Female Therapists in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave, Charlottesville, VA
Sandy Foster Morrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Feelings of sadness and anxiety from unhealed loss and unresolved life circumstances can cripple our capacity to manage our lives. This work offers clarity through tools that deal directly with life changes and the effects of trauma and addictions. With an overall focus on life transitions and jarring wake-up calls that challenge who we believe ourself to be, the work creates Ah Ha experiences and insights that release blocks and bring us home to ourselves - body, mind, emotions, spirit. Individuals. Couples. Groups. Workshops. Retreats. Intuition guides the work which is backed by 30 years of intense clinical specialty with addictions, trauma and dis-ease.
Feelings of sadness and anxiety from unhealed loss and unresolved life circumstances can cripple our capacity to manage our lives. This work offers clarity through tools that deal directly with life changes and the effects of trauma and addictions. With an overall focus on life transitions and jarring wake-up calls that challenge who we believe ourself to be, the work creates Ah Ha experiences and insights that release blocks and bring us home to ourselves - body, mind, emotions, spirit. Individuals. Couples. Groups. Workshops. Retreats. Intuition guides the work which is backed by 30 years of intense clinical specialty with addictions, trauma and dis-ease.
Dr. Annelie
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, PhD, MSW, LMT
3 Endorsed
Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
As a therapist, I help individuals, couples, parents, and families navigate the complexities of mental health, personal growth, and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, blending empathy and expertise to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My practice focuses on developmental trauma, relationship challenges, chronic pain, anxiety, and existential inquiries. Whether you're facing emotional struggles or seeking personal growth, I offer guidance to foster resilience, insight, and empowerment.
As a therapist, I help individuals, couples, parents, and families navigate the complexities of mental health, personal growth, and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, blending empathy and expertise to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My practice focuses on developmental trauma, relationship challenges, chronic pain, anxiety, and existential inquiries. Whether you're facing emotional struggles or seeking personal growth, I offer guidance to foster resilience, insight, and empowerment.
The secret ingredient to healing relationship trauma is not what you think... Relationship trauma ruptures our sense of self, making us doubt our thoughts, question our actions, and dismiss our emotions. Slowly, we begin to betray ourselves. What you truly long for is to feel safe in your body, connected in your relationships, and inspired in your life. SELF-TRUST is the key to healing. As the only PhD Certified Trauma Counselor in the Shenandoah Valley, I will guide you in breaking these cycles, rebuilding self-trust, enriching safe relationship intimacy, and finally attaining Post-Traumatic Growth.
The secret ingredient to healing relationship trauma is not what you think... Relationship trauma ruptures our sense of self, making us doubt our thoughts, question our actions, and dismiss our emotions. Slowly, we begin to betray ourselves. What you truly long for is to feel safe in your body, connected in your relationships, and inspired in your life. SELF-TRUST is the key to healing. As the only PhD Certified Trauma Counselor in the Shenandoah Valley, I will guide you in breaking these cycles, rebuilding self-trust, enriching safe relationship intimacy, and finally attaining Post-Traumatic Growth.
Life can often feel overwhelming. You may be seeking peace and happiness but instead find yourself feeling stuck, lonely, afraid, and lost. If this resonates with you, you are in the right place. My primary goal as a therapist is to create a sense of safety for you. Our working relationship is a place where you have the freedom to discover your authentic self, free from fear or judgment, or the need to perform. The client-therapist relationship is sacred to me, and I am always honored when you allow me to come along on your journey toward authenticity, growth, healing, peace, belonging, and joy.
