Career Counseling Therapists in Franklin, VA
As we maneuver through life towards our best selves, experiencing challenges, pain, & negative emotions are inevitable. I believe that we should not allow obstacles and feelings to stop our growth & hinder our journeys. Are you currently going through transition in your life & having difficulty adjusting? Are you struggling to get through your day because you are sad, doubtful, & overwhelmed? Are you confused, frustrated, & tired of trying to figure out relationships & your place in the world? I understand the complexities of life can be difficult to manage, but you do not have to manage them alone.
As we maneuver through life towards our best selves, experiencing challenges, pain, & negative emotions are inevitable. I believe that we should not allow obstacles and feelings to stop our growth & hinder our journeys. Are you currently going through transition in your life & having difficulty adjusting? Are you struggling to get through your day because you are sad, doubtful, & overwhelmed? Are you confused, frustrated, & tired of trying to figure out relationships & your place in the world? I understand the complexities of life can be difficult to manage, but you do not have to manage them alone.
Often times, we are faced with challenges in our relationships at home, work or at school, that seem impossible for us to move beyond. The pain associated with a breakup, divorce, or loss of employment, can seem overwhelming. Together we can work through your challenges and help you to reach your full potential.
Often times, we are faced with challenges in our relationships at home, work or at school, that seem impossible for us to move beyond. The pain associated with a breakup, divorce, or loss of employment, can seem overwhelming. Together we can work through your challenges and help you to reach your full potential.
Now Accepting Virtual Clients Thursday mornings from anywhere in Virginia!
It has been a lifelong dream to help individuals process the many challenges we face in this world. I have experience working with foster children, adolescents, and teens ages 9-18. My passion is to help the next generation, and their families, overcome the challenges of adolescence and transition into their next stage.
In addition, I enjoy working with adults and couples to help them navigate the ups and downs of life. With specific focus on anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, peer relationships, communication, grief, healing from breakup and divorce.
Now Accepting Virtual Clients Thursday mornings from anywhere in Virginia!
It has been a lifelong dream to help individuals process the many challenges we face in this world. I have experience working with foster children, adolescents, and teens ages 9-18. My passion is to help the next generation, and their families, overcome the challenges of adolescence and transition into their next stage.
In addition, I enjoy working with adults and couples to help them navigate the ups and downs of life. With specific focus on anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, peer relationships, communication, grief, healing from breakup and divorce.
“We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed” (2 Corinthians 4:8, NLT).” This Scripture resonates with me as it reflects the resilience of the human spirit in facing and overcoming challenges. While you may currently feel unequipped to address your challenges, I am committed to providing the essential tools and support to guide you through this difficult period. My approach is rooted in integrating biblical principles and evidence-based counseling interventions, aiming to facilitate your journey toward wholeness.
“We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed” (2 Corinthians 4:8, NLT).” This Scripture resonates with me as it reflects the resilience of the human spirit in facing and overcoming challenges. While you may currently feel unequipped to address your challenges, I am committed to providing the essential tools and support to guide you through this difficult period. My approach is rooted in integrating biblical principles and evidence-based counseling interventions, aiming to facilitate your journey toward wholeness.
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You deserve a space where you can be fully yourself—without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out. Seeking therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you're carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive, affirming environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, stress, self-esteem concerns, and life changes, with a special passion for supporting minority and underserved communities.
You deserve a space where you can be fully yourself—without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out. Seeking therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you're carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive, affirming environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, stress, self-esteem concerns, and life changes, with a special passion for supporting minority and underserved communities.
I work best with adults who are carrying a great deal internally while still trying to function well in their daily lives. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who appear strong on the outside, yet privately feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, life transitions, self-doubt, or the weight of unresolved past experiences. Some come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted. Others come because they are tired of repeating the same patterns and want a healthier, more grounded way to move forward.
I work best with adults who are carrying a great deal internally while still trying to function well in their daily lives. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who appear strong on the outside, yet privately feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, life transitions, self-doubt, or the weight of unresolved past experiences. Some come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted. Others come because they are tired of repeating the same patterns and want a healthier, more grounded way to move forward.
Achieving Joy Hampton Roads
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Achieving Joy's mission is to help you achieve the life and love you desire. We help you get embolden to be authentically who you are and open yourself to receive the love, joy, peace, and wellness, that exist after you release old patterns (even the ones that has sustained your parents or caregivers) that are not working for you.
