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.
School Issues
(434) 264-5326
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
School Issues
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
Photo of Caroline Megargel, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
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.
School Issues
(434) 248-3557
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
School Issues
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
Photo of Krystal Vest, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22903
**** Accepting new clients at this time**** We believe in resilience, compassion, and strength- based practices. We provide a non-judgmental atmosphere that is therapeutic and a safe space for clients to be their authentic self. Ms. Vest has a background in mental health, substance use, child and family therapy, and athlete mental performance building. She have a BA from Christopher Newport University and Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Her approach is person-centered and provides clients with insight into emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development.
School Issues
(434) 448-3662
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
School Issues
**** Accepting new clients at this time**** We believe in resilience, compassion, and strength- based practices. We provide a non-judgmental atmosphere that is therapeutic and a safe space for clients to be their authentic self. Ms. Vest has a background in mental health, substance use, child and family therapy, and athlete mental performance building. She have a BA from Christopher Newport University and Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Her approach is person-centered and provides clients with insight into emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development.
(434) 448-3662
Photo of Genhi Whitmer, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Genhi engages individuals in therapy by developing rapport and by offering empathy and being non-judgmental. She uses a collaborative approach to meet the individual where they are and to help facilitate achievement of their identified goals. She empowers the individual to explore themselves in a safe and open environment to promote growth, with an open, accepting, and compassionate style.
School Issues
(434) 216-0626
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
Genhi engages individuals in therapy by developing rapport and by offering empathy and being non-judgmental. She uses a collaborative approach to meet the individual where they are and to help facilitate achievement of their identified goals. She empowers the individual to explore themselves in a safe and open environment to promote growth, with an open, accepting, and compassionate style.
(434) 216-0626
Photo of Scott C Huff, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I have worked successfully with a wide variety of families, couples, and individuals. Early in my training, I developed a specialty in working with highly conflicted divorces. My goals were always to help people improve their ability to work together by choosing better approaches and developing greater empathy for one another. More recently, I have worked extensively with adolescents and their families dealing with difficulties like Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm/suicidality, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Throughout my career I have also worked with individuals, couples, and families on a wide variety of other issues.
School Issues
(833) 964-1387
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
I have worked successfully with a wide variety of families, couples, and individuals. Early in my training, I developed a specialty in working with highly conflicted divorces. My goals were always to help people improve their ability to work together by choosing better approaches and developing greater empathy for one another. More recently, I have worked extensively with adolescents and their families dealing with difficulties like Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm/suicidality, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Throughout my career I have also worked with individuals, couples, and families on a wide variety of other issues.
(833) 964-1387
Photo of Jaclyn Marie Scott, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Life does not come with a handbook. Failure is a word which disconnects us from our innate ability to connect, seek, create, gather and master. Therapy serves as a resource. With individualized and therapeutic evidenced based practices we will learn to move past survival and thrive- creating a more congruent life. As your therapist we will find interventions to match your needs and create long term change together for yourself & your relationships.
School Issues
(434) 566-0872
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
School Issues
Life does not come with a handbook. Failure is a word which disconnects us from our innate ability to connect, seek, create, gather and master. Therapy serves as a resource. With individualized and therapeutic evidenced based practices we will learn to move past survival and thrive- creating a more congruent life. As your therapist we will find interventions to match your needs and create long term change together for yourself & your relationships.
(434) 566-0872
Photo of Stephanie L Morehead, LPC Intern
LPC Intern, QMHP-A Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
**Not Accepting clients at this time** I am a Master's student of counseling working under supervision offering free counseling. I work with adults who struggle primarily with anxiety, depression, and pet loss. Life can be completely overwhelming and exhausting at times, and I want to be able to arm my clients with the tools they need to work through their challenges and become stronger as a result. I believe that therapy should be engaging, challenging, and fulfilling. Therapy with me will be a safe place for you to discuss and explore your thoughts and feelings. We will work through this together.
