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Dana Diamond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
She will create a personalized treatment plan with you that meets your specific needs, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, strength-based, and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
Dana holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience providing various levels of care to clients. Dana has experience in crisis counseling through a 24/7 program and completing psychiatric evaluations. Dana also has worked with children and families in their homes providing family therapy. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and family conflict. Dana enjoys working with young adults and helping them navigate the many changes that occur during young adulthood.Dana focuses on building rapport with clients and helping clients feel empowered.
She will create a personalized treatment plan with you that meets your specific needs, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, strength-based, and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
Dana holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience providing various levels of care to clients. Dana has experience in crisis counseling through a 24/7 program and completing psychiatric evaluations. Dana also has worked with children and families in their homes providing family therapy. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and family conflict. Dana enjoys working with young adults and helping them navigate the many changes that occur during young adulthood.Dana focuses on building rapport with clients and helping clients feel empowered.
(540) 215-2366 View (540) 215-2366
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Rae Burgess
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Grounded in Adlerian and Cognitive Therapy, my approach is strength-based, attachment-focused and person-centered, emphasizing emotional validation, self-acceptance, healthy relationships and positive thinking.
Everyone has struggles and sometimes we get stuck. I specialize in helping people get unstuck! We will work together to create positive change in your life by getting to the root of your issues and resolving the source of your pain. My role is to encourage and guide you through the process of growth and healing. I will help you embrace your self-worth, build meaningful connections with others, and learn safe coping skills. I believe you can find answers within yourself as you discover your full potential. I want to help you reach your goals and get what you need. I will meet you where you are and walk with you every step of the way.
Grounded in Adlerian and Cognitive Therapy, my approach is strength-based, attachment-focused and person-centered, emphasizing emotional validation, self-acceptance, healthy relationships and positive thinking.
Everyone has struggles and sometimes we get stuck. I specialize in helping people get unstuck! We will work together to create positive change in your life by getting to the root of your issues and resolving the source of your pain. My role is to encourage and guide you through the process of growth and healing. I will help you embrace your self-worth, build meaningful connections with others, and learn safe coping skills. I believe you can find answers within yourself as you discover your full potential. I want to help you reach your goals and get what you need. I will meet you where you are and walk with you every step of the way.
(540) 315-1445 View (540) 315-1445
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Joshua Redding
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Joshua Redding is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 15 years of professional experience working with young adults (14-24) and adults in a wide variety of settings. He specializes in treating concerns related to addiction, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic stress, ADHD, men’s issues, panic-related problems, and sports performance. As a former high-level college athlete, he understands the mental health concerns that can affect performance.
Joshua Redding is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 15 years of professional experience working with young adults (14-24) and adults in a wide variety of settings. He specializes in treating concerns related to addiction, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic stress, ADHD, men’s issues, panic-related problems, and sports performance. As a former high-level college athlete, he understands the mental health concerns that can affect performance.
(223) 215-5886 View (223) 215-5886
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Arielle Emmett
Resident in Counseling, MS
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I support children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, dysregulation, and difficulty coping with life transitions. As adults, we value therapy for ourselves, and our kids deserve the same space and support to work through their challenges. I can support you if: Your child is struggling to cope with stressors or transitions; You are struggling to figure out how to best support your child; Your family is going through a separation or divorce; Your child has gone through a traumatic experience or witnessed you experience trauma; You want them to have a safe and supportive place to process their emotions.
I support children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, dysregulation, and difficulty coping with life transitions. As adults, we value therapy for ourselves, and our kids deserve the same space and support to work through their challenges. I can support you if: Your child is struggling to cope with stressors or transitions; You are struggling to figure out how to best support your child; Your family is going through a separation or divorce; Your child has gone through a traumatic experience or witnessed you experience trauma; You want them to have a safe and supportive place to process their emotions.
(540) 502-3070 View (540) 502-3070
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John Leonard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Waitlist for new clients
We each have our own unique journey through life. We are constantly growing, changing, and developing. Sometimes we need help facing obstacles that block our progress or threaten our wellbeing. I want to help you identify those roadblocks and guide you over, around, or through them. My goal is to see your life from your perspective so I can accompany you in exploring who you are, where you have been, and who you want to become. Growth can be tough - we don't grow when we're comfortable - but you don’t have to face these changes alone. Together, we can develop clarity, confidence, and insight to help you achieve a better life.
We each have our own unique journey through life. We are constantly growing, changing, and developing. Sometimes we need help facing obstacles that block our progress or threaten our wellbeing. I want to help you identify those roadblocks and guide you over, around, or through them. My goal is to see your life from your perspective so I can accompany you in exploring who you are, where you have been, and who you want to become. Growth can be tough - we don't grow when we're comfortable - but you don’t have to face these changes alone. Together, we can develop clarity, confidence, and insight to help you achieve a better life.
