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9.5 times faster than EMDR, Scarlett Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Welcome. I am so excited to offer my innovative version of EMDR which is 86% faster than Standard EMDR protocol while reducing symptoms for my clients by 82-84% with p< .001. Translated, this means that my version, Target 2 Zero, works extremely well. Adverse experiences or the tough stuff of life cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ect. By thinking back through the memory of the adverse or bothersome event and doing a few other things at the same time the memory changes. It decreases in intensity and goes from 1st to third person.
Welcome. I am so excited to offer my innovative version of EMDR which is 86% faster than Standard EMDR protocol while reducing symptoms for my clients by 82-84% with p< .001. Translated, this means that my version, Target 2 Zero, works extremely well. Adverse experiences or the tough stuff of life cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ect. By thinking back through the memory of the adverse or bothersome event and doing a few other things at the same time the memory changes. It decreases in intensity and goes from 1st to third person.
(540) 253-1425 View (540) 253-1425
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Cynthia Davis May
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I am a Blacksburg native, recently relocated back to the area, and have opened my practice to offer assessment, therapy, and consultation services. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties with learning and attention problems, executive functioning issues, and mood and behavioral difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and anger-management. My treatment approach is typically based in cognitive-behavioral interventions, although I consider the personality of the client and the dynamics of the family in order to tailor an effective and goal-directed treatment approach.
I am a Blacksburg native, recently relocated back to the area, and have opened my practice to offer assessment, therapy, and consultation services. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties with learning and attention problems, executive functioning issues, and mood and behavioral difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and anger-management. My treatment approach is typically based in cognitive-behavioral interventions, although I consider the personality of the client and the dynamics of the family in order to tailor an effective and goal-directed treatment approach.
(540) 453-8532 View (540) 453-8532
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ABT Counseling- Blacksburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Blacksburg, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Blacksburg, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
(540) 305-3503 View (540) 305-3503
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Toshia Curfiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPT, CNC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24061
I offer counseling for anxiety, depression, life adjustment, grief, stress management and variety of other situations in which we need a place to talk things out. I utilize strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. I always work from a client centered approach as we are all unique individuals.
I offer counseling for anxiety, depression, life adjustment, grief, stress management and variety of other situations in which we need a place to talk things out. I utilize strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. I always work from a client centered approach as we are all unique individuals.
(540) 698-4947 View (540) 698-4947
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Arielle Emmett
Resident in Counseling, MS
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I support children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, dysregulation, and difficulty coping with life transitions. As adults, we value therapy for ourselves, and our kids deserve the same space and support to work through their challenges. I can support you if: Your child is struggling to cope with stressors or transitions; You are struggling to figure out how to best support your child; Your family is going through a separation or divorce; Your child has gone through a traumatic experience or witnessed you experience trauma; You want them to have a safe and supportive place to process their emotions.
I support children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, dysregulation, and difficulty coping with life transitions. As adults, we value therapy for ourselves, and our kids deserve the same space and support to work through their challenges. I can support you if: Your child is struggling to cope with stressors or transitions; You are struggling to figure out how to best support your child; Your family is going through a separation or divorce; Your child has gone through a traumatic experience or witnessed you experience trauma; You want them to have a safe and supportive place to process their emotions.
(540) 502-3070 View (540) 502-3070
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Mikayla A. Tittsworth
MS, LRC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently a resident in counseling working towards LPC licensure under supervision. I believe the root of the therapeutic process lies within the relationship not only between the client and their counselor, but the relationship to self. One of my favorite quotes by Yogi Bhajan reads "You are very powerful, provided you know how powerful you are." It is also a passion of mine to guide clients in meaning-making. My passion for meaning-making therapy is well summarized by late psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, "Those who have 'why' to live can bear with almost any 'how'."
