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Charlottesville Empowerment
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
We are social justice oriented and operate from a multicultural perspective which values diversity as a strength, affirms individual expression, and considers issues of power, privilege, and oppression throughout services.
We believe in intentional, flexible, and collaborative services designed to meet each client's unique needs. Empowerment is "the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights." Whether you're looking for symptom reduction, healing from past experiences, increasing understanding/insight, improving relationships, gaining support during difficult times, making difficult changes, or improving/maintaining your overall wellbeing, we look forward to supporting you in reclaiming and improving your life!
We are social justice oriented and operate from a multicultural perspective which values diversity as a strength, affirms individual expression, and considers issues of power, privilege, and oppression throughout services.
We believe in intentional, flexible, and collaborative services designed to meet each client's unique needs. Empowerment is "the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights." Whether you're looking for symptom reduction, healing from past experiences, increasing understanding/insight, improving relationships, gaining support during difficult times, making difficult changes, or improving/maintaining your overall wellbeing, we look forward to supporting you in reclaiming and improving your life!
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Ryanah Germany
Resident in Counseling, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I work from a multicultural lens and consider my client’s cultural background and experiences.
Do you get caught up in negative or irrational thoughts? Are your reactions exaggerated and ruin your relationships? Do you get overwhelmed easily and feel stuck in life? Do you self-blame and critical of yourself? Together, we will identify and explore your intense emotions and experiences that keep you feeling like you're in a hamster well. I provide an empathic space that is judgment-free. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with intense emotions, mood disorders, trauma, self-harm, anxiety, and depression.
I work from a multicultural lens and consider my client’s cultural background and experiences.
Do you get caught up in negative or irrational thoughts? Are your reactions exaggerated and ruin your relationships? Do you get overwhelmed easily and feel stuck in life? Do you self-blame and critical of yourself? Together, we will identify and explore your intense emotions and experiences that keep you feeling like you're in a hamster well. I provide an empathic space that is judgment-free. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with intense emotions, mood disorders, trauma, self-harm, anxiety, and depression.
(571) 620-6562 View (571) 620-6562
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Becca Wright Gillis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Waitlist for new clients
Becca has experience working with anxiety, depression, crisis, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, high-risk backgrounds, early adults’ difficulties, in or active Veterans, challenges relating to multicultural heritages, LGBTQ+ related issues, ethnicity related injustices, and pandemic.
Becca values being a warm and accepting licensed professional counselor serving in the state of Virginia and West Virginia. Rebecca has a passion for working with those who are feeling lost or unsure of themselves. She believes deeply in working together to develop a sacred and healing place that is needed for growth and transformation to happen. A place where all change begins through curiosity and taking a first step.
Becca has experience working with anxiety, depression, crisis, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, high-risk backgrounds, early adults’ difficulties, in or active Veterans, challenges relating to multicultural heritages, LGBTQ+ related issues, ethnicity related injustices, and pandemic.
Becca values being a warm and accepting licensed professional counselor serving in the state of Virginia and West Virginia. Rebecca has a passion for working with those who are feeling lost or unsure of themselves. She believes deeply in working together to develop a sacred and healing place that is needed for growth and transformation to happen. A place where all change begins through curiosity and taking a first step.
(540) 554-6748 View (540) 554-6748
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Dayna Kumar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901  (Online Only)
The process has taught me to be a patient and attune with my children in our moments of connection and joy as we embrace our family’s multicultural traditions and values.
I empower others to live the life they imagine. I am passionate about working alongside those on a journey towards healing, whether from internal struggle, grief, or significant trauma leading to low mood or anxiety. I am qualified in the judicial system as an expert in family and trauma therapy. I am a certified EMDR therapist and consultant -started in 2010. My focus is to strengthen your core sense of self to disrupt negative internal dialogue, memories and somatic responses that lead to distress. In family work, I focus on secure attachment patterns, and increasing attunment and co-regulation between a child and caregiver(s).
The process has taught me to be a patient and attune with my children in our moments of connection and joy as we embrace our family’s multicultural traditions and values.
I empower others to live the life they imagine. I am passionate about working alongside those on a journey towards healing, whether from internal struggle, grief, or significant trauma leading to low mood or anxiety. I am qualified in the judicial system as an expert in family and trauma therapy. I am a certified EMDR therapist and consultant -started in 2010. My focus is to strengthen your core sense of self to disrupt negative internal dialogue, memories and somatic responses that lead to distress. In family work, I focus on secure attachment patterns, and increasing attunment and co-regulation between a child and caregiver(s).
(434) 448-3550 View (434) 448-3550
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Leslie Harris Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I have 25+ years of experience working with adults, teenagers, and families. My counseling approach is trauma-focused and strength based. As your therapist, I am committed to creating a safe place for clients to embrace growth because change occurs one small step at a time. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness and other non-traditional integrative methods to assist clients in managing life stressors, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and trauma, as well as other mental health concerns.
As a therapist, I have 25+ years of experience working with adults, teenagers, and families. My counseling approach is trauma-focused and strength based. As your therapist, I am committed to creating a safe place for clients to embrace growth because change occurs one small step at a time. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness and other non-traditional integrative methods to assist clients in managing life stressors, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and trauma, as well as other mental health concerns.
(434) 602-6198 View (434) 602-6198
