Cynthia Starnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I have extensive experience supporting clients who suffer from trauma-related disorders, including intimate partner violence, childhood abuse/sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and loss and grief issues. We will work together as partners in your treatment, developing a plan to process your trauma and move from the role of victim to that of a strong and successful survivor. I also have experience working with clients who have other anxiety-related disorders and now offer online sessions via HIPAA compliant, secure, easy to use platform. Easy online scheduling.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 264-5326
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
Motivational Interviewing
I have extensive experience supporting clients who suffer from trauma-related disorders, including intimate partner violence, childhood abuse/sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and loss and grief issues. We will work together as partners in your treatment, developing a plan to process your trauma and move from the role of victim to that of a strong and successful survivor. I also have experience working with clients who have other anxiety-related disorders and now offer online sessions via HIPAA compliant, secure, easy to use platform. Easy online scheduling.
(434) 264-5326
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Megan Osburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 10 years experience. I work primarily with adults, older teens, and elders suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and family conflict.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 204-4413 x1
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
Motivational Interviewing
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 10 years experience. I work primarily with adults, older teens, and elders suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and family conflict.
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Matthew Browning
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Currently accepting new clients. I believe with the right combination of motivation and support, any life change is possible. My mission is to create a safe, trusting, and warm relationship with clients while helping them develop new skills to support their growth and success. If you feel stuck, confused, frustrated, or even scared of therapy, you are not alone and I’ve worked with many others in your shoes. The style I incorporate is a fun and active session, compassionate listening, and a ready sense of humor. This approach allows me to find and accentuate client strengths while also helping develop effective coping strategies.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 201-7551
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Charlottesville, VA 22911
Motivational Interviewing
Currently accepting new clients. I believe with the right combination of motivation and support, any life change is possible. My mission is to create a safe, trusting, and warm relationship with clients while helping them develop new skills to support their growth and success. If you feel stuck, confused, frustrated, or even scared of therapy, you are not alone and I’ve worked with many others in your shoes. The style I incorporate is a fun and active session, compassionate listening, and a ready sense of humor. This approach allows me to find and accentuate client strengths while also helping develop effective coping strategies.
(434) 201-7551
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Micah Fleitman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
The fact that you are here now, reading these words, shows that a part of you is ready for change. It takes courage to face our feelings and work through them to build a better life. When we do face our feelings, we find that everything we are feeling and doing has helped us to survive our past experiences. We learn to give compassion and understanding to ourselves and our loved ones, and recognize that we have each been doing our best. We can then learn new ways of relating with our feelings and our loved ones that brings joy and connection.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 448-3633
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
The fact that you are here now, reading these words, shows that a part of you is ready for change. It takes courage to face our feelings and work through them to build a better life. When we do face our feelings, we find that everything we are feeling and doing has helped us to survive our past experiences. We learn to give compassion and understanding to ourselves and our loved ones, and recognize that we have each been doing our best. We can then learn new ways of relating with our feelings and our loved ones that brings joy and connection.
(434) 448-3633
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Tabitha Woodson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I have over ten years of working in community mental health. I have enjoyed working with a diverse population of people to include children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges, adults with serious mental illness, and substance abuse problems. I provide individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I do believe that some of the suffering experienced in life oftentimes results from faulty thinking which eventually leads to unwanted emotions and behaviors. I provide a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere that allows for self exploration, discovery, and healing of the mind and heart.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 608-0923
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
I have over ten years of working in community mental health. I have enjoyed working with a diverse population of people to include children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges, adults with serious mental illness, and substance abuse problems. I provide individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I do believe that some of the suffering experienced in life oftentimes results from faulty thinking which eventually leads to unwanted emotions and behaviors. I provide a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere that allows for self exploration, discovery, and healing of the mind and heart.
(434) 608-0923
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Commonwealth Catholic Charities has six qualified therapists that each bring their unique skills to the practice. We ensure that each client is matched up with a therapist that can help them the best with their needs at that time. We work with families, couples, individuals and groups to provide a safe environment for healing. Our play therapy rooms and group rooms are well-equipped to help in therapeutic interventions and to make clients feel at ease. Therapists are competent in their own specialties and if needed also work collaboratively to ensure optimum results.
