Emotionally Focused Therapists in Dayton, VA

My practice focuses on providing a safe, secure space to explore personal and relational healing and growth with individuals. I work with a wide variety of issues and challenges with an overall focus on transforming the wounds of life so that the core self can flourish. Experiences of trauma, relational hurts and beliefs about the self can leave us stuck in pain and disconnection. Together we will explore and restore your birthright of love and connection.

Dr. Koser is a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and Supervisor--working from an attachment perspective with both couples and individuals. Dr. Koser specializes in fertility counseling, helping couples navigate complex decisions while maintaining their relationship after a diagnosis of infertility and during fertility treatment. She is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and has completed post graduate training in fertility counseling. Dr. Koser currently offers all required clinical interviews and personality assessments for those considering third party reproduction or gamete donation.

I work to help my clients create a stronger connection to their essential self by using an integrative approach to wellness and health. I provide my clients with resources, support, and education. Through my roles as facilitator, guide, and nurturer, I provide a safe, sacred space for clients to explore their vulnerability, potential, and limitations. Grounded in the essential self, clients can observe their present situation with more awareness and can actively access their full potential for shifting any blocks, barriers and distortions that may be preventing them from achieving their goals.

Life can be challenging. Whether we’re falling apart, experiencing minor setbacks or even doing relatively well, it can be really helpful to have someone to talk to. I hold a strong conviction that there is no issue too big or small to justify seeing a therapist.

Accepting new clients. Imagine feeling less anxious, less sad, less self-critical. My counseling approach is strengths-focused & growth-oriented. I will work collaboratively with you to design a treatment plan based on your goals. My specialties are anxiety, depression & mood disorders, trauma recovery, relationships, LGBTQ+, women's issues, & challenging life transitions. Whether you plan to improve relationships, find or change jobs, head to college, process grief & loss, or courageously open up to your life’s possibilities, I look forward to helping you to move forward in a positive direction.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in behavioral, identity and emotional challenges. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from James Madison University and my Master's degree in Mental Health from Eastern Mennonite University. I have experience working with youth and families who are involved with foster care and adoption, youth who had physical, sexual and abusive trauma histories as well as children with attachment issues. I also have experience working with people is all ages who have anxiety and depression.

Hi there! My name is Sarah, and I am a resident in counseling who received my B.A in psychology at James Madison University, and completed my Master’s of Science in clinical mental health counseling at Radford University. I am originally from Frederick, Maryland, but moved to Virginia to begin my career. I began working briefly as a crisis counselor, and transitioned into working intensive in-home with adolescents during my Master’s program. I currently work as a behavioral therapist serving all populations in a local hospital as well!

As a resident in counseling, my intention is to meet you right where you are when you enter our shared space. Regardless of what you are carrying, I hope to lighten that load by offering a non-judgmental, listening ear and to assist you in processing. We all encounter hardships in life, and we are not meant to deal with those alone. Although you are the expert of your own journey, it can be helpful to walk alongside a trusted other in that journey.

Accepting new clients! Change takes courage and reaching out to a therapist is a courageous choice. I can offer you the safe, supportive environment you need to process your thoughts, ideas, feelings, fears, life events, and what changes you want to make in your life. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and collaborative. Together we will use therapeutic tools and techniques that focus on your inner strength, abilities, and resources to reach your goals. "Happiness is not ready-made. It comes from your own actions" Dalai Lama

Accepting New Clients. I offer HIPPA compliant online video counseling sessions as well as in-person sessions. Depression, anxiety and adjustment issues are areas in which I have extensive experience. Adult Children of Alcoholics and persons dealing with narcissitic abuse are specialty areas in which I work. I have a great affinity for working with clients who are suffering with grief and loss issues such as a death or loss of a relationship. I enjoy working with active duty military members, their families and veterans. I also offer supervision for LPC licensure (Board Approved). Please e-mail for appointment.

My focus is building a trusting relationship to support reducing stress and anxiety, rediscovering your inner resilience and joy & healing unresolved pain from the past so that you can live more fully in the present. Through a collaborative process, my goal is to help you to cope with and recover from the unique stressors you face, to heal from unresolved tension or loss, and to experience your world and relationships with joy, fulfillment, and intention. I also provide clinical supervision for post-graduate counselors seeking licensure.

Hi, my name is Nicole. I've transformed personal experiences of trauma & abuse into the ability of having true empathy & understanding for others. Hope is fostered through a nurturing and safe space where thoughts and feelings are validated. In the fast-paced world we live many just long to be heard; to have the struggles & hurt they’ve experienced be truly acknowledged. A sensitive & compassionate therapist will enable you to feel seen & heard. I’m here to hold space & provide guidance which enables trust in your internal wisdom to grow. You matter! It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life.

Far too often, life does not go as we hope or plan. It is at those times that we can truly benefit from supportive others showing us that we are not alone, and the powerful experience of someone validating, while also empowering us to overcome, our challenges. I believe that therapy is a space that can offer this support, and I value the chance to help individuals navigate life's transitions and obstacles. Through my training and work experiences, I have learned to empathize, and work effectively, with college students and individuals across the lifespan, from diverse backgrounds, and with a wide-range of concerns.

I view the relationship between the client and therapist as the most important aspect of therapy. I value creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space in which clients feel comfortable being open about their experiences. I spend time getting to know my clients, listening to their needs, and meeting them where they are. I utilize an integrative approach to treatment, emphasizing emotion-focused and interpersonal process theories, along with evidence-based techniques.

Did you imagine a different experience of life than the one you have had? Do you crave relief from anxiety, frustration or anger, depression, or constantly feeling overwhelmed? Is your relationship with your partner, children, friends, parents, employer, or even yourself more stressful than it should be? With my genuine empathy, therapeutic skills, knowledge, and experience, I can teach you how to effectively cope with your distressing feelings and challenging situations. I will guide you to figuring out what you really want and how best to get there. The result will be a greater sense of ease and overall happiness with your life.

I work with adults and adolescents who struggle primarily with trauma, anxiety, OCD and other severe mental illnesses. Life can be completely overwhelming and exhausting at times, and I want to be able to arm my clients with the tools they need to work through their challenges and become stronger as a result. I believe that therapy should be engaging, challenging, and fulfilling. Therapy with me will be a safe place for you to discuss and explore your thoughts and feelings. We will work through this together.

Let me help you release past trauma, draw healthy boundaries, over come narcissistic abuse, move beyond anxiety and depression, and create a life where you go from surviving to thriving. As a counselor, Zen teacher, and guided imagery and music practitioner, I can help you engage your inner self, at a deep and transformative level. Call today to create lasting change in your life.

Accepting new Virginia telehealth clients! When you feel exhausted, lonely, and overwhelmed it is tough to get through each day and it seems like nothing is working. It is time to get back your energy and to feel connected to yourself, your loved ones, and your life. Let me help you work on the pain, loss and confusion holding you down. Whether you need to unload trauma and stress, improve relationships, or develop better ways to manage your burdens, I will provide a safe and supportive space while guiding you towards a more fulfilling and happy life.

There are times in life we need someone to help us navigate through our unsteady waters. I believe in the importance of mind, body, and soul health. The way we tell our life story, how we interact in our relationships, how we process/react to our feelings, and the meaning we give it all can have a huge impact on how we feel in our own skin. I want to help you create positive lasting changes within yourself and your relationships that will ultimately improve how you perceive your life.