Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
In response to COVID-19, we are now offering remote talk therapy sessions and supervised neurofeedback home training. The Virginia Center for Neurofeedback, Attachment & Trauma offers the gold standard in QEEG-guided neurofeedback for emotional distress, trauma, PTSD, ADD, creativity enhancement and peak performance training. Services also include psychotherapy, EMDR and LENS neurofeedback.
In response to COVID-19, we are now offering remote talk therapy sessions and supervised neurofeedback home training. The Virginia Center for Neurofeedback, Attachment & Trauma offers the gold standard in QEEG-guided neurofeedback for emotional distress, trauma, PTSD, ADD, creativity enhancement and peak performance training. Services also include psychotherapy, EMDR and LENS neurofeedback.
I work with individuals across the lifespan and from all walks of life, with a special focus on serving the brain injury ( TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) communities.
I approach the therapeutic relationship with creativity and a person-centered focus, fostering a safe environment where clients can share authentically. My work blends evidence-based counseling techniques with expressive and imaginative supports, including music-based interventions when helpful. I support both children and adults navigating ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, and anxiety. Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, I incorporate creative approaches to enhance well-being, daily functioning, and overall quality of life.
I work with individuals across the lifespan and from all walks of life, with a special focus on serving the brain injury ( TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) communities.
I approach the therapeutic relationship with creativity and a person-centered focus, fostering a safe environment where clients can share authentically. My work blends evidence-based counseling techniques with expressive and imaginative supports, including music-based interventions when helpful. I support both children and adults navigating ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, and anxiety. Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, I incorporate creative approaches to enhance well-being, daily functioning, and overall quality of life.
Mike Pease
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy often focuses on life’s biggest challenges and difficult emotions, but that doesn’t mean therapy has to be a distressing experience. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, adjusting to life changes, addiction, and PTSD. I specialize in treating trauma and utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy to guide individuals through reprocessing what they have experienced in order to cultivate healing and growth from their traumas. I have helped survivors of a wide variety of traumatic events including but not limited to; sexual assault, childhood abuse, combat related trauma, and domestic violence.
Therapy often focuses on life’s biggest challenges and difficult emotions, but that doesn’t mean therapy has to be a distressing experience. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, adjusting to life changes, addiction, and PTSD. I specialize in treating trauma and utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy to guide individuals through reprocessing what they have experienced in order to cultivate healing and growth from their traumas. I have helped survivors of a wide variety of traumatic events including but not limited to; sexual assault, childhood abuse, combat related trauma, and domestic violence.
Kelsey Fehlner-Ince is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). For the past five years, Kelsey has been working to support a wide variety of individuals from children to young adults and currently specializes in helping individuals with ASD who may have comorbid mood disorders. Kelsey offers individual therapy and may provide parent support during or outside of sessions when working with their child.
Kelsey Fehlner-Ince is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). For the past five years, Kelsey has been working to support a wide variety of individuals from children to young adults and currently specializes in helping individuals with ASD who may have comorbid mood disorders. Kelsey offers individual therapy and may provide parent support during or outside of sessions when working with their child.
Do you feel chronically disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns despite "knowing better"? This misalignment might be affecting your physical health, your relationships, your sense of self, and your visions for the future. While many of the strategies you relied upon in early life were both necessary and adaptive, they can also become what hold you back later in life. What if we explore some of your origin stories and update those defaults to better reflect who you are, instead of who you believed you had to be? What if we deepen your self-belonging, thereby strengthening your capacity to connect more effortlessly with others?
Do you feel chronically disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns despite "knowing better"? This misalignment might be affecting your physical health, your relationships, your sense of self, and your visions for the future. While many of the strategies you relied upon in early life were both necessary and adaptive, they can also become what hold you back later in life. What if we explore some of your origin stories and update those defaults to better reflect who you are, instead of who you believed you had to be? What if we deepen your self-belonging, thereby strengthening your capacity to connect more effortlessly with others?
Life's journey is rough. Not every path is smooth or easy and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times we need someone to walk with us; perhaps help us find a new direction. Having someone that understands because he's been there, makes all the difference in the world. In addition to working with couples and families, he enjoys bringing hope to men. He understands the struggles men face. He shares life and relational skills, including: developing problem solving skills, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, having victory over addiction, growing through life development stages and recovering from the symptoms of trauma.
Life's journey is rough. Not every path is smooth or easy and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times we need someone to walk with us; perhaps help us find a new direction. Having someone that understands because he's been there, makes all the difference in the world. In addition to working with couples and families, he enjoys bringing hope to men. He understands the struggles men face. He shares life and relational skills, including: developing problem solving skills, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, having victory over addiction, growing through life development stages and recovering from the symptoms of trauma.
I am also interested in working with individuals with traumatic brain injury, mild/moderate cognitive impairment, intellectual disability, and their caregivers.
Hello! I'm Lila, a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience across various settings. My focus is on assisting individuals who often feel overwhelmed by teaching distress tolerance techniques and stress management skills. Together, we'll collaborate on strategies to help you navigate your emotions effectively. Employing a holistic approach, we'll address the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, I integrate mindfulness practices to foster a deeper connection with yourself. Whether you're grappling with challenging relationship dynamics or battling cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help!
