Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
Angela Nemecek-Haag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Not accepting new clients
People who benefit from therapy with me have often felt misunderstood or even harmed by the mental health system. Whether because of sexuality, gender identity, spirituality, neurodivergence, or non-mainstream relationships, they have found therapy to be unwelcoming or unsafe. This means I try never to take your trust for granted. I engage as fully as possible with your values, needs, and preferences, and I adapt my approach based on your response and feedback. You're always steering the ship in your therapy—I am only a guide.
People who benefit from therapy with me have often felt misunderstood or even harmed by the mental health system. Whether because of sexuality, gender identity, spirituality, neurodivergence, or non-mainstream relationships, they have found therapy to be unwelcoming or unsafe. This means I try never to take your trust for granted. I engage as fully as possible with your values, needs, and preferences, and I adapt my approach based on your response and feedback. You're always steering the ship in your therapy—I am only a guide.
Kim Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Online Only)
Hello and warmest welcome to you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years experience working within community mental health, school based programs and university counseling centers. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions and stress management. I work to create a space that feels safe, nurturing, mindful and trustworthy. A place where you can feel heard, seen, supported and can express yourself freely and safely. Some modalities include Mindfulness Based practices, Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance Commitment therapy and more.
Hello and warmest welcome to you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years experience working within community mental health, school based programs and university counseling centers. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions and stress management. I work to create a space that feels safe, nurturing, mindful and trustworthy. A place where you can feel heard, seen, supported and can express yourself freely and safely. Some modalities include Mindfulness Based practices, Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance Commitment therapy and more.
Jody Sweeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Not accepting new clients
Clients coming to see me are generally in one of three categories: 1) People who are unhappy and know why. They have experienced loss, mistreatment, oppression, trauma, major illness, discrimination, or other experiences that they identify as the source of their distress. 2) People who are unhappy and don't know why. They may feel depressed, anxious, or dissatisfied with their lives and not know the reason. 3) People who feel okay but want to come to life more fully and feel even better.
Clients coming to see me are generally in one of three categories: 1) People who are unhappy and know why. They have experienced loss, mistreatment, oppression, trauma, major illness, discrimination, or other experiences that they identify as the source of their distress. 2) People who are unhappy and don't know why. They may feel depressed, anxious, or dissatisfied with their lives and not know the reason. 3) People who feel okay but want to come to life more fully and feel even better.
Sarah Nasser Larsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903
I provide a safe and supportive place to explore and heal the roots of my clients' struggles. I view counseling as a transformational process that enables clients to heal from past wounds and experiences in order to better connect with themselves, others, and God. Working from an attachment perspective, I enjoy helping my clients work through challenging personal and spiritual issues, life transitions, relationship difficulties, wounds from childhood, trauma and anxiety/stress. I believe that ultimately it is God's healing presence in the midst of this process that brings hope, freedom and restoration.
I provide a safe and supportive place to explore and heal the roots of my clients' struggles. I view counseling as a transformational process that enables clients to heal from past wounds and experiences in order to better connect with themselves, others, and God. Working from an attachment perspective, I enjoy helping my clients work through challenging personal and spiritual issues, life transitions, relationship difficulties, wounds from childhood, trauma and anxiety/stress. I believe that ultimately it is God's healing presence in the midst of this process that brings hope, freedom and restoration.
Welcome:) I enjoy working with couples and individuals on a wide range of concerns and goals, including attachment and intimacy, emotional regulation, self-worth, decision-making, identity exploration, and healing from trauma. I work with people seeking clarity about who they are, and how to come into alignment with their values and desires.
Welcome:) I enjoy working with couples and individuals on a wide range of concerns and goals, including attachment and intimacy, emotional regulation, self-worth, decision-making, identity exploration, and healing from trauma. I work with people seeking clarity about who they are, and how to come into alignment with their values and desires.
Marcella Jost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Online Only)
For over forty years, I have been helping people manage their anxiety disorders, navigate difficult life transitions, and chart a path towards better self-understanding. Often, clients come to see me because they're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, or are unsure how to move forward during a difficult point in their lives or relationships.
For over forty years, I have been helping people manage their anxiety disorders, navigate difficult life transitions, and chart a path towards better self-understanding. Often, clients come to see me because they're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, or are unsure how to move forward during a difficult point in their lives or relationships.
Julie M Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22906 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, difficulty making decisions? Sadness or anxiety ruling your life? Relationship struggles - with your partner or family? Traumatic memories keeping you stuck? Separation, divorce or even retirement challenging you to find the 'new normal?' Loss or grief causing a hole in your heart? Sometimes everything we know just isn't enough - perhaps psychotherapy can help. Learn new skills, insights and perceptions; navigate through the angst while strengthening your inner resilience.
Feeling overwhelmed, difficulty making decisions? Sadness or anxiety ruling your life? Relationship struggles - with your partner or family? Traumatic memories keeping you stuck? Separation, divorce or even retirement challenging you to find the 'new normal?' Loss or grief causing a hole in your heart? Sometimes everything we know just isn't enough - perhaps psychotherapy can help. Learn new skills, insights and perceptions; navigate through the angst while strengthening your inner resilience.
