Adults Therapists in Barboursville, VA
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe in creating a space that supports true self-expression, leading to personal growth, transformation, and healing. I meet clients where they are, helping them navigate their journey of self-discovery with empathy, collaboration, and respect for their unique stories.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe in creating a space that supports true self-expression, leading to personal growth, transformation, and healing. I meet clients where they are, helping them navigate their journey of self-discovery with empathy, collaboration, and respect for their unique stories.
Overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or burnout? Quick new client appointments available. I’m Marlene Paxton, an Air Force veteran & Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern. I support medical professionals, family caregivers, veterans, and first responders facing stress, trauma, and demanding roles. Whether you’re balancing caregiving responsibilities, navigating traumatic events, or managing transitions I offer confidential, trauma-informed care tailored to your needs. I work in person in Cville’s Rio area and via secure Telehealth. I am to help you restore resilience, clarity, and meaning while honoring your commitments and values.
Overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or burnout? Quick new client appointments available. I’m Marlene Paxton, an Air Force veteran & Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern. I support medical professionals, family caregivers, veterans, and first responders facing stress, trauma, and demanding roles. Whether you’re balancing caregiving responsibilities, navigating traumatic events, or managing transitions I offer confidential, trauma-informed care tailored to your needs. I work in person in Cville’s Rio area and via secure Telehealth. I am to help you restore resilience, clarity, and meaning while honoring your commitments and values.
I work with adults over the age of 18 and specialize in helping people through transitions and change, depression, and anxiety
My approach to goal setting is to allow the client to describe what goals they want to achieve and then work with them to develop the steps to get there, to define what they want to accomplish in our time together. The first step is building rapport and trust whether the client has been in therapy before or this is their first time in therapy.
I work with adults over the age of 18 and specialize in helping people through transitions and change, depression, and anxiety
My approach to goal setting is to allow the client to describe what goals they want to achieve and then work with them to develop the steps to get there, to define what they want to accomplish in our time together. The first step is building rapport and trust whether the client has been in therapy before or this is their first time in therapy.
I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, and specialize in working with women and teens dealing with the impact of sexual assault, childhood abuse, or other trauma.
My work is shaped by psychodynamic and somatic approaches. I have completed extensive training in the treatment of trauma and attachment injuries, including training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR, allowing me to bring an integrative, mind-body approach to my work that my clients find profoundly helpful. For those who have tried therapy before, yet still feel stuck, my training in somatic psychology can provide a missing link, helping you tap into your innate capacity for healing and growth.
I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, and specialize in working with women and teens dealing with the impact of sexual assault, childhood abuse, or other trauma.
My work is shaped by psychodynamic and somatic approaches. I have completed extensive training in the treatment of trauma and attachment injuries, including training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR, allowing me to bring an integrative, mind-body approach to my work that my clients find profoundly helpful. For those who have tried therapy before, yet still feel stuck, my training in somatic psychology can provide a missing link, helping you tap into your innate capacity for healing and growth.
Life can be challenging, overwhelming and confusing at times, no matter who you are. I work to help clients and their families define these emotions, recognize the control they have and build their strengths to shape new, healthy coping skills. I specialize in working with anxiety and mood disorders and have worked extensively during the past 25 years with families, individuals and couples to help them find answers that are right for them. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals who have suffered PTSD or trauma, using a cognitive-behavioral approach with proven mind/body techniques.
Life can be challenging, overwhelming and confusing at times, no matter who you are. I work to help clients and their families define these emotions, recognize the control they have and build their strengths to shape new, healthy coping skills. I specialize in working with anxiety and mood disorders and have worked extensively during the past 25 years with families, individuals and couples to help them find answers that are right for them. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals who have suffered PTSD or trauma, using a cognitive-behavioral approach with proven mind/body techniques.