I am currently a resident in counseling working towards LPC licensure under supervision. I believe the root of the therapeutic process lies within the relationship not only between the client and their counselor, but the relationship to self. One of my favorite quotes by Yogi Bhajan reads "You are very powerful, provided you know how powerful you are." It is also a passion of mine to guide clients in meaning-making. My passion for meaning-making therapy is well summarized by late psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, "Those who have 'why' to live can bear with almost any 'how'."
(540) 315-7032 View (540) 315-7032
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Rosana Lopez Haugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Rosana Lopez Haugh received her Master's in Social Work, Planning, and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and has over 25 years of experience in the field of social work, advocating and serving people with disabilities in their community. Rosana has extensive experience working with children and adults assisting them in both English and Spanish language. She received her undergraduate degree in Studio Art from Mary Washington University and also worked as an accomplished artist.
Rosana Lopez Haugh received her Master's in Social Work, Planning, and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and has over 25 years of experience in the field of social work, advocating and serving people with disabilities in their community. Rosana has extensive experience working with children and adults assisting them in both English and Spanish language. She received her undergraduate degree in Studio Art from Mary Washington University and also worked as an accomplished artist.
(540) 701-4919 View (540) 701-4919
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Miriam Bhutta
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist seeing clients in New York, Virginia, and Delaware. I have experience in working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and identities. You are here because something in your life needs to change; there is a gap between where you are and where you want to be. I'm here to help you figure out what needs to change in order for you to close that gap.
I am a licensed psychotherapist seeing clients in New York, Virginia, and Delaware. I have experience in working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and identities. You are here because something in your life needs to change; there is a gap between where you are and where you want to be. I'm here to help you figure out what needs to change in order for you to close that gap.
(516) 588-6799 View (516) 588-6799
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Teri Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Teri Fox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the Virginia Board of Counseling who has over 7 years of experience. She primarily specializes in treating clients of all ages who are coping with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Teri believes that counseling is not a one size fits all profession; she uses a variety of best practices to assess where the client is, and where they want to go.
Teri Fox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the Virginia Board of Counseling who has over 7 years of experience. She primarily specializes in treating clients of all ages who are coping with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Teri believes that counseling is not a one size fits all profession; she uses a variety of best practices to assess where the client is, and where they want to go.
(540) 503-4312 View (540) 503-4312
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Bolden Therapy & Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
We are Antonio and Shameka Bolden! We established Bolden Therapy & Wellness, LLC in 2022, following our dream of creating a therapy experience as unique as we are. As Christian therapists we believe in expanding grace, hope, and acceptance. We provide grace for clients and are willing to meet them where they are without judgment. Our mission is to establish a therapeutic experience where we value and affirm individuals and families that feel unseen. We are committed to creating access for marginalized and disenfranchised groups within our community and beyond to foster healing and wellness.
We are Antonio and Shameka Bolden! We established Bolden Therapy & Wellness, LLC in 2022, following our dream of creating a therapy experience as unique as we are. As Christian therapists we believe in expanding grace, hope, and acceptance. We provide grace for clients and are willing to meet them where they are without judgment. Our mission is to establish a therapeutic experience where we value and affirm individuals and families that feel unseen. We are committed to creating access for marginalized and disenfranchised groups within our community and beyond to foster healing and wellness.
(276) 383-2513 View (276) 383-2513
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Season Childress
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Taking new clients for neurofeedback only. If you are interested in pursuing EMDR in 2025, I am happy to put you on my waiting list. If you are wanting more immediate or long term therapy, I can refer you to another practitioner in my practice. Have you had a traumatic incident(s) and still experiencing the symptoms? Are loss of sleep, unexplainable emotions, low self esteem, poor concentration or panic keeping you from enjoying your life? You may be working with a therapist and feel that your brain will just not allow you to implement the strategies. Trauma wires the brain, neurofeedback and EMDR rewire it.