(540) 402-9961 View (540) 402-9961
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Anne Giles
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I specialize in assisting adults, 18 to 100+, who are experiencing distress from life situations, transitions, stressors and losses, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I welcome clients who have received mental illness diagnoses. I've been a counselor for almost 10 years, use many therapies, and have specialized training in cognitive theory-based protocols - CBT, DBT, and cognitive processing therapy for PTSD (CPT) - substance overuse, and grief.
I specialize in assisting adults, 18 to 100+, who are experiencing distress from life situations, transitions, stressors and losses, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I welcome clients who have received mental illness diagnoses. I've been a counselor for almost 10 years, use many therapies, and have specialized training in cognitive theory-based protocols - CBT, DBT, and cognitive processing therapy for PTSD (CPT) - substance overuse, and grief.
(540) 750-4811 View (540) 750-4811
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Amber Eversole, LPC, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I am honored to be able to work with individuals and couples and to be a part of their journey towards living a better life. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can and they are also able to do better given new perspectives and skills. I have experience working with young adults, adults, and couples. I believe it is difficult for many to take the first step and reach out for help. I strive to provide a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment in which you feel comfortable to discuss your story and to build an effective therapeutic relationship.
I am honored to be able to work with individuals and couples and to be a part of their journey towards living a better life. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can and they are also able to do better given new perspectives and skills. I have experience working with young adults, adults, and couples. I believe it is difficult for many to take the first step and reach out for help. I strive to provide a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment in which you feel comfortable to discuss your story and to build an effective therapeutic relationship.
(980) 222-0104 View (980) 222-0104
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Kati Griggs-Shine Bright Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Waitlist for new clients
I want to provide an environment where you feel like you can be your best self. This happens by providing a safe space for you to feel cozy, welcomed and heard. When you are in the right space and with the right person, it gives you the ability to be open to discuss any issues or concerns to improve and become the best version of you.
I want to provide an environment where you feel like you can be your best self. This happens by providing a safe space for you to feel cozy, welcomed and heard. When you are in the right space and with the right person, it gives you the ability to be open to discuss any issues or concerns to improve and become the best version of you.
(540) 584-8925 View (540) 584-8925
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Lou Lasprugato
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
I view therapy as a precious investment of your values and vulnerabilities, so I aim to honor that investment with my commitment to your well-being. Through a nonjudgmental, authentic and compassionate stance, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space for you to explore sensitive issues, experiment with new behaviors, and work towards what matters to you. Whether you'd like to improve the quality of your relationship(s) or address mental health challenges, such as anxiety, including OCD, depression, loss, life transition, trauma and addiction, I will wholeheartedly support your efforts in fulfilling these goals.
I view therapy as a precious investment of your values and vulnerabilities, so I aim to honor that investment with my commitment to your well-being. Through a nonjudgmental, authentic and compassionate stance, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space for you to explore sensitive issues, experiment with new behaviors, and work towards what matters to you. Whether you'd like to improve the quality of your relationship(s) or address mental health challenges, such as anxiety, including OCD, depression, loss, life transition, trauma and addiction, I will wholeheartedly support your efforts in fulfilling these goals.
(916) 426-4238 View (916) 426-4238
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Steven T. Licardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? Struggling with your emotions? Feeling lost in relationships? Looking to unlock or expand your creativity? Are you seeking a shame-free space to engage your curiosities and explore uncomfortable questions? With over a decade of experience on both sides of the couch, my holistic and empathetic practice will help you to develop new ways of thinking, feeling, relating to others, and being in the world. I work with my clients to co-create an environment of trust, honesty, and mutual accountability. I believe in the power of collective liberation and our innate ability to heal. Together.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? Struggling with your emotions? Feeling lost in relationships? Looking to unlock or expand your creativity? Are you seeking a shame-free space to engage your curiosities and explore uncomfortable questions? With over a decade of experience on both sides of the couch, my holistic and empathetic practice will help you to develop new ways of thinking, feeling, relating to others, and being in the world. I work with my clients to co-create an environment of trust, honesty, and mutual accountability. I believe in the power of collective liberation and our innate ability to heal. Together.
(718) 509-6632 View (718) 509-6632
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Khaliah J (Cousar) Tate
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi There! Sometimes life can be difficult. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parent/child issues, trauma-LIFE can sneak up on you. You can walk in healing from these issues and more. Sometimes you need the space and the right person to help you get unstuck and move forward in success. I have worked for over 18 years with children, adolescents, adults and families in overcoming their obstacles in mental health and addiction to walk in healing.
Hi There! Sometimes life can be difficult. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parent/child issues, trauma-LIFE can sneak up on you. You can walk in healing from these issues and more. Sometimes you need the space and the right person to help you get unstuck and move forward in success. I have worked for over 18 years with children, adolescents, adults and families in overcoming their obstacles in mental health and addiction to walk in healing.