Achieving Joy's mission is to help you achieve the life and love you desire. We help you get embolden to be authentically who you are and open yourself to receive the love, joy, peace, and wellness, that exist after you release old patterns (even the ones that has sustained your parents or caregivers) that are not working for you.
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! I have a passion for helping clients reach their highest potential by overcoming their challenges. Together, we can work in a safe environment to bring out your strengths to become a better you. Are you ready to put yourself first, and allow me to help you do the work needed for your transformation?
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! I have a passion for helping clients reach their highest potential by overcoming their challenges. Together, we can work in a safe environment to bring out your strengths to become a better you. Are you ready to put yourself first, and allow me to help you do the work needed for your transformation?
Janice Holemon - Persevering Families & Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Serves Area
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Forensic Expert, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Sex Therapist, Parent Educator, and Virginia Supreme Court-approved provider, I help individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and major life transitions. My approach is compassionate, direct, and solution-focused, empowering clients to build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Forensic Expert, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Sex Therapist, Parent Educator, and Virginia Supreme Court-approved provider, I help individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and major life transitions. My approach is compassionate, direct, and solution-focused, empowering clients to build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
Hi! I’m Tuesdai Johnson, a licensed resident in counseling and registered art therapist with over 7 years of experience helping individuals unlock their creativity and find healing through the art. As an art therapist, I work with a variety of clients, including teens, adults, and individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Whether you have an existing art practice or have never picked up a paintbrush before, art therapy is for anyone interested in exploring their emotions in a non-verbal way. My approach is holistic, using both creative and talk therapy techniques to support personal growth and well-being.
Hi! I’m Tuesdai Johnson, a licensed resident in counseling and registered art therapist with over 7 years of experience helping individuals unlock their creativity and find healing through the art. As an art therapist, I work with a variety of clients, including teens, adults, and individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Whether you have an existing art practice or have never picked up a paintbrush before, art therapy is for anyone interested in exploring their emotions in a non-verbal way. My approach is holistic, using both creative and talk therapy techniques to support personal growth and well-being.
In the world that we navigate, there are times where we need someone to talk too. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of counseling experience. I specialize in individual, family, couples therapy helping clients heal from past traumas and addictions while achieving a positive sense of self identity. Each of us walks our own path/journey and that no two are alike. I work from a client-centered approach to develop the best course of treatment for your personal needs. I strive to assist and help aid the healing process through a compassionate, non-judgmental, strength-based perspective.
In the world that we navigate, there are times where we need someone to talk too. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of counseling experience. I specialize in individual, family, couples therapy helping clients heal from past traumas and addictions while achieving a positive sense of self identity. Each of us walks our own path/journey and that no two are alike. I work from a client-centered approach to develop the best course of treatment for your personal needs. I strive to assist and help aid the healing process through a compassionate, non-judgmental, strength-based perspective.
My name is Michela Allen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families to uncover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve a life of fulfillment and balance. Using evidence-based approaches such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed techniques, I work collaboratively with my clients to uncover the root causes of their struggles, break free from limiting patterns stemming from past experiences, foster healthier relationships, healthier communication, and discover their passions, talents, and strengths.
My name is Michela Allen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families to uncover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve a life of fulfillment and balance. Using evidence-based approaches such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed techniques, I work collaboratively with my clients to uncover the root causes of their struggles, break free from limiting patterns stemming from past experiences, foster healthier relationships, healthier communication, and discover their passions, talents, and strengths.
Your relationship choices and career path may not match the American dream, but if you're willing to shift your focus, you'll find purpose through your pain and lessons from your losses.
My goal is to help you identify your triggers, create healthy boundaries for better relational and sexual experiences, by letting go of shame and quietting the mental noise to start living a life that actually feels like yours. We’ll focus on small, steady steps forward, because healing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about progress.
Your relationship choices and career path may not match the American dream, but if you're willing to shift your focus, you'll find purpose through your pain and lessons from your losses.
My goal is to help you identify your triggers, create healthy boundaries for better relational and sexual experiences, by letting go of shame and quietting the mental noise to start living a life that actually feels like yours. We’ll focus on small, steady steps forward, because healing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about progress.
