Therapists in Winchester, VA

I bring 30 years of counseling experience to our time together. My orientation can best be described as eclectic, drawing from rogerian, cognitive behavioral and family systems theory and techniques. Our first session provides the opportunity to decide together whether I am best able to help you accomplish your goals. If you are unsure of who/what would best suit your needs, I will be glad to offer my help in finding the resources you ay need.

I find great joy in investing in the lives of others. I consider it a privilege to facilitate counseling and be able to help people manage and navigate through difficult life experiences and transitions. I would like to walk alongside you through whatever challenges you may be currently experiencing. Whether you would like to work on processing past trauma, managing anxiety or depressed feelings, managing difficult relationships, developing coping skills or just have a listening ear from a neutral party – I can help.

Together the client and I chart a treatment plan that supports the client in using their skills and my knowledge. I am currently working with PTSD and the effects of early trauma on adult functioning. I am also now able to offer LCSW supervision for licensure in the state of Virginia. My experience includes general mental health, workplace issues, marriage counseling, adolescent issues, schools issues, and drug and alcohol assessment and treatment.

I specialize in child and family therapy with an emphasis in marriage counseling, but I am open to helping anyone that is looking for a way to improve their lives through understanding their emotions and how those emotions are affecting their behaviors and actions. I have been married for the past 16 years and have 5 children of my own, and I understand the common struggles of maintaining a working relationship with a spouse and with children. I spent 10 years working with the foster care system, and I spent the last 4 years supervising a school counseling program and conducting individual counseling for an array of individuals.

Ever feel trapped in a cramped mental apartment with relentless self-doubt as your unwelcome companion? It's like sharing space with a critical, nitpicking roommate. Your mind should be your sanctuary, but negative self-talk clutters it. But know this: you hold the lease, the power is in your hands, and it is high time we evict your inner critic and start creating a supportive environment so you can find comfort in your own mental headspace once again.

I take a holistic and integrative approach to therapy which involves integrating various elements of different theories and practice. I lean most heavily on approaches focused on how people’s thinking can change feelings and behaviors while also implementing an approach focused on helping clients achieve their highest potential. Instead of energy spent on the past or negative behaviors, I emphasize the goodness in clients and work toward growth and self-actualization. I also use approaches oriented toward problem-solving including Hypnotherapy, NLP Brain Training, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Coaching, and EMDR therapy.

HCA's focus is based on the physical and emotional safety of the clients & their well-being. We will always strive to honor the dignity and personal values of our clients, their families, and our staff, regardless of race, ethnic group, religion, gender, creed, sexual orientation, nationality, or financials. We have a variety of staff with multiple specialties which include Substance use, & Trauma.

I enjoy working with clients where they are and helping them to work through the difficult situations they are experiencing. Each person has their own unique gifts and strengths that they can learn to depend on. The transition through life can be a very difficult time for both the patient and their family. My goals when working with patients are to help them increase their communication, teach them to embrace differences, help them accept themselves and empower them to tell their own story to find out who they want to be. I have worked with a vast variety of patients from residential, acute, crisis, PHP and IOP services.

Currently accepting adolescents, young adults, and adults seeking short term therapy to create a better version of themselves. I work with clients who have a history of trauma and wish to overcome past issues to focus on the present. I specialize in therapy for those who are struggling with a recent stressor/traumatic event(s), such as an unexpected pregnancy, transition into a new role (parent/promotion), loss of a loved one, serious car accident, loss of job, recent move, diagnosis of a chronic illness, change in family dynamic, etc. My priority for individuals is to promote healing in a safe place where their story can be told.

You are the expert in creating your desired changes.... I am here to support and guide you through the process! Using person-centered and strengths based perspectives, I provide a safe environment to support you in reaching your goals. By recognizing that you are the expert in your own life, success is obtained through meaningful growth leading to sustainable change. "Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." – Willie Nelson

Life can be difficult in so many ways and the process of healing can feel overwhelming. If you resonate with this, I am here to help you safely navigate that process! Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations, including individuals struggling with mental health issues such as, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD and PTSD. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and I would love to have the opportunity to help you find that healing.

I am compassionate and nonjudgmental and will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. We are all different in the way we experience and manage life. I have always been interested in the wellness of others and have been blessed to watch many people find recovery. If you are feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, worried or sad, then together we can discover or revisit your healthy options to navigate those feelings. You have taken a step in the right direction to navigate those feelings and to reach out for help. Connection to others allows us to find peace and improved quality of life.

As a Resident in Counseling working towards licensure I will help clients not only reach their goals but feel confident in working towards bettering their mental health through various modalities.

Immediate Openings! Life is an extraordinary thing but it can also be full of challenges, especially when situations occur that can seem out of our control. Sometimes life stressors can seem so overwhelming that it can be hard to imagine that light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it can feel like we are just surviving instead of thriving. My goal is to help you reverse that and really begin thriving in the life you deserve. I utilize a strengths-based, client-centered, collaborative, trauma-informed, and holistic approach that considers the person’s mind, body, spirit and worldview.

Accepting New Clients. I offer HIPPA compliant online video counseling sessions as well as in-person sessions. Depression, anxiety and adjustment issues are areas in which I have extensive experience. Adult Children of Alcoholics and persons dealing with narcissitic abuse are specialty areas in which I work. I have a great affinity for working with clients who are suffering with grief and loss issues such as a death or loss of a relationship. I enjoy working with active duty military members, their families and veterans. I also offer supervision for LPC licensure (Board Approved). Please e-mail for appointment.

Dr. Rachel Spurrier is a licensed clinical psychologist administering comprehensive psychological evaluations to clarify client diagnosis as well as to provide recommendations for treatment. Dr. Spurrier has administered testing to clients with concerns related to depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, adjustment disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her goal with clients is to make them feel comfortable and secure with the evaluative process, and to understand the importance of testing as they progress in their therapeutic treatment.

In choosing a mental health professional, you want to ensure that the person has the training and experience to assist you with getting the results you desire. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I have 21 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. I work closely with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with a broad range of crisis, mental health and stressful life situations. We work together so that you may find new hope, solutions, and resolutions to see improved life situations and experience improved relationships. I am also an LCSW clinical supervisor and provide clinical supervision.

Throughout life most of us experience transitions that challenge and transform us. Many of these passages can be navigated more effectively with the knowledge and compassion of an experienced professional. Combining Jungian psychology, family systems, humanistic psychology, modern neuroscience and mindfulness, I bring my full attention and presence to the sacred work of healing mind, body and heart with each client. In addition to traditional therapy, dream-work and creative expressions such as art, poetry, music and dance facilitate healing and growth. Relaxation and meditation techniques assist with grounding and centering.

Are you experiencing difficulty setting boundaries in relationships, understanding your feelings or needs, or coping with life changes or stressors? Are you concerned that you may be suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma or bipolar disorder? Are you a parent concerned about your child or adolescent's behaviors or mood or wish to develop a new relationship with your child? Are you finding yourself in dissatisfying patterns at work, in relationships or in your lifestyle? Do you struggle with mood, thoughts or behaviors and wish to break the cycle?