Racial Identity Therapists in Albemarle County, VA

Hayley is devoted to supporting patients in their journeys of growth and healing by forming a strong and empowering therapeutic alliance. Hayley is a committed thinker, researcher, and writer on the topics of diversity and equity and has compassion for those marginalized by injustices, including trauma of all types. She is particularly interested in mental health concerns for those in high-performing, demanding and creative professions, including artists, athletes, and executives. She also enjoys helping older adults navigate challenges associated with retirement and aging. Hayley sees teens and adults aged 14+

Teri Crawford is a masters-level clinician who has been in the mental health field since 2014. Her experience as a teacher and mother of five, as well as growing up in Latin America, provides her with true empathetic understanding and a multicultural perspective. She is a native English speaker but is also fluent in Spanish. Her work utilizes evidenced based approaches that focus on increasing the attachment, communication, and relationships between family members. She also truly believes in treating the whole person and when requested by the client, this can include incorporating physical and spiritual health as well.

Hello, my name is Hiawatha Clemons! Allowing yourself to be open and addressing your troubles is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of courage. At GCL Psychological, we offer confidential remote counseling for clients throughout the state of Virginia. My experience in mental health started after serving honorably for four years in the Marine Corps. I specialize in working with adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and veteran issues.

Accepting New Clients- I want to help you discover your strengths and explore new possibilities that help you move forward in a new direction. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals, to affect personal growth, empowerment, and enhancing relationships.

I am a Resident in Counseling with DMV Counseling Consulting & Coaching. I am passionate about providing a welcoming and safe environment to empower clients to explore trauma and life experiences. If you are experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety, struggling with past trauma, feeling challenged by romantic relationships or friendships, having a hard time processing race-related stress or concerns being a first-generation college student or simply feel that you have been unable to prioritize self-care, develop coping skills, or set boundaries consider participating in individual counseling to help you refocus your life.

I am a licensed social worker and a trained and certified yoga teacher. I hold certification in the practice of tele-health, and able to work with clients remotely during this pandemic, in Virginia and Massachusetts where I am licensed. I believe in an integrated approach to therapy. I employ the evidence-based theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT) Neuropsychological-Informed CBT, Internal Family Systems, (IFS) - which all help in improving insight, life and coping skills.. My expertise is with trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, relationships. My previous work includes the Massachusetts Child Trauma Project (MCTP)

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).

My name is Nephetia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing mental health care for individuals. I have experience assisting and supporting clients to overcome and cope with depression, anxiety, grief, issues specific to women, low self-esteem, and anger. My experience ranges from teens to adults and I have worked with the LGBTQIA+ population. I use an integrative therapeutic approach, including CBT, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - I believe that clients are in charge of their counseling experience so that treatment is individualized.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who takes a holistic approach to therapy. I am passionate about helping clients of all ages utilize resources of healing that work for them. I utilize a biopsychosocial spiritual framework to include my client's faith. I have experience providing mental health services to teen and adult survivors of sexual assault, underserved populations, and clients experiencing anxiety, depression, mental disorders, and the effects of trauma. I enjoy helping my clients create healthy boundaries and make sense of their emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

The Counseling Alliance of Virginia believes everyone has the capacity to live a healthy and productive life when offered the support they deserve.

When we are in conflict, disconnection, or misunderstanding with a loved one, we all experience distress. Our protective strategies come alive- we shut down, criticize, go numb, or pursue for reconnection. We find ourselves in the same old dance, talking different relational languages we can’t seem to reconcile, having the same old fight. I help individuals, couples, and families talk about what is happening inside them, identify needs, and understand what is at the core of any recurring patterns. I make space for all the ways life has shaped each of you, how this impacts your interactions, and where the misses are taking place.

I view the relationship between the client and therapist as the most important aspect of therapy. I value creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space in which clients feel comfortable being open about their experiences. I spend time getting to know my clients, listening to their needs, and meeting them where they are. I utilize an integrative approach to treatment, emphasizing emotion-focused and interpersonal process theories, along with evidence-based techniques.

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!

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.

My practice focuses on supporting people who are seeking to improve their lives through understanding identity, relationships, family of origin issues, as well as anxiety and depression.

Far too often, life does not go as we hope or plan. It is at those times that we can truly benefit from supportive others showing us that we are not alone, and the powerful experience of someone validating, while also empowering us to overcome, our challenges. I believe that therapy is a space that can offer this support, and I value the chance to help individuals navigate life's transitions and obstacles. Through my training and work experiences, I have learned to empathize, and work effectively, with college students and individuals across the lifespan, from diverse backgrounds, and with a wide-range of concerns.

Welcome! My name is Marissa and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in the states of VA and D.C. (virtually). I am so glad that you started your journey to wellness. Therapist are not "one size fits all," and it's important to find the best fit for you along the way. My counseling style is client lead, supportive, yet firm. Working with children, teens, adults, I am intentional about building trust equity as the main component of the therapeutic relationship. I am intentional about creating brave spaces for people of color and the LGBTQI+ community.

Are some of your past coping skills not having the same effect? In our sessions, we will focus on being present with our mind and body. Through this gained awareness, we will co-construct meaningful experiences. Sometimes we may need the space or support to tune into our needs, body and its reactions. Therapy can be a place to learn and cultivate that. I use an integrative approach to counseling and therapy. This way, I tailor make our treatment to meet your goals. I'm trained in LGBTQ+ affirming counseling, CBT, Person Centered, Gestalt and Narrative Therapies.

I am a Trauma Informed-Bilingual clinician focused on providing mental health services to the local community. I have worked in the mental health field since 2011 through various agencies such: as Region Ten, ReadyKids, Albemarle County, Charlottesville City Schools, Mary Ainsworth Attachment Clinic, and The Women's Initiative. I have experience in treating adults, and teens with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, sexual abuse, attachment disorders, neglect, and immigration trauma.