School Issues
(540) 305-8536
Verified
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Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
**Not Accepting clients at this time** I am a Master's student of counseling working under supervision offering free counseling. I work with adults who struggle primarily with anxiety, depression, and pet loss. Life can be completely overwhelming and exhausting at times, and I want to be able to arm my clients with the tools they need to work through their challenges and become stronger as a result. I believe that therapy should be engaging, challenging, and fulfilling. Therapy with me will be a safe place for you to discuss and explore your thoughts and feelings. We will work through this together.
(540) 305-8536
Photo of Donalee L Rooks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Life is a journey to understand ourselves, our purpose, and how to connect with others. Obstacles such as fears, unhealed wounds, and destructive thinking can impede our well-being. In addition, our fast-paced, high stress, disconnected culture can literally steal our peace. This can result in anxiety, depression and other psychological struggles. My practice is a safe place to pause, pay attention, process, and find coping strategies to manage life well. My approach is collaborative, nonjudgemental and supportive.
School Issues
(703) 596-8150
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
Life is a journey to understand ourselves, our purpose, and how to connect with others. Obstacles such as fears, unhealed wounds, and destructive thinking can impede our well-being. In addition, our fast-paced, high stress, disconnected culture can literally steal our peace. This can result in anxiety, depression and other psychological struggles. My practice is a safe place to pause, pay attention, process, and find coping strategies to manage life well. My approach is collaborative, nonjudgemental and supportive.
(703) 596-8150
Photo of Rebecca Plesko-DuBois, Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
I enjoy providing comprehensive assessment services designed to discover strengths, clarify the problem, identify supports and strategies, and connect people with resources. Psychological and multi-disciplinary testing is available for concerns about attention, behavior, relationships, social skills, mood, problem solving, cognitive functioning, learning, executive functioning, memory, independent living skills, and mental health. Reports and recommendations can be tailored for medical diagnosis, mental health intervention, educational planning, and/ or vocational planning. Testing services are offered for all ages.
School Issues
(434) 305-1206
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
School Issues
I enjoy providing comprehensive assessment services designed to discover strengths, clarify the problem, identify supports and strategies, and connect people with resources. Psychological and multi-disciplinary testing is available for concerns about attention, behavior, relationships, social skills, mood, problem solving, cognitive functioning, learning, executive functioning, memory, independent living skills, and mental health. Reports and recommendations can be tailored for medical diagnosis, mental health intervention, educational planning, and/ or vocational planning. Testing services are offered for all ages.
Photo of Dana Gutshall Good, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22903
My work and passion surrounded children, adolescents and families for the past 16 years. I have experience working with foster care and adoption, youth who had physical, sexual and abusive trauma histories as well as children with attachment issues. Individual and family goals ranged from developing coping strategies, boosting self esteem, working through attachment injuries and working through trauma. Much of my expertise is working with the parents. Additionally I have a passion for providing therapeutic support and guidance to University Students in the community.
School Issues
(540) 269-4732
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Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22903
School Issues
My work and passion surrounded children, adolescents and families for the past 16 years. I have experience working with foster care and adoption, youth who had physical, sexual and abusive trauma histories as well as children with attachment issues. Individual and family goals ranged from developing coping strategies, boosting self esteem, working through attachment injuries and working through trauma. Much of my expertise is working with the parents. Additionally I have a passion for providing therapeutic support and guidance to University Students in the community.
(540) 269-4732
Photo of Cathleen A Rea PhD, Psychologist
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Psychologist, PhD Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I am a child, teen, and family psychologist and Past-President of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists, with 30+ years of practice. My background and the core of my work is individual/family therapy from toddler-hood to adult, and psychological evaluation for learning/attention and emotional struggles. I have skills and a passion for working with families in a Collaborative Divorce process, a non-litigated process that actually can foster growth in communication and decision-making skills, and I also enjoy providing consultation to coparents following divorce. These ALL build resilience – a core theme in this work!
School Issues
(434) 325-5262
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
School Issues
I am a child, teen, and family psychologist and Past-President of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists, with 30+ years of practice. My background and the core of my work is individual/family therapy from toddler-hood to adult, and psychological evaluation for learning/attention and emotional struggles. I have skills and a passion for working with families in a Collaborative Divorce process, a non-litigated process that actually can foster growth in communication and decision-making skills, and I also enjoy providing consultation to coparents following divorce. These ALL build resilience – a core theme in this work!