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Seasons Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Greetings! I am Anne Luckinbill, LPC. Seasons Counseling has a team of caring therapists who are skilled at assessing and diagnosing mental health concerns based on current struggles and your historical information. Your concerns about behavior, emotion, personality, and relationships will be treated using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Trauma concerns will be addressed with an understanding that trauma impacts daily function and interactions. Likewise, early relationships and attachment patterns impact our current relationships. We serve children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Greetings! I am Anne Luckinbill, LPC. Seasons Counseling has a team of caring therapists who are skilled at assessing and diagnosing mental health concerns based on current struggles and your historical information. Your concerns about behavior, emotion, personality, and relationships will be treated using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Trauma concerns will be addressed with an understanding that trauma impacts daily function and interactions. Likewise, early relationships and attachment patterns impact our current relationships. We serve children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
(540) 274-1010 View (540) 274-1010
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Kelley M Hunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
I work with people struggling to resolve feelings of anxiety or sadness, or those who find that relationship challenges seem to keep repeating themselves. Together we embark on a journey of discovery to identify and understand the patterns operating below awareness that inform expectations, and color perceptions. Whether working with adults, adolescents, couples or caregivers, I believe therapy should be an engaging and dynamic process where all thoughts and feelings are welcomed. Healing occurs when we allow ourselves the freedom to express the scope of our emotions, and my sessions are as likely to include laughter as tears.
I work with people struggling to resolve feelings of anxiety or sadness, or those who find that relationship challenges seem to keep repeating themselves. Together we embark on a journey of discovery to identify and understand the patterns operating below awareness that inform expectations, and color perceptions. Whether working with adults, adolescents, couples or caregivers, I believe therapy should be an engaging and dynamic process where all thoughts and feelings are welcomed. Healing occurs when we allow ourselves the freedom to express the scope of our emotions, and my sessions are as likely to include laughter as tears.
(434) 878-3495 View (434) 878-3495
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Wright Group Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LSATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22903  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or returning, finding a provider that you can connect with and develop trust with is important. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to address a range of concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationships, and addictions). I help clients develop greater self-understanding and better relate in relationships.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or returning, finding a provider that you can connect with and develop trust with is important. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to address a range of concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationships, and addictions). I help clients develop greater self-understanding and better relate in relationships.
(434) 204-6941 View (434) 204-6941
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Shannon McNett Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
We all experience times of feeling disconnected from family, friends, or coworkers. When this human experience is prolonged or frequent it may lead to unskillfull coping and greater suffering. I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF CONNECTION WITH OTHERS AND I KNOW THIS PROCESS MUST START WITH CONNECTING TO OURSELVES. With over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and wellness, I have supported countless people on their journey to a more full and authentic life. My clients range from teenagers to older adults who seek support with relationships, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
We all experience times of feeling disconnected from family, friends, or coworkers. When this human experience is prolonged or frequent it may lead to unskillfull coping and greater suffering. I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF CONNECTION WITH OTHERS AND I KNOW THIS PROCESS MUST START WITH CONNECTING TO OURSELVES. With over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and wellness, I have supported countless people on their journey to a more full and authentic life. My clients range from teenagers to older adults who seek support with relationships, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
(434) 201-7314 View (434) 201-7314
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Susan Gross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
You have survived the pandemic, congratulations! But..are you thriving now? If you're here on this site, something is going on that you want to change. I am a unique therapist who is goal oriented. You can't get back what you have lost these last 2 years, but you can figure out how the rest of your life should look. That is what I offer. I will help you look at the narratives you have about yourself. Some may be helpful and some may keep you locked up, ashamed, fearful, lonely. Let's change that You are never more than 1 thought away from a new way of life.
You have survived the pandemic, congratulations! But..are you thriving now? If you're here on this site, something is going on that you want to change. I am a unique therapist who is goal oriented. You can't get back what you have lost these last 2 years, but you can figure out how the rest of your life should look. That is what I offer. I will help you look at the narratives you have about yourself. Some may be helpful and some may keep you locked up, ashamed, fearful, lonely. Let's change that You are never more than 1 thought away from a new way of life.
(434) 201-4302 View (434) 201-4302
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Daphne Ingene
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
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.
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 View (434) 326-0527
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Joshua Schaap
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMH
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Hello there! I'm Joshua Schaap, though most folks just call me Josh - either works for me. A few tidbits about me: I'm a sucker for a captivating true-crime podcast, and I share my life with a rescue pup named Lilo. On a professional note, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia. Before joining the Lifebulb team, I've worked across various mental health settings, from psychiatric inpatient to residential recovery and outpatient care. Each experience has enriched my understanding of mental health & deepened my respect for those I've had the privilege to assist along the journey.
Hello there! I'm Joshua Schaap, though most folks just call me Josh - either works for me. A few tidbits about me: I'm a sucker for a captivating true-crime podcast, and I share my life with a rescue pup named Lilo. On a professional note, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia. Before joining the Lifebulb team, I've worked across various mental health settings, from psychiatric inpatient to residential recovery and outpatient care. Each experience has enriched my understanding of mental health & deepened my respect for those I've had the privilege to assist along the journey.
(434) 423-5375 View (434) 423-5375
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Joshua Schaap
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHP-R, CSAC-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Hello there! I'm Joshua Schaap, though most folks just call me Josh - either works for me. A few tidbits about me: I'm a sucker for a captivating true-crime podcast, and I share my life with a rescue pup named Lilo. On a professional note, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia. Before joining the Lifebulb team, I've worked across various mental health settings, from psychiatric inpatient to residential recovery and outpatient care. Each experience has enriched my understanding of mental health & deepened my respect for those I've had the privilege to assist along the journey.
