Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Fairlawn, VA
I see therapy as a descent into the places we’re taught to avoid — the grief, the trauma, the shadows that linger when life unravels. Healing isn’t about covering those wounds or rushing past them. It’s about tracing pain to its roots and finding meaning in what feels unbearable.
I see therapy as a descent into the places we’re taught to avoid — the grief, the trauma, the shadows that linger when life unravels. Healing isn’t about covering those wounds or rushing past them. It’s about tracing pain to its roots and finding meaning in what feels unbearable.
Brittany Warf Stassin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Fairlawn, VA 24141
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be incredibly challenging at times, and while struggle is part of the human experience, no one should have to face it alone. I believe that each person carries the capacity for healing and growth, and that meaningful change becomes possible when we feel truly seen, supported, and understood. My goal as a therapist is to walk beside you on your journey - offering hope, encouragement, and gentle guidance as you move toward greater balance and well-being.
Life can be incredibly challenging at times, and while struggle is part of the human experience, no one should have to face it alone. I believe that each person carries the capacity for healing and growth, and that meaningful change becomes possible when we feel truly seen, supported, and understood. My goal as a therapist is to walk beside you on your journey - offering hope, encouragement, and gentle guidance as you move toward greater balance and well-being.
Misty has experience working with children, teens and adults through the lifespan.
Relationship is the heart of counseling. It is important to feel safe, supported and connected as you embark on this journey. Misty Cox Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 30 years of practice in the field of social work; she became a LCSW in 2002 and has held her Certified Substance Abuse Counselor credential since 1992. Misty believes that counseling promotes health and well-being and values the goal of empowerment in the process.
Misty has experience working with children, teens and adults through the lifespan.
Relationship is the heart of counseling. It is important to feel safe, supported and connected as you embark on this journey. Misty Cox Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 30 years of practice in the field of social work; she became a LCSW in 2002 and has held her Certified Substance Abuse Counselor credential since 1992. Misty believes that counseling promotes health and well-being and values the goal of empowerment in the process.
I started my journey into applied behavior analysis (ABA) in 2014, my daughter was diagnosed with Autism. The progress she made inspired me to return to school and obtain my masters in ABA. She went from not speaking more than two words in a year and very dependent upon others. She now can hold conversations, advocate for herself and is making friends. My goal is to help other children show the world who they are and enrich their lives like my daughters was.
I started my journey into applied behavior analysis (ABA) in 2014, my daughter was diagnosed with Autism. The progress she made inspired me to return to school and obtain my masters in ABA. She went from not speaking more than two words in a year and very dependent upon others. She now can hold conversations, advocate for herself and is making friends. My goal is to help other children show the world who they are and enrich their lives like my daughters was.
I’m an Australian native, now a legal resident, who came to the United States to pursue college athletics. Over time I transitioned from the pursuit of a professional sports career to building a fulfilling life beyond competition. My therapeutic approach is shaped by this journey. It’s designed for driven, goal-oriented individuals who may struggle to balance the beliefs, pressures, and expectations that come from a high-achievement mindset.
I’m an Australian native, now a legal resident, who came to the United States to pursue college athletics. Over time I transitioned from the pursuit of a professional sports career to building a fulfilling life beyond competition. My therapeutic approach is shaped by this journey. It’s designed for driven, goal-oriented individuals who may struggle to balance the beliefs, pressures, and expectations that come from a high-achievement mindset.
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If I had to name an ideal client, I would name anyone who needs to feel better about who they are, their situation and the life that they are living. Whether life has left you hopeless, you have lost your motivation, or substance use has left you dependent; I want to hear your story and offer person centered therapy to help you build back a "better you" with a "better life". A person doesn't become who they are overnight; life molds us into the people who we have become but therapy can mold us into the people we want to be! Let's build a professional relationship that will offer you healing, growth and positive changes within life!
If I had to name an ideal client, I would name anyone who needs to feel better about who they are, their situation and the life that they are living. Whether life has left you hopeless, you have lost your motivation, or substance use has left you dependent; I want to hear your story and offer person centered therapy to help you build back a "better you" with a "better life". A person doesn't become who they are overnight; life molds us into the people who we have become but therapy can mold us into the people we want to be! Let's build a professional relationship that will offer you healing, growth and positive changes within life!
