"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."

"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."

"Life transitions can be filled with their own unique challenges: shifts include navigating college, sorting out personal and career goals, changes within the family, and grief and loss. At times as people encounter such changes they may feel out of step with their surroundings & within themselves. This can contribute to greater stress, uncertainty and anxiety. "

"I am a Licensed Clinical psychologist who completed clinical training at Duke University, Harvard Medical School's Victims of Violence Program and at the University of Massachusetts and UNC-Chapel Hill. I provide highly specialized treatments for traumatic stress (posttraumatic stress disorders), grief/loss, major depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I am trained in several highly specialized, evidenced-based therapies that have scientific research supporting their efficacy. I have worked extensively with University of Virginia (UVA) undergraduate and graduate students as well as medical students and residents. "

"This is a safe, judgment free, environment. We offer counseling to those ready to take the next step in self discovery and fulfillment. We look at therapy as guidance to those that are or have struggled with life’s journey. This could be due to a difficult childhood, abuse, assault, grief, extreme disappointment, or just too many responsibilities. We are ready to meet you where you are on life’s journey, as you are. That includes in person or telehealth therapy. If you are ready to walk with us, schedule an appointment today!"

"If you are experiencing intense anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and/or just feeling stuck, change is possible. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist opens pathways to healing and clients can discover the truth of their own inner strength and resources. I would like to help you on your journey to explore, learn, and encourage movement towards greater self-awareness, deeper peace, and achieve more meaning and joy from relationships. To achieve these goals, I believe that a customized approach in therapy is most effective in helping people make positive changes in their lives."

"I provide tools and insight to help you break the unconscious, sabotaging patterns that keep you stuck. I have helped countless individuals and couples lead happier more fulfilled lives. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues or just the overwhelm of life, I am here to help you. For couples seeking help, I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (see drsuejohnson.com), which is proven to help couples resolve issues and get back to feelings of love, safety and security. Stop trying to make it work alone! It's time for a change! "

"*** CurrentlyI am not accepting new clients, on leave returning May 2020** I am a licensed social worker and a trained and certified yoga teacher. I believe in an integrated approach to therapy. I employ the evidence-based theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT) Mindfulness-based CBT, Internal Family Systems, (IFS) - which all help in improving insight, life and coping skills.. My expertise is with trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, relationships. My previous work includes the Massachusetts Child Trauma Project (MCTP)"

"Are you enjoying your life? If not, how would you define a life that you would enjoy? The purpose of therapy is for you to learn more about who you are and how your life could improve. The skills we all need to better manage strong emotions and difficult thoughts and improve and deepen relationships, to be happier day to day sometimes need a professional tune up. What’s standing in the way of your ability to develop more comfort in your life? "

"Your decision to start counseling represents a meaningful commitment to yourself, and to a life that is more satisfying and balanced. The clients I work with appreciate my focused, sensitive and caring approach to the issues they present for counseling. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, or relationship issues, I will work with you to develop strategies that will help you improve self-esteem and self-confidence, enhance self-awareness and relationship skills, reduce worry and negative thinking, and improve mood and energy."

"I provide a warm and nurturing environment where clients feel safe to explore their deepest inner selves. Whether addressing adult or parent-child issues, I emphasize the importance of working on one's own emotional and nervous systems as a first step to creating change. My intention is to help people "heal", not just "deal". I use talk therapy and experiential techniques such as Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness practices. I have found that working with deep emotions embedded in the "felt sense" of one's experience is a powerful tool leading to transformation."

"Can you use your mind to reduce your suffering, rather than increase it? Or to increase meaning and depth in your life? You can, but most people need a little help with this. Sometimes a sympathetic family member or wise friend can help a great deal; other times when a knowledgeable, compassionate professional is a better choice. Perhaps your internal life feels out of control, or you're feeling stuck, repeating ineffective patterns of relating to yourself and others. I work with people to help them understand themselves and their situation, manage stress better, and make positive changes happen."

"I specialize in working with children and teens who have experienced trauma, loss, oppositional defiant disorder, tantrums, ADHD, divorcing parents, anxiety, and depression. I also assist children and teens diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum develop their social skills and overcome over everyday challenges. I am excited to work with children and teens because the change that can be accomplished is significant. It is not unusual to see them exit sessions with significantly lowered anxiety. Often therapy helps them express deeper feelings through talk, play, and art that allows them to feel like they have unburdened."

"**I am not currently accepting new clients due to being on maternity leave.** I offer online and office-based therapy and creative lifestyle coaching. I'm licensed for therapy in Virginia and Iowa and can provide coaching anywhere. I look at the mind, body, and spirit as parts of self that profoundly affect one another. I am a believer in change, and that people can create the life they want. My goal is to help people connect the dots as they explore dysfunctional/non-beneficial ways of thinking, eating, relating, and behaving, and to support them in incorporating new ways of existing that lead to fulfillment and congruence."

"I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is to help clients identify, understand, and ultimately change the areas in their lives that have contributed to emotional and relationship pain. I deeply believe that to have the breakthrough we need in current relationships we must understand our history and how it profoundly colors and impacts us as adults. Once we learn to own our history, it no longer owns us."

"Are you or a loved one in pain or facing obstacles you need help in overcoming? Are you looking for relief? I will work with you in a warm, collaborative environment, and together we will explore those areas that have kept you from being fulfilled and reaching your goals. Amy Kennel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Art Therapy from Arcadia University and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Longwood University. She has worked in the mental health field since 2005, gaining experience using various modalities, and providing kind and gentle care for a great variety of people."

"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."

"I offer adult individual and couples therapy, specializing in working with the effects of trauma, life stress and transitions, marriage/partner issues, parenting, and perinatal mental health for men and women. My clinical work includes helping people connect with their authentic self to build inner resilience and self awareness, reduce anxiety/depression, and improve relationships. Therapy is a collaborative process that allows one to be fully seen and deeply heard while growing empathy and understanding of self through examining past wounds, current stressors, and challenging themes that keep showing up unresolved."

"I am a clinical psychotherapist in private practice. The 'private' part matters - I provide a level of privacy and attention not generally offered in multi-clinician environments. They are often pressured to meet quotas by focusing on quantity of clients and income generation - not quality of services. My independence allows me to prioritize your care as we see fit. Individual practice also means a quiet, confidential waiting area - not one filled with friends and neighbors asking probing questions while making awkward, idle chat. I love what I do, and I look forward to working with you. "