Therapists in Blacksburg, VA

We are Antonio and Shameka Bolden! We established Bolden Therapy & Wellness, LLC in 2022, following our dream of creating a therapy experience as unique as we are. As Christian therapists we believe in expanding grace, hope, and acceptance. We provide grace for clients and are willing to meet them where they are without judgment. Our mission is to establish a therapeutic experience where we value and affirm individuals and families that feel unseen. We are committed to creating access for marginalized and disenfranchised groups within our community and beyond to foster healing and wellness.

We are an outpatient mental health practice in Blacksburg, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.

I view therapy from a holistic lens, encouraging clients to explore their holistic self (mental, spiritual, sexual, physical, etc.) and how those various pieces impact our view of self, the world, and our lived experiences. Finding meaning in experiences, as well as curating curiosity and compassion towards the self are inherent to my therapeutic process. To summarize my approach to treatment from Carl Rogers: "A person is a fluid process, not a fixed & static entity; a flowing river of change, not a block of solid material; a continually changing constellation of potentialities, not a fixed quantity of traits."

Welcome. I am so excited to offer my innovative version of EMDR which is 86% faster than Standard EMDR protocol while reducing symptoms for my clients by 82-84% with p< .001. Translated, this means that my version, Target 2 Zero, works extremely well. Adverse experiences or the tough stuff of life cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ect. By thinking back through the memory of the adverse or bothersome event and doing a few other things at the same time the memory changes. It decreases in intensity and goes from 1st to third person.

Rosana Lopez Haugh received her Master's in Social Work, Planning, and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and has over 25 years of experience in the field of social work, advocating and serving people with disabilities in their community. Rosana has extensive experience working with children and adults assisting them in both English and Spanish language. She received her undergraduate degree in Studio Art from Mary Washington University and also worked as an accomplished artist.

I believe the root of the therapeutic process lies within the relationship not only between the client and their counselor, but the relationship to one's self. One of my favorite quotes by Yogi Bhajan reads "You are very powerful, provided you know how powerful you are." It is also a passion of mine to guide clients to create meaning.

I am a Blacksburg native, recently relocated back to the area, and have opened my practice to offer assessment, therapy, and consultation services. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties with learning and attention problems, executive functioning issues, and mood and behavioral difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and anger-management. My treatment approach is typically based in cognitive-behavioral interventions, although I consider the personality of the client and the dynamics of the family in order to tailor an effective and goal-directed treatment approach.

I support children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and difficulty coping with life transitions. I specialize in work with middle school age children navigating mental health challenges. My approach focuses on creating a safe environment to facilitate change and growth- helping clients develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and skills to help them thrive.

Taking new clients for neurofeedback only. If you are interested in pursuing EMDR in 2025, I am happy to put you on my waiting list. If you are wanting more immediate or long term therapy, I can refer you to another practitioner in my practice. Have you had a traumatic incident(s) and still experiencing the symptoms? Are loss of sleep, unexplainable emotions, low self esteem, poor concentration or panic keeping you from enjoying your life? You may be working with a therapist and feel that your brain will just not allow you to implement the strategies. Trauma wires the brain, neurofeedback and EMDR rewire it.

I strive to help you achieve your goals in becoming the best you you can be. However, becoming the best version of yourself is a journey, and for many people, therapy is the first step. Seeking counseling is fundamental in this journey for healing, growth, and self-compassion. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental, safe place for you to explore areas of your life that are no longer serving you. I hope to encourage clients to step into the daylight and let it go.

Donna believes in increasing personal strengths and resilience through a person-centered and creative approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their desired therapy goals. Donna is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated with a degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in 2011. Donna has over 10 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents and their families. She has a background in outpatient counseling and crisis counseling services.

I’ve lived with the challenges faced by those with severe learning disabilities within my own family. This isn’t a business for me. It’s a passion spanning decades of searching for a better answer for struggling learners—the solution - Precision Teaching. Effective learning requires a program customized to your child’s needs with high rates of deliberate practice, expert feedback, and reinforcement guided by ongoing data analysis. It’s breaking complex skills into its core parts to build stronger skills. It’s discovering your child can learn and become a more agile and cognitively fit learner.

There are times in our journey where we stop and ask ourselves, “how did I get here?”. As people, we are constantly exploring our growth edges and trying to adapt to the challenges and changes in our lives. Navigating those changes on our own may be frustrating, scary and sometimes leave us feeling unclear and hopeless. No matter where in life you are currently, there is power in asking for help. I want to walk with you to safely explore the past, learn to stay mindful in the present, and work to improve your future. Sometimes the most challenging pieces of our story simply need to be acknowledged before they can be understood.

Feel like you're a constantly spinning top, trying desperately not to topple. Honestly, our minds are bombarded by more stimuli in a day than our ancestors faced in a lifetime. It’s overwhelming, Even for people who swear they are not competitive, jealous, or influenced by the current pace of change or amount of choices – it’s exhausting. To students: Navigating what feels like endless academia & adulthood simultaneously? It's hard. Between endless comparisons with your friends who all seem to have the perfect internship to the guilt of spending too much time on Tiktok - you can start to really doubt that you can handle this.

Life isn't easy. No matter what you are facing, you don't have to do it alone. Anyone and everyone can benefit from having someone who will listen to them, validate their feelings, bring out their strengths, and work through the obstacles that life throws at you. I am here to help you in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. My style is laid-back and strengths focused and always with an empathetic ear. I have a collaborative approach to therapy. My services include the following areas: individual counseling, anxiety, depression, stress, skills training, self-esteem, and self-care.

I offer counseling for anxiety, depression, life adjustment, grief, stress management and variety of other situations in which we need a place to talk things out. I utilize strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. I always work from a client centered approach as we are all unique individuals.

An update on our availability as of May 18: all of our providers are either full or have very limited openings. We are excited to be welcoming a new Resident in Counseling & will announce her availability soon.

Welcome and thank you for considering me as a potential provider. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an intrinsic passion for helping others. Growing up in a military family, I was exposed to diverse populations with varying levels of need. From a young age, I have felt compelled to serve others. I have experience serving children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including mood symptoms, behavioral issues, trauma, relationship issues, and educational challenges.

I believe that people and communities have the power to heal. Therapy can be an important part of that process. As your therapist, I will invite you to radically imagine a world in which you feel the most safe and free. From that imagination, we will develop a roadmap towards your vision based on where you are at this exact moment.