Psychodynamic Therapists in Buckingham County, VA
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story.
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, EFT, and DBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, EFT, and DBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
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Using a primarily psychodynamic approach, we’ll explore how early experiences and attachment dynamics continue to echo in your present life.
Therapy with me is relational and depth-oriented, yet grounded. I will help you slow down enough to notice what’s happening beneath the surface, gently question what no longer fits, and experiment with new ways of relating. My hope is that you learn how to move toward connection without abandoning yourself in the process.
Using a primarily psychodynamic approach, we’ll explore how early experiences and attachment dynamics continue to echo in your present life.
Therapy with me is relational and depth-oriented, yet grounded. I will help you slow down enough to notice what’s happening beneath the surface, gently question what no longer fits, and experiment with new ways of relating. My hope is that you learn how to move toward connection without abandoning yourself in the process.
I believe that healing is ongoing, by exploring what feels most vulnerable. I feel called to hold space for women and men who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges & the lasting impacts of trauma. I support my clients through issues that are hindering them from living the life they want and from being the person they aim to be in their relationships. I value supporting people in shifting how they view themselves and the world we share through improving self-esteem, self-worth & relational dynamics.
I believe that healing is ongoing, by exploring what feels most vulnerable. I feel called to hold space for women and men who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges & the lasting impacts of trauma. I support my clients through issues that are hindering them from living the life they want and from being the person they aim to be in their relationships. I value supporting people in shifting how they view themselves and the world we share through improving self-esteem, self-worth & relational dynamics.
I am a good fit for helping couples or individuals navigate relationship conflict with partners and family members. I can work well with those struggling with low confidence, self-worth issues or past childhood issues, if they are willing to process and work to create change. I would fit best with those who are stuck, but willing to take steps to experiment towards developing and achieving goals to engage more fully in their own lives.
I am licensed to practice in Virginia and North Carolina, and I can be found on Grow Therapy and BetterHelp. I will also be launching an option on Simple Practice.
I am a good fit for helping couples or individuals navigate relationship conflict with partners and family members. I can work well with those struggling with low confidence, self-worth issues or past childhood issues, if they are willing to process and work to create change. I would fit best with those who are stuck, but willing to take steps to experiment towards developing and achieving goals to engage more fully in their own lives.
I am licensed to practice in Virginia and North Carolina, and I can be found on Grow Therapy and BetterHelp. I will also be launching an option on Simple Practice.
I operate primarily from a psychodynamic and trauma focused lens, while utilizing CBT and mindfulness techniques to reduce symptoms and make it easier to function in your daily life.
I specialize in working with adult women, trauma/anxiety disorders, and individuals dealing with chronic health issues. I am also certified as an autism treatment provider and work well with neurodiverse adolescents and adults.
I operate primarily from a psychodynamic and trauma focused lens, while utilizing CBT and mindfulness techniques to reduce symptoms and make it easier to function in your daily life.
I specialize in working with adult women, trauma/anxiety disorders, and individuals dealing with chronic health issues. I am also certified as an autism treatment provider and work well with neurodiverse adolescents and adults.
Feeling overwhelmed? You don’t have to face it alone. I'm Beverly Morgan-Fullilove, a licensed clinical social worker with 40+ years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. My approach blends mindfulness, meditation, and CBT to support healing for your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're facing relationship struggles or emotional burnout, I offer a safe, compassionate space to grow. Let’s work together to build the tools you need to feel more in control and at peace.
Feeling overwhelmed? You don’t have to face it alone. I'm Beverly Morgan-Fullilove, a licensed clinical social worker with 40+ years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. My approach blends mindfulness, meditation, and CBT to support healing for your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're facing relationship struggles or emotional burnout, I offer a safe, compassionate space to grow. Let’s work together to build the tools you need to feel more in control and at peace.
Life is hard, and we are often our toughest critic. As an EMDR therapist, I am passionate about focusing on experiences and relationships that have caused people to sustain negative beliefs about themselves. I find that those beliefs, whether we are aware of them or not, are often at the core of anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and addictive behaviors. I work with clients to uproot those beliefs and forge a new way of living, both in mind and body.
