Native American Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, chronic stress, or life transitions who feel stuck but ready for change. They come seeking clarity, emotional healing, and practical tools. Through personalized counseling, couples therapy, and trauma-informed care, we gently uncover patterns, build resilience, and create real-life strategies so you can move forward with confidence, balance, and renewed connection.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, chronic stress, or life transitions who feel stuck but ready for change. They come seeking clarity, emotional healing, and practical tools. Through personalized counseling, couples therapy, and trauma-informed care, we gently uncover patterns, build resilience, and create real-life strategies so you can move forward with confidence, balance, and renewed connection.
Whether you're struggling in your relationships, feeling disconnected from yourself, recovering from trauma, or feeling consumed by food, body image, or perfectionism, you don't have to navigate it alone.I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, identity, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with athletes facing performance pressures, injury recovery, and the unique challenges of balancing identity, mental health, and sport.My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more aligned.
Whether you're struggling in your relationships, feeling disconnected from yourself, recovering from trauma, or feeling consumed by food, body image, or perfectionism, you don't have to navigate it alone.I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, identity, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with athletes facing performance pressures, injury recovery, and the unique challenges of balancing identity, mental health, and sport.My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more aligned.
I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
Hi! I'm Stefanie and I'm so glad you're here! If you're feeling ready to explore your inner world and make meaningful changes in your life, you're in the right place. You might be dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you're looking for clarity, deeper understanding, and practical tools to help you move through life with more confidence. Above all, you want to feel more connected - to yourself, your values, and your goals - and to create a life that feels authentic and truly fulfilling.
Hi! I'm Stefanie and I'm so glad you're here! If you're feeling ready to explore your inner world and make meaningful changes in your life, you're in the right place. You might be dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you're looking for clarity, deeper understanding, and practical tools to help you move through life with more confidence. Above all, you want to feel more connected - to yourself, your values, and your goals - and to create a life that feels authentic and truly fulfilling.
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.
I primarily work with couples. Im guided by in depth training in Couples Therapy & Relationships, Forest Therapy, Meditation/Mindfulness, Ecology (Herbs, Plants and Trees), Aromatherapy, Exploring Dreams, Shamanic Astrology, Jungian Analysis, Ceremony & Journey Practices.
I primarily work with couples. Im guided by in depth training in Couples Therapy & Relationships, Forest Therapy, Meditation/Mindfulness, Ecology (Herbs, Plants and Trees), Aromatherapy, Exploring Dreams, Shamanic Astrology, Jungian Analysis, Ceremony & Journey Practices.
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Life can leave us feeling out of balance. Meeting you where you are, is how I show up. Whether you are going through tough times or just need a safe place to land; I am glad you are here. Many benefit from support during times like these. Working with clients to access Inner guiding Wisdom - synchronize strengths & purpose. Though difficulties in life can feel insurmountable; these are actually opportunities when positive changes often occur. Strengths surface with effective guidance. And confidence often increases while accessing inner wisdom.
Life can leave us feeling out of balance. Meeting you where you are, is how I show up. Whether you are going through tough times or just need a safe place to land; I am glad you are here. Many benefit from support during times like these. Working with clients to access Inner guiding Wisdom - synchronize strengths & purpose. Though difficulties in life can feel insurmountable; these are actually opportunities when positive changes often occur. Strengths surface with effective guidance. And confidence often increases while accessing inner wisdom.
Hello! I'm Cindy Stanford and I'm a holistic practitioner, life coach and licensed therapist. Honoring all spiritual practices and beliefs I utilize the sacred wisdom of the mind, body, spirit and heart to ignite life/spirit resuscitation. I facilitate the process of transformation through spirituality -focused services, psychotherapy, life coaching, consulting and mentoring. I'm also available for speaking engagements and workshops/seminars. I utilize a holistic, spiritual and therapeutic approach aimed at integrating the six aspects of life which aid in the discovery of one's authentic self and highest potential.
Hello! I'm Cindy Stanford and I'm a holistic practitioner, life coach and licensed therapist. Honoring all spiritual practices and beliefs I utilize the sacred wisdom of the mind, body, spirit and heart to ignite life/spirit resuscitation. I facilitate the process of transformation through spirituality -focused services, psychotherapy, life coaching, consulting and mentoring. I'm also available for speaking engagements and workshops/seminars. I utilize a holistic, spiritual and therapeutic approach aimed at integrating the six aspects of life which aid in the discovery of one's authentic self and highest potential.
