Female Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
Strength & Ease Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Our team at Strength & Ease Psychotherapy offers individual and couple therapy for folks living in Virginia and DC. Clients come to us with unresolved relationship conflicts, needing reconnection and healing, or support with a breach of trust or longstanding resentment. They may also be seeking help with infertility, birth loss or trauma, postpartum depression or anxiety, parenting issues, grief, or complicated childhood experiences that impact their current relationships. We work together to close the gaps of disconnection and create more vulnerability, internal resilience, trust, and emotional and physical intimacy.
Our team at Strength & Ease Psychotherapy offers individual and couple therapy for folks living in Virginia and DC. Clients come to us with unresolved relationship conflicts, needing reconnection and healing, or support with a breach of trust or longstanding resentment. They may also be seeking help with infertility, birth loss or trauma, postpartum depression or anxiety, parenting issues, grief, or complicated childhood experiences that impact their current relationships. We work together to close the gaps of disconnection and create more vulnerability, internal resilience, trust, and emotional and physical intimacy.
If you find yourself reading this, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Isabella Cantrell, M.Ed., LPC and I have been actively working in mental health for the previous 6 years. As a rural practitioner in some form or facet for the previous 6 years, I have dabbled in most areas of clinical practice with a significant focus on family systems, life changes or transitions, and trauma with individuals, families, or groups ranging from ages 6-40+.
If you find yourself reading this, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Isabella Cantrell, M.Ed., LPC and I have been actively working in mental health for the previous 6 years. As a rural practitioner in some form or facet for the previous 6 years, I have dabbled in most areas of clinical practice with a significant focus on family systems, life changes or transitions, and trauma with individuals, families, or groups ranging from ages 6-40+.
I particularly enjoy working with tweens, teens, young adults, women, and minority populations.
Hello! My name is Denise Simpson, and I’m honored that you’re considering me as your therapist. Let me share a little about myself and my approach. I see therapy not as a job, but as a true calling—something I’ve felt passionate about since I was a child. I love helping people uncover their purpose and live authentically, and I believe we all hold the answers within ourselves. Sometimes, we just need someone to truly listen, guide, and explore possibilities with us to figure things out.
I particularly enjoy working with tweens, teens, young adults, women, and minority populations.
Hello! My name is Denise Simpson, and I’m honored that you’re considering me as your therapist. Let me share a little about myself and my approach. I see therapy not as a job, but as a true calling—something I’ve felt passionate about since I was a child. I love helping people uncover their purpose and live authentically, and I believe we all hold the answers within ourselves. Sometimes, we just need someone to truly listen, guide, and explore possibilities with us to figure things out.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with people of all ages and many backgrounds, ethnicities, and circumstances. I work with you to reach your goals by using your current strengths, supports, and coping skills and adding to them during therapy sessions and real-world application between sessions regardless of your situation. I am here to assist you along life's journey, whether that is a time of change, loss, stress, maintaining, or moving forward.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with people of all ages and many backgrounds, ethnicities, and circumstances. I work with you to reach your goals by using your current strengths, supports, and coping skills and adding to them during therapy sessions and real-world application between sessions regardless of your situation. I am here to assist you along life's journey, whether that is a time of change, loss, stress, maintaining, or moving forward.
My name is Alexandra Frerotte. I am a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, and their families. I can facilitate, guide, and teach ways that are empowering and respectful for better communication and foster the learning of skills that will be of help in managing your life and achieving your full potential. The focus is to find mindful, age-appropriate, and constructive changes and how to maintain positive gains.
My name is Alexandra Frerotte. I am a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, and their families. I can facilitate, guide, and teach ways that are empowering and respectful for better communication and foster the learning of skills that will be of help in managing your life and achieving your full potential. The focus is to find mindful, age-appropriate, and constructive changes and how to maintain positive gains.
Hello, my name is Rachel Biesemeyer, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults from all walks of life. My approach to therapy is founded on building a solid therapeutic relationship and integrating coping skills that are practical and helpful with life's struggles. My client focus ranges from children, adolescents to adults from all walks of life. I have treated individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/shame, mood disorders, ADHD, and ODD.
Hello, my name is Rachel Biesemeyer, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults from all walks of life. My approach to therapy is founded on building a solid therapeutic relationship and integrating coping skills that are practical and helpful with life's struggles. My client focus ranges from children, adolescents to adults from all walks of life. I have treated individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/shame, mood disorders, ADHD, and ODD.
I am Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, a licensed professional counselor, and Air Force veteran. My doctoral studies focus was attachment and trauma. I have 25-plus years of experience working with at-risk youth, families, couples, and individuals covering various issues. I specialize in attachment, trauma, anxiety, and family issues. I work with people who range in age from toddler to old age in varying settings, such as home-based, outpatient, residential, and telehealth.
