Veterans Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
I support medical professionals, family caregivers, veterans, and first responders facing stress, trauma, and demanding roles.
I integrate Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and solution-focused tools. We’ll build coping strategies for stress, boundary clarity, values-based action, and emotional regulation that adapt to unpredictable schedules and high-stakes roles.
Walk-and-talk is an option for clients who prefer processing while moving.
I support medical professionals, family caregivers, veterans, and first responders facing stress, trauma, and demanding roles.
I integrate Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and solution-focused tools. We’ll build coping strategies for stress, boundary clarity, values-based action, and emotional regulation that adapt to unpredictable schedules and high-stakes roles.
Walk-and-talk is an option for clients who prefer processing while moving.
I also love working with couples who want to rebuild their connection, and I have experience supporting veterans and those who have been overlooked by traditional systems.
What if therapy actually felt like talking to someone who gets it?
Not awkward silences. Not repeating your story for the tenth time. Not feeling like a case file.
Just a real conversation with someone in your corner.
That's what I try to create. I work with people who've had a hard time connecting in therapy, whether you tend to shut down, don't trust easily, or just haven't found the right fit. My clients often say they're surprised how comfortable they feel, and how fast the time goes. That's not an accident. I believe the relationship is the foundation. Everything else builds from there.
I also love working with couples who want to rebuild their connection, and I have experience supporting veterans and those who have been overlooked by traditional systems.
What if therapy actually felt like talking to someone who gets it?
Not awkward silences. Not repeating your story for the tenth time. Not feeling like a case file.
Just a real conversation with someone in your corner.
That's what I try to create. I work with people who've had a hard time connecting in therapy, whether you tend to shut down, don't trust easily, or just haven't found the right fit. My clients often say they're surprised how comfortable they feel, and how fast the time goes. That's not an accident. I believe the relationship is the foundation. Everything else builds from there.
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 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 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 specialized experience working with LGBTQ+ and military populations and am attentive to the unique stressors and identity concerns these communities may face.
Are you navigating a life transition, shifting relationships, or a period of emotional uncertainty? You may be feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I bring compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience. I understand how personal history, relationships, culture, and society shape our inner world—and how distressing it can be when those forces leave you feeling stuck or unseen.
I have specialized experience working with LGBTQ+ and military populations and am attentive to the unique stressors and identity concerns these communities may face.
Are you navigating a life transition, shifting relationships, or a period of emotional uncertainty? You may be feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I bring compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience. I understand how personal history, relationships, culture, and society shape our inner world—and how distressing it can be when those forces leave you feeling stuck or unseen.
Tina R
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, ICADC, BC-TMH, NCC
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new referrals January 2026. Do you struggle to have strong connections with loved ones, to progress in your life and career? Sometimes you might find that you are tired, struggling to motivate, feel keyed up, react defensively, or use alcohol to relax. Memories of past experiences may find their way into your mind only to distract and create distress. It’s likely you understand what is going on but feel overwhelmed about how to change it or worse, you have tried but haven’t been able to make significant or longstanding changes. This can leave you discouraged and the subject of your inner critic.
Accepting new referrals January 2026. Do you struggle to have strong connections with loved ones, to progress in your life and career? Sometimes you might find that you are tired, struggling to motivate, feel keyed up, react defensively, or use alcohol to relax. Memories of past experiences may find their way into your mind only to distract and create distress. It’s likely you understand what is going on but feel overwhelmed about how to change it or worse, you have tried but haven’t been able to make significant or longstanding changes. This can leave you discouraged and the subject of your inner critic.
Also, as a military spouse, I am proud to work with a unique perspective for helping the military community.
In therapy, I work to offer a place for you to process or work through life's "stuff". I address relationship issues, trauma, life patterns, grief, anxiety, and depression, recognizing the profound impact these challenges can have on our overall well-being and life satisfaction. Whether you are navigating your relationships, managing the weight of depression or anxiety, or facing a difficult time in life, I am here to support you.
Also, as a military spouse, I am proud to work with a unique perspective for helping the military community.
In therapy, I work to offer a place for you to process or work through life's "stuff". I address relationship issues, trauma, life patterns, grief, anxiety, and depression, recognizing the profound impact these challenges can have on our overall well-being and life satisfaction. Whether you are navigating your relationships, managing the weight of depression or anxiety, or facing a difficult time in life, I am here to support you.
There are immediate openings, and you can schedule an appointment right away. Ken is an effective counselor who uses compassion and wisdom to guide his clients to healthier ways of living. He works with a variety of age groups. Children and teens are comfortable sharing their anxieties and fears. Ken works with adults of all ages, providing individual, couples, and family counseling. He has extensive experience working with first responders. He helps people overcome depression, anxiety and other emotional distress. Also, he works with individuals and families dealing with addiction to drugs and alcohol and its impact on the family.
