Therapists in Nottoway County, VA

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.

At Light Counseling, our team of professionally trained and compassionate clinicians are here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. Our professionals specialize in helping with many of the following issues: ADD/ADHD, Adolescence Adjustments, Alcohol Abuse and Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Child Abuse/Victim Support, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Compulsions, Depression, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Marital Stress, Men’s Issues, Obsession, Panic Attacks, Parenting and Step-Parenting Concerns, Phobias, Pornography, Post Traumatic Stress Issues, and more.

Hello! Are you looking to experience therapy and have fun at the same time. If so, you have found the right therapist as I love humor and I am down to earth. My history of mental health counseling includes over 7 years of working with individuals, families, and children from many diverse backgrounds and I earned a PhD in human services with a concentration on family interventions and family studies. I am a therapist who provides a comfortable, safe environment where you can trust me to maintain professional boundaries, and support you with making healthy decisions as you move forward in life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years post graduate experience. Offering the convenience of online counseling services, I specialize in self awareness work, identity development and relationship issues. My clinical work includes assisting clients establish and maintain healthy boundaries in interpersonal relationships. I work with adolescents aged 17 and older adults in any phase of life. I welcome the opportunity to work with those experiencing a life transition such as a divorce, relocation or job change. I particularly enjoy working with adults who feel unfulfilled and dissatisfied.

I am a seasoned therapist and I love what I do. In fact, I am seasoned enough to retire, but I just do not want to give up this work. Instead, I scaled back my hours which lets me practice part-time with enough time left over to enrich my life though family activities and hobbies. I have a solid skill set for treating depression, anxiety, and grief.

My approach is centered in unconditional acceptance of my Client’s experiences and feelings. I strive to create an environment in which my Client can use their individual strengths to make constructive changes in the areas in their life which they are struggling. I utilize a holistic approach, individually tailored to the needs and concerns of each individual, couple, or family I work with. Drawing from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution focused theories. In an effort to ensure counseling services are emotionally beneficial, behaviorally focused, and holistically bound.

Daniel Owen is a Resident In Counseling. Passionate about helping others, Daniel hopes to help clients navigate the complexities of life. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2015, Daniel moved to California, serving with AmeriCorps and working for various nonprofit organizations. Out west, he soaked in lessons about the powers of healing within community and nature.

Are you ready to honor the mind-body connection to healing? I offer a unique approach to healing trauma and emotional pain through mindful somatic movement and breathwork. I emphasize the profound connection between the body and emotional experiences, highlighting that trauma is stored not just in the mind but also in the body's tissues and nervous system. Through this approach, I believe individuals can access their inner wisdom and facilitate healing by listening to their bodies with compassion and curiosity.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work with over 30 years of experiences working with children, teens, and young adults. I enjoy integrating parents into the process of therapy, and utilizing my unique skills and experience to include them. I provide services in both English and Spanish. I am deeply invested in facilitating family cohesion between parents and children where deep cultural values collide with the mainstream American culture. I also have experience working with children in the foster care system, or in residential.

My goal as your therapist is to help you create a life worth living. While we cannot change your past, we can work together to create a better today and a brighter future. Regardless, of where you are in life or what your circumstances may be, I offer unconditional acceptance, so that you can feel safe to share your story without fear of judgment.

I have been providing counseling services to individuals, couples, and families for over 12 years and licensed as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist since 2014. I completed a Master's Degree in Couples and Family Counseling from the College of William and Mary in 2012 and have an array of clinically intensive experiences. As appropriate, I work collaboratively with community providers and support systems to provide a holistic model of care. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with various forms of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, behavioral difficulties, and complex family dynamics.

Sarah-Kate Hawkins is a highly motivated, creative and versatile Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 30 years of experience working successfully with teens, adults, families, and couples. She specializes in assisting those with anxiety, behavioral issues, attachment-based issues, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, academic issues, chronic stress, sexuality-based concerns, family conflict, and much more. Sarah-Kate earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.

Welcome! I am so grateful to be considered as a resource for you on your Journey toward mental health and wellbeing!

I graduated from The College of William and Mary with my M. Ed. in Marriage and Family Counseling in 2015. I have experience with emotionally distressed youth and their families, as well as couples and older adults. I work with clients who struggle with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum, self-esteem and other issues. I utilize a person-centered, strengths based approach, with a strong systems focus to help clients identify sources of resiliency. Whenever possible, I involve the families, particularly the parents, in the treatment of youth. I have a passion for enriching the communication within a family.

Initiating positive change in your life can seem overwhelming but finding the right therapist for your healing journey doesn’t have to be. Studies reveal that the number one ingredient for success in therapy is a strong relationship between client and therapist. That's it. Skill and competency are important, but trust is essential. My approach is non-judgmental, supportive and compassionate; my goal is to help clients identify self-defeating thoughts and feelings and replace them with healthier, more productive beliefs.

Sometimes our mental health is healthy and works for us, and sometimes, our mental health needs support to achieve our goals. I have openings to provide a safe place for children and families while you are going through stress; from managing family conflict, to coping with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, depression, anxiety, chronic and life threatening illnesses, divorce, foster care, and other difficult situations. As your therapist, I believe that my role is to provide thorough assessment and treatment to support you and/or your child, individually and as a family.

Have you ever felt like you wish you knew how to help yourself or your kids with their big feelings? We all need a little help from time to time, and I’m passionate about helping individuals work through their feelings, traumas, and grief in a fun, playful way. Prior to pursuing my LPC, I was an elementary school counselor for 20+ years and in that time had the privilege of helping many children and their families learn how to navigate developmental issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, gender identity, traumas, learn about their brains, coping skills, and so much more.

I have over 25-years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children within agencies and the community environment. I find it a pleasure to serve families or individuals who are challenged with life stress, grief issues, abandonment, adjustment disorders, depression, and mental health needs etc. Therefore, I strive for quality service to ensure positive results. However, it is important for me to reflect, listen, and communicate to make sure that I have a clear understanding of my client’s needs.

Mr. Claiborne received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia State University and a Master's in Social Work from Norfolk State University. As a Supervisee in Social Work, Mr. Claiborne worked with several different populations: individual, group therapy, inmates transitioning out of prison, Intensive In-home with children and adolescents who were at risk of out of home placement , family therapy, mental health skill building services and therapeutic day treatment in the community and in the school setting.