Hello there! I'm Joshua Schaap, though most folks just call me Josh - either works for me. A few tidbits about me: I'm a sucker for a captivating true-crime podcast, and I share my life with a rescue pup named Lilo. On a professional note, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia. Before joining the Lifebulb team, I've worked across various mental health settings, from psychiatric inpatient to residential recovery and outpatient care. Each experience has enriched my understanding of mental health & deepened my respect for those I've had the privilege to assist along the journey.
(434) 603-6594 View (434) 603-6594
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Bonnie Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Are you experiencing relationship difficulties, job stress, social pressures, mental anguish, and other life challenges? Do you want more fulfillment out of your life? You may feel lost, but you aren’t. You are at the beginning of a journey of extraordinary growth, self love, and self discovery.
Are you experiencing relationship difficulties, job stress, social pressures, mental anguish, and other life challenges? Do you want more fulfillment out of your life? You may feel lost, but you aren’t. You are at the beginning of a journey of extraordinary growth, self love, and self discovery.
(804) 676-6487 View (804) 676-6487
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Ellie Mental Health Of Woodbridge- Keira Cale
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902  (Online Only)
I have a deep commitment and personal passion to helping individuals overcome trauma while reclaiming their lives. I'm most experienced with trauma recovery, with a particular focus on survivors of domestic violence. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your trauma-related challenges and work towards healing. I employ evidence-based trauma therapies and somatic experiencing techniques. My approach is individualized, emphasizing safety, trust, and collaboration throughout our therapeutic journey. I also offer canine animal assisted therapy and EMDR on a limited basis.
I have a deep commitment and personal passion to helping individuals overcome trauma while reclaiming their lives. I'm most experienced with trauma recovery, with a particular focus on survivors of domestic violence. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your trauma-related challenges and work towards healing. I employ evidence-based trauma therapies and somatic experiencing techniques. My approach is individualized, emphasizing safety, trust, and collaboration throughout our therapeutic journey. I also offer canine animal assisted therapy and EMDR on a limited basis.
(703) 440-7019 View (703) 440-7019
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Silver Lake Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
(757) 821-6744 View (757) 821-6744
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Larissa Grundmanis
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Looking to empower your personal growth? Do you want some direction on your journey? Life is an intricate journey filled with countless challenges that test our resilience, shape our character, and push us to grow in ways we never thought possible. The good news is that you don’t have to try to find growth on your own. Allow me to extend a helping hand, to listen, encourage, and empower you in overcoming life’s many challenges.
Looking to empower your personal growth? Do you want some direction on your journey? Life is an intricate journey filled with countless challenges that test our resilience, shape our character, and push us to grow in ways we never thought possible. The good news is that you don’t have to try to find growth on your own. Allow me to extend a helping hand, to listen, encourage, and empower you in overcoming life’s many challenges.
(804) 265-4431 View (804) 265-4431
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Nicole Cameron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Nicole. I've transformed personal experiences of trauma & abuse into the ability of having true empathy & understanding for others. Hope is fostered through a nurturing and safe space where thoughts and feelings are validated. In the fast-paced world we live many just long to be heard; to have the struggles & hurt they’ve experienced be truly acknowledged. A sensitive & compassionate therapist will enable you to feel seen & heard. I’m here to hold space & provide guidance which enables trust in your internal wisdom to grow. You matter! It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life.
Hi, my name is Nicole. I've transformed personal experiences of trauma & abuse into the ability of having true empathy & understanding for others. Hope is fostered through a nurturing and safe space where thoughts and feelings are validated. In the fast-paced world we live many just long to be heard; to have the struggles & hurt they’ve experienced be truly acknowledged. A sensitive & compassionate therapist will enable you to feel seen & heard. I’m here to hold space & provide guidance which enables trust in your internal wisdom to grow. You matter! It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life.
(540) 452-9095 View (540) 452-9095
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Jane Leo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22903  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have to force yourself to get through the day? Do you feel disconnected from your life, as if just going through the motions? Familial and cultural conditioning often cast us in limiting roles. Whether we know it or not, we find ourselves falling into these same familiar patterns even when they undermine our best efforts towards a happy life. I help clients build an awareness to the relationship they have with themselves starting by identifying the character traits they've strengthened in order to survive. This ultimately allows them to move towards more self-compassion, freedom, and purpose in their lives.
Do you have to force yourself to get through the day? Do you feel disconnected from your life, as if just going through the motions? Familial and cultural conditioning often cast us in limiting roles. Whether we know it or not, we find ourselves falling into these same familiar patterns even when they undermine our best efforts towards a happy life. I help clients build an awareness to the relationship they have with themselves starting by identifying the character traits they've strengthened in order to survive. This ultimately allows them to move towards more self-compassion, freedom, and purpose in their lives.
(571) 454-8218 View (571) 454-8218
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Amy (Campbell) Columbus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Waitlist for new clients
As a person centered and trauma focused therapist, I enjoy helping others who are in need of peace, recovery, and healing. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, depression, grief, anxiety, mood disorders, and other co-occurring issues in multiple levels of care through a trauma lens. I have a background as a school social worker, medical social worker in which I bring tremendous experience in working with complex family situations, multidisciplinary teams, and through a lens of growth and change towards recovery and strength.
As a person centered and trauma focused therapist, I enjoy helping others who are in need of peace, recovery, and healing. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, depression, grief, anxiety, mood disorders, and other co-occurring issues in multiple levels of care through a trauma lens. I have a background as a school social worker, medical social worker in which I bring tremendous experience in working with complex family situations, multidisciplinary teams, and through a lens of growth and change towards recovery and strength.
(434) 236-8608 View (434) 236-8608