The ideal client is one that is seeking a potentially different way of managing their anxieties and conflicts.
The ideal client is one that is seeking a potentially different way of managing their anxieties and conflicts.
I enjoy working with adolescents and understand the issues they face during this stage of life.
I am so glad you’re here! I have many years of experience supporting clients through life’s challenges and I am passionate about building strong, trusting relationships. I believe the most powerful part of therapy is connection and I work to join with each client on their journey, creating a safe and supportive environment.
I enjoy working with adolescents and understand the issues they face during this stage of life.
I am so glad you’re here! I have many years of experience supporting clients through life’s challenges and I am passionate about building strong, trusting relationships. I believe the most powerful part of therapy is connection and I work to join with each client on their journey, creating a safe and supportive environment.
Everyone has the capacity to change and heal. Even though life is overwhelming, we can overcome our struggles when we work together. As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess. I foster growth by providing a safe environment and wholehearted support. I prioritize genuine connection and belongingness with each person I work with. I can help you recognize and build on your existing resilience and inner resources. Bearing witness to your vulnerability as you face your feelings and move through the healing process is something I deeply value.
Everyone has the capacity to change and heal. Even though life is overwhelming, we can overcome our struggles when we work together. As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess. I foster growth by providing a safe environment and wholehearted support. I prioritize genuine connection and belongingness with each person I work with. I can help you recognize and build on your existing resilience and inner resources. Bearing witness to your vulnerability as you face your feelings and move through the healing process is something I deeply value.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages through substance use/addiction, mood disorders, serious mental illness, trauma/PTSD, and stress-related conditions. With a diverse background in community healthcare settings, I take the perspective that most emotional and mental pain results from emotional injury or unresolved emotion. By extension, talk therapy facilitates the mind and body’s natural healing process.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages through substance use/addiction, mood disorders, serious mental illness, trauma/PTSD, and stress-related conditions. With a diverse background in community healthcare settings, I take the perspective that most emotional and mental pain results from emotional injury or unresolved emotion. By extension, talk therapy facilitates the mind and body’s natural healing process.
I work with teens (age 13+), individuals, couples and families.
I've developed a therapeutic approach designed to create a respectful and encouraging environment where clients feel both validated and motivated toward growth. I maintain a calm, attuned clinical presence using a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, empowerment and collaboration.
I work with teens (age 13+), individuals, couples and families.
I've developed a therapeutic approach designed to create a respectful and encouraging environment where clients feel both validated and motivated toward growth. I maintain a calm, attuned clinical presence using a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, empowerment and collaboration.
We already hold the wisdom within us, even when our thoughts are spiraling out of control. Therapy helps us to reconnect and find our inner strength. Growth and healing happens when we embrace every part of ourselves.
I provide a grounded, compassionate space to help you reconnect with your inner self and navigate the challenges life brings. Whether you're processing trauma, experiencing anxiety or grief, needing accountability and motivation or searching for meaning, I’m here to support you.
My approach is intuitive and integrative. I combine therapeutic modalities and mindfulness with a deep respect for your unique life story.
We already hold the wisdom within us, even when our thoughts are spiraling out of control. Therapy helps us to reconnect and find our inner strength. Growth and healing happens when we embrace every part of ourselves.
I provide a grounded, compassionate space to help you reconnect with your inner self and navigate the challenges life brings. Whether you're processing trauma, experiencing anxiety or grief, needing accountability and motivation or searching for meaning, I’m here to support you.
My approach is intuitive and integrative. I combine therapeutic modalities and mindfulness with a deep respect for your unique life story.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience supporting individuals facing substance use, addiction, trauma, and serious mental health challenges. I draw from a background working with justice-involved populations and emphasize empathy, nonjudgment, and personal responsibility. I value lifelong learning and am deeply committed to helping clients rewrite their stories with courage, clarity, and connection.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience supporting individuals facing substance use, addiction, trauma, and serious mental health challenges. I draw from a background working with justice-involved populations and emphasize empathy, nonjudgment, and personal responsibility. I value lifelong learning and am deeply committed to helping clients rewrite their stories with courage, clarity, and connection.