Online Therapists
Dr. Sarah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MA, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck or disconnected—whether it’s repeating the same arguments with a partner or carrying the weight of past trauma and stress - you want to feel heard, supported, and equipped with tools that actually help. Together, we’ll work on rebuilding trust and connection, easing the hold of old wounds, and finding healthier ways to cope. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, more in control, and more connected to yourself, your partner, and the life you want to build.
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck or disconnected—whether it’s repeating the same arguments with a partner or carrying the weight of past trauma and stress - you want to feel heard, supported, and equipped with tools that actually help. Together, we’ll work on rebuilding trust and connection, easing the hold of old wounds, and finding healthier ways to cope. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, more in control, and more connected to yourself, your partner, and the life you want to build.
I work with young children with ADHD who struggle with focus, big emotions, and challenges at school or with peers. Families often come to me feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to best support their child. I use play-based, developmentally informed strategies to build attention, self-regulation, and confidence. I partner closely with caregivers, offering practical tools and guidance so children can succeed at home, in school, and in relationships.
I work with young children with ADHD who struggle with focus, big emotions, and challenges at school or with peers. Families often come to me feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to best support their child. I use play-based, developmentally informed strategies to build attention, self-regulation, and confidence. I partner closely with caregivers, offering practical tools and guidance so children can succeed at home, in school, and in relationships.
I also utilize indigenous healing practices.
I don't believe in practicing from a distance, I bring my real self into the room in an accessible and open way. I am wholeheartedly invested in the people I work with and believe that therapy works best when it's a collaborative process. Ultimately, you just want a therapist who gets you, and I get that. I know it is a daunting task to select someone to support your mental health needs and for me no one is "just a client." I would be honored to work with you. My clinical specialization is Trauma.
I also utilize indigenous healing practices.
I don't believe in practicing from a distance, I bring my real self into the room in an accessible and open way. I am wholeheartedly invested in the people I work with and believe that therapy works best when it's a collaborative process. Ultimately, you just want a therapist who gets you, and I get that. I know it is a daunting task to select someone to support your mental health needs and for me no one is "just a client." I would be honored to work with you. My clinical specialization is Trauma.
Starting therapy can be difficult for many people, but once you take that first step, you will find it easier to open up and share your experiences and the reasons you are seeking help. I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, or any mood disorder that causes problems in their life. The goal of any therapist should be to help the client gain relief from their symptoms, maintain and enhance daily functioning, and improve quality of life.
Starting therapy can be difficult for many people, but once you take that first step, you will find it easier to open up and share your experiences and the reasons you are seeking help. I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, or any mood disorder that causes problems in their life. The goal of any therapist should be to help the client gain relief from their symptoms, maintain and enhance daily functioning, and improve quality of life.
Are you ready to embrace the next chapter of your life and transform your mindset? Have you reached a point where you're no longer willing to put others first, neglecting your own needs and desires?
I specialize in helping individuals identify and implement mindset shifts that can enhance their lives. Together, we will uncover limiting thought patterns that may be holding you back. I will work with you to develop strategies to change your thoughts, reframe problems as solutions, and learn to speak to yourself like your own best friend.
Are you ready to embrace the next chapter of your life and transform your mindset? Have you reached a point where you're no longer willing to put others first, neglecting your own needs and desires?
I specialize in helping individuals identify and implement mindset shifts that can enhance their lives. Together, we will uncover limiting thought patterns that may be holding you back. I will work with you to develop strategies to change your thoughts, reframe problems as solutions, and learn to speak to yourself like your own best friend.
While I am confident in my abilities to work with most mental health concerns, I enjoy working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, perfectionism, trauma in all its forms, identity development, multicultural issues, Indigenous health, spirituality, sexual identity, family/relationships, crises, self harm, and suicidality.
Life is full of challenges and opportunities! Each experience is an opportunity to learn and grow towards health, well-being, and life balance. I see my role as a balance between offering informed perspectives, and a safe, supportive environment to explore the unexplored. "The truth is out there, you just have to know where to look!"
While I am confident in my abilities to work with most mental health concerns, I enjoy working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, perfectionism, trauma in all its forms, identity development, multicultural issues, Indigenous health, spirituality, sexual identity, family/relationships, crises, self harm, and suicidality.
Life is full of challenges and opportunities! Each experience is an opportunity to learn and grow towards health, well-being, and life balance. I see my role as a balance between offering informed perspectives, and a safe, supportive environment to explore the unexplored. "The truth is out there, you just have to know where to look!"
Living uncomfortably under the weight of anxiety and depression is a shared experience many of us endure, and I'm Michele Gunter, an LCSW based in Virginia, here to guide you towards transformative change. Through the lens of therapy, we can navigate the challenges that keep us from living our fullest lives. As a passionate advocate for mental health, I specialize in offering teletherapy to individuals seeking relief from the burdens of anxiety and depression. My commitment lies in creating a supportive and understanding space where we can explore the roots of your struggles.
