Therapists in Lexington City County, VA

Many times we find ourselves disconnected and overwhelmed in a fast paced world. We forget what is most meaningful in our lives. We rush from one task to another and rarely pause long enough to ask if our actions support our deepest desires. You want to slow down. You want to feel more peaceful. You want to breathe. You want to know yourself on a deeper level. You want all of these things and yet you put your head down and keep pushing. Our work is getting clear on your deepest desires, slowing down and listening, and nurturing a healthy and sustainable connection to yourself and others.

You've probably already tried to figure out how to feel better. Sick of being told that you're "too sensitive" or "overreacting," you're exhausted by how emotions and memories reach out and grab you, ripping you from your best efforts at stability. The effects of trauma, including high levels of anxiety, may make you wish you could simply just get rid of your emotions. It doesn't seem to matter how smart you are or how great a problem-solver you are in other areas of your life. The end result is that you're discouraged. I offer a collaborative approach with interventions that work. Come work with me and find hope and change.

Do you want to feel more at home in your own skin? Do you wonder why you haven't already "figured things out"? Do behaviors and beliefs that once helped you survive now keep you from authentically relating with others? Does your gut tell you there is another way of being, but you just can't seem to get there? Whatever your aspiration or longing, being a person isn't easy and transformation can feel daunting. Having struggled with these questions myself, it would be my honor to accompany you on your path. My approach is informed by a therapy model called AEDP, which seeks to undo aloneness and draw upon your innate healing capacity.

Currently only accepting clients for extended session/intensive trauma work. As a therapist, I believe everyone is capable of fulfilling their true authentic self and realizing their maximum potential. The therapeutic relationship can serve as a catalyst for this change and my role as a therapist is to partner with you on this journey and to offer support and guidance. My experience is in working with adults with complex trauma. I believe the core condition of being human is forming relationships and we experience dysfunction and unhappiness when we experience disconnection.

*Now Accepting New Clients* As a counselor, I provide a calm, nurturing, and safe environment to support clients as they make positive changes toward self-awareness and growth. My approach is person-centered, and I work in collaboration with my clients to develop treatment plans based on their areas of concern, as well as their strengths. My goal is for clients to feel empowered, understood, and respected when they are working with me.

Many of my clients struggle with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Often, they have a core negative belief of not being "good enough" and a have a critical inner voice. Many have experienced trauma, relational brokenness and loss. Are hope, healing, and healthy relationships something you are longing for? I believe I can help. I offer a safe space to share your struggles and pain. I am a fellow human on my own journey and I offer the presence of someone who has experienced both difficulties in life and healing. My counseling approach is tailored to your needs and your unique experiences.

I believe we all have inner strengths, innate self-worth, and intuition that guides us. Through the ebbs and flows of life, it's common to feel disconnected from our authentic selves. This disconnect can cause us to feel like we're running on auto-pilot, feeling detached and stuck, or experiencing the flames of burnout, where we feel overwhelmed and dysregulated. Both of these responses result in us feeling doubtful and unsatisfied in life. I take a holistic approach to therapy focusing on mind & body aspects to help you restore a sense of harmony & connection and live a more full and satisfying life.

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck? I would be honored to be a participant in your journey towards change. When working with individuals, I seek to provide a safe space for people to consider how their lived experiences, ways of thinking and environments impact their mental health and the way that they feel. Together, we can explore ways in which to create change, while discovering coping skills, and examining how patterns of thinking can impact our decisions, behaviors, and moods.