(540) 416-0413 View (540) 416-0413
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Rosa Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults to address the following issues: depression, anxiety, pre-marital & marriage issues; race-related issues/social justice; weight loss; academic issues; life planning & decision making; low-self esteem, and parent-child issues. Many of my clients are couples, undergraduate & professional students, K-12 educators, college/university faculty & staff, health care professionals, clergy/spiritual leaders, first responders and law enforcement officers.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults to address the following issues: depression, anxiety, pre-marital & marriage issues; race-related issues/social justice; weight loss; academic issues; life planning & decision making; low-self esteem, and parent-child issues. Many of my clients are couples, undergraduate & professional students, K-12 educators, college/university faculty & staff, health care professionals, clergy/spiritual leaders, first responders and law enforcement officers.
(540) 328-9363 View (540) 328-9363
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Mary Ann St John
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
When life seems unmanageable, I can offer a "safe place to land" as you receive extra support, guidance, and some new coping skills that might help you through challenging situations. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and groups, and am equipped to offer you evidence-based strategies that target relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, spiritual issues, and common life transitions, with the hope of helping you get back on track. I provide a professional, safe, and confidential setting, and am able to resource you if you need more than I can provide.
When life seems unmanageable, I can offer a "safe place to land" as you receive extra support, guidance, and some new coping skills that might help you through challenging situations. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and groups, and am equipped to offer you evidence-based strategies that target relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, spiritual issues, and common life transitions, with the hope of helping you get back on track. I provide a professional, safe, and confidential setting, and am able to resource you if you need more than I can provide.
(803) 610-4128 View (803) 610-4128
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Jessica Talley-Haynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, FAMI, CNIT, FMCHC, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I help people who are stuck; people who are being pushed unexpectedly into life-changing transitions that feel undesirable or unmanageable, and those who feel depleted from fighting for everyone else but don't have time for themselves. I especially love working with "out-of-the-box" folks who feel squeezed into ill-fitting societal boxes. My clients long for deep self-compassion and acceptance for all of who they are, to heal the parts that they have ignored or denied.
I help people who are stuck; people who are being pushed unexpectedly into life-changing transitions that feel undesirable or unmanageable, and those who feel depleted from fighting for everyone else but don't have time for themselves. I especially love working with "out-of-the-box" folks who feel squeezed into ill-fitting societal boxes. My clients long for deep self-compassion and acceptance for all of who they are, to heal the parts that they have ignored or denied.
(540) 889-3014 View (540) 889-3014
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Sierra H Gray, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
I have spent 10 years working with clients who struggle with mental health and/or addiction. Client "specialties" are as follows (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, parenting/attachment, ineffective communication, career counseling and relationship or family systems issues.
I have spent 10 years working with clients who struggle with mental health and/or addiction. Client "specialties" are as follows (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, parenting/attachment, ineffective communication, career counseling and relationship or family systems issues.
(540) 269-5535 View (540) 269-5535
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Shaterra Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. With my clients, I enjoy working with the following issues: depression, anxiety, self-esteem/body image, career decision-making, life planning, and academic issues.
I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. With my clients, I enjoy working with the following issues: depression, anxiety, self-esteem/body image, career decision-making, life planning, and academic issues.
(434) 595-3117 View (434) 595-3117
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Paul Delaughter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Paul Delaughter is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping others address the challenges in their lives. Paul implements an evidence-based approach toward helping his clients identify and address the challenges they face.
Paul Delaughter is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping others address the challenges in their lives. Paul implements an evidence-based approach toward helping his clients identify and address the challenges they face.
(540) 889-0745 View (540) 889-0745
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Lauren McGill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I believe that building a relationship is the most important part of the therapeutic process. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental place of empathy, understanding, and collaboration to help you work through what brings you to this relationship and achieve your goals.
I believe that building a relationship is the most important part of the therapeutic process. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental place of empathy, understanding, and collaboration to help you work through what brings you to this relationship and achieve your goals.
(540) 900-1763 View (540) 900-1763
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Daniel Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Are you looking to become the best version of yourself or hoping your teen becomes more motivated? if so then I am here to help. Good Counsel, LLC mission is to "Make Healing Possible" through education, connection and innovation. We meet you where you are to help you or your loved one reach live the life you desire.
Are you looking to become the best version of yourself or hoping your teen becomes more motivated? if so then I am here to help. Good Counsel, LLC mission is to "Make Healing Possible" through education, connection and innovation. We meet you where you are to help you or your loved one reach live the life you desire.
(540) 253-1815 View (540) 253-1815
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Dan Martinson
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I am a Clinical Psychologist in the Christiansburg area. I use a variety of therapies to help each individual with their specific needs. My approach to therapy is warm, empathic, and caring. Whether there is pain from which you are seeking relief, or ways you just feel stuck, my job is to empower and equip you to grow into more of the person you want to be – and to respect and care for the person you already have become! I also offer objective testing for ADHD and other forms of psychological assessment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in the Christiansburg area. I use a variety of therapies to help each individual with their specific needs. My approach to therapy is warm, empathic, and caring. Whether there is pain from which you are seeking relief, or ways you just feel stuck, my job is to empower and equip you to grow into more of the person you want to be – and to respect and care for the person you already have become! I also offer objective testing for ADHD and other forms of psychological assessment.
(540) 215-1034 View (540) 215-1034
Strength-Based Therapists

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.