Life is hard, and we are often our toughest critic. As an EMDR therapist, I am passionate about focusing on experiences and relationships that have caused people to sustain negative beliefs about themselves. I find that those beliefs, whether we are aware of them or not, are often at the core of anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and addictive behaviors. I work with clients to uproot those beliefs and forge a new way of living, both in mind and body.
On the outside, it may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Your mind does not slow down, relationships feel draining, and it becomes harder to feel confident in yourself or where your life is headed.
Do you overthink conversations or avoid situations because of anxiety? Do you find yourself people pleasing, struggling with anger, losing confidence, or repeating the same unhealthy patterns? Maybe you are tired of feeling this way and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to start.
On the outside, it may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Your mind does not slow down, relationships feel draining, and it becomes harder to feel confident in yourself or where your life is headed.
Do you overthink conversations or avoid situations because of anxiety? Do you find yourself people pleasing, struggling with anger, losing confidence, or repeating the same unhealthy patterns? Maybe you are tired of feeling this way and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to start.
As Owner and Founder of Soul Harbor Counseling Services, I work with young adults, adults, and older adults using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illness (including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia), substance use, grief and loss, cognitive changes, aging-related transitions, caregiver stress, and burnout. My goal is not just symptom relief, but meaningful, lasting change; supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves, strengthening relationships, building clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
As Owner and Founder of Soul Harbor Counseling Services, I work with young adults, adults, and older adults using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illness (including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia), substance use, grief and loss, cognitive changes, aging-related transitions, caregiver stress, and burnout. My goal is not just symptom relief, but meaningful, lasting change; supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves, strengthening relationships, building clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
We don't have to go through it alone. Even when we feel stuck and overwhelmed, meaningful change is always possible. I take a solution oriented approach that applies evidence-based techniques for exploring and shifting old patterns of feeling and thinking that are getting in the way of growth. Employing curiosity and compassion, we can heal wounded parts and build new connections to your authentic self. A primary focus of my couples work is to practice new ways of communicating our needs more effectively with both our partners and ourselves. I also specialize in supporting the unique concerns and strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We don't have to go through it alone. Even when we feel stuck and overwhelmed, meaningful change is always possible. I take a solution oriented approach that applies evidence-based techniques for exploring and shifting old patterns of feeling and thinking that are getting in the way of growth. Employing curiosity and compassion, we can heal wounded parts and build new connections to your authentic self. A primary focus of my couples work is to practice new ways of communicating our needs more effectively with both our partners and ourselves. I also specialize in supporting the unique concerns and strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in the full arc of transformation - helping you process unresolved pain, change relational patterns, undo aloneness, and remove the blocks and barriers that prevent you from fully inhabiting your life. I work with clients to move beyond performance, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and strained relational cycles by transforming the deeper emotional and attachment patterns that live underneath. Together, we work toward lasting change that is not only understood intellectually but deeply felt and lived.
I specialize in the full arc of transformation - helping you process unresolved pain, change relational patterns, undo aloneness, and remove the blocks and barriers that prevent you from fully inhabiting your life. I work with clients to move beyond performance, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and strained relational cycles by transforming the deeper emotional and attachment patterns that live underneath. Together, we work toward lasting change that is not only understood intellectually but deeply felt and lived.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in working with students, professionals, parents, and couples who are faced with feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and others. I provide a compassionate, safe space where together we can explore past or current challenges. I utilize evidence-based care to support clients experiencing stress and anxiety, mood disorders and PTSD.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in working with students, professionals, parents, and couples who are faced with feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and others. I provide a compassionate, safe space where together we can explore past or current challenges. I utilize evidence-based care to support clients experiencing stress and anxiety, mood disorders and PTSD.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experiences in addressing anxiety, depression, college mental health, trauma, relationship issues, and adjustment/life transitions. Additionally, I have worked with many Asian/Asian American individuals, international students, and immigrants. With extensive training in multicultural counseling and personal cross-cultural experience, I am sensitive to how social, cultural, political, and historical contexts influence individuals' levels of distress.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experiences in addressing anxiety, depression, college mental health, trauma, relationship issues, and adjustment/life transitions. Additionally, I have worked with many Asian/Asian American individuals, international students, and immigrants. With extensive training in multicultural counseling and personal cross-cultural experience, I am sensitive to how social, cultural, political, and historical contexts influence individuals' levels of distress.
