Nikole also utilizes DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to assist individuals struggling with ineffective behavior patterns in their daily lives. She also has completed Gottman Level One marital counseling training.

I am a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of experience. I provide assessment and treatment to those experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, communication problems, grief, LGBT concerns, and overall life transitions and challenges. I offer a wide variety of techniques and approaches to help clients sort out and solve life's challenges. I provide a safe, affirming and nonjudgemental environment to promote exploration and healing. I can help you find solutions that are right for you.

What I love about counseling is that it rests on the belief that change is always possible, and that how we lived yesterday does not have to determine how we live tomorrow. No matter how dark today is, I believe that the future can be bright. My goal as a therapist is to offer a safe environment where you can grow with maximum support.