I am also interested in working with individuals with traumatic brain injury, mild/moderate cognitive impairment, intellectual disability, and their caregivers.
Hello! I'm Lila, a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience across various settings. My focus is on assisting individuals who often feel overwhelmed by teaching distress tolerance techniques and stress management skills. Together, we'll collaborate on strategies to help you navigate your emotions effectively. Employing a holistic approach, we'll address the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, I integrate mindfulness practices to foster a deeper connection with yourself. Whether you're grappling with challenging relationship dynamics or battling cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help!
As a neuropsychologist, I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological testing for adults. Additionally, I provide more targeted testing for work concerns, problems with anxiety and mood disorders, IQ testing, and personality testing for self-knowledge or other purposes for adults. I also provide testing for learning disorders and ADHD/ADD, general academic achievement, and IQ testing for gifted programs/schools or other purposes for adolescents and adults.
Note: In person assessments are available at both my Charlottesville and Richmond office locations. Please feel free to contact me for further information.
As a neuropsychologist, I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological testing for adults. Additionally, I provide more targeted testing for work concerns, problems with anxiety and mood disorders, IQ testing, and personality testing for self-knowledge or other purposes for adults. I also provide testing for learning disorders and ADHD/ADD, general academic achievement, and IQ testing for gifted programs/schools or other purposes for adolescents and adults.
Note: In person assessments are available at both my Charlottesville and Richmond office locations. Please feel free to contact me for further information.
All of our behaviors are adaptive, even the ones we wish to change. There was likely a time and place that even the most pesky of habits helped to protect or get you through difficult times. We will explore the "when" and "why" of your past parts as we work to create change in the here and now. I appreciate life can be difficult, relationships overwhelming, and decision-making about major transitions both exciting and paralyzing. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress from work, relationship problems, or finding your voice, we can work towards your goals together..
All of our behaviors are adaptive, even the ones we wish to change. There was likely a time and place that even the most pesky of habits helped to protect or get you through difficult times. We will explore the "when" and "why" of your past parts as we work to create change in the here and now. I appreciate life can be difficult, relationships overwhelming, and decision-making about major transitions both exciting and paralyzing. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress from work, relationship problems, or finding your voice, we can work towards your goals together..
Something brought you here today. Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of old experiences that seem impossible to shake. Maybe anxiety keeps pulling you out of the present moment, no matter how hard you try to stay grounded. Maybe you’ve tried talking about it — and still feel stuck.
That’s exactly where I work.
Something brought you here today. Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of old experiences that seem impossible to shake. Maybe anxiety keeps pulling you out of the present moment, no matter how hard you try to stay grounded. Maybe you’ve tried talking about it — and still feel stuck.
That’s exactly where I work.
Something brought you here today. Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of old experiences that seem impossible to shake. Maybe anxiety keeps pulling you out of the present moment, no matter how hard you try to stay grounded. Maybe you’ve tried talking about it — and still feel stuck.
That’s exactly where I work.
Something brought you here today. Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of old experiences that seem impossible to shake. Maybe anxiety keeps pulling you out of the present moment, no matter how hard you try to stay grounded. Maybe you’ve tried talking about it — and still feel stuck.
That’s exactly where I work.
I specialize in working with PTSD, TBI related injuries, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relational challenges.
You’ve carried a lot — for your family, your partner, your community — but lately, it might feel like there’s little energy left for yourself. Whether you’re navigating military life, relationship strain, or personal challenges, you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m a Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling, and I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families to restore trust, connection, and resilience. With a specialization in Military Culture, I have 10+ years of experience supporting service members and their families and have gained experience working with a diverse population.
I specialize in working with PTSD, TBI related injuries, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relational challenges.
You’ve carried a lot — for your family, your partner, your community — but lately, it might feel like there’s little energy left for yourself. Whether you’re navigating military life, relationship strain, or personal challenges, you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m a Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling, and I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families to restore trust, connection, and resilience. With a specialization in Military Culture, I have 10+ years of experience supporting service members and their families and have gained experience working with a diverse population.
Nyah's professional journey includes supporting university students and international clients, survivors of trauma, and individuals navigating substance use recovery. In every setting, Nyah fosters a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and empowered to recognize their strengths and capacity for growth. Grounded in positive psychology, a strengths-based approach, and a growth mindset, she guides motivated individuals in cultivating sustainable habits, aligning choices with core values, and developing new ways of thinking that nurture growth.
Nyah's professional journey includes supporting university students and international clients, survivors of trauma, and individuals navigating substance use recovery. In every setting, Nyah fosters a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and empowered to recognize their strengths and capacity for growth. Grounded in positive psychology, a strengths-based approach, and a growth mindset, she guides motivated individuals in cultivating sustainable habits, aligning choices with core values, and developing new ways of thinking that nurture growth.