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I moved to Charlottesville from Boston in 2018, where I had a therapy practice in Boston's Fanueil Hall. Now, both in Boston and Charlottesville, I help individuals and families facing challenges in their lives, grappling with emotional suffering, and motivated to gain understanding and freedom. I have extensive experience in trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression. I employ the evidence-based theories of Neuropsychological-Informed CBT, Internal Family Systems, (IFS) Motivational Interviewing- which all help in improving insight and both life and coping skills. LGTBQ+ allied
I moved to Charlottesville from Boston in 2018, where I had a therapy practice in Boston's Fanueil Hall. Now, both in Boston and Charlottesville, I help individuals and families facing challenges in their lives, grappling with emotional suffering, and motivated to gain understanding and freedom. I have extensive experience in trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression. I employ the evidence-based theories of Neuropsychological-Informed CBT, Internal Family Systems, (IFS) Motivational Interviewing- which all help in improving insight and both life and coping skills. LGTBQ+ allied
I work with both individuals and couples who are longing for deeper connection, healing, and understanding. Relationships can be hard, especially when old hurts or well-worn patterns keep showing up. If you and your partner find yourselves stuck in cycles of conflict, distance, or misunderstanding, I want you to know you’re not alone. Often, partners bring different attachment styles into a relationship. One may lean in, pushing for closeness, resolution, or reassurance, while the other pulls away, hoping to calm things down or avoid making it worse. Over time, this pattern creates further disconnection, distrust, and distress.
I work with both individuals and couples who are longing for deeper connection, healing, and understanding. Relationships can be hard, especially when old hurts or well-worn patterns keep showing up. If you and your partner find yourselves stuck in cycles of conflict, distance, or misunderstanding, I want you to know you’re not alone. Often, partners bring different attachment styles into a relationship. One may lean in, pushing for closeness, resolution, or reassurance, while the other pulls away, hoping to calm things down or avoid making it worse. Over time, this pattern creates further disconnection, distrust, and distress.
Only accepting clients seeking ADHD testing.
The decision to pursue therapy is an important step. Working with the right therapist can be a valuable investment in yourself, and your relationships. As a psychotherapist, I believe the best results come from establishing a therapeutic relationship by getting to know you as a person - not simply as a cluster of symptoms - then tailoring interventions to fit your unique needs & strengths. I've been in the mental health field 25 years, and have worked with individuals, couples & families, treating a wide variety of clinical issues.
Only accepting clients seeking ADHD testing.
The decision to pursue therapy is an important step. Working with the right therapist can be a valuable investment in yourself, and your relationships. As a psychotherapist, I believe the best results come from establishing a therapeutic relationship by getting to know you as a person - not simply as a cluster of symptoms - then tailoring interventions to fit your unique needs & strengths. I've been in the mental health field 25 years, and have worked with individuals, couples & families, treating a wide variety of clinical issues.
I have been in the field of social work since 2007, and my approach focuses on healing obstacles to attaining peace and satisfaction in your life. My style of practice is relational, and my aim is to offer expert support as you navigate challenges at your own pace. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who feel disconnected, specifically those who have experienced trauma and contend with its impact on their sense of wellbeing. I often have success working with people who have had unsatisfying therapy experiences, and my clients include therapists, abuse survivors, teachers, and first responders.
I have been in the field of social work since 2007, and my approach focuses on healing obstacles to attaining peace and satisfaction in your life. My style of practice is relational, and my aim is to offer expert support as you navigate challenges at your own pace. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who feel disconnected, specifically those who have experienced trauma and contend with its impact on their sense of wellbeing. I often have success working with people who have had unsatisfying therapy experiences, and my clients include therapists, abuse survivors, teachers, and first responders.
I work with people who want something more from their lives and have not yet found a pathway to that something. It is powerful to work together to understand how our past relationships affect our current view of the world, and how this view can change and brighten and expand to increase our capacity for joy and fulfillment. Sharing pain and sorrow, understanding how emotions affect our thinking and welcoming our very humanness is healing. I work with families, couples and individuals to realize a more reflective life and to build and strengthen relationships.