Motivational Interviewing
(804) 655-0279
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
Motivational Interviewing
Commonwealth Catholic Charities has six qualified therapists that each bring their unique skills to the practice. We ensure that each client is matched up with a therapist that can help them the best with their needs at that time. We work with families, couples, individuals and groups to provide a safe environment for healing. Our play therapy rooms and group rooms are well-equipped to help in therapeutic interventions and to make clients feel at ease. Therapists are competent in their own specialties and if needed also work collaboratively to ensure optimum results.
(804) 655-0279
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Philip Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
***Currently offering distance counseling session and accepting new clients*** Feeling stuck or frustrated as you struggle to make healthy changes and reach personal goals? Maybe you're searching for an environment where you can find the time necessary to create your best self or needing to talk about how you feel? Or perhaps you're hoping to improve your relationship with a loved one? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer adults, teens, and families a safe, inclusive and welcoming space in their journey toward making positive choices, improving mental and physical health, and building a more satisfying lifestyle.
Motivational Interviewing
(804) 318-3321
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
***Currently offering distance counseling session and accepting new clients*** Feeling stuck or frustrated as you struggle to make healthy changes and reach personal goals? Maybe you're searching for an environment where you can find the time necessary to create your best self or needing to talk about how you feel? Or perhaps you're hoping to improve your relationship with a loved one? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer adults, teens, and families a safe, inclusive and welcoming space in their journey toward making positive choices, improving mental and physical health, and building a more satisfying lifestyle.
(804) 318-3321
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Glen Bowman
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Dr. Glen Bowman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. He has provided services in a variety of settings, including college and university counseling centers, outpatient mental health centers, and psychiatric treatment hospitals. His work with adults, children, couples and families has focused on issues related to stress and coping, identity development, grief and loss, communication and anger management, perfectionism, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, depression, and substance abuse. He completed a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany in 1993, with his predoctoral internship at Penn State University.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 362-0850
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
Dr. Glen Bowman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. He has provided services in a variety of settings, including college and university counseling centers, outpatient mental health centers, and psychiatric treatment hospitals. His work with adults, children, couples and families has focused on issues related to stress and coping, identity development, grief and loss, communication and anger management, perfectionism, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, depression, and substance abuse. He completed a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany in 1993, with his predoctoral internship at Penn State University.
(434) 362-0850
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Hilary Steinitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
As a strengths-based and trauma-informed therapist, I am passionate about helping clients to repair deeply held wounds, especially relational wounds, which are often at the core of symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Though I work with clients to help alleviate their troubling symptoms, my work is more fully anchored in the belief that the sensitive exploration of underlying injuries enables not just symptom-reduction but transformation and growth.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 299-0191
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
As a strengths-based and trauma-informed therapist, I am passionate about helping clients to repair deeply held wounds, especially relational wounds, which are often at the core of symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Though I work with clients to help alleviate their troubling symptoms, my work is more fully anchored in the belief that the sensitive exploration of underlying injuries enables not just symptom-reduction but transformation and growth.
(434) 299-0191
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William John Manning
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Folks that come to me for support struggle to manage the thoughts and feelings that lead to relapse and mental health crises. My experience tells me that these folks feel disconnected from themselves and their community. Establishing connectivity to their friends, family, and their broader social setting is crucial for wellness and for healing. Everyone has the goal of contentment and peace of mind, and substance abuse more than most challenges undermines the fulfillment of these basic needs. To heal and prosper, substance abusers and trauma survivors need to practice self care in the bio psychosocial-spiritual way of life.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 204-4131
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
Motivational Interviewing
Folks that come to me for support struggle to manage the thoughts and feelings that lead to relapse and mental health crises. My experience tells me that these folks feel disconnected from themselves and their community. Establishing connectivity to their friends, family, and their broader social setting is crucial for wellness and for healing. Everyone has the goal of contentment and peace of mind, and substance abuse more than most challenges undermines the fulfillment of these basic needs. To heal and prosper, substance abusers and trauma survivors need to practice self care in the bio psychosocial-spiritual way of life.
(434) 204-4131
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Jody Sweeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Clients coming to see me are generally in one of three categories: 1) People who are unhappy and know why. They have experienced loss, mistreatment, oppression, trauma, major illness, discrimination, or other experiences that they identify as the source of their distress. 2) People who are unhappy and don't know why. They may feel depressed, anxious, or dissatisfied with their lives and not know the reason. 3) People who feel okay but want to come to life more fully and feel even better.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 363-9309
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
Motivational Interviewing
Clients coming to see me are generally in one of three categories: 1) People who are unhappy and know why. They have experienced loss, mistreatment, oppression, trauma, major illness, discrimination, or other experiences that they identify as the source of their distress. 2) People who are unhappy and don't know why. They may feel depressed, anxious, or dissatisfied with their lives and not know the reason. 3) People who feel okay but want to come to life more fully and feel even better.
