Marriage Counseling Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy resident who enjoys working with clients seeking personal growth within themselves and their relationships.
I enjoy working with couples, individuals and children. I have specialized training in managing anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, ADHD-related issues and trauma. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy modalities.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy resident who enjoys working with clients seeking personal growth within themselves and their relationships.
I enjoy working with couples, individuals and children. I have specialized training in managing anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, ADHD-related issues and trauma. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy modalities.
I specialize in helping adults, couples and older teens (16+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and trauma.
In individual work, I provide a nurturing and understanding space in which our connection creates the safety for growth to occur. We will explore the way the way the coping mechanisms of the past no longer serve you, and develop new strategies for navigating relationships and the world. We will cultivate a wise, compassionate internal voice -a core self.
I specialize in helping adults, couples and older teens (16+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and trauma.
In individual work, I provide a nurturing and understanding space in which our connection creates the safety for growth to occur. We will explore the way the way the coping mechanisms of the past no longer serve you, and develop new strategies for navigating relationships and the world. We will cultivate a wise, compassionate internal voice -a core self.
My style is flexible and eclectic, blending coaching, family/ marital, and narrative techniques to support growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Struggling with life’s changes, anxiety, or past trauma? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m Loma Gulley, LPC, with 8 years of experience helping adults build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I offer a warm, judgment-free space to explore your challenges, dreams, and patterns through a supportive, psychodynamic approach. Whether in person or virtually, I’ll walk alongside you as you work toward growth and healing.
My style is flexible and eclectic, blending coaching, family/ marital, and narrative techniques to support growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Struggling with life’s changes, anxiety, or past trauma? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m Loma Gulley, LPC, with 8 years of experience helping adults build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I offer a warm, judgment-free space to explore your challenges, dreams, and patterns through a supportive, psychodynamic approach. Whether in person or virtually, I’ll walk alongside you as you work toward growth and healing.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples across Virginia who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship challenges.
I draw on evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). These methods can help reduce distress, shift unhelpful patterns, and support the mind and body in processing trauma.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples across Virginia who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship challenges.
I draw on evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). These methods can help reduce distress, shift unhelpful patterns, and support the mind and body in processing trauma.
Hello! I am a person centered, trauma informed and strengths based counselor who loves working with children, teens, and adults who are feeling stuck or are struggling with life's challenges. I believe that we are all connected and through healthy relationships and attachments we can heal and become a more authentic version of ourselves. I bring a warm, creative, empathetic and non-judgemental approach to therapy.
Hello! I am a person centered, trauma informed and strengths based counselor who loves working with children, teens, and adults who are feeling stuck or are struggling with life's challenges. I believe that we are all connected and through healthy relationships and attachments we can heal and become a more authentic version of ourselves. I bring a warm, creative, empathetic and non-judgemental approach to therapy.
I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. As a counselor, my first priority is creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are — without judgment, pressure, or the expectation to have it all figured out.
I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. As a counselor, my first priority is creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are — without judgment, pressure, or the expectation to have it all figured out.
I'm a mom of four, married nearly 20 years, and love audiobooks, camping, Earl Grey tea, and trying new healthy recipes.
My hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable bringing anything to the table. We all need a place to process life’s challenges, and I’d love to offer that. I use evidence-based approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I'm a mom of four, married nearly 20 years, and love audiobooks, camping, Earl Grey tea, and trying new healthy recipes.
My hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable bringing anything to the table. We all need a place to process life’s challenges, and I’d love to offer that. I use evidence-based approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I help people work through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, trauma, and marriage and family challenges.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and flexible. I believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly welcomed as your full self. Together, we will shape our work around your unique needs, goals, and strengths, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
I help people work through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, trauma, and marriage and family challenges.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and flexible. I believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly welcomed as your full self. Together, we will shape our work around your unique needs, goals, and strengths, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
My perfect client is someone who feels stuck, emotionally burdened, or uncertain of their path, yet is genuinely eager for a shift. They are searching for perspective, emotional recovery, and a deeper bond with themselves and those around them.