Welcome! I'm Rebecca Perkins, a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping others take the first steps towards making changes to feel more empowered and experience healing in their lives. I work with individuals who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. I help individuals to navigate these situations as well as form new strategies to cope with symptoms and empower the individuals to have more control over their lives. When one feels in control of their life, they no longer feel controlled by symptoms.
Welcome! I'm Rebecca Perkins, a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping others take the first steps towards making changes to feel more empowered and experience healing in their lives. I work with individuals who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. I help individuals to navigate these situations as well as form new strategies to cope with symptoms and empower the individuals to have more control over their lives. When one feels in control of their life, they no longer feel controlled by symptoms.
Nathan Duff
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903 (Online Only)
You can read the complete bio on my website, but let's hit the highlights here. Since 8th grade I wanted to be a therapist – primarily driven by a desire to help people, but coming in a close second is my general fascination with why humans think and act the way we do. I studied psychology, minoring in philosophy, and at the same time began working in mental health in 1996. At first this was with "at-risk" children/teens, although later I shifted to residential treatment while pursuing my master's in school counseling. Although I had always wanted to be in a clinical setting, being a guidance counselor was a more practical start.
You can read the complete bio on my website, but let's hit the highlights here. Since 8th grade I wanted to be a therapist – primarily driven by a desire to help people, but coming in a close second is my general fascination with why humans think and act the way we do. I studied psychology, minoring in philosophy, and at the same time began working in mental health in 1996. At first this was with "at-risk" children/teens, although later I shifted to residential treatment while pursuing my master's in school counseling. Although I had always wanted to be in a clinical setting, being a guidance counselor was a more practical start.
Anita Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22911 (Online Only)
I do not have a specific "ideal" client, but I most enjoy working with, and have the most experience with, women from ages 18 to 65. Their issues could be depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and more(see list below). They are looking for someone who will listen with full attention, interest and compassion. They want someone who is very supportive, who makes them feel very safe and accepted, just as they are. They are looking for a real human being they can relate to. Someone who will remember what is going on with them, who truly cares and cheers them on, who makes them laugh and gives them hope.
I do not have a specific "ideal" client, but I most enjoy working with, and have the most experience with, women from ages 18 to 65. Their issues could be depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and more(see list below). They are looking for someone who will listen with full attention, interest and compassion. They want someone who is very supportive, who makes them feel very safe and accepted, just as they are. They are looking for a real human being they can relate to. Someone who will remember what is going on with them, who truly cares and cheers them on, who makes them laugh and gives them hope.
My name is Brittany Williams. I am an LPC in Virginia and I mostly use cognitive-behavioral therapy. I enjoy working with a wide range of people of all ages and conditions from kids to teenagers to adults to older adults, who are experiencing anything from depression to anxiety to life changes such as grief and loss or anything in between! I look forward to working with you! I have worked with clients of all ages but enjoy mostly working with kids and teenagers. I feel like they have a lot going on in life that is very difficult to navigate and can have a lot of depression and anxiety on top of everything else.
My name is Brittany Williams. I am an LPC in Virginia and I mostly use cognitive-behavioral therapy. I enjoy working with a wide range of people of all ages and conditions from kids to teenagers to adults to older adults, who are experiencing anything from depression to anxiety to life changes such as grief and loss or anything in between! I look forward to working with you! I have worked with clients of all ages but enjoy mostly working with kids and teenagers. I feel like they have a lot going on in life that is very difficult to navigate and can have a lot of depression and anxiety on top of everything else.
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Do you long to spend more time outdoors? Do you feel more in touch with yourself or have a renewed sense of vitality after time in the natural world? Have you struggled to access your emotions or share them in traditional talk therapy? Could you imagine inviting in the gentle breeze or sturdy sycamore tree into your therapy session? On our first ecotherapy session, I’ll invite you to to consider our time outdoors as time building a relationship with nature, similar as you might with a new friend. Instead of the four walls of a waiting room, we will meet at the trailhead and begin exploring the goals and aspirations you have.
Do you long to spend more time outdoors? Do you feel more in touch with yourself or have a renewed sense of vitality after time in the natural world? Have you struggled to access your emotions or share them in traditional talk therapy? Could you imagine inviting in the gentle breeze or sturdy sycamore tree into your therapy session? On our first ecotherapy session, I’ll invite you to to consider our time outdoors as time building a relationship with nature, similar as you might with a new friend. Instead of the four walls of a waiting room, we will meet at the trailhead and begin exploring the goals and aspirations you have.
Hillary Crenshaw
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903 (Online Only)
Do you want a safe, comfortable, and judgment free space to be heard on your own time and at your own pace? Are you struggling with managing issues that come up for you in your everyday life? Then you have come to the right place! I have been working in the mental health field for about 10 years. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults from different socioeconomic backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with clients suffering from complex trauma, anxiety, depression, anger issues, grief and loss, insecurity, and attachment issues.
