Therapists in Virginia

Are you feeling stuck & like you need to make changes in your life to be happier & more fulfilled? Do things feel out of balance with your relationship with yourself & others? Do you find it harder to be kind to yourself than a stranger? I have experience in helping teen & adult clients, often going through major life transitions. With a goal to better manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship conflicts, improve motivation, & self esteem. We'll address your whole self, mind, body & spirit, to find a balance through cognitive therapy, as well as mindfulness, encouraging yoga & artistic expression to better know yourself.

Welcome - I am a licensed psychotherapist with 16+ years of clinical experience. I specialize in client-centered, insight-oriented talk therapy that includes mindfulness, somatic awareness, and practical tools for well-being and downregulating the stress response. My practice integrates perspectives from multiple healing traditions and weaves elements from Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Narrative, and Emotionally-Focused Therapies. I often support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stuckness, avoidance, self-judgment, poor sleep, relational stress, separation/divorce, lack of meaning, and life transitions.

Stephanie Schuler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. She is a former military spouse with ample experience navigating the stressors and joys of military life. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide guidance and support her clients are seeking. Stephanie specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

Life often brings challenges, whether they are ones for ourselves or our families. I believe in creating a safe space where individuals feel comfortable, and find acceptance and compassion. Seeking help doesn't make a us weak, it makes us human. Regardless of what has brought you to begin seeking help, and what you might be facing, I believe growth is possible. My experience has enabled me to work with a variety of problems, including anxiety, sadness, past trauma, low self worth, and family difficulties. Let's explore together what's keeping you from living life the way you can imagine.

Hollie L. O'Connor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and substance use professional with 11 years of experience in the field of mental health and addictions. She is passionate about helping adolescents, teens, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and work toward improving their overall quality of life. Hollie specializes in anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, substance use disorders, borderline personality disorder, major life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship issues. She is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where she served for 6 years during Desert Shield/Desert Storm 2 years in the Reserves.

Do you feel chronically disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns despite "knowing better"? This misalignment might be affecting your physical health, your relationships, your sense of self, and your visions for the future. While many of the strategies you relied upon in early life were both necessary and adaptive, they can also become what hold you back later in life. What if we explore some of your origin stories and update those defaults to better reflect who you are, instead of who you believed you had to be? What if we deepen your self-belonging, thereby strengthening your capacity to connect more effortlessly with others?

Creating an environment where clients can grow to understand themselves, make the changes they want and need, and to truly thrive is my goal. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to move through obstacles, challenges, and difficult times. Therapy is an opportunity to address and support change and growth. My approach is to work collaboratively with clients, focusing on strengths and a person’s natural inclination to move toward health and balance. I create a warm and empathetic space in which my clients are empowered to create positive change in their lives.

I’m glad you’re here. Whether you’re looking to heal from trauma, experiencing difficult emotions or thoughts, navigating major life events, or just needing support, I am here to meet you where you're at and help you see your potential. I believe that each person I have the privilege of meeting is unique, unlike any other client, and deserves to see their strengths. Our sessions will be collaborative, honest, and specifically tailored to you.

Are you struggling to feel like yourself while navigating a time of transition and growth? Do you feel overwhelmed by the future or the expectations of others? As a therapist, I am passionate about authentically partnering to support the healing, self-awareness, and well-being of women, teens, and their families. I specialize in working with women around fertility challenges, IVF, miscarriage and loss, pregnancy and postpartum anxiety, depression and OCD. I also have experience navigating life transitions stemming from relationship changes, identity and motherhood.

I enjoy empowering clients in connecting with their strengths so that they can heal and grow. My priority as a therapist is to provide a safe and confidential space for my clients to feel heard and understood. I work with adults and teens. In my work, I have helped clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain. In my practice I also support clients in career exploration, helping them build healthy habits, increase performance and focus.

I have worked in the mental health field since 2011 and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia. My expertise is in helping those dealing with addictive disorders find a path of healing. I have worked extensively work treating active duty, veterans, and their families and come from a military family. I have worked in inpatient mental health setting, partial hospitalizations program, and outpatient settings with clients ranging from ages 4 to 95.

We offer counseling and therapy services to adults, teenagers, and children struggling with anxiety and depression. Our integrative approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness practices, and a holistic view of wellness. In-addition we specialize in helping busy professionals and parents navigate life's stresses and reconnect with their purpose and priorities.

According to Charles Swindoll, “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” This quotation implies that "responding" to life is easy, doesn't it? But the truth is, life is messy, and navigating its ups and downs can be really hard. Having someone to act as a sounding board, help us stay grounded, and support us in shifting our perspective, can be invaluable. Whether working with individuals or couples, I do my best work with those who feel stuck in their lives, have decided that enough is enough, and are looking for relief, and fast.

All of us have the ability and desire to heal and lead meaningful, fulfilling, lives. However, at times we need professional help to overcome devastating feelings and life events. Dr. Artico has over 20 years of experience helping couples, adults and teens become who they were meant to be. She is the director of Gainesville Family Counseling, has taught at George Mason University, and is the author of the book Latino Families Broken by Immigration. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples (EFT), clinical supervision, and sandtray therapy.

*WILLIAM AND MARY STUDENT AND STAFF experienced. I provide a positive, supportive and nurturing environment for exploration of challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustment issues, relationship problems, grief, trauma, academic and job performance and chronic illness. I am experienced in many approaches including mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems and creative and alternative therapies such as expressive arts.

Hi, I’m Carrie. I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Virginia and Missouri with 9 years of experience helping adults with a variety of challenges that life can sometimes throw at us. Have you struggled with anger issues, self-esteem, trauma, or even working through lifetime milestones? Together we can work to find solutions and coping skills to assist you to getting back on track and being the best version of yourself. Life is full of ups and downs and sometimes we need a little help to get back to a life of happiness and contentment.

Racing thoughts, having palpitations, needing to escape, avoiding life, and being overwhelmed , does that sound like your experience? If so, you may be living with anxiety or coping with an adjustment to a life change. Therapy can be a invaluable tool in learning how to manage anxiety and navigate life's transitions. You can begin to understand patterns, to communicate , and to set boundaries. Taking a moment to just breathe can be the beginning of transformation .

Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you struggling to figure out how to get on the path to what you really want deep down in your heart? If so, I can help! I have over fifteen years experience working with people who are undergoing significant life changes, people who feel "stuck" and want to regain their zest for life. I also specialize in helping people resolve grief, loss or trauma.

Each person possesses inherent strengths and resilience. Johnell’s approach amplifies those strengths and helps you address and navigate life’s challenges. You don't have to do it alone, whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, or any other life obstacle.