There are immediate openings, and you can schedule an appointment right away. Ken is an effective counselor who uses compassion and wisdom to guide his clients to healthier ways of living. He works with a variety of age groups. Children and teens are comfortable sharing their anxieties and fears. Ken works with adults of all ages, providing individual, couples, and family counseling. He has extensive experience working with first responders. He helps people overcome depression, anxiety and other emotional distress. Also, he works with individuals and families dealing with addiction to drugs and alcohol and its impact on the family.
I am licensed in VA and pre-licensed in GA.
I work with people on the autism spectrum dealing with isolation, depression, and anxiety. I also work with disordered eating and gender dysphoria. At the heart of my work is a commitment to practicing psychological flexibility, the ability to stay present, connect with what matters most, and take action aligned with your values, even when it’s difficult. This allows us to shift from rigid patterns of coping into more empowering ways of engaging.
I am licensed in VA and pre-licensed in GA.
I work with people on the autism spectrum dealing with isolation, depression, and anxiety. I also work with disordered eating and gender dysphoria. At the heart of my work is a commitment to practicing psychological flexibility, the ability to stay present, connect with what matters most, and take action aligned with your values, even when it’s difficult. This allows us to shift from rigid patterns of coping into more empowering ways of engaging.
Life is tricky... It's hard and messy and has no one right answer, especially now. Therapy is all about you figuring yourself out without judgment or expectations. Therapy with me, is a bit chaotic and messy too, like life. But trust me, the work is worth it. There is no one right way to "do" therapy or to be a client, but it is about you and what you're willing to bring to the table.
Life is tricky... It's hard and messy and has no one right answer, especially now. Therapy is all about you figuring yourself out without judgment or expectations. Therapy with me, is a bit chaotic and messy too, like life. But trust me, the work is worth it. There is no one right way to "do" therapy or to be a client, but it is about you and what you're willing to bring to the table.
Have you ever felt you know the tools that are supposed to help you manage anxiety, relieve depression, overcome stress, or move forward from painful experiences in your past yet still feel powerless against your pain? Or do you find you know something to be true in your mind but struggle to believe it wholeheartedly? Many clients come to me exhausted and trapped by the same old aches they've always known. I educate and guide practice in research-backed techniques to relieve symptoms, while my primary approach focuses on cultivating a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and attuned therapeutic relationship for each client.
Have you ever felt you know the tools that are supposed to help you manage anxiety, relieve depression, overcome stress, or move forward from painful experiences in your past yet still feel powerless against your pain? Or do you find you know something to be true in your mind but struggle to believe it wholeheartedly? Many clients come to me exhausted and trapped by the same old aches they've always known. I educate and guide practice in research-backed techniques to relieve symptoms, while my primary approach focuses on cultivating a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and attuned therapeutic relationship for each client.
Seeking a clinician who combines experience, compassion, and practical support for life’s challenges? Meet Sabrina.
Sabrina is an experienced clinician who has worked in residential, inpatient, and intensive outpatient settings. She supports individuals facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance use concerns, and major life transitions.
Seeking a clinician who combines experience, compassion, and practical support for life’s challenges? Meet Sabrina.
Sabrina is an experienced clinician who has worked in residential, inpatient, and intensive outpatient settings. She supports individuals facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance use concerns, and major life transitions.
Ivy Road Center for Psychotherapy and Mediation
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Charlottesville, VA 22903
I am a firm believer in evidence based treatments and have extensive training and practice in such. That being said, I recognize that "evidence" is usually based on outcomes of clinical trials with very controlled environments where very specific populations with very specific diagnoses are treated. Thus, I find that I am most effective when adapting, integrating and tailoring treatments to my clients' individual needs.
I am a firm believer in evidence based treatments and have extensive training and practice in such. That being said, I recognize that "evidence" is usually based on outcomes of clinical trials with very controlled environments where very specific populations with very specific diagnoses are treated. Thus, I find that I am most effective when adapting, integrating and tailoring treatments to my clients' individual needs.
My mission is to assist a wide variety of clients in working through issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem issues, and general life stressors in order to allow clients to examine and explore ways in which to live their best lives. My services include working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety and stress management, depression, grief counseling, self esteem and assertiveness training, working with children and adolescents struggling with interpersonal stress and behavioral issues.
My mission is to assist a wide variety of clients in working through issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem issues, and general life stressors in order to allow clients to examine and explore ways in which to live their best lives. My services include working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety and stress management, depression, grief counseling, self esteem and assertiveness training, working with children and adolescents struggling with interpersonal stress and behavioral issues.
