Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Christiansburg, VA

I am only providing telehealth at this time. With over 30 years experience in mental health counseling in a variety of settings, I have a wide range of experience with all ages. I have extensive experiences with individuals and (their families/caregivers) with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.

Are you feeling stuck? Anxious? Struggling with relationships? Welcome! I am ready to support you on your journey to wellness. My aim is to create a safe space for you to explore, grow, learn, and move toward healing and the life you want. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, inclusive, and trauma-informed. I am passionate about working with adults to address concerns and symptoms, such as, anxiety, attachment/relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, depression, women’s issues/health, identity and life choice exploration.

I offer counseling for anxiety, depression, life adjustment, grief, stress management and variety of other situations in which we need a place to talk things out. I utilize strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. I always work from a client centered approach as we are all unique individuals.

Hannah Pinkston is a Resident Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with individuals, groups, couples, and families at various life stages and from diverse backgrounds that are seeking sustainable empowerment through habit development, increased self-awareness, and enhanced life perspectives. Hannah’s comprehensive, person-centered approach to therapy, prioritizes the overall well-being of the client and maintains alignment with their personal goals.

I strongly believe that clients already possess the strength they need to overcome past hurts. I believe it is my privilege to walk alongside you in your journey and empower you to use your own strengths to solve problems and achieve your goals. I enjoy working with clients from any age or background. I treat a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger management, and trauma. I have a special interest in working with woman recovering from abusive relationships, co-dependency, or parenting issues.

Hello and welcome! I am so glad you’re here. You’ve taken the first step, and it’s a big one! There are times where life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. No matter what you are bringing into counseling with you, I desire to provide you with a safe place where you can confidently feel as though you are being seen, heard, and known. Whether it's personal growth, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or other stressors, I am committed to providing tools and strategies to help you feel empowered and supported in these pursuits.

My therapeutic approach is strengths based and tailored for each client, situation, and goal to find what works best for that individual. I believe you are the expert in your life and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs. I have experience providing therapy in outpatient, school based, and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, substance use and abuse, parenting issues, and more. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and further certified to provide Trauma Focused CBT in the state of VA.

My ideal client is one who is ready to discover more about themselves and how they interact with the world. Someone who is open to change, and who is prepared to allow me to take this journey alongside them.

As a dedicated counselor, I am passionate about assisting individuals from all walks of life toward personal growth and fulfillment. I am excited to work with children, adolescents, young adults, and couples to address the following concerns: depression, anxiety, academic and career guidance, life transitions, relational difficulties, self-esteem building, ADHD symptom management, conflict resolution and more. Through an empathetic and collaborative approach, my goal is to empower clients to overcome obstacles, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve greater life satisfaction.

I have spent 10 years working with clients who struggle with mental health and/or addiction. Client "specialties" are as follows (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, parenting/attachment, ineffective communication, career counseling and relationship or family systems issues.

I strive to help you achieve your goals in becoming the best you you can be. However, becoming the best version of yourself is a journey, and for many people, therapy is the first step. Seeking counseling is fundamental in this journey for healing, growth, and self-compassion. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental, safe place for you to explore areas of your life that are no longer serving you. I hope to encourage clients to step into the daylight and let it go.

Sherry L. Shuler is a licensed therapist who prioritizes understanding your individual situation and who works to tailor treatment to address your specific needs while maintaining a welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere. Sherry is committed to providing clients with the highest quality care regardless of economic status, religion, race, ethnicity, lifestyle preferences or cultural differences.

I am a Clinical Psychologist in the Christiansburg area. I use a variety of therapies to help each individual with their specific needs. My approach to therapy is warm, empathic, and caring. Whether there is pain from which you are seeking relief, or ways you just feel stuck, my job is to empower and equip you to grow into more of the person you want to be – and to respect and care for the person you already have become! I also offer objective testing for ADHD and other forms of psychological assessment.

I enjoy working with adolescents and adults to address the following issues: depression, anxiety, pre-marital & marriage issues; race-related issues/social justice; weight loss; academic issues; life planning & decision making; low-self esteem, and parent-child issues. Many of my clients are couples, undergraduate & professional students, K-12 educators, college/university faculty & staff, health care professionals, clergy/spiritual leaders, first responders and law enforcement officers.

Overcoming depression, anxiety, and trauma is possible. My approach to therapy includes active listening and empathetic understanding. Together, my clients and I can find practical solutions to the challenges that depression, anxiety, and trauma bring. I work with adolescents, college students, and adults at any stage of life, with additional expertise in substance use counseling, counseling women, and military/veteran servicemembers and their family members.

I am a graduate from Radford University earning a Bachelors Degree with a focus on social work. I received a Masters of Social Work from Radford in 2014 and began working toward being a LCSW. I received my LCSW in 2017 and have been working in outpatient therapy since. I have experience with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, anger management, parenting issues, personality disorders, trauma, and grief. I work from a strength-based perspective with a client-centered style.

The type of client that I am most interested in working with is someone who is eager and prepared to make positive changes in their life. They should be willing to put in the necessary effort to achieve their goals. I appreciate individuals who are in touch with their true motivations and believe that they have the ability to accomplish more than their present situation may indicate.

My passion is working with individuals who are ready and willing to make changes in their lives. I am here to provide a safe place to process difficulties and challenges they may be facing and to help build skills to help overcome those things. I have also worked with many clients in processing trauma. My therapeutic approach is person centered and is focused on the individual’s strengths and needs.

I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. With my clients, I enjoy working with the following issues: depression, anxiety, self-esteem/body image, career decision-making, life planning, and academic issues.