Female Therapists in Amherst, VA
Shimila Keenum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, VA 24521
Shimila Keenum is a licensed clinical social worker and registered nurse. Her specialties include trauma, depression, anger management, anxiety, substance use, borderline personality disorder, parental coaching, grief and loss, relationship issues, marriage and family problems, child and adolescent behavioral challenges. Shimila's clinical approach is focused on meeting you with safety and compassion right where you are on your path. She will work with you to support your connection with your own intrinsic resources and healing rhythms while also offering life skills to parts of you that may find them helpful on your journey.
Shimila Keenum is a licensed clinical social worker and registered nurse. Her specialties include trauma, depression, anger management, anxiety, substance use, borderline personality disorder, parental coaching, grief and loss, relationship issues, marriage and family problems, child and adolescent behavioral challenges. Shimila's clinical approach is focused on meeting you with safety and compassion right where you are on your path. She will work with you to support your connection with your own intrinsic resources and healing rhythms while also offering life skills to parts of you that may find them helpful on your journey.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, grief or relationship issues I'd love to be a part of your journey.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, grief or relationship issues I'd love to be a part of your journey.
Lisa Taylor ~ Life Design Network
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Amherst, VA 24521
Lisa Taylor’s Life Design Network, specializes in counseling individuals of various backgrounds, including children, adolescents, and adults. Services Provided: Individual Counseling Family Counseling Parent-Child Relationship Counseling Couples Counseling Parenting Anger Management Workshops Consulting and Clinical Supervision to LMHP-Residents Issues: Anger Management Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief Life Transitions Parent-Child Relationship Issues Peer Relationship Issues.
Lisa Taylor’s Life Design Network, specializes in counseling individuals of various backgrounds, including children, adolescents, and adults. Services Provided: Individual Counseling Family Counseling Parent-Child Relationship Counseling Couples Counseling Parenting Anger Management Workshops Consulting and Clinical Supervision to LMHP-Residents Issues: Anger Management Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief Life Transitions Parent-Child Relationship Issues Peer Relationship Issues.
Elizabeth B. Farnsworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, FT, PhD, CCTMH
Verified Verified
Amherst, VA 24521
I have over 25 years' experience working with individuals adjusting to major life transitions and grief issues, depression, and anxiety. I have particular interest in helping individuals adjust to the illness and death of a child, parent, sibling, friend, or other family member. I received my doctoral education in Family Studies which integrated counseling, sociology, and psychology in understanding and treating major life transitions and family changes. I am also interested in working with caregivers and individuals dealing with career concerns. I will be very pleased to offer services to you!
I have over 25 years' experience working with individuals adjusting to major life transitions and grief issues, depression, and anxiety. I have particular interest in helping individuals adjust to the illness and death of a child, parent, sibling, friend, or other family member. I received my doctoral education in Family Studies which integrated counseling, sociology, and psychology in understanding and treating major life transitions and family changes. I am also interested in working with caregivers and individuals dealing with career concerns. I will be very pleased to offer services to you!
Brittany Ayers
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, VA 24521
Not accepting new clients
My experience working with at-risk populations has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the impact trauma has on an individual. I support and work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Clients can expect to enter an accepting, welcoming environment so we can work together through life’s obstacles from the past and help you find peace in the present. I believe that empowerment is one of the strongest tools a client can have so I help facilitate that by holding client-led sessions where I am able to support your experience and help you voice your narrative about it.
My experience working with at-risk populations has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the impact trauma has on an individual. I support and work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Clients can expect to enter an accepting, welcoming environment so we can work together through life’s obstacles from the past and help you find peace in the present. I believe that empowerment is one of the strongest tools a client can have so I help facilitate that by holding client-led sessions where I am able to support your experience and help you voice your narrative about it.
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Hello, my name is Nancy Welsh, a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. More specifically, I am a strong advocate and educator in mental health growth, insightfulness, development, and healing, while also normalizing the importance of mental health therapy. Apart from incorporating evidence-based treatment models in my work with clients, I integrate empowerment, hope, collaboration, and resiliency. I am of the firm belief that every person has room for growth and the ability for happiness and fulfillment.