Taking new clients for neurofeedback only. If you are interested in pursuing EMDR in 2025, I am happy to put you on my waiting list. If you are wanting more immediate or long term therapy, I can refer you to another practitioner in my practice. Have you had a traumatic incident(s) and still experiencing the symptoms? Are loss of sleep, unexplainable emotions, low self esteem, poor concentration or panic keeping you from enjoying your life? You may be working with a therapist and feel that your brain will just not allow you to implement the strategies. Trauma wires the brain, neurofeedback and EMDR rewire it.
(540) 328-9526 View (540) 328-9526
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Khaliah J (Cousar) Tate
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi There! Sometimes life can be difficult. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parent/child issues, trauma-LIFE can sneak up on you. You can walk in healing from these issues and more. Sometimes you need the space and the right person to help you get unstuck and move forward in success. I have worked for over 18 years with children, adolescents, adults and families in overcoming their obstacles in mental health and addiction to walk in healing.
Hi There! Sometimes life can be difficult. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parent/child issues, trauma-LIFE can sneak up on you. You can walk in healing from these issues and more. Sometimes you need the space and the right person to help you get unstuck and move forward in success. I have worked for over 18 years with children, adolescents, adults and families in overcoming their obstacles in mental health and addiction to walk in healing.
(540) 416-0413 View (540) 416-0413
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Alexandria Arthur - Hope Over My Experiences Llc (H.o.m.e.)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CCTP
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24061  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Alexandria “Alex” Arthur. I am here to help guide you through your trauma recovery. Congratulations on taking that first step into your emotional wellness! Life is tough but so are you! You do not have to feel stuck, weighed down, unmotivated, or like you have lost your spark! Lets discover some of those new tools of success together. I provide a non-judgmental, reliable, compassionate, and committed environment. With my person-centered therapy techniques, you will be put at the center of all we do for your mental health. I adhere to all ethical principles and treat people with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Hello, my name is Alexandria “Alex” Arthur. I am here to help guide you through your trauma recovery. Congratulations on taking that first step into your emotional wellness! Life is tough but so are you! You do not have to feel stuck, weighed down, unmotivated, or like you have lost your spark! Lets discover some of those new tools of success together. I provide a non-judgmental, reliable, compassionate, and committed environment. With my person-centered therapy techniques, you will be put at the center of all we do for your mental health. I adhere to all ethical principles and treat people with the dignity and respect they deserve.
(276) 329-2115 View (276) 329-2115
Donna Wagner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Waitlist for new clients
Donna believes in increasing personal strengths and resilience through a person-centered and creative approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their desired therapy goals. Donna is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated with a degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in 2011. Donna has over 10 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents and their families. She has a background in outpatient counseling and crisis counseling services.
Donna believes in increasing personal strengths and resilience through a person-centered and creative approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their desired therapy goals. Donna is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated with a degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in 2011. Donna has over 10 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents and their families. She has a background in outpatient counseling and crisis counseling services.
(540) 680-3015 View (540) 680-3015
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Kayla Eding
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24061  (Online Only)
As a therapist for teens and young adults, I seek to guide this population in addressing stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I hope to be a layer of support to them in developing coping skills, stress management techniques, and emotional regulation strategies. My ideal clients are individuals navigating the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood with a focus on supporting student athletes, seeking to improve their overall well-being and confidence. I am to empower them to overcome obstacles and thrive in various aspects of their lives, especially those navigating the unique balance of athletic and academic demands.
As a therapist for teens and young adults, I seek to guide this population in addressing stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I hope to be a layer of support to them in developing coping skills, stress management techniques, and emotional regulation strategies. My ideal clients are individuals navigating the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood with a focus on supporting student athletes, seeking to improve their overall well-being and confidence. I am to empower them to overcome obstacles and thrive in various aspects of their lives, especially those navigating the unique balance of athletic and academic demands.