I work with people who want something more from their lives and have not yet found a pathway to that something. It is powerful to work together to understand how our past relationships affect our current view of the world, and how this view can change and brighten and expand to increase our capacity for joy and fulfillment. Sharing pain and sorrow, understanding how emotions affect our thinking and welcoming our very humanness is healing. I work with families, couples and individuals to realize a more reflective life and to build and strengthen relationships.
I work to help clients understand their emotions and values to deepen and strengthen relationships while responding to life's challenges in helpful and healthy ways. It is my goal to support them as they move through life’s stages and explore their own inner worlds during times of trouble and times of growth. My approach centers around the idea that the ways we connect to others and ourselves often shapes our mood and our actions.
I work to help clients understand their emotions and values to deepen and strengthen relationships while responding to life's challenges in helpful and healthy ways. It is my goal to support them as they move through life’s stages and explore their own inner worlds during times of trouble and times of growth. My approach centers around the idea that the ways we connect to others and ourselves often shapes our mood and our actions.
Your mental health gets in the way of the tasks you need to do to move your life forward; maybe you struggle with loneliness. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by a monster to-do list that spans several areas of your life; you struggle to adopt positive habits or manage negative ones; you feel paralyzed by challenges like cleaning out a storage unit, finding a job, or negotiating a bill with a health insurance company. Sometimes you get stuck in patterns of procrastination and shame. Sometimes you don't know who to trust; sometimes you struggle to manage relationships in a healthy way.
Your mental health gets in the way of the tasks you need to do to move your life forward; maybe you struggle with loneliness. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by a monster to-do list that spans several areas of your life; you struggle to adopt positive habits or manage negative ones; you feel paralyzed by challenges like cleaning out a storage unit, finding a job, or negotiating a bill with a health insurance company. Sometimes you get stuck in patterns of procrastination and shame. Sometimes you don't know who to trust; sometimes you struggle to manage relationships in a healthy way.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
As a therapist, I approach goal setting by collaborating with clients to create realistic, achievable objectives that align with their personal values and needs. I emphasize breaking down larger goals into manageable steps, ensuring progress feels attainable and motivating.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
As a therapist, I approach goal setting by collaborating with clients to create realistic, achievable objectives that align with their personal values and needs. I emphasize breaking down larger goals into manageable steps, ensuring progress feels attainable and motivating.
I have worked as a therapist for the past decade, providing individual and group therapy for a wide array of adults.
The human experience is such a mix of struggle and ease, suffering and joy. I believe we all have deep capacities for healing and for returning to our own innate wisdom and wholeness. Having a therapist you trust can be one great way to support yourself on that journey.
I have worked as a therapist for the past decade, providing individual and group therapy for a wide array of adults.
The human experience is such a mix of struggle and ease, suffering and joy. I believe we all have deep capacities for healing and for returning to our own innate wisdom and wholeness. Having a therapist you trust can be one great way to support yourself on that journey.
Whether you’re a college student or young adult struggling with anxiety, depression, or big life transitions, you deserve a safe space to be your true self—unfiltered and unapologetic.
I bring years of experience supporting young adults in diverse settings—from inpatient medical units to crisis centers and transfer schools. Using a strengths-based, person-centered approach, I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care tailored to your needs as you navigate mood, identity, and life changes with clarity and resilience.
Whether you’re a college student or young adult struggling with anxiety, depression, or big life transitions, you deserve a safe space to be your true self—unfiltered and unapologetic.
I bring years of experience supporting young adults in diverse settings—from inpatient medical units to crisis centers and transfer schools. Using a strengths-based, person-centered approach, I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care tailored to your needs as you navigate mood, identity, and life changes with clarity and resilience.
I am Alimatu Mustapha- Palmer (nee Alima Palmer),PhD., NCC, LPC, MAC, CSAC, BCC. I have been in the world of behavioral health and services for the past 25 years. I am experienced and well-credentialed including several board certifications, awards, and recognitions. My experience includes conducting trainings, workshops, and assessments and working with individuals, families, groups, non-profits, local and international government agencies including DSS- CPS, law enforcement, minority populations, specific women and children’s issues, spirituality, cultural dynamics, marriage, divorce, life transitions, coaching and more.