Life can often feel overwhelming. You may be seeking peace and happiness but instead find yourself feeling stuck, lonely, afraid, and lost. If this resonates with you, you are in the right place. My primary goal as a therapist is to create a sense of safety for you. Our working relationship is a place where you have the freedom to discover your authentic self, free from fear or judgment, or the need to perform. The client-therapist relationship is sacred to me, and I am always honored when you allow me to come along on your journey toward authenticity, growth, healing, peace, belonging, and joy.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to begin healing from life’s challenges and open themselves to personal growth. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or major life changes and are seeking a safe, supportive space to make sense of their experiences. They want to feel more balanced, confident, and at peace within themselves, and they’re motivated to learn new ways of coping and connecting with others.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to begin healing from life’s challenges and open themselves to personal growth. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or major life changes and are seeking a safe, supportive space to make sense of their experiences. They want to feel more balanced, confident, and at peace within themselves, and they’re motivated to learn new ways of coping and connecting with others.
In my work I make deep connections with people as we meet and talk honestly. Each person who meets with me seeks to find meaning and purpose in life. Part of this process is helping the unconscious and the conscious talk to each other because many of our inner conflicts, i.e. fights with ourselves, come from a lack of communication between the conscious and unconscious. A part of the work is exploring what lies in shadow. This is not just repressed, ugly stuff. For many folks untapped gifts and potential lie in the unknown parts of themselves.
In my work I make deep connections with people as we meet and talk honestly. Each person who meets with me seeks to find meaning and purpose in life. Part of this process is helping the unconscious and the conscious talk to each other because many of our inner conflicts, i.e. fights with ourselves, come from a lack of communication between the conscious and unconscious. A part of the work is exploring what lies in shadow. This is not just repressed, ugly stuff. For many folks untapped gifts and potential lie in the unknown parts of themselves.
I specialize in working with individuals who tend to be hard on themselves, struggle with self doubt, prioritize others at the expense of their own needs, or feel caught in troublesome habit loops. Therapy provides an opportunity to gain clarity, build on strengths, and address challenges and areas for growth. Sometimes we need space and support to recognize our patterns and begin shifting them so that life can feel better—more easeful, energized, connected, and true to you. Our work together can help you build genuine confidence, strengthen emotional resilience, and reconnect with what lights you up.
I specialize in working with individuals who tend to be hard on themselves, struggle with self doubt, prioritize others at the expense of their own needs, or feel caught in troublesome habit loops. Therapy provides an opportunity to gain clarity, build on strengths, and address challenges and areas for growth. Sometimes we need space and support to recognize our patterns and begin shifting them so that life can feel better—more easeful, energized, connected, and true to you. Our work together can help you build genuine confidence, strengthen emotional resilience, and reconnect with what lights you up.
As a therapist, I am driven by a deep passion for helping clients overcome obstacles and nurture their inner strengths. Through a warm and collaborative therapeutic approach, I empower clients to gain greater awareness and self-understanding, cultivating and developing skills for personal growth. I firmly believe that seeking support holds the potential for transformative change.
As a therapist, I am driven by a deep passion for helping clients overcome obstacles and nurture their inner strengths. Through a warm and collaborative therapeutic approach, I empower clients to gain greater awareness and self-understanding, cultivating and developing skills for personal growth. I firmly believe that seeking support holds the potential for transformative change.
Tiffani Smith - Unhinged
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, OCD, EMDR, Trauma
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, you’re not alone. You may be navigating the challenges of ADHD, OCD, or anxiety—and looking for real tools, understanding, and a sense of control. I offer a warm, collaborative space where healing begins with authenticity and self-awareness. Using a variety of evidence-based techniques, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and ERP, I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll move at your pace toward meaningful change. I'm here to support you in finding clarity, balance, and lasting growth.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, you’re not alone. You may be navigating the challenges of ADHD, OCD, or anxiety—and looking for real tools, understanding, and a sense of control. I offer a warm, collaborative space where healing begins with authenticity and self-awareness. Using a variety of evidence-based techniques, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and ERP, I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll move at your pace toward meaningful change. I'm here to support you in finding clarity, balance, and lasting growth.
Hello to you as you are, as you were, and as you could be. Everyone faces struggles in life and how we face these roadblocks varies widely. I work with those who need a person centered approach as I met you where you are with curiosity and acceptance. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or if life just seems like too much I am here to sit with you and help you grow through it.