Many people spend years carrying responsibilities, managing stress, supporting others, and pushing through difficult circumstances without taking time to care for themselves. Over time, that burden can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck and disconnected. My clients often include veterans, first responders, military families, professionals, and individuals facing major life transitions. They may appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with stress, loss, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, or unresolved trauma.
Many people spend years carrying responsibilities, managing stress, supporting others, and pushing through difficult circumstances without taking time to care for themselves. Over time, that burden can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck and disconnected. My clients often include veterans, first responders, military families, professionals, and individuals facing major life transitions. They may appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with stress, loss, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, or unresolved trauma.
Bolden Therapy & Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
5 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
We specialize in working with children, teens and adults addressing issues related to transition, anxiety, performance and racial trauma.
We are Antonio and Shameka Bolden! We established Bolden Therapy & Wellness, LLC in 2022, following our dream of creating a therapy experience as unique as we are. Our mission is to establish a therapeutic experience where we value and affirm individuals and families that feel unseen. We are committed to creating access for marginalized and disenfranchised groups within our community and beyond to foster healing and wellness.
We specialize in working with children, teens and adults addressing issues related to transition, anxiety, performance and racial trauma.
We are Antonio and Shameka Bolden! We established Bolden Therapy & Wellness, LLC in 2022, following our dream of creating a therapy experience as unique as we are. Our mission is to establish a therapeutic experience where we value and affirm individuals and families that feel unseen. We are committed to creating access for marginalized and disenfranchised groups within our community and beyond to foster healing and wellness.
Beacons of Hope Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR-C, CCTP-II
5 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Waitlist for new clients
I support adolescents and adults with concerns including C-PTSD, ADHD, women’s issues, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and relationship challenges, including polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous dynamics.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working in mental health for the last 9 years. I hold a certification in EMDR and as a clinical trauma professional. I have extensive training in LGBTQIA+ unique needs and ethically non monogamous relationships. I also have extensive experience working with families of all types including foster and adoptive families.
I support adolescents and adults with concerns including C-PTSD, ADHD, women’s issues, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and relationship challenges, including polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous dynamics.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working in mental health for the last 9 years. I hold a certification in EMDR and as a clinical trauma professional. I have extensive training in LGBTQIA+ unique needs and ethically non monogamous relationships. I also have extensive experience working with families of all types including foster and adoptive families.
I am a Resident in Counseling in Virginia with 3 years of experience and a wide range of skills to help tailor treatment best for each client. I have worked with people ages 5–80 with a broad spectrum of disorders. My areas of specialty are treating trauma with accelerated resolution therapy, as well as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD.
I am a Resident in Counseling in Virginia with 3 years of experience and a wide range of skills to help tailor treatment best for each client. I have worked with people ages 5–80 with a broad spectrum of disorders. My areas of specialty are treating trauma with accelerated resolution therapy, as well as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD.
Katie Noel Sherwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have spent years developing my skills and knowledge by working with adults, adolescents and children who have experienced trauma and family issues.
I am a firm believer that no one treatment modality is the answer for everyone. I use a combination of different therapy modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as EMDR.
I have spent years developing my skills and knowledge by working with adults, adolescents and children who have experienced trauma and family issues.
I am a firm believer that no one treatment modality is the answer for everyone. I use a combination of different therapy modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as EMDR.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and life transitions. I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance while creating a safe and welcoming space for meaningful growth and healing.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and life transitions. I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance while creating a safe and welcoming space for meaningful growth and healing.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, academic or career-related stress, and relationship difficulties.
I take a whole-person approach to counseling, utilizing compassion, validation, and empowerment to help you harness your personal internal strengths and resources. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, reconnect with your inner voice, and feel empowered to live in alignment with your values, strengths, and goals.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, academic or career-related stress, and relationship difficulties.
I take a whole-person approach to counseling, utilizing compassion, validation, and empowerment to help you harness your personal internal strengths and resources. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, reconnect with your inner voice, and feel empowered to live in alignment with your values, strengths, and goals.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.