I am Alimatu Mustapha- Palmer (nee Alima Palmer),PhD., NCC, LPC, MAC, CSAC, BCC. I have been in the world of behavioral health and services for the past 25 years. I am experienced and well-credentialed including several board certifications, awards, and recognitions. My experience includes conducting trainings, workshops, and assessments and working with individuals, families, groups, non-profits, local and international government agencies including DSS- CPS, law enforcement, minority populations, specific women and children’s issues, spirituality, cultural dynamics, marriage, divorce, life transitions, coaching and more.
Ken Horne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome - I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in client-centered, insight-oriented talk therapy that incorporates mindfulness, depth psychology, and skills for emotional awareness and regulation. My humanistic, relational approach draws from multiple healing traditions including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and narrative work. Therapy is a unique space to prioritize your mental and emotional wellbeing. I often support clients around anxiety, self-worth, interpersonal issues, grief and loss, people-pleasing, perfectionism, avoidance, boundaries, communication, life transitions, and positive action.
Welcome - I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in client-centered, insight-oriented talk therapy that incorporates mindfulness, depth psychology, and skills for emotional awareness and regulation. My humanistic, relational approach draws from multiple healing traditions including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and narrative work. Therapy is a unique space to prioritize your mental and emotional wellbeing. I often support clients around anxiety, self-worth, interpersonal issues, grief and loss, people-pleasing, perfectionism, avoidance, boundaries, communication, life transitions, and positive action.
If you are experiencing intense anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and/or just feeling stuck, change is possible. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist opens pathways to healing and clients can discover the truth of their own inner strength and resources. I would like to help you on your journey to explore, learn, and encourage movement towards greater self-awareness, deeper peace, and achieve more meaning and joy from relationships. To achieve these goals, I believe that a customized approach in therapy is most effective in helping people make positive changes in their lives.
If you are experiencing intense anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and/or just feeling stuck, change is possible. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist opens pathways to healing and clients can discover the truth of their own inner strength and resources. I would like to help you on your journey to explore, learn, and encourage movement towards greater self-awareness, deeper peace, and achieve more meaning and joy from relationships. To achieve these goals, I believe that a customized approach in therapy is most effective in helping people make positive changes in their lives.
Imagine therapy that fits your life and supports your goals. Lifebulb’s licensed clinicians are dedicated to helping clients grow and thrive. We offer both in-person and online sessions with a focus on personalized care, practical strategies, and consistent support to ensure every client feels empowered to reach their goals.
Imagine therapy that fits your life and supports your goals. Lifebulb’s licensed clinicians are dedicated to helping clients grow and thrive. We offer both in-person and online sessions with a focus on personalized care, practical strategies, and consistent support to ensure every client feels empowered to reach their goals.
With over 25 years professionally, I have assisted many individuals and couples to gain insight into their life, reactions and decision making that is creating difficulty in relationships. The focus of Cognitive Behavorial Therapy (CBT) ( the cornerstone of my approach) is to empower clients to improve their lives through an understanding of individual control over thinking, responses and behaviors. A CBT approach in therapy offers change while highlighting client strength and diversity. My expertise, life experiences and guidance offers an open, accepting environment that creates results. With commitment to the process, Your life will change in a positive way!
With over 25 years professionally, I have assisted many individuals and couples to gain insight into their life, reactions and decision making that is creating difficulty in relationships. The focus of Cognitive Behavorial Therapy (CBT) ( the cornerstone of my approach) is to empower clients to improve their lives through an understanding of individual control over thinking, responses and behaviors. A CBT approach in therapy offers change while highlighting client strength and diversity. My expertise, life experiences and guidance offers an open, accepting environment that creates results. With commitment to the process, Your life will change in a positive way!
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Adults Therapists
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication.
Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.