I am Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, a licensed professional counselor, and Air Force veteran. My doctoral studies focus was attachment and trauma. I have 25-plus years of experience working with at-risk youth, families, couples, and individuals covering various issues. I specialize in attachment, trauma, anxiety, and family issues. I work with people who range in age from toddler to old age in varying settings, such as home-based, outpatient, residential, and telehealth.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience, my primary goal is to help you lead a happier and healthier life. With empathy, knowledge, and respect, I work with individuals to empower personal growth and development. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family relational problems, ADHD, or any other difficulty, I'm committed to helping you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life. Remember, we all need someone to talk to at some point in our lives, and I'm here to support you on your journey towards a brighter future.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience, my primary goal is to help you lead a happier and healthier life. With empathy, knowledge, and respect, I work with individuals to empower personal growth and development. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family relational problems, ADHD, or any other difficulty, I'm committed to helping you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life. Remember, we all need someone to talk to at some point in our lives, and I'm here to support you on your journey towards a brighter future.
Jessica L Jennings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 20 years of counseling experience working with mental health disorders, eating disorders, and marital therapy. I take an emotion-focused and Jungian approach that allows for depth therapy. I also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training to promote self-acceptance, non-judgment, and behavior change through teaching skills in the area of interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. My therapeutic approach promotes an environment of acceptance and compassion that over time becomes an increasing internal experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 20 years of counseling experience working with mental health disorders, eating disorders, and marital therapy. I take an emotion-focused and Jungian approach that allows for depth therapy. I also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training to promote self-acceptance, non-judgment, and behavior change through teaching skills in the area of interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. My therapeutic approach promotes an environment of acceptance and compassion that over time becomes an increasing internal experience.
Our lives can be challenging and change/transitions occur frequently, learning about, and working on navigating and dealing with the emotions and feelings that come with past, present and upcoming life events is part of the therapeutic process. I aim at assisting clients work through and process their daily and long term experiences in order to help them arrange, understand, and regulate how they deal with their lives in a manner that is empathetic and fruitful for them. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago.
Our lives can be challenging and change/transitions occur frequently, learning about, and working on navigating and dealing with the emotions and feelings that come with past, present and upcoming life events is part of the therapeutic process. I aim at assisting clients work through and process their daily and long term experiences in order to help them arrange, understand, and regulate how they deal with their lives in a manner that is empathetic and fruitful for them. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago.
Joyce Camden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I have provided Counseling Services in our Charlottesville community. I work with a variety of individuals, presenting problems, and life span issues. From adolescence to later life years; there are circumstances and predispositions which offer incredible challenges in life. I have training in many forms of techniques and approaches. I offer services including Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Dream Analysis ,Mindfulness practices, Guided Imagery in Music, Mediation, Coaching & Career Development, Self-Exploration & Expanding Definition practices. My intention and role as a Therapist is to use my training and experience to help my Clients manifest a better life experience.
I have provided Counseling Services in our Charlottesville community. I work with a variety of individuals, presenting problems, and life span issues. From adolescence to later life years; there are circumstances and predispositions which offer incredible challenges in life. I have training in many forms of techniques and approaches. I offer services including Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Dream Analysis ,Mindfulness practices, Guided Imagery in Music, Mediation, Coaching & Career Development, Self-Exploration & Expanding Definition practices. My intention and role as a Therapist is to use my training and experience to help my Clients manifest a better life experience.
Meet Our Female Therapists
Emily Maximus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Ready for change but unsure where to start? Whether you are new to therapy or are jumping back into it after a break, I can help you make sense of your emotions, behaviors, and thoughts and find a new sense of peace. I provide therapy to adolescents (10+), teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and the effects of trauma. My typical client's goals include learning coping skills, relationship skills, and processing unresolved feelings. As a therapist, I provide evidence-based and non-judgmental approach to counseling.
Ready for change but unsure where to start? Whether you are new to therapy or are jumping back into it after a break, I can help you make sense of your emotions, behaviors, and thoughts and find a new sense of peace. I provide therapy to adolescents (10+), teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and the effects of trauma. My typical client's goals include learning coping skills, relationship skills, and processing unresolved feelings. As a therapist, I provide evidence-based and non-judgmental approach to counseling.
You deserve support that brings peace and comfort to your mind, body, and heart. You and your story deserve to be heard and held as you heal. No matter what part of life you are currently in, you deserve a therapist that you connect with. I help clients in all stages of life process feelings of anxiety, depression, loss, and post-traumatic stress. I offer a holistic method through a combination of mindfulness, movement, spirituality, and psychotherapy. My goal is for you to gain helpful coping skills, emotional processing, and a deeper sense of self. All parts of you are welcome and honored!
You deserve support that brings peace and comfort to your mind, body, and heart. You and your story deserve to be heard and held as you heal. No matter what part of life you are currently in, you deserve a therapist that you connect with. I help clients in all stages of life process feelings of anxiety, depression, loss, and post-traumatic stress. I offer a holistic method through a combination of mindfulness, movement, spirituality, and psychotherapy. My goal is for you to gain helpful coping skills, emotional processing, and a deeper sense of self. All parts of you are welcome and honored!