Their aim is to gain a richer self-understanding and lead a more intentional life. They are looking for therapy to support their healing and personal evolution, and they want a secure, non-judgmental space to make that happen.
My perfect client is someone who feels stuck, emotionally burdened, or uncertain of their path, yet is genuinely eager for a shift. They are searching for perspective, emotional recovery, and a deeper bond with themselves and those around them.
Their aim is to gain a richer self-understanding and lead a more intentional life. They are looking for therapy to support their healing and personal evolution, and they want a secure, non-judgmental space to make that happen.
My style is flexible and eclectic, blending coaching, family/ marital, and narrative techniques to support growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Looking for support navigating life’s challenges? Alison Smoke is a seasoned social worker with 17+ years of experience helping adults manage anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Using evidence-based, strength-focused approaches like Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and ACT, she empowers clients to explore solutions, build resilience, and live more fulfilling lives in a safe, compassionate space tailored to their unique goals.
My style is flexible and eclectic, blending coaching, family/ marital, and narrative techniques to support growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Looking for support navigating life’s challenges? Alison Smoke is a seasoned social worker with 17+ years of experience helping adults manage anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Using evidence-based, strength-focused approaches like Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and ACT, she empowers clients to explore solutions, build resilience, and live more fulfilling lives in a safe, compassionate space tailored to their unique goals.
My style is flexible and eclectic, blending coaching, family/ marital, and narrative techniques to support growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Life can be challenging, but support is here. I’m Jessica, a mental health professional with 20 years of experience helping adults of all ages navigate life’s difficulties. I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual, drawing from my work in community mental health centers, hospitals, and home care. My goal is to help you build resilience, gain insight, and live a more meaningful, fulfilling life in a safe and supportive environment.
My style is flexible and eclectic, blending coaching, family/ marital, and narrative techniques to support growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Life can be challenging, but support is here. I’m Jessica, a mental health professional with 20 years of experience helping adults of all ages navigate life’s difficulties. I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual, drawing from my work in community mental health centers, hospitals, and home care. My goal is to help you build resilience, gain insight, and live a more meaningful, fulfilling life in a safe and supportive environment.
My primary area of specialty involves psychotherapy for individuals with bipolar disorder. With regard to broader practice areas, my work includes issues such as depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment and transition issues (employment change, empty nesting, death of a loved one, divorce, geographic relocation, retirement, etc.), GLBT issues, and individuals dealing with adjustment to physical disability. I have been licensed as a psychologist and practicing for over 40+ years.
My primary area of specialty involves psychotherapy for individuals with bipolar disorder. With regard to broader practice areas, my work includes issues such as depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment and transition issues (employment change, empty nesting, death of a loved one, divorce, geographic relocation, retirement, etc.), GLBT issues, and individuals dealing with adjustment to physical disability. I have been licensed as a psychologist and practicing for over 40+ years.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? I support individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, discrimination, life transitions, and challenges with self-worth, relationships, and identity. My approach blends psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic techniques to help clients understand the roots of their struggles and build a stronger, more empowered sense of self.
I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University. I believe therapy is not just about surviving life’s storms—but learning how to dance in the rain.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? I support individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, discrimination, life transitions, and challenges with self-worth, relationships, and identity. My approach blends psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic techniques to help clients understand the roots of their struggles and build a stronger, more empowered sense of self.
I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University. I believe therapy is not just about surviving life’s storms—but learning how to dance in the rain.
Ever Feel Like This? The pressure is relentless. So is the feeling that you're facing it alone. Maybe there's a constant hum of anxiety, a loneliness that lingers even when you have people around. You've tried things. They help, until they don't. Fair warning: I'm not what most people expect. But then again, neither are most of my clients. The bigger surprise, for most of them, is that something finally works. The medication that was supposed to fix it — didn't. Suggesting more journaling about it felt like an insult. I get it.
