Divorce Therapists in Charlottesville, VA

I am a child, teen, and family psychologist and Past-President of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists, with 30+ years of practice. My background and the core of my work is individual/family therapy from toddler-hood to adult. I have skills and a passion for working with families in a Collaborative Divorce process, a non-litigated process that actually can foster growth in communication and decision-making skills, and I also enjoy providing consultation to coparents following divorce . These ALL build resilience – a core theme in this work!

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and their families. Using a Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution-Focused approach, I believe that by providing a positive and supportive setting, young people are capable of changing those behaviors that are causing them and/or their family distress. Through discussion and play, young people and their families are able to learn new ways of understanding their problems and to practice new techniques to change their thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs to more positive and productive ones.

Now accepting clients for couple therapy: Clients tend to come into therapy with feelings like anxiety, sadness, resentment, or disappointment. Couples may have unresolved relationship conflicts, needing reconnection and healing. They may also be seeking help with infertility, birth loss or trauma, postpartum depression or anxiety, parenting issues, divorce , grief, or complicated childhood experiences that impact the current relationship. We work together to close the gaps of disconnection and bring you closer, repairing the ruptures you have with less pain and more vulnerability and safety.

I specialize in family, couples, and individual therapy for children and adults. I believe that, within the context of a supportive relationship, people can understand their problems in new ways and learn skills towards leading healthier and more fulfilling lives. I utilize a strengths-based approach that incorporates cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and systemic interventions. People see the most change when doctors, psychologists, teachers, and other players are working together. Thus, with your permission, I consult with others in order to better understand the problem and provide solutions that expand beyond the therapy room. When appropriate, I will be your advocate.

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.

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!

A Licensed Professional Therapist holding a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BA in Psychology. Experienced providing therapy for over 25 years helping all individuals with a variety of concerns and issues. Telehealth and/or phone sessions available, flexible hours. Compassion and empathy to all clients at all times meeting each person wherever they are in their journey of healing. I believe that everyone is capable of change, and by giving you my best, we will work together bring out the best in you!

I desire to create an atmosphere that is comfortable and accepting and develop with my clients a collaborative therapeutic relationship. My primary goal is to come alongside the client and assist in managing issues that can cause one to feel stuck, overwhelmed or paralyzed while helping clients to move toward a more effective and rewarding life. I primarily use cognitive-behavioral, brief and solution focused therapies and techniques among other tools to develop an integrative approach that is tailored to each client individually. I also do work with engaged, dating and married couples using as customized couples assessment.

I have been an LCSW for over 40 years. I'm proficient at helping adults who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment to aging, trauma, chronic pain or illness, divorce issues, or recovering from loss due to death. I also excel at providing therapy for seniors experiencing a variety of issues that commonly accompany the aging process. In addition to being an LCSW in Virginia, I am also credentialed as an LCSW in the state of Louisiana. I'm excited to help you on your healing journey and look forward to hearing from you soon!

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.

Finding the right counselor can be challenging. I specialize in counseling around grief and loss as well as life transitions such as job changes, moving, divorce , etc. I work with adults and older adults. I offer telehealth therapy to those in Michigan and Virginia as well as "walk and talk" sessions for those in Rockbridge County, VA.

I enjoy helping people find balance and discover/rediscover their inner strength while navigating through the challenging times and transitions in life. Life is full of surprises; while some are amazing, others can be devastating. No matter what the transition in life or presenting problem is, it's important you know you're not alone when facing adversity or staring down a big life change such as moving away for college or a job, having a baby, or getting divorced/breaking up. Asking for guidance during these transitions allows you to get the support you need to get you through the difficult times & get you back on track.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping people heal from pain and find peace and joy in their lives.  I’ve worked for twenty five years with diverse families, children, teens, and adults around a variety of issues including adoption, foster care, grief and loss, recovering from trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, life transitions, gender issues, ADHD, and more. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from James Madison University in 1992, and my Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1995, with a concentration in clinical mental health.

I am passionate about the connection with one's core self. I have found that trauma and transitions can result in a disconnect with the core self and that peace and healing can be achieved by repairing this connection. Pre-adolescence, adolescence, and early adulthood are times marked by a myriad of major transitions. This process of transitioning between life stages continues across the lifespan. Additionally, a disconnect with the core self may be rooted in trauma or transition that happened many years ago. To this end, I provide services to preteens, teens, and adults.

As an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping) Practitioner and Pathwork® coach, I work with individuals and groups using a mind/body/emotion/spirit approach. I will compassionately guide you toward discovering, understanding and releasing the inner blocks that prevent you from actualizing your goals. We'll work together as you learn ways to transform negative beliefs, emotions and behavior patterns into positive, life-affirming ones.