Therapists in Orange County, VA
Chantal Racheau-Bryant; Life In Focus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Locust Grove, VA 22508
Sometimes we become overwhelmed by life and need to reach out to another for help, this takes bravery, and it’s important that you feel the person you reach out to is unbiased, safe with your privacy, is knowledgeable, and truly hears where you are. Over the last 10 years Chantal Racheau-Bryant, LPC has worked extensively with adults in crisis helping to guide them through darker moments of their lives until they are able to see the road ahead more clearly. Each person has their own unique journey and Chantal works to find a holistic approach to therapy that best fits your style and helps you on your journey.
Sometimes we become overwhelmed by life and need to reach out to another for help, this takes bravery, and it’s important that you feel the person you reach out to is unbiased, safe with your privacy, is knowledgeable, and truly hears where you are. Over the last 10 years Chantal Racheau-Bryant, LPC has worked extensively with adults in crisis helping to guide them through darker moments of their lives until they are able to see the road ahead more clearly. Each person has their own unique journey and Chantal works to find a holistic approach to therapy that best fits your style and helps you on your journey.
Chalita Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Locust Grove, VA 22508 (Online Only)
Hi, I am Chalita. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field and providing mental health clinical services for a variety of settings including home-based services, community-based services, school settings, correctional, and residential group homes. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults.
Hi, I am Chalita. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field and providing mental health clinical services for a variety of settings including home-based services, community-based services, school settings, correctional, and residential group homes. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults.
Sharon M Bixby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Locust Grove, VA 22508 (Online Only)
Sharon offers several years of experience, the fluid use of evidence-based practice, and compassionate care to help you find the skills, resources and support systems you need to thrive. Together we will assess your mental health concerns based both on your current struggles and historical information. Your concerns about your behaviors, emotions, personality and relationships will be treated and improved. Various therapies are used with a focus on attachment relationships. Focus areas include, mood disorders, anxiety, personality, trauma/PTSD and grief & loss. We will work in partnership based on trust, respect & non-judgment.
Sharon offers several years of experience, the fluid use of evidence-based practice, and compassionate care to help you find the skills, resources and support systems you need to thrive. Together we will assess your mental health concerns based both on your current struggles and historical information. Your concerns about your behaviors, emotions, personality and relationships will be treated and improved. Various therapies are used with a focus on attachment relationships. Focus areas include, mood disorders, anxiety, personality, trauma/PTSD and grief & loss. We will work in partnership based on trust, respect & non-judgment.
Hannah Pocock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barboursville, VA 22923
I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, and specialize in working with women and teens dealing with the impact of sexual assault, childhood abuse, or other trauma. Other areas of clinical interest include relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, and identity questions. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that allows us to be deeply seen and heard, and to see ourselves in new and transformative ways. It can build self-esteem and strengthen our sense of who we are and how we fit into the world. As we understand ourselves more fully, relationships with others become richer and more fulfilling. Therapy can strengthen our ability to adapt and adjust to the changing circumstances of our lives, freeing us up to respond more flexibly to the world around us and to experience a more enlivened way of being. For trauma survivors who experience overwhelming waves of shame and fear, a lurking sense of unease, or confusing physical sensations, therapy can help calm the mind and the nervous system, allowing you to move from reliving the past to feeling grounded, present, and whole in mind and body.
I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, and specialize in working with women and teens dealing with the impact of sexual assault, childhood abuse, or other trauma. Other areas of clinical interest include relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, and identity questions. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that allows us to be deeply seen and heard, and to see ourselves in new and transformative ways. It can build self-esteem and strengthen our sense of who we are and how we fit into the world. As we understand ourselves more fully, relationships with others become richer and more fulfilling. Therapy can strengthen our ability to adapt and adjust to the changing circumstances of our lives, freeing us up to respond more flexibly to the world around us and to experience a more enlivened way of being. For trauma survivors who experience overwhelming waves of shame and fear, a lurking sense of unease, or confusing physical sensations, therapy can help calm the mind and the nervous system, allowing you to move from reliving the past to feeling grounded, present, and whole in mind and body.