Everyone deserves a safe, affirming space to be fully themselves. Frankie, a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced degrees in Counseling Psychology and Sociology, supports individuals, couples, and those exploring identity, relationships, and life’s challenges. Passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, Frankie provides a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel truly seen and heard. Their compassionate, person-centered approach helps clients build confidence, heal, and grow into their most authentic selves.
Everyone deserves a safe, affirming space to be fully themselves. Frankie, a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced degrees in Counseling Psychology and Sociology, supports individuals, couples, and those exploring identity, relationships, and life’s challenges. Passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, Frankie provides a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel truly seen and heard. Their compassionate, person-centered approach helps clients build confidence, heal, and grow into their most authentic selves.
As a therapist, I provide a safe space for you to explore your potential, heal from past wounds, better manage stressors, and develop an actionable plan to work towards the goals you wish to pursue. I work with adults and adolescents (age 16+) and specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, or who are coping with relational, medical, and/or life stressors. I utilize a strengths-based approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions.
As a therapist, I provide a safe space for you to explore your potential, heal from past wounds, better manage stressors, and develop an actionable plan to work towards the goals you wish to pursue. I work with adults and adolescents (age 16+) and specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, or who are coping with relational, medical, and/or life stressors. I utilize a strengths-based approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions.
Focusing primarily on relationships, sexuality and trauma, often at the intersection of all three, I partner with clients to create a warm and safe space in which to explore patterns that impact growth. I see therapy as a means to heal past hurts, and to improve current/future functioning. My work is informed by Polyvagal & attachment theories; & incorporates a variety of models including narrative, solution focused, EFT, Gottman, Ericksonian, mindfulness and humanistic psychotherapies, among others. I have a special interest in working with survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence. I am trained in EMDR & clinical hypnosis.
Focusing primarily on relationships, sexuality and trauma, often at the intersection of all three, I partner with clients to create a warm and safe space in which to explore patterns that impact growth. I see therapy as a means to heal past hurts, and to improve current/future functioning. My work is informed by Polyvagal & attachment theories; & incorporates a variety of models including narrative, solution focused, EFT, Gottman, Ericksonian, mindfulness and humanistic psychotherapies, among others. I have a special interest in working with survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence. I am trained in EMDR & clinical hypnosis.
I have explored the mind-body connection since 1980. I use healing and recovery models of therapy that respect my clients' strength and potential. I specialize in gentle and supportive methods of assisting clients to overcome the recurrent effects of trauma. I have advanced training and experience with mind/body modalities including EMDR to facilitate healing and foster posttraumatic growth. This generally involves helping a client learn to manage the recurrent symptoms of trauma and concurrently address and heal from the cause.
I have explored the mind-body connection since 1980. I use healing and recovery models of therapy that respect my clients' strength and potential. I specialize in gentle and supportive methods of assisting clients to overcome the recurrent effects of trauma. I have advanced training and experience with mind/body modalities including EMDR to facilitate healing and foster posttraumatic growth. This generally involves helping a client learn to manage the recurrent symptoms of trauma and concurrently address and heal from the cause.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. I use a therapeutic lens to help clients identify their needs with compassion, offering structure when helpful, and supporting autonomy through collaboration.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. I use a therapeutic lens to help clients identify their needs with compassion, offering structure when helpful, and supporting autonomy through collaboration.
Let’s be honest: life can be overwhelming. Therapy offers more than just coping skills—it’s a space for clarity, connection, and real change. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Henry Liscio, M.A., earned his degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University after completing his undergraduate studies in psychology, philosophy, and music at the University of Missouri. Known for his honest feedback and attentive listening, Henry has always been a trusted confidant to those around him.
Let’s be honest: life can be overwhelming. Therapy offers more than just coping skills—it’s a space for clarity, connection, and real change. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Henry Liscio, M.A., earned his degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University after completing his undergraduate studies in psychology, philosophy, and music at the University of Missouri. Known for his honest feedback and attentive listening, Henry has always been a trusted confidant to those around him.
Something is not working, and you can feel it. The anxiety that used to come and go has become a constant companion. The trauma you thought you had moved past still shows up in your relationships, your body, and your ability to be present. You are tired of just getting through each day, managing symptoms while something deeper remains unaddressed. Maybe you have tried therapy before and it helped on the surface but never reached the root of what is really going on. You are ready for something different, something grounded in real science and tailored to how your brain actually works.
Something is not working, and you can feel it. The anxiety that used to come and go has become a constant companion. The trauma you thought you had moved past still shows up in your relationships, your body, and your ability to be present. You are tired of just getting through each day, managing symptoms while something deeper remains unaddressed. Maybe you have tried therapy before and it helped on the surface but never reached the root of what is really going on. You are ready for something different, something grounded in real science and tailored to how your brain actually works.
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.