Hello, my name is Nancy Welsh, a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. More specifically, I am a strong advocate and educator in mental health growth, insightfulness, development, and healing, while also normalizing the importance of mental health therapy. Apart from incorporating evidence-based treatment models in my work with clients, I integrate empowerment, hope, collaboration, and resiliency. I am of the firm belief that every person has room for growth and the ability for happiness and fulfillment.
Hello - I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with adolescents, families, and couples in private practice and school social work in secondary and elementary schools. I specialize in working with anxiety, coping skills, children or adolescents, school issues, job stress, self esteem. I utilize dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), using these clinical modalities to support my clients in therapy. We will define your progress toward your dreams and what it will look like to work together.
Hello - I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with adolescents, families, and couples in private practice and school social work in secondary and elementary schools. I specialize in working with anxiety, coping skills, children or adolescents, school issues, job stress, self esteem. I utilize dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), using these clinical modalities to support my clients in therapy. We will define your progress toward your dreams and what it will look like to work together.
Crystal G Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Monroe, VA 24574 (Online Only)
Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health. “We have overstretched our personal boundaries and forgotten that true happiness comes from living an authentic life fueled with a sense of purpose and balance.”-Dr. K. Hall I recognize that feeling ambivalent or unsure about making changes is a natural part of the process of therapy. I utilize multiple approaches that are customized to your individual needs. There is not one path for everyone. Flexibility and choice are the cornerstones of my therapeutic approach. Using a combination of different strategies often yields the best results.
Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health. “We have overstretched our personal boundaries and forgotten that true happiness comes from living an authentic life fueled with a sense of purpose and balance.”-Dr. K. Hall I recognize that feeling ambivalent or unsure about making changes is a natural part of the process of therapy. I utilize multiple approaches that are customized to your individual needs. There is not one path for everyone. Flexibility and choice are the cornerstones of my therapeutic approach. Using a combination of different strategies often yields the best results.
Online Therapists
Callie Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24018
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who may be dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, stressful life transitions, academic/career related stress, and relational issues. I enjoy supporting my clients as they invest in their personal growth and healing process to authentically express themselves, create heathier neural networks, and learn effective coping skills to fit their unique personality. The most rewarding thing about being a therapist is celebrating when my clients feel empowered to create a healthy and fulfilling path in life through their healing process.
I specialize in providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who may be dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, stressful life transitions, academic/career related stress, and relational issues. I enjoy supporting my clients as they invest in their personal growth and healing process to authentically express themselves, create heathier neural networks, and learn effective coping skills to fit their unique personality. The most rewarding thing about being a therapist is celebrating when my clients feel empowered to create a healthy and fulfilling path in life through their healing process.
Accepting in person and virtual clients now! I offer evening and weekend hours. Looking to receive the benefits of counseling in a creative way? I am a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, giving me opportunity to provide both art and verbal counseling to best meet my clients’ needs. No need for any artistic background or skills to enjoy and benefit from the art therapy process!
Accepting in person and virtual clients now! I offer evening and weekend hours. Looking to receive the benefits of counseling in a creative way? I am a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, giving me opportunity to provide both art and verbal counseling to best meet my clients’ needs. No need for any artistic background or skills to enjoy and benefit from the art therapy process!
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Allison Tardif, Art Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, ATR-BC, LPC, CLAT
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (Online Only)
www.allisontardif.com I am Licensed in Virginia, Texas, and Connecticut. As a licensed professional counselor and board certified art therapist I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate self awareness, growth, and change. Seeking help and engaging in therapy requires courage. Taking ownership and accountability over your life is the prerequisite to meaningful change.
www.allisontardif.com I am Licensed in Virginia, Texas, and Connecticut. As a licensed professional counselor and board certified art therapist I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate self awareness, growth, and change. Seeking help and engaging in therapy requires courage. Taking ownership and accountability over your life is the prerequisite to meaningful change.
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
More Than Words Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, CADC, Ht, Reiki
Verified Verified
Broadway, VA 22815
Accepting hypnotherapy and Reiki therapy clients! Flexible evenings & weekend hours. I'm a licensed professional counselor, substance abuse counselor & hypnotherapist. I offer a safe & supportive environment you need to process your thoughts, feelings, worries, and life events. My approach is client-centered, compassionate & collaborative. Together, we will use a variety of therapeutic tools/techniques that focus on your inner strengths, abilities, and resources to help you reach your goals. I have flexibility with appt times, so just email me if you need a time not on my schedule. See the website link for appt times.