Online Counseling Services of Virginia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, OT, CALT
Verified Verified
Orange, VA 22960 (Online Only)
Have your negative thoughts taken over? Have you been feeling sad or stressed while trying to keep it all together? Struggling with motivation? Are your relationships distant or full of conflict? Have you been feeling disconnected from those around you? Wanting to talk with someone but not knowing with whom, or how? Asking for help can be hard! Seeking therapy requires a great deal of strength and commitment and you have taken a great first step. We are going to guide you the rest of the way.
Have your negative thoughts taken over? Have you been feeling sad or stressed while trying to keep it all together? Struggling with motivation? Are your relationships distant or full of conflict? Have you been feeling disconnected from those around you? Wanting to talk with someone but not knowing with whom, or how? Asking for help can be hard! Seeking therapy requires a great deal of strength and commitment and you have taken a great first step. We are going to guide you the rest of the way.
Online Therapists
Zephyr Acosta-Lewis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23229
I primarily work from a Parts-focused framework based in Internal Family Systems as well as incorporating EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal-Behavioral-based skills, Structural Family Therapy, and somatic interventions.
I am passionate about supporting clients experiencing life transitions and serious mental health challenges in understanding their inner experience, navigating their trauma, and celebrating and reinforcing their strengths with a collaborative approach. I particularly enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and families, folks with expansive experiences of gender and sexuality, neurodiversity, and those with histories of housing instability, complex trauma, and dissociative symptoms.
I primarily work from a Parts-focused framework based in Internal Family Systems as well as incorporating EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal-Behavioral-based skills, Structural Family Therapy, and somatic interventions.
I am passionate about supporting clients experiencing life transitions and serious mental health challenges in understanding their inner experience, navigating their trauma, and celebrating and reinforcing their strengths with a collaborative approach. I particularly enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and families, folks with expansive experiences of gender and sexuality, neurodiversity, and those with histories of housing instability, complex trauma, and dissociative symptoms.
Jaeron-Rae "R Jay" Dukes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23222 (Online Only)
I will tailor our work together to meet your specific needs based on my training in Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Ego States, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Based, Strength Based, Trauma and Abandonment, Eye Movement and Desensitization (EMDR), and Gottman's Couples Therapy.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, incarceration, dissociation, trauma and abuse, PTSD, career challenges, and eating issues. I have a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients with specialized training for supporting transgender clients as well as cult recovery/religious deconstruction. My therapy style is warm, interactive and person centered. I believe everyone has the ability to find healing and you are the expert on you! My role is to support you. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support. That courage will serve you well as you work towards feeling better.
I will tailor our work together to meet your specific needs based on my training in Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Ego States, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Based, Strength Based, Trauma and Abandonment, Eye Movement and Desensitization (EMDR), and Gottman's Couples Therapy.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, incarceration, dissociation, trauma and abuse, PTSD, career challenges, and eating issues. I have a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients with specialized training for supporting transgender clients as well as cult recovery/religious deconstruction. My therapy style is warm, interactive and person centered. I believe everyone has the ability to find healing and you are the expert on you! My role is to support you. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support. That courage will serve you well as you work towards feeling better.
Kimberly Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFA, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I am trained to work within family dynamics, marriage, partnerships, poly-relationships, as well as individual clients.
Everyone has the capacity to change. I love working with those who are at the beginning of their path, regardless of what their destination is. The starting is often more important than the ending. Desire for change often leads to specific goals which we can work on together. I offer couples counseling intensives, alongside another therapist, for those in need of a more focused and concentrated format. Each intensive (2-4hrs long) can equal several months of marriage counseling, and that this format allows for greater exploration & resolution, in a significantly shorter amount of time.
I am trained to work within family dynamics, marriage, partnerships, poly-relationships, as well as individual clients.
Everyone has the capacity to change. I love working with those who are at the beginning of their path, regardless of what their destination is. The starting is often more important than the ending. Desire for change often leads to specific goals which we can work on together. I offer couples counseling intensives, alongside another therapist, for those in need of a more focused and concentrated format. Each intensive (2-4hrs long) can equal several months of marriage counseling, and that this format allows for greater exploration & resolution, in a significantly shorter amount of time.
Vee Fuhriman (Mayhem And Tranquility Therapy)
Resident in Counseling, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Ashburn, VA 20147
I do family work and parent sessions as well.
