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Nathaniel Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Hi there! I am Nathaniel "Nate" Alexander, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 26 years of experience. I am also a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Virginia. I specialize in the areas of addiction, codependency, life transitions, relapse prevention, and relationship issues, and I utilize treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Couples Therapy, Marital, Motivational Interviewing, and Relational therapies. I believe that if a person uses sound common sense, their decision-making efforts and life outcomes will improve.
Hi there! I am Nathaniel "Nate" Alexander, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 26 years of experience. I am also a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Virginia. I specialize in the areas of addiction, codependency, life transitions, relapse prevention, and relationship issues, and I utilize treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Couples Therapy, Marital, Motivational Interviewing, and Relational therapies. I believe that if a person uses sound common sense, their decision-making efforts and life outcomes will improve.
(757) 520-5090 View (757) 520-5090
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Alan Willard
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, DMin
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
When life hurts, I can help. Are you struggling with difficulties that have you feeling depressed, angry, worried, or guilty? Are your relationships at home or work in trouble or conflict? I help individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, pornography, coping w/chronic illness, sexual problems, PTSD, OCD and much more. I started out my professional career as a church pastor, and in my 40's transitioned into becoming a counselor/therapist. I guide people to get over problems and to be their deeper, higher, and more loving, compassionate self.
When life hurts, I can help. Are you struggling with difficulties that have you feeling depressed, angry, worried, or guilty? Are your relationships at home or work in trouble or conflict? I help individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, pornography, coping w/chronic illness, sexual problems, PTSD, OCD and much more. I started out my professional career as a church pastor, and in my 40's transitioned into becoming a counselor/therapist. I guide people to get over problems and to be their deeper, higher, and more loving, compassionate self.
(540) 361-6887 View (540) 361-6887
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Joshua Redding
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Joshua Redding is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 15 years of professional experience working with young adults (14-24) and adults in a wide variety of settings. He specializes in treating concerns related to addiction, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic stress, ADHD, men’s issues, panic-related problems, and sports performance. As a former high-level college athlete, he understands the mental health concerns that can affect performance.
Joshua Redding is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 15 years of professional experience working with young adults (14-24) and adults in a wide variety of settings. He specializes in treating concerns related to addiction, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic stress, ADHD, men’s issues, panic-related problems, and sports performance. As a former high-level college athlete, he understands the mental health concerns that can affect performance.
(223) 215-5886 View (223) 215-5886
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Trent Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
My professional interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and serious mental illness. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in therapy. I also focuses on stress management and wellness in my clinical work. My therapeutic influences are primarily Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, and Interpersonal theories.
My professional interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and serious mental illness. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in therapy. I also focuses on stress management and wellness in my clinical work. My therapeutic influences are primarily Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, and Interpersonal theories.
(540) 427-7942 View (540) 427-7942
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John Leonard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Waitlist for new clients
We each have our own unique journey through life. We are constantly growing, changing, and developing. Sometimes we need help facing obstacles that block our progress or threaten our wellbeing. I want to help you identify those roadblocks and guide you over, around, or through them. My goal is to see your life from your perspective so I can accompany you in exploring who you are, where you have been, and who you want to become. Growth can be tough - we don't grow when we're comfortable - but you don’t have to face these changes alone. Together, we can develop clarity, confidence, and insight to help you achieve a better life.
We each have our own unique journey through life. We are constantly growing, changing, and developing. Sometimes we need help facing obstacles that block our progress or threaten our wellbeing. I want to help you identify those roadblocks and guide you over, around, or through them. My goal is to see your life from your perspective so I can accompany you in exploring who you are, where you have been, and who you want to become. Growth can be tough - we don't grow when we're comfortable - but you don’t have to face these changes alone. Together, we can develop clarity, confidence, and insight to help you achieve a better life.
(540) 402-9961 View (540) 402-9961
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Jessica Talley-Haynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, FAMI, CNIT, FMCHC, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I help people who are stuck; people who are being pushed unexpectedly into life-changing transitions that feel undesirable or unmanageable, and those who feel depleted from fighting for everyone else but don't have time for themselves. I especially love working with "out-of-the-box" folks who feel squeezed into ill-fitting societal boxes. My clients long for deep self-compassion and acceptance for all of who they are, to heal the parts that they have ignored or denied.