Hello to you as you are, as you were, and as you could be. Everyone faces struggles in life and how we face these roadblocks varies widely. I work with those who need a person centered approach as I met you where you are with curiosity and acceptance. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or if life just seems like too much I am here to sit with you and help you grow through it.
I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples and families heal and experience deeper, more meaningful connections. My work as a counselor has spanned over a decade and through a variety of settings including community-based counseling, outpatient level services, residential care, and crisis support. I have particular interest in working with issues related to foster care and culturally-based trauma. I also have many years experience treating mood-disorders in adolescents.
I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples and families heal and experience deeper, more meaningful connections. My work as a counselor has spanned over a decade and through a variety of settings including community-based counseling, outpatient level services, residential care, and crisis support. I have particular interest in working with issues related to foster care and culturally-based trauma. I also have many years experience treating mood-disorders in adolescents.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. Also, I successfully completed Brené Brown’s Daring Way Certification in September 2017. My treatment approach is to provide support with insight and feedback to help clients address current challenges and long-standing issues. With sensitivity and compassion, I draw from different styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. Together with each client, I work to build on strengths and achieve life goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. Also, I successfully completed Brené Brown’s Daring Way Certification in September 2017. My treatment approach is to provide support with insight and feedback to help clients address current challenges and long-standing issues. With sensitivity and compassion, I draw from different styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. Together with each client, I work to build on strengths and achieve life goals.
I utilize a strength-based approach to empower you to accomplish the change you desire. Whether you're an individual or part of a couple, life can be challenging when you're trapped in anxiety or negative/depressive thoughts. It doesn’t have to be this hard. I will help you get unstuck so you can experience a sense of relief and hope that paves the way for joy. I teach tools and provide insights to disrupt your unconscious sabotaging patterns. With specialized training in couples therapy, I can help break the exhausting and debilitating cycles that create hopelessness and hinder your ability to love and feel loved by your partner.
I utilize a strength-based approach to empower you to accomplish the change you desire. Whether you're an individual or part of a couple, life can be challenging when you're trapped in anxiety or negative/depressive thoughts. It doesn’t have to be this hard. I will help you get unstuck so you can experience a sense of relief and hope that paves the way for joy. I teach tools and provide insights to disrupt your unconscious sabotaging patterns. With specialized training in couples therapy, I can help break the exhausting and debilitating cycles that create hopelessness and hinder your ability to love and feel loved by your partner.
Have you ever felt you know the tools that are supposed to help you manage anxiety, relieve depression, overcome stress, or move forward from painful experiences in your past yet still feel powerless against your pain? Or do you find you know something to be true in your mind but struggle to believe it wholeheartedly? Many clients come to me exhausted and trapped by the same old aches they've always known. I educate and guide practice in research-backed techniques to relieve symptoms, while my primary approach focuses on cultivating a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and attuned therapeutic relationship for each client.
Have you ever felt you know the tools that are supposed to help you manage anxiety, relieve depression, overcome stress, or move forward from painful experiences in your past yet still feel powerless against your pain? Or do you find you know something to be true in your mind but struggle to believe it wholeheartedly? Many clients come to me exhausted and trapped by the same old aches they've always known. I educate and guide practice in research-backed techniques to relieve symptoms, while my primary approach focuses on cultivating a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and attuned therapeutic relationship for each client.
As a therapist, I provide a safe space for you to explore your potential, heal from past wounds, better manage stressors, and develop an actionable plan to work towards the goals you wish to pursue. I work with adults and adolescents (age 16+) and specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, or who are coping with relational, medical, and/or life stressors. I utilize a strengths-based approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions.
As a therapist, I provide a safe space for you to explore your potential, heal from past wounds, better manage stressors, and develop an actionable plan to work towards the goals you wish to pursue. I work with adults and adolescents (age 16+) and specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, or who are coping with relational, medical, and/or life stressors. I utilize a strengths-based approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions.