Have you ever wanted a queer, neurodivergent therapist that just understands what you're going through without having to be looked at like you have a third eyeball? I meet you where you are with a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ safe place with professional and personal knowledge to draw from to help you on your journey to healing from your masking and from your deep wounds. Living doesn't have to be so painful and you don't need to hide in the shadows and from yourself, you can thrive and be the best version of yourself when trauma wounds are healed and you learn to love yourself where you are at today and for who you will be tomorrow.
I do family work and parent sessions as well.
Have you ever wanted a queer, neurodivergent therapist that just understands what you're going through without having to be looked at like you have a third eyeball? I meet you where you are with a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ safe place with professional and personal knowledge to draw from to help you on your journey to healing from your masking and from your deep wounds. Living doesn't have to be so painful and you don't need to hide in the shadows and from yourself, you can thrive and be the best version of yourself when trauma wounds are healed and you learn to love yourself where you are at today and for who you will be tomorrow.
Angelica Audrey Hardianto
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23226
When working with families, I use an integrative approach that incorporates different modalities such as structural and emotionally focused family therapy.
As a professional, I believe that trust, collaboration, and rapport are important aspects of the therapeutic environment. I strive to be an ally and a collaborator for my clients. I approach counseling with the belief that each individual, couple, and family is different and that everyone needs their own individualized approach to therapy. As a clinician, I would like to assist in facilitating growth and overcoming challenges by providing support and the space to work through any struggles.
When working with families, I use an integrative approach that incorporates different modalities such as structural and emotionally focused family therapy.
As a professional, I believe that trust, collaboration, and rapport are important aspects of the therapeutic environment. I strive to be an ally and a collaborator for my clients. I approach counseling with the belief that each individual, couple, and family is different and that everyone needs their own individualized approach to therapy. As a clinician, I would like to assist in facilitating growth and overcoming challenges by providing support and the space to work through any struggles.
Elizabeth Mahaney, South Tampa Therapy & Mediation
Counselor, LMHC, Q Suprv, NCC, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22201
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
Jennifer Rulli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Our early family of origin experiences lay the foundation for internal and relational patterns that continue to play out in later life. Many of our patterns include our best and most creative efforts to adapt to the tough stuff of life such as trauma, misattunement, and loss. Though these patterns are not set in stone, they are often automatic and hard to recognize, change, or understand. Together we can explore the ways in which our adaptations may have served you well in earlier times but are no longer proving to be helpful, effective, or authentic. I work with clients to create connection, healing, safety, and satisfaction.
Our early family of origin experiences lay the foundation for internal and relational patterns that continue to play out in later life. Many of our patterns include our best and most creative efforts to adapt to the tough stuff of life such as trauma, misattunement, and loss. Though these patterns are not set in stone, they are often automatic and hard to recognize, change, or understand. Together we can explore the ways in which our adaptations may have served you well in earlier times but are no longer proving to be helpful, effective, or authentic. I work with clients to create connection, healing, safety, and satisfaction.
Hela Baer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Welcome! I'm an integrative therapist and work with teens and adults experiencing challenges related to trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, intercultural experiences, and complex family and/or relationship dynamics. It can feel really overwhelming to navigate these challenges alone. Working with a therapist can create a caring, compassionate space in your life to explore your inner and outer worlds, nurture your resilience, and cultivate joy and healing.
Welcome! I'm an integrative therapist and work with teens and adults experiencing challenges related to trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, intercultural experiences, and complex family and/or relationship dynamics. It can feel really overwhelming to navigate these challenges alone. Working with a therapist can create a caring, compassionate space in your life to explore your inner and outer worlds, nurture your resilience, and cultivate joy and healing.
Jennie Polizzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC&NCC, Phd Can, MS, Cert, BS, AS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192 (Online Only)
I have thorough knowledge and interest in Trauma, Multicultural, developmental, family.
No matter who you are, life is always changing, filled with challenges, transitions, doubts, and sometimes successes. This is the human experience, and you do not have to go it alone. Counseling is an available resource to help hone your natural talents and skills to find vision, motivation, meaning, and resolve through your choices and experiences. With the support of a professional counselor there are no dead-end scenarios. I thoroughly believe in meeting clients where they are at, treating individuals with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they come from, celebrating differences and individuality.
I have thorough knowledge and interest in Trauma, Multicultural, developmental, family.
