Women's Issues Therapists in Charlottesville, VA

I work with people who are struggling with a range of problems and wish to better understand their thoughts, feelings and behavior. I also work with people who are at a crossroads and want help thinking about the impact of a significant change on self and others. I am experienced working with people from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds as well as LGBTQ individuals and couples. I'm compassionate and non judgmental and tailor my work to each patient's needs. I received my PhD from Yale University and have worked in community clinics, hospitals and extensively with UVA students and faculty.

I do not have a specific "ideal" client, but I most enjoy working with, and have the most experience with, women from ages 18 to 65. Their issues could be depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and more(see list below). They are looking for someone who will listen with full attention, interest and compassion. They want someone who is very supportive, who makes them feel very safe and accepted, just as they are. They are looking for a real human being they can relate to. Someone who will remember what is going on with them, who truly cares and cheers them on, who makes them laugh and gives them hope.

If you're someone who wants to work through some issues, I am eager to help. If your issues are eating disorders, anxiety, depression or women's issues , I am comfortable and confident of my ability to work with you. Send me an email if you'd like more information or to make an appointment.

Finding the right therapist - one you feel comfortable with, trust, and can be open and honest with - is essential to your healing. I am committed to facilitating an environment of acceptance, hope, and encouragement. I help individuals who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationships, and women's issues . My goal is to help you feel empowered, and to create a balanced life and a renewed relationship with yourself and others. Together, we will develop skills, build emotional strength, and find the path toward living out your goals.

As an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping) Practitioner and Pathwork® coach, I work with individuals and groups using a mind/body/emotion/spirit approach. I will compassionately guide you toward discovering, understanding and releasing the inner blocks that prevent you from actualizing your goals. We'll work together as you learn ways to transform negative beliefs, emotions and behavior patterns into positive, life-affirming ones.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 20 years of counseling experience working with mental heath disorders, eating disorders, and couple therapy. I take an emotion focused and Jungian approach that allows for depth therapy. I also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training to promote self-acceptance, non-judgment, and behavior change in the areas of interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotion regulation. My therapeutic approach promotes an environment of acceptance and compassion that over time becomes an increasing internal experience.

Everyone can improve and succeed regardless of any struggles or trauma a person may encounter. I aim to help clients heal past traumas, strengthen relationships with themselves and others, work through difficult emotions, and find their inner strength. I believe inherently in the resiliency of the human spirit. We have the power to recover, to heal, to grow, and to learn. My goal is to help you understand the problems that you are facing and allow you the space to solve them so that you may transform into the best version of yourself.

Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or returning, finding a provider that you can connect with and develop trust with is important. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to address a range of concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationships, and addictions). I help clients develop greater self-understanding and better relate in relationships.

Through a holistic and integrative approach I support individuals and families to navigate the unique challenges that life has unfolded for them. Whether our work takes place in my office or out in nature, I help my clients identify, cultivate and nourish their strengths and resources. Through our work my clients deepen their connection to themselves, others and the natural world. As these connections grow I support my clients to uncover limiting patterns that inhibit their relationships, creativity and happiness so they can nourish new ways of moving and relating in the world that support authenticity, ease, and joy.

Warmest welcome to you! I'm a strength-based therapist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. For the last 3 years Sicily, certified therapy dog, has been my co-therapist (see pic). The counseling and support I provide offers connection, partnership and guidance in discovering and doing what it takes to find solutions, move forward and live fully. Together we will successfully and mindfully navigate the challenges and changes you’re facing. Imagine shifting patterns, moving obstacles, changing behaviors, creating awesomeness and finding peace. You will discover you're the expert on yourself, your life and your situation.

With increased awareness of our inner worlds, we will look at how thoughts and feelings influence how we live, the choices we make and the patterns that develop in our relationships. My work centers on assisting people to access and utilize their own innate wisdom and strength, to ultimately experience life with greater ease and more joy.

If you are trying to manage intrusive worries, sadness, or grief, it's possible your body and mind may be signaling a need for greater attention and care. Often this is our soul's way of asking for a deeper connection to ourselves and others. Reaching out for support requires courage and some willingness to be vulnerable. If you are ready, we will begin by developing a secure foundation based on identifying and honoring your strengths and resilience before exploring difficult topics. We will take an approach that includes a somatic awareness which invites you to notice what's rising inside your body, not just your mind.

It takes courage to begin therapy and the process may be daunting. I strive to create a nonjudgmental and compassionate space for my clients to feel safe to talk about their problems and process their thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative and strength-based, helping clients identify and achieve their goals - relationships, professional, or self growth.

I am a licensed social worker and a trained and certified yoga teacher. I hold certification in the practice of tele-health, and able to work with clients remotely during this pandemic, in Virginia and Massachusetts where I am licensed. I believe in an integrated approach to therapy. I employ the evidence-based theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT) Neuropsychological-Informed CBT, Internal Family Systems, (IFS) - which all help in improving insight, life and coping skills.. My expertise is with trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, relationships. My previous work includes the Massachusetts Child Trauma Project (MCTP)

Has stress become overwhelming? Do your relationships seem to be stuck in a negative loop? Have you been feeling uncomfortable in the skin that you are in? I am happy that you are here, you are in the right place. You have the right to be free from pressure and negativity. You have the right to live the life that you know that you deserve, and I will be happy to help you achieve that. You do not have to allow stress, poor relationships, self-esteem issues, or trauma from your past to have the final say.

Please be aware that I am accepting new clients on a limited basis. Does it feel like you are just going through the motions, or like you're 'stuck?' Do you have negative thoughts such as 'I'm not good enough,' or 'I don't deserve to feel good?' We all develop ways of interacting with our world based on personal life experiences. Eventually, some of these ways stop working and they may even make us feel worse. Together we will identify patterns and ways of thinking and interacting that no longer work for you. I am most drawn to working Individuals who have anxiety, mood disorders and/or a history of trauma.

UPDATE! We've hired additional clinicians and are now offering expanded telehealth services to adolescents, as well as evening and weekend hours! I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years, specializing in trauma disorders, depression, anxiety, mood, and women's health (e.g. perinatal mood disorders, PPA/PPD, life transitions, relationships). I employ a variety of therapeutic approaches to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Mindfulness and Multicultural therapies. In addition, I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, telehealth, and as a clinical trauma professional.