Accepting hypnotherapy and Reiki therapy clients! Flexible evenings & weekend hours. I'm a licensed professional counselor, substance abuse counselor & hypnotherapist. I offer a safe & supportive environment you need to process your thoughts, feelings, worries, and life events. My approach is client-centered, compassionate & collaborative. Together, we will use a variety of therapeutic tools/techniques that focus on your inner strengths, abilities, and resources to help you reach your goals. I have flexibility with appt times, so just email me if you need a time not on my schedule. See the website link for appt times.
Angela Montague Poythress
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Hill, VA 23970
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me! I focus on a client centered approach tailoring therapy to meet clients where they are and helping them realize and get to where they want to be. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach and motivation interviewing to empower clients to identify what is keeping them stuck and help them move forward.
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me! I focus on a client centered approach tailoring therapy to meet clients where they are and helping them realize and get to where they want to be. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach and motivation interviewing to empower clients to identify what is keeping them stuck and help them move forward.
Hello, my name is Alicia. I am a licensed professional counselor. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck? Is the past keeping you from moving forward? Do you question whether you're on the right path to being your true self?
Hello, my name is Alicia. I am a licensed professional counselor. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck? Is the past keeping you from moving forward? Do you question whether you're on the right path to being your true self?
Suzanne Wilberger LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
We all set out on our life's path choosing the direction that will bring us the most joy. Sometimes that pathway leads us off the course of happiness and fulfillment, and into the unexpected. When this happens, you may find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or in the middle of an unhealthy relationship. It's possible to find a new pathway to take so that you can feel your life is back on track. Therapy can provide you with the tools and support you need. It will also create a feeling that you are no longer alone on your journey. I'd love to help you become more confident and ready to take on a new direction in your life.
We all set out on our life's path choosing the direction that will bring us the most joy. Sometimes that pathway leads us off the course of happiness and fulfillment, and into the unexpected. When this happens, you may find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or in the middle of an unhealthy relationship. It's possible to find a new pathway to take so that you can feel your life is back on track. Therapy can provide you with the tools and support you need. It will also create a feeling that you are no longer alone on your journey. I'd love to help you become more confident and ready to take on a new direction in your life.
Yasmin Ramadan
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24016 (Online Only)
Hi there! I truly believe creating healthier relationships is connected to your overall well being and quality of life. I focus on building healthy relationships. If you experience relationships that cause anxiety or depression and/or you feel like you can't be your authentic self in your relationships, I can help. I specialize in relationships and understand that relationships can be very fulfilling to your mental health. I offer services to both individuals and couples. If you are interested in creating healthier relationships let's work together!
Hi there! I truly believe creating healthier relationships is connected to your overall well being and quality of life. I focus on building healthy relationships. If you experience relationships that cause anxiety or depression and/or you feel like you can't be your authentic self in your relationships, I can help. I specialize in relationships and understand that relationships can be very fulfilling to your mental health. I offer services to both individuals and couples. If you are interested in creating healthier relationships let's work together!
I have more than 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy and psychological evaluations to children (ages 5 and up), adolescents and adults. I work with individuals facing a wide variety of mental health concerns and specialize in the treatment of OCD, OCD-related disorders, and anxiety. I also provide consultation to other professionals treating individuals with OCD. I have a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and individualize these evidence-based treatments to help my clients achieve lasting change.
I have more than 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy and psychological evaluations to children (ages 5 and up), adolescents and adults. I work with individuals facing a wide variety of mental health concerns and specialize in the treatment of OCD, OCD-related disorders, and anxiety. I also provide consultation to other professionals treating individuals with OCD. I have a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and individualize these evidence-based treatments to help my clients achieve lasting change.
Monarch Journey Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, COSTP, RPT-S, CSAC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orange, VA 22960
Monarch Journey Counseling LLC is located at 146 Byrd Street Orange, Va. Hours are by appointment. We look forward to meeting you!
Monarch Journey Counseling LLC is located at 146 Byrd Street Orange, Va. Hours are by appointment. We look forward to meeting you!
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.