Therapists in Chester, VA

Are you having more difficult days than good days? Does life seems to be throwing everything and more your way? You want things to change but not sure where to start. I can help. With therapy comes confidential, honest, experienced, open-minded, empathetic support. It has been my life's passion to help people thrive not just survive. Start thriving: Success stands on the other side of your struggles so take the first step to improving your daily life. I take a person-centered approach and look forward to supporting you on your path to success.

I have been helping individuals and families with relationships for over 30 years. I offer the kind of understanding that only a specialist can provide. I help enhance the quality of lives, solving life's inevitable challenges, resolving marriage and family conflicts and overcoming grief and loss. I us a family systems approach to help with marital and multigenerational family problems to help you define a self and reduce your anxiety in your marriage and family. I listen and help you learn who you are, how you would like to be and to develop the courage and tools to change.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have my Master of Divinity in Marriage & Family Therapy from Amridge University in Montgomery, Alabama. I have experience working with individuals & families from numerous cultural backgrounds as well as varying age groups. My experience also includes working with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, anger related issues, trauma, self-esteem issues, PTSD, substance abuse, behavioral problems, & parenting challenges. I am very knowledgeable about crisis related issues and has been working as a crisis counselor for the last several years.

Dr. Shedrick McCall, LMHP-R. Dr. McCall has a BA in Psychology (Maryville College), MA in Counseling (Liberty University) and Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology (Argosy University American School of Professional Psychology). Dr. McCall has worked in the field for over 25 years as a Juvenile Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Clinician/Counselor for incarcerated youth and has worked within the mental health field with patients/clients with clinical mental health diagnosis. Dr. McCall also has experience with individual, group, and family counseling.

I have had a long career working with families and individuals who are struggling with stressors in their life. Many times these are due to an adolescent or teenager who is having difficulty in the home or in school due ADHD, autism, anxiety, or anger management or a significant life event such as divorce, loss of job or death in the family.

No matter how strong we are in meeting the challenges of life sometimes what happens to us heaps upon us a mountain of stress and we can do little but feel the pain of all that weight. Our goal is to help those we serve be effective in resolving personal pain through the empowerment of their natural strengths. Step by measured step, we work to build durability, and self-respect through skill building to overcome the pains that make life less enjoyable. We want to help you to move that mountain of pain one stone a time- by skillful means.

If you are looking for a therapist who is easy to talk to, a straight-shooter, and a creative problem-solver, then I'm your man. I know that effective therapy has room for laughter AND tears. I'll help you identify and put new strategies and tools in place that will allow you to relieve whatever issue(s) you are currently struggling with, including relationship stress and strain, overwhelming anxiety and/or depression, life transitions, grief, and more.

Are you willing to share with me what is causing you pain? “Do not set aside your happiness. Do not wait to be happy in the future. The best time to be happy is always now.” – Roy T. Bennett. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, defiant behavior. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have worked with clients who are dependent on mood altering substances. I encourage you to give me a call for a free 5 minutes consultation & see if I can assist you.

Over the years I've worked with kids and adolescents in residential settings, school, and in home/parent coaching with: anger and stress management, communication, social skills, coping skills, depression, self-esteem, opposition/compliance, impulsivity, anxiety, emotional regulation and problem-solving skills. I truly believe that for the child to make progress and maintain, the parent's involvement is essential. Additionally, I do therapy with adults, families and marriage counseling. I have limited availability to offer. My preference is to be reached by email. Please mention your insurance provider as well as your availability.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, overworked, fragmented, fatigued, broken? Are you at a place where you find yourself concluding that life has turned out far differently than it was supposed to? A lost of hope and feeling hopeless to do any about it? Is it time to renew, refuel, recharge? Transformation? I want to make a personal invitation towards a new dialogue that will proceed with empathy, courage, strength, and hope. My background comes with over 30 years of pastoral care, reaching out to the hurting, and a belief people can write a new story.

Jacob is a dedicated therapist enthusiastic about working with individuals of all ages as they negotiate their way through difficult times. Jacob has experience working with individuals (and their families) who struggle with substance abuse, depression, sexual identity, anxiety, self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem, behavioral issues, and symptoms of ADHD. Jacob is committed to helping clients find new language and new internal dialogue to help improve overall functioning. Jacob is committed to helping clients face and overcome their hurts, harms, and hang ups.

Michael Merlino is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 10 years working in the mental health field with a variety of different populations. He has experience working with all age groups, including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Michael specializes in working with clients experiencing mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and other major life transitions.

I have worked as a social worker in the mental health field for over 30 years. My treatment philosophy focuses on enhancing one's strengths and skills using a combination of behavioral and psychodynamic techniques. I have extensive experience working with both female and male trauma survivors and have been successful in helping them work through and recover from these experiences.