Living uncomfortably under the weight of anxiety and depression is a shared experience many of us endure, and I'm Michele Gunter, an LCSW based in Virginia, here to guide you towards transformative change. Through the lens of therapy, we can navigate the challenges that keep us from living our fullest lives. As a passionate advocate for mental health, I specialize in offering teletherapy to individuals seeking relief from the burdens of anxiety and depression. My commitment lies in creating a supportive and understanding space where we can explore the roots of your struggles.
Hey! I'm Brendan, a licensed professional counselor. My goal, in every session, is to help you reach a point of empowerment and acceptance with yourself. You are the expert on you, I will follow and walk along this path with you. Tsi-Ya (ᏥᏯ) means "otter" in the Cherokee Language. In life we may feel our emotions and stress in such profound ways we struggle to tread water and may find ourselves drowning and overwhelmed. Like otters, we must learn to float.
Hey! I'm Brendan, a licensed professional counselor. My goal, in every session, is to help you reach a point of empowerment and acceptance with yourself. You are the expert on you, I will follow and walk along this path with you. Tsi-Ya (ᏥᏯ) means "otter" in the Cherokee Language. In life we may feel our emotions and stress in such profound ways we struggle to tread water and may find ourselves drowning and overwhelmed. Like otters, we must learn to float.
I'm Selina Farmer, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health. I specialize in trauma, EMDR, anxiety, and PTSD, and I'm trained in EMDR, Somatic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, DBT, and Positive Psychology. I also hold certifications in trauma treatment, addictions-informed care, ADHD, mindfulness, and mental-health nutrition, along with specialized training in working with military service members, veterans, and their families. I bring genuine warmth and creativity alongside clinical expertise in session.
I'm Selina Farmer, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health. I specialize in trauma, EMDR, anxiety, and PTSD, and I'm trained in EMDR, Somatic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, DBT, and Positive Psychology. I also hold certifications in trauma treatment, addictions-informed care, ADHD, mindfulness, and mental-health nutrition, along with specialized training in working with military service members, veterans, and their families. I bring genuine warmth and creativity alongside clinical expertise in session.
I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore, understand and address distress and mental health disorders related to life transitions, strengthening relationships, regulating emotions, or developing greater self-compassion. Life transitions, stress, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially when paired with anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem challenges are my clinical interest. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal work, motivational interviewing, and multicultural perspectives.
I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore, understand and address distress and mental health disorders related to life transitions, strengthening relationships, regulating emotions, or developing greater self-compassion. Life transitions, stress, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially when paired with anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem challenges are my clinical interest. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal work, motivational interviewing, and multicultural perspectives.
Don’t Go It Alone: Discover the Best Version of You!
Many people appear strong and capable on the outside while quietly carrying stress, trauma, grief, or emotional exhaustion. Therapy offers a place to slow down, reflect, and begin healing. My mission is to support you in becoming the healthiest version of yourself and experiencing greater fulfillment and peace in life. Through thoughtful conversation, evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and meaningful insight, I will walk alongside you as you move toward greater self-awareness, purpose, and emotional balance.
Don’t Go It Alone: Discover the Best Version of You!
Many people appear strong and capable on the outside while quietly carrying stress, trauma, grief, or emotional exhaustion. Therapy offers a place to slow down, reflect, and begin healing. My mission is to support you in becoming the healthiest version of yourself and experiencing greater fulfillment and peace in life. Through thoughtful conversation, evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and meaningful insight, I will walk alongside you as you move toward greater self-awareness, purpose, and emotional balance.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations- Dr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Navigating the immigration process can be overwhelming. Your lawyer is handling the legal side, but you’re left feeling anxious, confused, and scared. The stress of this process it’s taking its toll, and you’re searching for support, that’s where I come in. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. This could be the key factor in keeping your family together rather than torn apart. Whether you're seeking asylum, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or proving the emotional impact of separation, I take the time to provide a comprehensive evaluation. You don’t have to do this alone.
Navigating the immigration process can be overwhelming. Your lawyer is handling the legal side, but you’re left feeling anxious, confused, and scared. The stress of this process it’s taking its toll, and you’re searching for support, that’s where I come in. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. This could be the key factor in keeping your family together rather than torn apart. Whether you're seeking asylum, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or proving the emotional impact of separation, I take the time to provide a comprehensive evaluation. You don’t have to do this alone.
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FAQ - Native American Therapists
What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.