No matter who you are, life is always changing, filled with challenges, transitions, doubts, and sometimes successes. This is the human experience, and you do not have to go it alone. Counseling is an available resource to help hone your natural talents and skills to find vision, motivation, meaning, and resolve through your choices and experiences. With the support of a professional counselor there are no dead-end scenarios. I thoroughly believe in meeting clients where they are at, treating individuals with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they come from, celebrating differences and individuality.
Dawn Weiss Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015
Waitlist for new clients
When you add the responsibilities of life, work, and family, we have reached next level tough.
You did it! One of the bravest launches you will ever make is the journey toward self-care, well-being, and healing. Well done. I’m so happy to see you. Here’s the deal…this isn’t easy and by now you have search fatigue and yet still aren’t sure. I’ll make this quick and simple. I will show up with you. Walk, validate and problem solve with you. I’ve got experience, strategies and interventions, but mostly what I have is empathy, ideas and space to unpack, work through and feel supported and heard. Your voice matters. You matter.
When you add the responsibilities of life, work, and family, we have reached next level tough.
You did it! One of the bravest launches you will ever make is the journey toward self-care, well-being, and healing. Well done. I’m so happy to see you. Here’s the deal…this isn’t easy and by now you have search fatigue and yet still aren’t sure. I’ll make this quick and simple. I will show up with you. Walk, validate and problem solve with you. I’ve got experience, strategies and interventions, but mostly what I have is empathy, ideas and space to unpack, work through and feel supported and heard. Your voice matters. You matter.
Heidi Graybill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Haymarket, VA 20169
I also provide family and group therapy in a safe trusted environment and encourage all to simply come as they are.
I'm passionate about walking alongside those facing unique personal battles. Without help, it may seem crippling to endure these challenges. I've worked with students, adults, military, first responders, LGBTQ+, families and individuals confronted by anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviors, trauma, PTSD, abuse and more. I have been honored to work with diverse populations, including first responders and military. Additionally, throughout the COVID pandemic adolescent distress has escalated; consequently, I am devoted to offer safe clinical support that encourages self-discovery while recognizing personal value.
I also provide family and group therapy in a safe trusted environment and encourage all to simply come as they are.
I'm passionate about walking alongside those facing unique personal battles. Without help, it may seem crippling to endure these challenges. I've worked with students, adults, military, first responders, LGBTQ+, families and individuals confronted by anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviors, trauma, PTSD, abuse and more. I have been honored to work with diverse populations, including first responders and military. Additionally, throughout the COVID pandemic adolescent distress has escalated; consequently, I am devoted to offer safe clinical support that encourages self-discovery while recognizing personal value.
Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23230 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with adult clients in areas of identity, relationships, stress/anxiety, family of origin issues, and substance use. I also help traditional and non-traditional couples address issues of communication while fostering mutual love, care, trust, and respect and restoring harmony in relationships. I take a strengths-based, proactive approach to treatment to facilitate healing while building lifelong skills and a strong sense of self-worth.
I love working with adult clients in areas of identity, relationships, stress/anxiety, family of origin issues, and substance use. I also help traditional and non-traditional couples address issues of communication while fostering mutual love, care, trust, and respect and restoring harmony in relationships. I take a strengths-based, proactive approach to treatment to facilitate healing while building lifelong skills and a strong sense of self-worth.
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-R, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
We value holistic connection and healing (emotional, relational, physical, mental, spiritual) and intentionally treat the whole person, couple, or family.
Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
We value holistic connection and healing (emotional, relational, physical, mental, spiritual) and intentionally treat the whole person, couple, or family.
Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
Gillian Clissold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Manassas, VA 20110
I provide outpatient mental health therapy to individuals and groups age 13 and older, in both English and Spanish. I seek to empower clients to access their inner resources for change, and tailor therapeutic approaches to fit each individual client's challenges, culture, value system, learning style, and personality. I welcome clients experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction challenges, dissociation, trauma symptoms, mood swings, grief, LGBT issues, and family conflict.
I provide outpatient mental health therapy to individuals and groups age 13 and older, in both English and Spanish. I seek to empower clients to access their inner resources for change, and tailor therapeutic approaches to fit each individual client's challenges, culture, value system, learning style, and personality. I welcome clients experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction challenges, dissociation, trauma symptoms, mood swings, grief, LGBT issues, and family conflict.
Steven Milgrim
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and couples counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.
In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and couples counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.