We believe in intentional, flexible, and collaborative services designed to meet each client's unique needs. Empowerment is "the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights." Whether you're looking for symptom reduction, healing from past experiences, increasing understanding/insight, improving relationships, gaining support during difficult times, making difficult changes, or improving/maintaining your overall wellbeing, we look forward to supporting you in reclaiming and improving your life!
We believe in intentional, flexible, and collaborative services designed to meet each client's unique needs. Empowerment is "the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights." Whether you're looking for symptom reduction, healing from past experiences, increasing understanding/insight, improving relationships, gaining support during difficult times, making difficult changes, or improving/maintaining your overall wellbeing, we look forward to supporting you in reclaiming and improving your life!
Hi, I’m Kristen—a child and family therapist passionate about helping kids and parents feel more connected, understood, and supported. I work with children ages 3 to 23 and their families, using a relationship-based, brain-informed approach that’s grounded in the latest research and a deep respect for each family’s unique story.
Asking for help is difficult, especially during this time of isolation and uncertainty. I have the experience, education, and practical knowledge to help you and your family find joy again
Hi, I’m Kristen—a child and family therapist passionate about helping kids and parents feel more connected, understood, and supported. I work with children ages 3 to 23 and their families, using a relationship-based, brain-informed approach that’s grounded in the latest research and a deep respect for each family’s unique story.
Asking for help is difficult, especially during this time of isolation and uncertainty. I have the experience, education, and practical knowledge to help you and your family find joy again
I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking counseling services for a variety of reasons. Many of my clients have depressive, anxious, or disordered eating symptoms. Others are in life transitions or are seeking support with something such as athletic performance. I believe counseling can benefit everyone and collaborate with clients on individual goals. Together we reflect, build upon strengths, and apply new strategies to increase fulfillment. I am happy to meet at my office, via video, or outside for a walk.
I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking counseling services for a variety of reasons. Many of my clients have depressive, anxious, or disordered eating symptoms. Others are in life transitions or are seeking support with something such as athletic performance. I believe counseling can benefit everyone and collaborate with clients on individual goals. Together we reflect, build upon strengths, and apply new strategies to increase fulfillment. I am happy to meet at my office, via video, or outside for a walk.
For 30+ years my clinical practice has focused on helping people live healthier, happier, more contented lives. Together, we can work to give you the tools you need to create the life you want and develop a plan to maintain it. When life is overwhelming and stressful or relationships are struggling, therapy can help. My practice offers a place where you can feel heard in a supportive, comfortable and non-judgmental environment. You can feel free to discuss whatever issues are bothering you. I am currently accepting new Telehealth clients with Anthem, Blue Cross/Shield, Sentara or Aetna and clients paying out-of-pocket.
For 30+ years my clinical practice has focused on helping people live healthier, happier, more contented lives. Together, we can work to give you the tools you need to create the life you want and develop a plan to maintain it. When life is overwhelming and stressful or relationships are struggling, therapy can help. My practice offers a place where you can feel heard in a supportive, comfortable and non-judgmental environment. You can feel free to discuss whatever issues are bothering you. I am currently accepting new Telehealth clients with Anthem, Blue Cross/Shield, Sentara or Aetna and clients paying out-of-pocket.
Life is full of twists and turns! When you’re healing from hard things, or even watching your little one struggle, the days can feel heavy if you're carrying the load alone. So what do you do with all of the pieces and these competing parts? Healing can be a tough journey, but it doesn’t have to be as heavy as it has been so far. It won't be smooth by any means, but there are ways to move forward with your life in greater peace.
Life is full of twists and turns! When you’re healing from hard things, or even watching your little one struggle, the days can feel heavy if you're carrying the load alone. So what do you do with all of the pieces and these competing parts? Healing can be a tough journey, but it doesn’t have to be as heavy as it has been so far. It won't be smooth by any means, but there are ways to move forward with your life in greater peace.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.