(434) 325-5262
Photo of Greg Amodeo, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22902
The ongoing pandemic, social, and economic hardship can make each day can feel like a struggle just to get up and face your life without overwhelming suffering. You may feel alone and isolated because nobody understands what you are going through and wonder if you will ever be happy again. But social isolation doesn't have to be emotional isolation. By reaching out, you have begun the steps to feel better. With my professional guidance and your commitment, we can heal your traumatic pain and start a new chapter. I am thankful you are here, so we may continue these first steps towards your new happiness.
School Issues
(804) 823-5475
Verified
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Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22902
School Issues
The ongoing pandemic, social, and economic hardship can make each day can feel like a struggle just to get up and face your life without overwhelming suffering. You may feel alone and isolated because nobody understands what you are going through and wonder if you will ever be happy again. But social isolation doesn't have to be emotional isolation. By reaching out, you have begun the steps to feel better. With my professional guidance and your commitment, we can heal your traumatic pain and start a new chapter. I am thankful you are here, so we may continue these first steps towards your new happiness.
(804) 823-5475
Photo of Barbara Groves, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
As your therapist, I will guide you to recognize learned patterns of thinking, acting and feeling that may be creating suffering in your life. Together we will explore where and why you learned those patterns. Once fully understood, you will find the courage to transform those learned patterns into healthier ones. I will then guide you to practice these new and healthier patterns in the therapy room as well as in your life outside the therapy room. Once you transform old patterns of relating into healthier ones, you will feel lighter, more confident and happier.
School Issues
(434) 602-2150
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
School Issues
As your therapist, I will guide you to recognize learned patterns of thinking, acting and feeling that may be creating suffering in your life. Together we will explore where and why you learned those patterns. Once fully understood, you will find the courage to transform those learned patterns into healthier ones. I will then guide you to practice these new and healthier patterns in the therapy room as well as in your life outside the therapy room. Once you transform old patterns of relating into healthier ones, you will feel lighter, more confident and happier.
(434) 602-2150
Photo of Lynessa Sheppard Plotnick, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
School Issues
(757) 785-0838
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
(757) 785-0838
Photo of Clare Venus, Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, CDE, LCP Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Are you experiencing a crisis in your life, feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Dealing with a major life transition, physical illness or caregiver stress? I have worked with people who suffer with depressed mood, persistent anxiety, chronic illness, pain and disability. These emotional and physical stressors can result in considerable disruption in relationships and work life balance. As a Licensed Psychologist I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches that promote healing and change. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities and sexual orientations.
School Issues
(434) 481-1644
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
Are you experiencing a crisis in your life, feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Dealing with a major life transition, physical illness or caregiver stress? I have worked with people who suffer with depressed mood, persistent anxiety, chronic illness, pain and disability. These emotional and physical stressors can result in considerable disruption in relationships and work life balance. As a Licensed Psychologist I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches that promote healing and change. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities and sexual orientations.
(434) 481-1644
Photo of Carolyn E Johnson, Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I view my work with clients as a team effort. We all have unique strengths and abilities, yet sometimes life gets hard and we can end up feeling lost, defeated, or overwhelmed. My goal is to help clients re-discover their strength, feel better, and enjoy life again.
School Issues
(434) 448-3694
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I view my work with clients as a team effort. We all have unique strengths and abilities, yet sometimes life gets hard and we can end up feeling lost, defeated, or overwhelmed. My goal is to help clients re-discover their strength, feel better, and enjoy life again.
(434) 448-3694
Photo of Camille Harris, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
My ideal client is a college student or other adult who wants to address challenges related to leadership, relationships, or ADHD (and co-related conditions) through a coaching process. I coach clients in-person, by phone, or by Skype/Zoom and use interactive tools (e.g., a shared calendar) to help clients manage their time, develop healthy habits and daily routines, and achieve their goals. My clients work toward a balanced life that includes healthy sleeping, eating, exercising, work, and study habits. I also help my clients incorporate mindfulness strategies and good social supports into their lives.
