Therapists in Forest, VA

I believe that the relationships we have form our experiences and beliefs about ourselves and the world. In order to best serve the needs of each client, we need to look at the impact our social supports have had on us and adjust accordingly.

Heather Duncan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and an experienced counselor with 6 years of outpatient counseling and assessment experience and 14 years of experience working with severely mentally ill individuals within a variety of community mental health agencies. Heather specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, major life transitions, men’s and women’s issues, life transitions and adjustments, peri and post-natal challenges, chronic pain, and chronic illnesses.

Rebeccah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. Her professional journey has been focused on serving in school-based therapeutic programs, including group counseling, school-based outpatient services, and providing individual therapy. Rebeccah is deeply committed to supporting women through various challenges, including struggles with self-esteem, infertility, miscarriages, postpartum depression, and the complex stressors of motherhood and life. Her aim is to empower women to improve their self-perception and self-esteem and reframe negative thought patterns to pursue their desired life paths.

My experiences ranges from working with married couples, single adults, and adolescents. My particular training has focused on women who have experienced sexual trauma, with adjacent issues of depression, body image, self worth, and healthy relationships.

At Light Counseling, our team of professionally trained and compassionate clinicians are here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. Our professionals specialize in helping with many of the following issues: ADD/ADHD, Adolescence Adjustments, Alcohol Abuse and Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Child Abuse/Victim Support, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Compulsions, Depression, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Marital Stress, Men’s Issues, Obsession, Panic Attacks, Parenting and Step-Parenting Concerns, Phobias, Pornography, Post Traumatic Stress Issues, and more.

I help address the root causes of behavioral disorders and mental health issues, whether stress in the home, work related stressors, physical, relational, etc. I use an array of psychotherapy modalities including child centered play therapy (sand, art, dance, music), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, family counseling as well as industrial organizational psychology modalities for work related stressors. The goal is to decrease the behavioral disorders and / or mental health symptoms to restore optimal functioning in the home and work environment.

Are you or your family struggling with stressful situations, relational difficulties, or feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward? These things can create significant stress in our lives and are sometimes difficult to move through without professional help. These things can keep us stuck. If you are looking to become unstuck and searching for a way to find freedom and regain or gain for the first time a sense of feeling OK, I can help you.

Journeying alongside clients during life struggles takes relationship building and rebuilding: relationship with self and others. My goal is helping clients work through strongholds to create a healthier person to have a healthier life and healthier relationships. Getting rid of old habits and wrong beliefs to usher in habits and truths that benefit a well lived life, is a complete life changing make-over that takes time, effort, sweat, and tears. Together, my clients and I work toward conquering mountains by uncovering these strongholds, allowing healing and empowerment to be achieved to live a life with authority.

I believe that life is a process of becoming. With the passing of time, we all change and so our needs and wants within ourselves and within our relationships also change. Are you eager for positive change that improves your relationships with others and allows for new understanding and compassion for yourself? Increased awareness and clarity of unconscious patterns can provide opportunities to heal old wounds and create new paths and shifts towards fulfillment. I encourage prospective clients to give me a call or email to ask questions that might help you determine if my approach is a good fit for your current needs.

Ken Deneault is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience with children, adolescents, adults and elderly persons dealing with a variety of issues that affect their well being. Ken offers office hours for outpatient therapy.

Dr. Face works with her clients to develop individualized treatment goals to facilitate positive changes in their lives. Dr. Face utilizes a developmental perspective to understand the client’s current concerns within the context of their life history and to address coping across the lifespan. In sessions, she tends to assume an interpersonal, relational, and collaborative approach with a focus on empathy, understanding from the client’s perspective, and the strength of the therapeutic relationship. She has received training in humanistic, psychodynamic, interpersonal, relational, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems therapies.

I recognize and respect the courage it takes to begin counseling. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate environment in order to work on identified issues and bring about hope, peace and well-being. Common concerns addressed in counseling include: play therapy, stress management, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, anger and attachment, and mood disorders. I work holistically, focusing on emotional, relational, spiritual, physical, and mental well-being. Counseling theories utilized include cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal process, and mindfulness.

I primarily provide Telehealth services and limited face to face. I am a Licensed Clinical psychologist who completed clinical training at Duke University, Harvard Medical School's Victims of Violence Program and at the University of Massachusetts and UNC-Chapel Hill. I provide highly specialized treatments for traumatic stress (posttraumatic stress disorders), grief/loss, major depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I am trained in highly specialized, evidenced-based therapies that have scientific research supporting their efficacy. I have also worked extensively with veterans, students and physicians coping with burnout.

Our physical, mental, and spiritual/relational health are priorities. Walk & Talks! A dose of nature, movement, and therapeutic support in Richmond's green spaces! Children, teens, and young adults feeling stuck. Parents and elders feeling isolated or anxious. + YVETTE is fully trained in EMDR for trauma and stress. Decrease negative thinking, interactions, and habits. Increase the peace and enjoyment even the bliss of life. You will receive practice and tools for a better life experience. You will let go of old beliefs and expand and create new ones! Welcome ALL - PoC, LGBTQ+, artists, poly, and kink! SUPERvisor certified.

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.

I enjoy getting to know the wide variety of people that walk through my door, of all ages, types of challenges and life experiences. The relationship of trust that develops provides a sacred and healing place in which growth and transformation can happen. To have the privilege of being present, actively supporting this process, gives me meaning and joy.

(ONLY ACCEPTING AETNA, MEDICAID, AND SELF-PAY CLIENTS AT THIS TIME) Life can be filled with pain, loss, confusion, and fear. I understand counseling as a process that honors these challenges and fosters hope. I utilize a relational, holistic, and strengths-based approach to help individuals cope with hardships, heal from trauma, and see their worth. I am passionate about women’s issues and working with people from historically marginalized groups. My work also focuses on perinatal mental health, where I am certified (PMH-C) to provide support to individuals from pregnancy to parenthood.

I enjoy working with young adults and adults to address concerns with anxiety, depression, spirituality, self-esteem/body image, relational difficulties, transitions, and more. My desire in counseling is to provide a place where people feel safe, seen, and validated. I love asking questions that help the individual dig deeper to learn about themselves while challenging mindsets that may be hindering growth. Ultimately, I hope to empower my clients to use the skills and knowledge gained in counseling to reach their goals.