I could throw a lot of buzzwords at you about holistic care, mindfulness, and wellness but you've likely read enough of that by the time you've gotten here. So I'd rather be honest: In a world that feels so unauthentic right now, I strive to provide a space where you can speak freely and process what is going on with you and around you. I am a firm believer everyone is the master of their own experience, and therapy can be used as a tool to focus on changes you want to make and help you cope with it all. My goal is for you to show up each session willing to dive deep and make those shifts.
I could throw a lot of buzzwords at you about holistic care, mindfulness, and wellness but you've likely read enough of that by the time you've gotten here. So I'd rather be honest: In a world that feels so unauthentic right now, I strive to provide a space where you can speak freely and process what is going on with you and around you. I am a firm believer everyone is the master of their own experience, and therapy can be used as a tool to focus on changes you want to make and help you cope with it all. My goal is for you to show up each session willing to dive deep and make those shifts.
Since 2017, I have dedicated my career to the art and science of healing. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, but more importantly, it is rooted in the belief that no matter what you have walked through, growth is possible.
Since 2017, I have dedicated my career to the art and science of healing. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, but more importantly, it is rooted in the belief that no matter what you have walked through, growth is possible.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I am a graduate of Tulane University’s School of Social Work, a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my clinical license in 2015 and have been an Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner since 2022. My expertise is in treating medical trauma, grief and post-traumatic stress related to events surrounding disease, medical care or medical emergencies. My approach is tailored specifically for each client.
I am a graduate of Tulane University’s School of Social Work, a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my clinical license in 2015 and have been an Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner since 2022. My expertise is in treating medical trauma, grief and post-traumatic stress related to events surrounding disease, medical care or medical emergencies. My approach is tailored specifically for each client.
Counseling For Athletes PLLC, Elise Keoghan CEDS
Licensed Professional Counselor, CEDS, MA
Serves Area
I am licensed in Texas, Virginia (virtual), Washington State (virtual), and Florida (virtual). I provide athletes a place of understanding support to work through issues such as eating concerns, body image, anxiety, depression, injury, post-sports career, relationships, substance use, or traumatic events. Athletes devote tremendous time and energy to physical training, and I believe intentionality with mental health is just as important for improving quality of life, and for improved sports performance.
I am licensed in Texas, Virginia (virtual), Washington State (virtual), and Florida (virtual). I provide athletes a place of understanding support to work through issues such as eating concerns, body image, anxiety, depression, injury, post-sports career, relationships, substance use, or traumatic events. Athletes devote tremendous time and energy to physical training, and I believe intentionality with mental health is just as important for improving quality of life, and for improved sports performance.
I help individuals and couples navigate grief, chronic illness, caregiving, burnout, insomnia, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing from meaning-centered psychotherapy, CBT, and trauma-informed practices. Together, we’ll set goals, build coping skills, and work toward healing and clarity at your pace.
I help individuals and couples navigate grief, chronic illness, caregiving, burnout, insomnia, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing from meaning-centered psychotherapy, CBT, and trauma-informed practices. Together, we’ll set goals, build coping skills, and work toward healing and clarity at your pace.
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I enjoy providing comprehensive assessment services designed to discover strengths, clarify the problem, identify supports and strategies, and connect people with resources. Psychological and multi-disciplinary testing is available for concerns about attention, behavior, relationships, social skills, mood, problem solving, cognitive functioning, learning, executive functioning, memory, independent living skills, and mental health. Reports and recommendations can be tailored for medical diagnosis, mental health intervention, educational planning, and/ or vocational planning. Testing services are offered for all ages.
I enjoy providing comprehensive assessment services designed to discover strengths, clarify the problem, identify supports and strategies, and connect people with resources. Psychological and multi-disciplinary testing is available for concerns about attention, behavior, relationships, social skills, mood, problem solving, cognitive functioning, learning, executive functioning, memory, independent living skills, and mental health. Reports and recommendations can be tailored for medical diagnosis, mental health intervention, educational planning, and/ or vocational planning. Testing services are offered for all ages.
I have specialized in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, military, sexual and emotional trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, grief/bereavement and traumatic brain injury.
Do you often struggle with feeling down, not loving/knowing yourself or have less enjoyment in doing things that you once loved? Have you experienced tragedy in the past/recently and just feel as if you have a dark cloud following you in life? Or, is life just a whirlwind and you are here to just better yourself and learn new ways to cope through life? If this sounds like you... Come sit with me and let's walk through YOUR journey together and find a way to clear the storm clouds together! My ideal client is someone who is passionate about overall self-improvement and defying the odds that life throws at them.
I have specialized in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, military, sexual and emotional trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, grief/bereavement and traumatic brain injury.
Do you often struggle with feeling down, not loving/knowing yourself or have less enjoyment in doing things that you once loved? Have you experienced tragedy in the past/recently and just feel as if you have a dark cloud following you in life? Or, is life just a whirlwind and you are here to just better yourself and learn new ways to cope through life? If this sounds like you... Come sit with me and let's walk through YOUR journey together and find a way to clear the storm clouds together! My ideal client is someone who is passionate about overall self-improvement and defying the odds that life throws at them.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists
When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.
What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilization, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counseling.
How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.
What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.