Women's Issues Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 24 years of counseling experience working with mental health disorders, eating disorders, and marital 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 through teaching skills in the area of interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. My therapeutic approach promotes an environment of acceptance and compassion that becomes an increasing internal experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 24 years of counseling experience working with mental health disorders, eating disorders, and marital 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 through teaching skills in the area of interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. My therapeutic approach promotes an environment of acceptance and compassion that becomes an increasing internal experience.
You are holding a lot together and somehow still feel like you are falling short. The inner critic is loud. The overthinking is exhausting. You may be a mom hoping to change the script on motherhood, a girl or teen whose anxiety is stealing her childhood, or a woman who just wants to feel like herself again. You are ready to ditch the worry, the guilt and the pressure. You are ready to feel grounded, confident and like you again.
You are holding a lot together and somehow still feel like you are falling short. The inner critic is loud. The overthinking is exhausting. You may be a mom hoping to change the script on motherhood, a girl or teen whose anxiety is stealing her childhood, or a woman who just wants to feel like herself again. You are ready to ditch the worry, the guilt and the pressure. You are ready to feel grounded, confident and like you again.
Are you seeking trauma-informed care that integrates mind and body? Does cognitive behavioral therapy feel limiting and impersonal to you? Are you curious about cultivating a deeper, more compassionate relationship with your inner emotional life? Is it important to you that your therapist is LGBTQ+ affirming and social justice oriented? If so, my approach may be a good fit for you. I enjoy working with individuals (15+) and couples who are coping with issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, life transitions, academic challenges, identity, self-esteem, and loss.
Are you seeking trauma-informed care that integrates mind and body? Does cognitive behavioral therapy feel limiting and impersonal to you? Are you curious about cultivating a deeper, more compassionate relationship with your inner emotional life? Is it important to you that your therapist is LGBTQ+ affirming and social justice oriented? If so, my approach may be a good fit for you. I enjoy working with individuals (15+) and couples who are coping with issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, life transitions, academic challenges, identity, self-esteem, and loss.
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 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.
My approach is grounded in curiosity and care. I see therapy as an open-ended exploration of the stories, patterns, and emotional threads that shape our lives. I work closely with each client to understand both their present concerns and the past experiences that may be quietly or unbearably influencing them. I pay close attention not just to what’s said, but to what might be just beneath the surface. I believe repair begins when we can safely name and explore these layers together. The relationship between therapist and client is central to this process.
My approach is grounded in curiosity and care. I see therapy as an open-ended exploration of the stories, patterns, and emotional threads that shape our lives. I work closely with each client to understand both their present concerns and the past experiences that may be quietly or unbearably influencing them. I pay close attention not just to what’s said, but to what might be just beneath the surface. I believe repair begins when we can safely name and explore these layers together. The relationship between therapist and client is central to this process.
My goal is to make you feel supported, understood, and empowered. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space, where we will explore thoughts and feelings, engage in self-reflection, and ultimately gain greater self-acceptance and sense of self.
My goal is to make you feel supported, understood, and empowered. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space, where we will explore thoughts and feelings, engage in self-reflection, and ultimately gain greater self-acceptance and sense of self.
I specialize in helping adults, couples and older teens (16+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and trauma.
As a couples therapist, I help partners reconnect with the felt experience of love—the emotional bond that drew them together. My work is grounded in attachment theory, which views our closest relationships as vital to emotional safety. Together, we gently uncover and heal the underlying hurts, resentments, and past traumas that may be driving reactive patterns or emotional distance. Through this process, couples learn to build new patterns of connection—ones that foster trust.
I specialize in helping adults, couples and older teens (16+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and trauma.
As a couples therapist, I help partners reconnect with the felt experience of love—the emotional bond that drew them together. My work is grounded in attachment theory, which views our closest relationships as vital to emotional safety. Together, we gently uncover and heal the underlying hurts, resentments, and past traumas that may be driving reactive patterns or emotional distance. Through this process, couples learn to build new patterns of connection—ones that foster trust.
I specialize in helping you move through life transitions and internal changes. As both an LPC and an RN, I take a holistic approach that engages the mind, body, and spirit through a neuroscience-informed Positive Psychology framework. Together, we’ll explore how positive thoughts influence the brain, body, tendencies, habits, perceptions, and behaviors, while balancing mind, body, and spirit so you can identify your inner resources, thrive, and make the most of your precious life.
I specialize in helping you move through life transitions and internal changes. As both an LPC and an RN, I take a holistic approach that engages the mind, body, and spirit through a neuroscience-informed Positive Psychology framework. Together, we’ll explore how positive thoughts influence the brain, body, tendencies, habits, perceptions, and behaviors, while balancing mind, body, and spirit so you can identify your inner resources, thrive, and make the most of your precious life.
Jasmine has been working with people for as long as she can remember. She got her start as a teenager, assisting her aunt who owned a behavior center, supporting individuals with autism and special needs. That early experience sparked something in her. Over the years, she's built more than a decade of experience through providing play therapy to young children to supporting those advancing in age to facilitating engagement of families. From working in group homes to residential treatment centers, Jasmine has been able to see how healing looks at every stage of life. This range has given her the ability to meet people where they are.