(434) 363-9309
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Crystal D. Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Are you struggling to cope with a traumatic experience or painful past? Is stress or anxiety making you miserable? Are you overwhelmed by life and worrying all the time? Feeling like you're on an emotional roller-coaster? Or, feeling numb and disconnected from your body? Are you repeating the same unhealthy relationship patterns? Or, you might have realized that you've been taking care of everyone but yourself. Many people feel overwhelmed and avoid tasks and relationships that cause difficulty.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 200-8084
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Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
Are you struggling to cope with a traumatic experience or painful past? Is stress or anxiety making you miserable? Are you overwhelmed by life and worrying all the time? Feeling like you're on an emotional roller-coaster? Or, feeling numb and disconnected from your body? Are you repeating the same unhealthy relationship patterns? Or, you might have realized that you've been taking care of everyone but yourself. Many people feel overwhelmed and avoid tasks and relationships that cause difficulty.
(434) 200-8084
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Morgan Soper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in adolescents (ages 16+) and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, and difficulty coping with medical problems. As a therapist, I believe that everyone is capable of change and healing, regardless of your circumstances. I utilize a strengths-based and systems approach, with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solutions-focused interventions.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 204-2418
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
Motivational Interviewing
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in adolescents (ages 16+) and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, and difficulty coping with medical problems. As a therapist, I believe that everyone is capable of change and healing, regardless of your circumstances. I utilize a strengths-based and systems approach, with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solutions-focused interventions.
(434) 204-2418
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Mary Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LSATP, SAP Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Feeling stuck and not knowing which way to turn? Feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to ask for help? Not sure what to try next? I have been there. Unsure, overwhelmed, and afraid of what I might discover if I looked inside. That is where I began my own journey back in 1987. That is how I know that there is hope. It is unfortunate, that we don’t get to pick our parents or early care givers. For many of us, the experiences from early childhood, shape who we are today and how we interact with the world around us. These experiences are powerful influences on how we cope with life stress and even the partners we chose in life.
Motivational Interviewing
(540) 208-5951
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Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
Feeling stuck and not knowing which way to turn? Feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to ask for help? Not sure what to try next? I have been there. Unsure, overwhelmed, and afraid of what I might discover if I looked inside. That is where I began my own journey back in 1987. That is how I know that there is hope. It is unfortunate, that we don’t get to pick our parents or early care givers. For many of us, the experiences from early childhood, shape who we are today and how we interact with the world around us. These experiences are powerful influences on how we cope with life stress and even the partners we chose in life.
(540) 208-5951
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Brian J Ede
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Life's journey is rough. Not every path is smooth or easy and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times we need someone to walk with us; perhaps help us find a new direction. Having someone that understands because he's been there, makes all the difference in the world. In addition to working with couples and families, he enjoys bringing hope to men. He understands the struggles men face. He shares life and relational skills, including: developing problem solving skills, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, having victory over addiction, growing through life development stages and recovering from the symptoms of trauma.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 973-5640 x2
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
Life's journey is rough. Not every path is smooth or easy and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times we need someone to walk with us; perhaps help us find a new direction. Having someone that understands because he's been there, makes all the difference in the world. In addition to working with couples and families, he enjoys bringing hope to men. He understands the struggles men face. He shares life and relational skills, including: developing problem solving skills, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, having victory over addiction, growing through life development stages and recovering from the symptoms of trauma.
(434) 973-5640 x2
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Daphne Ingene
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I enjoy helping people establish and maintain relationships. It could be a relationship with your significant other, colleagues, or your family where values, beliefs, expectations, or even the cultures may be different. I also help people maintain a positive relationship with themselves by achieving an internal balance and being at peace with their past experiences.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 326-0527
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
I enjoy helping people establish and maintain relationships. It could be a relationship with your significant other, colleagues, or your family where values, beliefs, expectations, or even the cultures may be different. I also help people maintain a positive relationship with themselves by achieving an internal balance and being at peace with their past experiences.