I help people who are stuck; people who are being pushed unexpectedly into life-changing transitions that feel undesirable or unmanageable, and those who feel depleted from fighting for everyone else but don't have time for themselves. I especially love working with "out-of-the-box" folks who feel squeezed into ill-fitting societal boxes. My clients long for deep self-compassion and acceptance for all of who they are, to heal the parts that they have ignored or denied.
(540) 889-3014 View (540) 889-3014
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Paul Delaughter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Paul Delaughter is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping others address the challenges in their lives. Paul implements an evidence-based approach toward helping his clients identify and address the challenges they face.
Paul Delaughter is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping others address the challenges in their lives. Paul implements an evidence-based approach toward helping his clients identify and address the challenges they face.
(540) 889-0745 View (540) 889-0745
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Arielle Pollack
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Welcome to a safe space where your journey to healing begins. I am Arielle (she/her) and I am dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered, and identity-affirming care. I aim to create a nonjudgmental space where you can freely express your unfiltered thoughts and feelings. In my practice, I recognize you as the expert in your own life and experiences. Think of me as a co-traveler in your journey, offering support and guidance as you navigate the path to healing. My areas of expertise include working with anxiety, mood disorders, LGBT issues, interpersonal difficulties, substance abuse, and serious mental illnesses.
Welcome to a safe space where your journey to healing begins. I am Arielle (she/her) and I am dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered, and identity-affirming care. I aim to create a nonjudgmental space where you can freely express your unfiltered thoughts and feelings. In my practice, I recognize you as the expert in your own life and experiences. Think of me as a co-traveler in your journey, offering support and guidance as you navigate the path to healing. My areas of expertise include working with anxiety, mood disorders, LGBT issues, interpersonal difficulties, substance abuse, and serious mental illnesses.
(540) 755-3461 View (540) 755-3461
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Jane Leo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have to force yourself to get through the day? Do you feel disconnected from your life, as if just going through the motions? Familial and cultural conditioning often cast us in limiting roles. Whether we know it or not, we find ourselves falling into these same familiar patterns even when they undermine our best efforts towards a happy life. I help clients build an awareness to the relationship they have with themselves starting by identifying the character traits they've strengthened in order to survive. This ultimately allows them to move towards more self-compassion, freedom, and purpose in their lives.
Do you have to force yourself to get through the day? Do you feel disconnected from your life, as if just going through the motions? Familial and cultural conditioning often cast us in limiting roles. Whether we know it or not, we find ourselves falling into these same familiar patterns even when they undermine our best efforts towards a happy life. I help clients build an awareness to the relationship they have with themselves starting by identifying the character traits they've strengthened in order to survive. This ultimately allows them to move towards more self-compassion, freedom, and purpose in their lives.
(571) 454-8218 View (571) 454-8218
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Stephanie A. Fearer
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Not accepting new clients
I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals looking for help with issues including substance use, depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, life transition, and more. I offer individual sessions for adults as well as couple sessions. I enjoy working with clients from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals looking for help with issues including substance use, depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, life transition, and more. I offer individual sessions for adults as well as couple sessions. I enjoy working with clients from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
(540) 361-6676 View (540) 361-6676
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Liz Kates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Not accepting new clients
Welcome and thank you for considering me as a potential provider. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an intrinsic passion for helping others. Growing up in a military family, I was exposed to diverse populations with varying levels of need. From a young age, I have felt compelled to serve others. I have experience serving children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including mood symptoms, behavioral issues, trauma, relationship issues, and educational challenges.
Welcome and thank you for considering me as a potential provider. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an intrinsic passion for helping others. Growing up in a military family, I was exposed to diverse populations with varying levels of need. From a young age, I have felt compelled to serve others. I have experience serving children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including mood symptoms, behavioral issues, trauma, relationship issues, and educational challenges.
(540) 208-5955 View (540) 208-5955

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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.