Do you want a safe, comfortable, and judgment free space to be heard on your own time and at your own pace? Are you struggling with managing issues that come up for you in your everyday life? Then you have come to the right place! I have been working in the mental health field for about 10 years. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults from different socioeconomic backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with clients suffering from complex trauma, anxiety, depression, anger issues, grief and loss, insecurity, and attachment issues.
Hey! I'm Rebeccah McCully. I earned my Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Proudly hailing from Charlotte, NC, I'm a true Carolina Girl at heart. I adore the Carolina Panthers, football, and seizing every opportunity to travel. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with my family and my sweet pup, Charlotte. I'm thrilled you've embarked on this counseling journey, and I'm passionate about supporting you every step of the way.
Hey! I'm Rebeccah McCully. I earned my Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Proudly hailing from Charlotte, NC, I'm a true Carolina Girl at heart. I adore the Carolina Panthers, football, and seizing every opportunity to travel. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with my family and my sweet pup, Charlotte. I'm thrilled you've embarked on this counseling journey, and I'm passionate about supporting you every step of the way.
Stephaney Cooper - NOCD
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping people and that is why I love working with people in areas they may feel stuck to create positive changes. I believe it is important to create a safe non-judgmental atmosphere where we normalize experiences and collaborate. I specialize in working with anxiety and trauma and work hard on teaching you skills and tools to have long-term relief. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD.
I am passionate about helping people and that is why I love working with people in areas they may feel stuck to create positive changes. I believe it is important to create a safe non-judgmental atmosphere where we normalize experiences and collaborate. I specialize in working with anxiety and trauma and work hard on teaching you skills and tools to have long-term relief. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Beverly Faught
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22905 (Online Only)
During the pandemic I decided to move to Charlottesville from Northern Virginia. My background includes private practice as well as community mental health. I have experience working with a variety of challenges individuals, families and couples face including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issue, parenting etc.
During the pandemic I decided to move to Charlottesville from Northern Virginia. My background includes private practice as well as community mental health. I have experience working with a variety of challenges individuals, families and couples face including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issue, parenting etc.
Jessica Moutenot-Small
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Through a holistic and integrative approach I support individuals and families to navigate the unique challenges that life has unfolded for them. Whether our work takes place in my office or out in nature, I help my clients identify, cultivate and nourish their strengths and resources. Through our work my clients deepen their connection to themselves, others and the natural world. As these connections grow I support my clients to uncover limiting patterns that inhibit their relationships, creativity and happiness so they can nourish new ways of moving and relating in the world that support authenticity, ease, and joy.
Through a holistic and integrative approach I support individuals and families to navigate the unique challenges that life has unfolded for them. Whether our work takes place in my office or out in nature, I help my clients identify, cultivate and nourish their strengths and resources. Through our work my clients deepen their connection to themselves, others and the natural world. As these connections grow I support my clients to uncover limiting patterns that inhibit their relationships, creativity and happiness so they can nourish new ways of moving and relating in the world that support authenticity, ease, and joy.
I enjoy working with clients ages 16+ who are struggling with relationship distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of other issues. My areas of special interest are couple therapy, acceptance-based therapy (ACT), and assessment. I provide psychological testing/assessment for clients ages 6 and up. This includes psychoeducational assessment for accommodations at school.
I enjoy working with clients ages 16+ who are struggling with relationship distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of other issues. My areas of special interest are couple therapy, acceptance-based therapy (ACT), and assessment. I provide psychological testing/assessment for clients ages 6 and up. This includes psychoeducational assessment for accommodations at school.
Hi! I'm Tina, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia. With a background in both teaching and counseling children, I've found my niche in community mental health, serving both children and adults. My expertise lies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. I'm deeply passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and live their most fulfilling lives.
Hi! I'm Tina, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia. With a background in both teaching and counseling children, I've found my niche in community mental health, serving both children and adults. My expertise lies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. I'm deeply passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and live their most fulfilling lives.
Cynthia Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone struggles from time to time - what's important is how we respond to the struggle. I believe struggle turns to suffering when we refuse to accept what we cannot change or when we passively accept what can be changed. In my practice I help people learn to avoid suffering by changing the things they can and accepting the things they can't change. Using a variety of skills and techniques, I help people learn how to thrive - even in the face of struggle - while being true to themselves and effective in their interactions with others.
Everyone struggles from time to time - what's important is how we respond to the struggle. I believe struggle turns to suffering when we refuse to accept what we cannot change or when we passively accept what can be changed. In my practice I help people learn to avoid suffering by changing the things they can and accepting the things they can't change. Using a variety of skills and techniques, I help people learn how to thrive - even in the face of struggle - while being true to themselves and effective in their interactions with others.
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Number of Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
700+
Average cost per session
$147
Therapists in Charlottesville, VA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
73% | Stress |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Self Esteem |
68% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | Aetna |
77% | Elevance |
72% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Charlottesville, VA see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Charlottesville?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.