(434) 326-0527
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Caroline Megargel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with a range of issues--from managing the stress of everyday life to more serious difficulties, such as mood disorders, trauma, and anger management. I believe that developing a collaborative, yet change-oriented, relationship with my clients is key to promoting growth. As such, I am solution-focused and strive to help my clients learn new methods of solving their problems and managing emotions. I believe in practicing therapy that is translatable to the real world, as small changes can greatly improve a young person's experience and trajectory of life.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 248-3557
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
Motivational Interviewing
I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with a range of issues--from managing the stress of everyday life to more serious difficulties, such as mood disorders, trauma, and anger management. I believe that developing a collaborative, yet change-oriented, relationship with my clients is key to promoting growth. As such, I am solution-focused and strive to help my clients learn new methods of solving their problems and managing emotions. I believe in practicing therapy that is translatable to the real world, as small changes can greatly improve a young person's experience and trajectory of life.
(434) 248-3557
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John Stone
Counselor, LPC Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
John Stone Jr., LPC has been practicing in the mental health field for over 18 years. He has worked with individuals of all ages, in the Charlottesville Community. In his practice, John is skilled in working with children, adolescents, and adults using a diversified approach that is specific to the individual's needs. He has demonstrated skills in working with individuals in crisis and providing crisis prevention education. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing approaches John has assisted clients in achieving their goals for change.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 208-1963
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
John Stone Jr., LPC has been practicing in the mental health field for over 18 years. He has worked with individuals of all ages, in the Charlottesville Community. In his practice, John is skilled in working with children, adolescents, and adults using a diversified approach that is specific to the individual's needs. He has demonstrated skills in working with individuals in crisis and providing crisis prevention education. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing approaches John has assisted clients in achieving their goals for change.
(434) 208-1963
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Elaine K Dunaway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I have experience working with clients concerning the following issues: relationship stress, family problems, anxiety, depression and chronic illnesses. I enjoy helping persons look at their lives differently. People can get stuck in their reactions and these reactions often make matters worse. Learning to identify patterns of automatic negative behavior can be a path toward change. If you see it you can do something about it. I help persons see their part in relationship challenges/ problems and then make changes. I am interested in helping persons manage the challenges of life.
Motivational Interviewing
(540) 210-1420
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
Motivational Interviewing
I have experience working with clients concerning the following issues: relationship stress, family problems, anxiety, depression and chronic illnesses. I enjoy helping persons look at their lives differently. People can get stuck in their reactions and these reactions often make matters worse. Learning to identify patterns of automatic negative behavior can be a path toward change. If you see it you can do something about it. I help persons see their part in relationship challenges/ problems and then make changes. I am interested in helping persons manage the challenges of life.
(540) 210-1420
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Rebecca McIntyre Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MEd, LCSW Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive training and experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with the challenges of mental health issues, and/or physical illness such as cancer. She has expertise working with anxiety, depression, ADHD (Adults and Children), trauma, dealing with serious illness, relationships, and grief and loss. Rebecca practices with a kind and gentle approach using proven strategies to help clients regain control and move forward with a focus on building resilience and overall healthy functioning.
Motivational Interviewing
(434) 218-0654
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
Motivational Interviewing
Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive training and experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with the challenges of mental health issues, and/or physical illness such as cancer. She has expertise working with anxiety, depression, ADHD (Adults and Children), trauma, dealing with serious illness, relationships, and grief and loss. Rebecca practices with a kind and gentle approach using proven strategies to help clients regain control and move forward with a focus on building resilience and overall healthy functioning.
(434) 218-0654
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Motivational Interviewing Therapists
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a method of therapy that works to engage the motivation of clients to change their behavior. Clients are encouraged to explore and confront their ambivalence. Therapists attempt to influence their clients to consider making changes, rather than non-directively explore themselves. Charlottesville Motivational Interviewing is frequently used in cases of problem drinking or mild addictions. Check these therapists for Motivational Interviewing in Charlottesville.

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Therapists in Charlottesville are able to work with a wide range of issues and communities, including the BIPOC community in Charlottesville. They offer in person sessions as well as Teletherapy in Charlottesville

For example, if you're seeking a marriage counselor in Charlottesville you'll find that most therapists are trained in marriage counseling or couples counseling in Charlottesville and couples therapy. And they welcome families for family counseling in Charlottesville or family therapy in Charlottesville.