School Issues
(804) 292-2730
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Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
My ideal client is a college student or other adult who wants to address challenges related to leadership, relationships, or ADHD (and co-related conditions) through a coaching process. I coach clients in-person, by phone, or by Skype/Zoom and use interactive tools (e.g., a shared calendar) to help clients manage their time, develop healthy habits and daily routines, and achieve their goals. My clients work toward a balanced life that includes healthy sleeping, eating, exercising, work, and study habits. I also help my clients incorporate mindfulness strategies and good social supports into their lives.
(804) 292-2730
Photo of Katharine Knapp, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, M, Ed Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I enjoy working with families, and individuals seeking help with regulating their emotions and shifting destructive patterns that effect either their relationships with others or their own internal relationship with the Self. I include parents in the process of supporting children and teens, offering strategies and new perspectives. I specialize in the treatment of Complex Trauma. I support regulating the nervous system reactors so that one is more "present-time" oriented & internally connected. I find that developing curiosity and awareness is a key to shifting beliefs, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effective relationships.
School Issues
(434) 566-0856
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
I enjoy working with families, and individuals seeking help with regulating their emotions and shifting destructive patterns that effect either their relationships with others or their own internal relationship with the Self. I include parents in the process of supporting children and teens, offering strategies and new perspectives. I specialize in the treatment of Complex Trauma. I support regulating the nervous system reactors so that one is more "present-time" oriented & internally connected. I find that developing curiosity and awareness is a key to shifting beliefs, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effective relationships.
(434) 566-0856
Photo of Wesley Shelley,
EdS Verified
Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I provide evaluations for ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities (like dyslexia and dysgraphia), and Autism. Having worked in the schools for nearly two decades, I can help parents navigate the many options and supports offered at school, including Section 504 and Special Education services. My practice is small but growing, and I put intense value on providing personalized service for families at a reasonable price. For more detailed info, click the "WEBSITE" link below. To the left if you're on a desktop.
School Issues
(434) 326-5126
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Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
I provide evaluations for ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities (like dyslexia and dysgraphia), and Autism. Having worked in the schools for nearly two decades, I can help parents navigate the many options and supports offered at school, including Section 504 and Special Education services. My practice is small but growing, and I put intense value on providing personalized service for families at a reasonable price. For more detailed info, click the "WEBSITE" link below. To the left if you're on a desktop.
(434) 326-5126
Photo of Allison Anderson, Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I specialize in comprehensive psychological testing for children, adolescents and adults, including testing for learning disorders and ADHD/ADD, general academic achievement and work concerns, problems with anxiety, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and developmental delay. I also provide screening for memory and other cognitive problems, IQ testing for gifted programs/schools or other purposes, personality testing for self-knowledge or to address life difficulties, and testing to assess whether disability accommodations are supported in a variety of settings.
School Issues
(434) 480-3888
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Office is near:
Charlottesville, VA 22901
School Issues
I specialize in comprehensive psychological testing for children, adolescents and adults, including testing for learning disorders and ADHD/ADD, general academic achievement and work concerns, problems with anxiety, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and developmental delay. I also provide screening for memory and other cognitive problems, IQ testing for gifted programs/schools or other purposes, personality testing for self-knowledge or to address life difficulties, and testing to assess whether disability accommodations are supported in a variety of settings.
(434) 480-3888
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School Issues (Academic Underachievement, Academic Counseling) Therapists
Students underachieve in school for a variety of reasons. Motivational problems, ADHD, and learning disabilities can all be a challenge to any parent. Child therapists, child psychologists, or school psychologists in Charlottesville can help to assess a child's needs and offer much needed help.

Academic counselors in Charlottesville help with learning issues, child education issues or ADD (attention deficit). They can work with academic underachievers who are quite bright, gifted and intelligent, as well as with children with developmental disabilities (i.e. disabilities students). Additionally, Charlottesville Therapists work with nonverbal learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and reading difficulties.

Children with problems at school, or who are failing at school in Charlottesville all have specific and unique instructional needs. A good Charlottesville academic counselor or school counselor will provide the individualized attention and support a student needs to succeed.

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
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.