(571) 470-6421 View (571) 470-6421
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Taylor Oliphant
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Taylor has worked in the field of mental health for nearly ten years involving direct contact with children, adolescent, and adult survivors of trauma. She has directly worked with survivors from various ranges of abuse and neglect to help instill physical safety, healthy boundaries, and hope. She firmly believes there is no “one way” to partake in therapy and sometimes it takes multiple attempts to bring light and awareness to those areas in our lives keeping us stuck and in the dark. She looks forward to supporting you during this time of healing and self-exploration.
Taylor has worked in the field of mental health for nearly ten years involving direct contact with children, adolescent, and adult survivors of trauma. She has directly worked with survivors from various ranges of abuse and neglect to help instill physical safety, healthy boundaries, and hope. She firmly believes there is no “one way” to partake in therapy and sometimes it takes multiple attempts to bring light and awareness to those areas in our lives keeping us stuck and in the dark. She looks forward to supporting you during this time of healing and self-exploration.
(540) 929-1784 View (540) 929-1784
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Melissa Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I strive to help you achieve your goals in becoming the best you you can be. However, becoming the best version of yourself is a journey, and for many people, therapy is the first step. Seeking counseling is fundamental in this journey for healing, growth, and self-compassion. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental, safe place for you to explore areas of your life that are no longer serving you. I hope to encourage clients to step into the daylight and let it go.
I strive to help you achieve your goals in becoming the best you you can be. However, becoming the best version of yourself is a journey, and for many people, therapy is the first step. Seeking counseling is fundamental in this journey for healing, growth, and self-compassion. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental, safe place for you to explore areas of your life that are no longer serving you. I hope to encourage clients to step into the daylight and let it go.
(540) 516-4389 View (540) 516-4389
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Brooke Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Embarking on the path of self-discovery and healing can be a transformative journey, and I am honored to accompany you every step of the way. I am a dedicated and empathetic therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find inner peace.
Embarking on the path of self-discovery and healing can be a transformative journey, and I am honored to accompany you every step of the way. I am a dedicated and empathetic therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find inner peace.
(540) 565-5767 View (540) 565-5767
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Teresa Lyons
MEd, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I’ve lived with the challenges faced by those with severe learning disabilities within my own family. This isn’t a business for me. It’s a passion spanning decades of searching for a better answer for struggling learners—the solution - Precision Teaching. Effective learning requires a program customized to your child’s needs with high rates of deliberate practice, expert feedback, and reinforcement guided by ongoing data analysis. It’s breaking complex skills into its core parts to build stronger skills. It’s discovering your child can learn and become a more agile and cognitively fit learner.
I’ve lived with the challenges faced by those with severe learning disabilities within my own family. This isn’t a business for me. It’s a passion spanning decades of searching for a better answer for struggling learners—the solution - Precision Teaching. Effective learning requires a program customized to your child’s needs with high rates of deliberate practice, expert feedback, and reinforcement guided by ongoing data analysis. It’s breaking complex skills into its core parts to build stronger skills. It’s discovering your child can learn and become a more agile and cognitively fit learner.
(540) 264-3561 View (540) 264-3561
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Stable Haven Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
There is a wait list for new clients. Welcome and congrats on taking the first step! I specialize in clients who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or who have had adverse childhood experiences. If you find yourself struggling with negative beliefs about yourself, poor coping abilities, or with managing your trauma, we may be a good fit. I work with individuals of all ages who want to be happier and healthier overall and who want to get unstuck from their negative emotions or patterns. I am an equine-assisted psychotherapist as well and come spring 2024 I will be offering this approach in Dublin, VA.
There is a wait list for new clients. Welcome and congrats on taking the first step! I specialize in clients who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or who have had adverse childhood experiences. If you find yourself struggling with negative beliefs about yourself, poor coping abilities, or with managing your trauma, we may be a good fit. I work with individuals of all ages who want to be happier and healthier overall and who want to get unstuck from their negative emotions or patterns. I am an equine-assisted psychotherapist as well and come spring 2024 I will be offering this approach in Dublin, VA.
(540) 306-5114 View (540) 306-5114
Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.