At Wishing Well Counseling Center, wellness isn't just a wish; it's a way of life. I am committed to assisting you on your journey to wellness, and offer a variety of treatment options to further your progress. I see therapy as a gift that only you can give yourself. When we work together towards your healing and wellness, I believe you will be able to overcome suffering, and begin to enjoy the life you were meant to have. I truly feel it is a privilege to do the work I love.
At Wishing Well Counseling Center, wellness isn't just a wish; it's a way of life. I am committed to assisting you on your journey to wellness, and offer a variety of treatment options to further your progress. I see therapy as a gift that only you can give yourself. When we work together towards your healing and wellness, I believe you will be able to overcome suffering, and begin to enjoy the life you were meant to have. I truly feel it is a privilege to do the work I love.
I believe to have change in a family you must work with the entire family. This means allowing each member to speak their truth. As individuals change, families change, and eventually environments change. Everyone belongs to a family, whether acknowledged or not. Healing occurs at the individual level and includes your mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial state. Whatever we cannot accomplish together, then we will work to identify resources that can.
I believe to have change in a family you must work with the entire family. This means allowing each member to speak their truth. As individuals change, families change, and eventually environments change. Everyone belongs to a family, whether acknowledged or not. Healing occurs at the individual level and includes your mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial state. Whatever we cannot accomplish together, then we will work to identify resources that can.
What changes would you like to make in 2026? I am a LCSW in the Commonwealth of Virginia and have over 20 years’ experience working with the military population, adults and couples who are dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, loss, communication, blended family and life transitions.
What changes would you like to make in 2026? I am a LCSW in the Commonwealth of Virginia and have over 20 years’ experience working with the military population, adults and couples who are dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, loss, communication, blended family and life transitions.
Hey! I'm Ashley Wroton Lawrence, Ed.S., LPC, and my goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident and support your growth to your healthiest goals! I have over 10 years of experience working with teens and adults (15+) who experience anxiety, depression, attachment and relational struggles, ADHD, and spiritual concerns. If you have been feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, are weighed down by negative or scary thoughts, find it hard to get or stay motivated, keep repeating the same issues and have difficulty breaking out of old patterns, we can work together to give you the new skills and ways of thinking to break free!
Hey! I'm Ashley Wroton Lawrence, Ed.S., LPC, and my goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident and support your growth to your healthiest goals! I have over 10 years of experience working with teens and adults (15+) who experience anxiety, depression, attachment and relational struggles, ADHD, and spiritual concerns. If you have been feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, are weighed down by negative or scary thoughts, find it hard to get or stay motivated, keep repeating the same issues and have difficulty breaking out of old patterns, we can work together to give you the new skills and ways of thinking to break free!
Life is hard—and you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stress, anxiety, depression, or struggling with self-worth, I’m here to support you. I’m a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and board-approved therapist in Virginia, offering a compassionate space to help you heal.
Life is hard—and you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stress, anxiety, depression, or struggling with self-worth, I’m here to support you. I’m a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and board-approved therapist in Virginia, offering a compassionate space to help you heal.
Helping you navigate change, loss, and the pressure of holding it all together."
Do you find yourself carrying a lot—juggling work, relationships, or parenting—while feeling overwhelmed or stuck? You may be used to showing up for others, even as something feels off beneath the surface. Whether you’re navigating ongoing stress, life changes like retirement, or loss, you don’t have to manage it alone. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
Helping you navigate change, loss, and the pressure of holding it all together."
Do you find yourself carrying a lot—juggling work, relationships, or parenting—while feeling overwhelmed or stuck? You may be used to showing up for others, even as something feels off beneath the surface. Whether you’re navigating ongoing stress, life changes like retirement, or loss, you don’t have to manage it alone. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sherika Hairston Scales, and I am passionate about helping individuals navigate
life’s challenges, develop resilience, and unlock their full potential. With over a decade of experience in
counseling, ministry, and coaching, I provide a holistic approach to personal and spiritual development,
drawing on my diverse professional background and extensive training.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sherika Hairston Scales, and I am passionate about helping individuals navigate
life’s challenges, develop resilience, and unlock their full potential. With over a decade of experience in
counseling, ministry, and coaching, I provide a holistic approach to personal and spiritual development,
drawing on my diverse professional background and extensive training.
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How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.