Ever Feel Like This? The pressure is relentless. So is the feeling that you're facing it alone. Maybe there's a constant hum of anxiety, a loneliness that lingers even when you have people around. You've tried things. They help, until they don't. Fair warning: I'm not what most people expect. But then again, neither are most of my clients. The bigger surprise, for most of them, is that something finally works. The medication that was supposed to fix it — didn't. Suggesting more journaling about it felt like an insult. I get it.
Tova Sularz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Waitlist for new clients
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.
The therapy process is a co-creation between your therapist and you. My role is to be a present, curious, and compassionate guide, offering support and insight. Your role is to arrive as authentically and honestly as you can each session. I aim to offer a calm, compassionate, connected and playful space. With the right support, we can all do brave things.
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.
The therapy process is a co-creation between your therapist and you. My role is to be a present, curious, and compassionate guide, offering support and insight. Your role is to arrive as authentically and honestly as you can each session. I aim to offer a calm, compassionate, connected and playful space. With the right support, we can all do brave things.
My style is flexible and eclectic, blending coaching, family/ marital, and narrative techniques to support growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Looking for a therapist who truly sees and supports you? I’m Rosemary, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15+ years of experience working with teens to seniors. I focus on building a strong, respectful relationship where you feel empowered to use your strengths, grow through challenges, and work toward the life you want. Let’s take that next step—together.
My style is flexible and eclectic, blending coaching, family/ marital, and narrative techniques to support growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Looking for a therapist who truly sees and supports you? I’m Rosemary, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15+ years of experience working with teens to seniors. I focus on building a strong, respectful relationship where you feel empowered to use your strengths, grow through challenges, and work toward the life you want. Let’s take that next step—together.
I have participated in extensive training as a family and couples therapist with over 10 years of practice experience.
Parents often face difficulties when children exhibit negative behaviors or have struggles in school. These issues have a significant impact on family functioning. One of my areas of speciality is helping parents develop strength, clarity and skills to manage these behaviors.
I have participated in extensive training as a family and couples therapist with over 10 years of practice experience.
Parents often face difficulties when children exhibit negative behaviors or have struggles in school. These issues have a significant impact on family functioning. One of my areas of speciality is helping parents develop strength, clarity and skills to manage these behaviors.
I work with individuals and couples using an emotionally focused, trauma-informed approach.
You look like you’re holding it together — but inside, it feels heavy. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in patterns that won’t change. You manage life on the outside, yet something feels off. I work with people ready for clarity, relief, and real growth. Therapy isn’t about fixing you — you’re not broken. It’s about understanding yourself deeply, building practical tools, and creating meaningful change so life feels lighter, steadier, and authentically yours.
I work with individuals and couples using an emotionally focused, trauma-informed approach.
You look like you’re holding it together — but inside, it feels heavy. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in patterns that won’t change. You manage life on the outside, yet something feels off. I work with people ready for clarity, relief, and real growth. Therapy isn’t about fixing you — you’re not broken. It’s about understanding yourself deeply, building practical tools, and creating meaningful change so life feels lighter, steadier, and authentically yours.
You may wish to come alone or bring your partner for couples therapy.
Being a psychotherapist means being available to you in a way that is different to other forms of human relatedness. It means I listen to the painful events and relationships troubling you in your life and open a conversation about them between us. This conversation is private and confidential, yet allows for the most honest and accessible way to both explore and understand your reactions and feelings. Although the foundation of my knowledge lies in the psychoanalytic tradition, I incorporate contemporary knowledge and methods that have developed since Sigmund Freud's first discoveries at the end of the 19th century.
You may wish to come alone or bring your partner for couples therapy.
Being a psychotherapist means being available to you in a way that is different to other forms of human relatedness. It means I listen to the painful events and relationships troubling you in your life and open a conversation about them between us. This conversation is private and confidential, yet allows for the most honest and accessible way to both explore and understand your reactions and feelings. Although the foundation of my knowledge lies in the psychoanalytic tradition, I incorporate contemporary knowledge and methods that have developed since Sigmund Freud's first discoveries at the end of the 19th century.
Thriveworks Counseling &Psychiatry Charlottesville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Charlottesville, VA 22902
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.