Jasmine has been working with people for as long as she can remember. She got her start as a teenager, assisting her aunt who owned a behavior center, supporting individuals with autism and special needs. That early experience sparked something in her. Over the years, she's built more than a decade of experience through providing play therapy to young children to supporting those advancing in age to facilitating engagement of families. From working in group homes to residential treatment centers, Jasmine has been able to see how healing looks at every stage of life. This range has given her the ability to meet people where they are.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—within yourself, your relationships, or your work? You may be carrying emotional or relational pain, navigating disconnection, burnout, or life transitions, or sensing that something more is possible but unclear. You want to understand yourself honestly, engage your relationships more thoughtfully, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose. You’re not looking for quick fixes, but for meaningful, sustainable change.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—within yourself, your relationships, or your work? You may be carrying emotional or relational pain, navigating disconnection, burnout, or life transitions, or sensing that something more is possible but unclear. You want to understand yourself honestly, engage your relationships more thoughtfully, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose. You’re not looking for quick fixes, but for meaningful, sustainable change.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with the emotional issues and experiences related to post-partum, parenting, menopause, empty-nesting, career conflicts, or loss. Women who may be questioning their choices, their values, their identity, their self-criticism, their worth, their capacity for self-care.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with the emotional issues and experiences related to post-partum, parenting, menopause, empty-nesting, career conflicts, or loss. Women who may be questioning their choices, their values, their identity, their self-criticism, their worth, their capacity for self-care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 strengths-based therapist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. My K9 co-therapist Sicily has over 30 dog years of service in schools and care centers. 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'll discover you're the expert on yourself, your life and your situation.
Warmest welcome to you! I'm a strengths-based therapist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. My K9 co-therapist Sicily has over 30 dog years of service in schools and care centers. 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'll discover you're the expert on yourself, your life and your situation.
You deserve to feel seen, supported, and empowered. In our work together, you’ll find a safe space to explore your emotions and challenges without judgment. Through understanding and practical tools, we’ll nurture healing, resilience, and growth—helping you move through life’s struggles with clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose.
You deserve to feel seen, supported, and empowered. In our work together, you’ll find a safe space to explore your emotions and challenges without judgment. Through understanding and practical tools, we’ll nurture healing, resilience, and growth—helping you move through life’s struggles with clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose.
You’ve mastered the art of the "Impressive." Now, let’s master the art of the "Meaningful." To the world, you are the benchmark of success. But internally, the cost of that success has become a tax on your well-being. Whether it’s the persistent hum of achievement-driven anxiety or the Imposter Syndrome that suggests you’re one mistake away from being found out, you’re tired of performing. With over 20 years of experience as a Ph.D., Professor, and Executive Consultant, I work specifically with high achieving individuals who require a therapist who matches their intellectual rigor and understands their unique challenges.
You’ve mastered the art of the "Impressive." Now, let’s master the art of the "Meaningful." To the world, you are the benchmark of success. But internally, the cost of that success has become a tax on your well-being. Whether it’s the persistent hum of achievement-driven anxiety or the Imposter Syndrome that suggests you’re one mistake away from being found out, you’re tired of performing. With over 20 years of experience as a Ph.D., Professor, and Executive Consultant, I work specifically with high achieving individuals who require a therapist who matches their intellectual rigor and understands their unique challenges.
I believe that biology, experience and environment affect how we live in and experience the world. If you are struggling to live to your fullest, we can explore your challenges by creating a safe space to slow down and explore why. You will learn to listen to what your body and mind are telling you by learning to recognize negative beliefs, negative patterns, and unhealthy relationships and begin to make the changes you deserve.
I believe that biology, experience and environment affect how we live in and experience the world. If you are struggling to live to your fullest, we can explore your challenges by creating a safe space to slow down and explore why. You will learn to listen to what your body and mind are telling you by learning to recognize negative beliefs, negative patterns, and unhealthy relationships and begin to make the changes you deserve.
Prior to private practice, I worked in outpatient therapy clinics, community mental health agencies, and hospital clinics. I have my Masters of Social Work degree and am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker.
Prior to private practice, I worked in outpatient therapy clinics, community mental health agencies, and hospital clinics. I have my Masters of Social Work degree and am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker.
I have had the privilege of working with families, individuals and couples for many years. Helping people bridge miscommunication gaps to grow deeper connections is a passion of mine. When we work to understand ourselves, we often gain profound insights into the systems we are part of. My approach integrates narrative, light somatic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I draw from a family systems perspective, recognizing that our interconnectedness influences both ourselves and others. I strive to empower my clients to use this awareness as a catalyst for meaning.
I have had the privilege of working with families, individuals and couples for many years. Helping people bridge miscommunication gaps to grow deeper connections is a passion of mine. When we work to understand ourselves, we often gain profound insights into the systems we are part of. My approach integrates narrative, light somatic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I draw from a family systems perspective, recognizing that our interconnectedness influences both ourselves and others. I strive to empower my clients to use this awareness as a catalyst for meaning.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.