Amber Britt at Counseling with Compassion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
This is telehealth only. One of the best decisions you can make in your life is to reach out and ask for help. Therapy is about change and trying to figure out the old patterns that are not working anymore. As a parent of school-aged children and working in the mental health field, I recognize that people have been struggling. If you were struggling pre-pandemic I realize that COVID may have exasperated your feelings, your mood, and may have increased anxiety. I would like to be able to help you manage your struggles and develop a new way of life going forward.
This is telehealth only. One of the best decisions you can make in your life is to reach out and ask for help. Therapy is about change and trying to figure out the old patterns that are not working anymore. As a parent of school-aged children and working in the mental health field, I recognize that people have been struggling. If you were struggling pre-pandemic I realize that COVID may have exasperated your feelings, your mood, and may have increased anxiety. I would like to be able to help you manage your struggles and develop a new way of life going forward.
My name is Stacey Fallon, LCSW. I approach therapy with warmth, respect, and collaboration to meet the needs/goals of the client. Life can be difficult, and seeking support is a powerful step toward healing. With over 20 years of experience in social work, I specialize in strengths-based trauma-informed care, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, Positive Psychology, and Integrative Therapy. I am a big proponent of providing psychological education to empower my clients to help them understand the what and why of their experiences.
My name is Stacey Fallon, LCSW. I approach therapy with warmth, respect, and collaboration to meet the needs/goals of the client. Life can be difficult, and seeking support is a powerful step toward healing. With over 20 years of experience in social work, I specialize in strengths-based trauma-informed care, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, Positive Psychology, and Integrative Therapy. I am a big proponent of providing psychological education to empower my clients to help them understand the what and why of their experiences.
I operate from an attachment perspective, and I believe that we must establish safety in order to change, heal, and grow. I aim to help clients heal past traumas, work through difficult emotions, and find their inner strength and core self. I help clients build and strengthen relationships with themselves and others for transformation and healing.
I operate from an attachment perspective, and I believe that we must establish safety in order to change, heal, and grow. I aim to help clients heal past traumas, work through difficult emotions, and find their inner strength and core self. I help clients build and strengthen relationships with themselves and others for transformation and healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. Finding a good "fit" between client and therapist is essential to making changes and progress in life. I graduated with my Master's degree in Social Work in 2011 from the University of Georgia. I have enjoyed working with children, teens, adults, and families since then. I use talk therapy, play therapy techniques, and have completed Sandtray Play Therapy training.I have completed Level 1 of TheraPlay. I like to be challenged and I like to challenge my clients and I will listen to your needs and your priorities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. Finding a good "fit" between client and therapist is essential to making changes and progress in life. I graduated with my Master's degree in Social Work in 2011 from the University of Georgia. I have enjoyed working with children, teens, adults, and families since then. I use talk therapy, play therapy techniques, and have completed Sandtray Play Therapy training.I have completed Level 1 of TheraPlay. I like to be challenged and I like to challenge my clients and I will listen to your needs and your priorities.
I enjoy working with people who are searching to find their own unique voice, especially young adults carving out their path in the world and women developing their sense of identity.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience in the counseling field since 2009. I have worked with clients dealing with addiction, addicted family systems, recovery from substance use and abuse, codependency, LGBTQIA+ issues, and self-compassion. I am passionate about helping people develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-worth within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
I enjoy working with people who are searching to find their own unique voice, especially young adults carving out their path in the world and women developing their sense of identity.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience in the counseling field since 2009. I have worked with clients dealing with addiction, addicted family systems, recovery from substance use and abuse, codependency, LGBTQIA+ issues, and self-compassion. I am passionate about helping people develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-worth within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
Childhood and adolescence are full of big questions and problem solving. Young people are learning about the world and trying to find their authentic selves. Along the way, they may encounter big challenges in their lives, from family disruptions to feelings that seem too big to manage. My goal is to help children and teens learn about themselves so they feel secure in their daily lives, and confident to take on the challenges that come their way.
Childhood and adolescence are full of big questions and problem solving. Young people are learning about the world and trying to find their authentic selves. Along the way, they may encounter big challenges in their lives, from family disruptions to feelings that seem too big to manage. My goal is to help children and teens learn about themselves so they feel secure in their daily lives, and confident to take on the challenges that come their way.
Onnie Baldwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, EFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
It's hard for anyone to talk about personal issues. Anyone brave enough to do this launches themselves into a life giving process that increases the possibilities of their lives forever. It brings about unbelievable changes opening possibilities never thought of. It's hard work. It's scary. But it teaches one to live effectively with what life has brought and create changes that enhance the life that is. It's a journey into the good and the bad that takes a person to new heights. It's an exploration that creates love and light in a life.
It's hard for anyone to talk about personal issues. Anyone brave enough to do this launches themselves into a life giving process that increases the possibilities of their lives forever. It brings about unbelievable changes opening possibilities never thought of. It's hard work. It's scary. But it teaches one to live effectively with what life has brought and create changes that enhance the life that is. It's a journey into the good and the bad that takes a person to new heights. It's an exploration that creates love and light in a life.
