Family Therapy in Marshall, VA

I have worked with clients that have severe psychiatric issues, including major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and many others disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoy the challenge of working with those that struggle with depression, anxiety issues, panic attacks, lack of self esteem, clients who need help limit setting with others and have difficulty defining themselves rather than others defining them. I also have experience helping clients that are dealing with substance abuse issues in conjunction with an outpatient substance abuse program, providing education, individual/family and group therapy.

Elizabeth B. Fraser (“Betsy”) obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work at George Mason University. Betsy believes in partnering with her clients to identify their own potential abilities and strengths in resolving their mental health concerns; to help them recognize their mental health challenges, and work to achieve their goals. Betsy is invested in an approach emphasizing an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health, in her belief that there is no one aspect of an individual’s life which cannot be improved upon in the search for increasing mental health well-being.

Welcome! My name is Mackenzie. I am currently a resident in counseling, completing my hours for LPC licensure. I hold an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a B.A. in Psychology. I have a background working primarily with children and adolescents in the mental health field and I love the work that I do! I have a passion for helping others and enjoy using a collaborative treatment approach with my clients.

Who will thrive at Youngblood Art Studio (YAS)? Those who have an interest in navigating life's challenges through their own creativity. Client's who have not found a home in traditional therapy settings may benefit from a more experiential option; The client who may have resisted therapy, but who finds themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma; the client who feels a creative bud and wants to nurture that part of themselves; the client looking for a nurturing safe space to explore themselves without criticism; the client who wants to make changes, but has struggled to do so.

I enjoy clients from a variety of walks of life. The common denominator is wanting change in their lives and or change in how they treat themselves or think about themselves. They are also tired of being disrespected by others including family members and co-workers and they want guidance for stopping this.

A combination of therapeutic approaches is utilized to meet the personal needs and goals of individuals, couples, and families. I have over 20 years of providing substance abuse and mental health counseling services to adolescent and adult clients. Understanding that each client has an unique set of circumstances, my experience can help with a wide variety of complex problems, ranging from marriage or family issues, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or any other variety of life issues. Your privacy and confidentiality is a priority and I am committed to helping you reach personal goals and overcoming obstacles in your life.

Asking for support and help can be difficult, if you struggle with some of these thoughts; “I’ve relapsed and shame is taking over.” “I’m so stressed out I can't function anymore.” “My life is out of control, how did I let it get to this point.” “All my family does is argue with one another.” Sometimes it all seems so overwhelming and impossible. My approach is solution focused with unconditional positive regard. I work in a non-judgmental space to help guide down a purposeful life, living up to your potential.

Following 26 years of military service Jay Farris works with individuals and couples. Jay has a tremendous amount of experience in leadership, arbitration and mediation, mentoring, team building, crisis management, marriage and family therapy, as well as CBT. God has uniquely prepared Jay through his extensive life, work, ministry and educational experiences to provide support and guidance to those working toward reconciliation, healing, and the development of life skills that free them to experience and share the hope, love, joy, peace and purpose that God intends for them.

I know that reaching out for therapy can be intimidating, but I would love to offer any individual, couple, or family the support that they need. Whether you are in a transitional stage of life, healing, growing, or just need to get some feelings off your chest, counseling is an essential aspect within your journey. I find joy in helping others identify what is holding them to their negative habits, and how to break out of them. We all have things in our life keeping us back, I want to help cut those ties so we can move forward.

I am an LPC with a Master degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also possess a Seminary Master degree in Biblical Studies to provide faith-based therapeutic support. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis. I am also trained in EMDR. Further trained to treat substance, alcohol and sexual issues. I work with individuals, couples and families. I have a passion for trauma work with all ages, knowing untreated trauma-events are emotional wounds that need be processed to allow for healing. I am currently paneled with most insurances in Virginia.

I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with fifteen years of experience working with individuals who struggle with all types of eating disorders. I have held leadership positions at eating disorder specific residential and intensive outpatient levels of care over the course of my career. I have a down to earth personality that allows my clients to feel comfortable opening up and sharing their experiences. I enjoy working with the entire family in order to improve communication, provide education about the recovery process, and enhance support within the family.

Having nearly 40 years of experience as both an educator and therapist affords me the expertise to treat a full array of individual and family needs. I have worked both in the public and private sector in such settings as schools, adult/juvenile detention centers, outpatient/day treatment programs and residential facilities. Two specific areas of expertise are working with older adolescents (18-26) around the gamut of potential issues accompanying that developmental phase and substance abuse work with individuals, families and groups.

Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Have you found the need to talk to someone and not know where to turn to? Everyday stressors can take a toll on the body. Looking for a therapist you can trust can be a process. I have been known to have a listening and empathic ear for clients in need. I will be an advocate in your journey. You will find that the traits of a supportive and nonjudgmental therapist will be important in your search. A veces la vida puede ser abrumadora. ¿Ha encontrado la necesidad de hablar con alguien y no sabe a quién recurrir? Los factores estresantes cotidianos pueden afectar el cuerpo. Yo puedo ser un apoyo.

All of us have the ability and desire to heal and lead meaningful, fulfilling, lives. However, at times we need professional help to overcome devastating feelings and life events. Dr. Artico has over 20 years of experience helping couples, adults and teens become who they were meant to be. She is the director of Gainesville Family Counseling, has taught at George Mason University, and is the author of the book Latino Families Broken by Immigration. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples (EFT), clinical supervision, and sandtray therapy.

Life can become complicated, overwhelming, and difficult. Counseling services create an important relationship in your life that allows for the framework to alleviate a number of struggles: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, family conflict, adolescent struggles, and self exploration. Counseling provides a safe place to take risks, be vulnerable, gain support and become empowered to make changes in one’s life.

Dan has over 15 years of experience working with a diverse and inclusive variety of individuals (adults, teenagers and children 10+) and families. Dan attempts to approach treatment holistically and believes in addressing the whole person/family system. Dan's therapeutic style could best be described as casual & personal vs. clinical & 'stuffy'; motivational vs. directive.