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What type of therapy is multicultural therapy?

Multicultural therapy is not tied to any specific therapy; rather, it is an overarching approach to therapy that aims to acknowledge and address the influence that factors like race, gender identity, and cultural background can have on someone’s life. Multicultural approaches can be applied to CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and others, and can be practiced with individuals, couples, families, or groups.

What can I expect from multicultural therapy?

Multicultural counseling should be tailored to the client’s unique identity and cultural needs. Such approaches often prioritize the building of trust so that the client feels comfortable exploring various aspects of their identity and any challenges caused by mismatches between their identity and the dominant culture. Beyond that, the format and timeline of therapy will be heavily influenced by the therapist’s preferred therapy approach and the specific problems for which the client sought therapy.

Can multicultural therapy help treat trauma?

Yes. Cultural factors such as racial background, gender identity and or sexuality, and immigration or refugee status can influence both whether someone experiences trauma and how they cope afterward. Multicultural approaches to trauma-informed care will be aware of these influences, helping the client recognize how their response to trauma may be shaped by their cultural background and identify coping mechanisms that take their identity into account.

What are the benefits of seeing a multicultural therapist?

Members of minority groups who seek therapy are sometimes frustrated by providers who don’t understand their cultural background or dismiss the ways in which race, gender, or other facets of their identity influence their lived experience. Seeing a multicultural therapist can help these clients feel seen, understood, and able to develop solutions to life challenges that take their upbringing, beliefs, and past experiences into account.