Would it help to lean on someone as you figure out why you feel overwhelmed, lonely, scattered, sad, numb, scared, or stuck in conflict? If you choose to, together, we will work through to the side where connection, calm, and self-worth reside. I truly believe we all have what it takes to foster well-being if we rely on our strengths and supports. By first creating an accepting and attuned space, I help clients access and bolster their skills for mindful self-compassion, empathy, insights, and resilience. The culturally sensitive and attachment-informed techniques we practice get tailored to your situation, values, and capabilities.
Would it help to lean on someone as you figure out why you feel overwhelmed, lonely, scattered, sad, numb, scared, or stuck in conflict? If you choose to, together, we will work through to the side where connection, calm, and self-worth reside. I truly believe we all have what it takes to foster well-being if we rely on our strengths and supports. By first creating an accepting and attuned space, I help clients access and bolster their skills for mindful self-compassion, empathy, insights, and resilience. The culturally sensitive and attachment-informed techniques we practice get tailored to your situation, values, and capabilities.
I most frequently utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic theory.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, mood swings, or relationship challenges? Struggling with alcohol or drug use, or feeling caught in patterns like codependence? Maybe you’re unsure about starting therapy or have had a less-than-great experience in the past. I understand that reaching out for help can feel daunting, but therapy doesn’t have to be unpleasant—it can be a safe, supportive space for growth and healing.
I most frequently utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic theory.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, mood swings, or relationship challenges? Struggling with alcohol or drug use, or feeling caught in patterns like codependence? Maybe you’re unsure about starting therapy or have had a less-than-great experience in the past. I understand that reaching out for help can feel daunting, but therapy doesn’t have to be unpleasant—it can be a safe, supportive space for growth and healing.
Dear Black Men, If no one else sees you, I see you. I understand that many times in life, no one may have ever made you feel that you have a safe space to confide, cry, express or simply breathe in. I cannot say that I understand everything that you have been through or will go through. What I can assure is that here, you have will have a non-judgmental ear. Here, a space will be created to feel safe. Here, is the one place that is truly about YOU! Jessica P. Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Richmond VA. Jessica uses a Strength-Based approach, where men's strengths are highlighted to help change their own narrative.
Dear Black Men, If no one else sees you, I see you. I understand that many times in life, no one may have ever made you feel that you have a safe space to confide, cry, express or simply breathe in. I cannot say that I understand everything that you have been through or will go through. What I can assure is that here, you have will have a non-judgmental ear. Here, a space will be created to feel safe. Here, is the one place that is truly about YOU! Jessica P. Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Richmond VA. Jessica uses a Strength-Based approach, where men's strengths are highlighted to help change their own narrative.
Shana Avery, LMFT, Individual and Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Gainesville, VA 20155
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, misunderstanding, or sexual concerns, 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 cycle impacts other parts of your relationship, including sex.
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, misunderstanding, or sexual concerns, 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 cycle impacts other parts of your relationship, including sex.
I strive to create an environment to support children and adults, to improve their lives by having more enjoyable relationships. I like to provide my patients the required tools to succeed in life. I have loved to serve the community and use my natural ability to empathize. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in May 2015. Since my graduation, I have been performing psychological evaluations and therapy for patients of all ages, gathering a broad base of experience.
I strive to create an environment to support children and adults, to improve their lives by having more enjoyable relationships. I like to provide my patients the required tools to succeed in life. I have loved to serve the community and use my natural ability to empathize. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in May 2015. Since my graduation, I have been performing psychological evaluations and therapy for patients of all ages, gathering a broad base of experience.
Are you struggling to connect with others? Maybe you are feeling angry, irritable, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you feel like you need support navigating a world which feels uncertain and, at times, uncaring?
Are you struggling to connect with others? Maybe you are feeling angry, irritable, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you feel like you need support navigating a world which feels uncertain and, at times, uncaring?
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.