Women's Issues Therapists in Franklin, VA
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.
At Wishing Well Counseling Center, my ideal client may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. They’re seeking clarity, balance, and a safe space to heal. I work with all ages and often use play therapy with children to help them express and process emotions. Whether through talk, art, or play, my clients are ready to grow, reconnect with themselves, and make meaningful change.
At Wishing Well Counseling Center, my ideal client may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. They’re seeking clarity, balance, and a safe space to heal. I work with all ages and often use play therapy with children to help them express and process emotions. Whether through talk, art, or play, my clients are ready to grow, reconnect with themselves, and make meaningful change.
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My focus is on women's issues, infertility, and perfectionism.
“Be perfect.” “Don’t disappoint anyone.” “If I slow down, everything falls apart.”
Many high achieving women, carry this pressure every day. You juggle careers, families, relationships, and responsibilities while quietly feeling unseen and worn down. You are emotionally available to everyone and the holder of all of the things. Perfectionism shows up as self-doubt, overthinking, and the belief that you have to be it all for everyone. You feel tension in your body, constantly overwhelmed, and unappreciated. Even rest can bring guilt. You give endlessly, often placing yourself last. Therapy can be the place you finally get to exhale.
My focus is on women's issues, infertility, and perfectionism.
“Be perfect.” “Don’t disappoint anyone.” “If I slow down, everything falls apart.”
Many high achieving women, carry this pressure every day. You juggle careers, families, relationships, and responsibilities while quietly feeling unseen and worn down. You are emotionally available to everyone and the holder of all of the things. Perfectionism shows up as self-doubt, overthinking, and the belief that you have to be it all for everyone. You feel tension in your body, constantly overwhelmed, and unappreciated. Even rest can bring guilt. You give endlessly, often placing yourself last. Therapy can be the place you finally get to exhale.
I am an EMDR Trained LPC in Virginia with 7 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I am dedicated to collaborating with you on your transformative journey, fostering lasting change. Creating a safe space and empowering relationship is my passion. Authenticity and genuineness are foundational within our therapeutic space in addition to person centered therapeutic treatment. I am committed to walking with you through your personal growth and empowering you toward positive change.
I am an EMDR Trained LPC in Virginia with 7 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I am dedicated to collaborating with you on your transformative journey, fostering lasting change. Creating a safe space and empowering relationship is my passion. Authenticity and genuineness are foundational within our therapeutic space in addition to person centered therapeutic treatment. I am committed to walking with you through your personal growth and empowering you toward positive change.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and Texas, I provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals navigating life’s most challenging transitions. I specialize in women’s health—including pregnancy loss, infertility, and the emotional journey of pregnancy—as well as anxiety, stress management, parenting, and life transitions.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and Texas, I provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals navigating life’s most challenging transitions. I specialize in women’s health—including pregnancy loss, infertility, and the emotional journey of pregnancy—as well as anxiety, stress management, parenting, and life transitions.
I have worked with clients in a variety of settings with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, phases of life issues, grief, and trauma. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I implement an integrative approach that utilizes a variety of techniques. I recognize that there is no "one size fits all" approach to one's mental health journey. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will encourage an open dialogue and transparency during sessions so we can work together to help you become the best version of yourself.
I have worked with clients in a variety of settings with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, phases of life issues, grief, and trauma. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I implement an integrative approach that utilizes a variety of techniques. I recognize that there is no "one size fits all" approach to one's mental health journey. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will encourage an open dialogue and transparency during sessions so we can work together to help you become the best version of yourself.
My specialties include mood disorders, women's issues, and LGBTQIA related concerns.
One of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that operates from a place of compassion and empathy that cultivates an environment to encourage you, the client to openly express their thoughts/feelings so that we can focus on setting goals, identifying feelings and patterns, developing healthy/positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving.
My specialties include mood disorders, women's issues, and LGBTQIA related concerns.
One of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that operates from a place of compassion and empathy that cultivates an environment to encourage you, the client to openly express their thoughts/feelings so that we can focus on setting goals, identifying feelings and patterns, developing healthy/positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving.
Chiquita Merrill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Suffolk, VA 23434
Waitlist for new clients
I work best with individuals ready to engage in meaningful change and personal growth. My approach extends beyond diagnosis to support those navigating identity-based stress or marginalization. I hold space for African Americans, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those exploring alternative spiritualities, offering an affirming environment grounded in safety, respect, and authenticity. If this reflects your experience, know that my practice is an intentionally inclusive space—one that affirms your identity, honors your story, and centers your psychological safety as a core part of the healing process.
I work best with individuals ready to engage in meaningful change and personal growth. My approach extends beyond diagnosis to support those navigating identity-based stress or marginalization. I hold space for African Americans, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those exploring alternative spiritualities, offering an affirming environment grounded in safety, respect, and authenticity. If this reflects your experience, know that my practice is an intentionally inclusive space—one that affirms your identity, honors your story, and centers your psychological safety as a core part of the healing process.
If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.- Anonymous. Change is HARD! As your therapist, I am fully invested in collaborating with you through your evolution in order to promote lasting change. I love cultivating an affirming and genuine safe space that is supportive, authentic, and empowering.
If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.- Anonymous. Change is HARD! As your therapist, I am fully invested in collaborating with you through your evolution in order to promote lasting change. I love cultivating an affirming and genuine safe space that is supportive, authentic, and empowering.
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.
Dorescia (Resi)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
“Be anxious for nothing” (Philippians 4:6). I hold this truth close and strive to help those I work with find peace amid life’s challenges. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or major transitions, longing for clarity, confidence, and balance. Children need support in understanding emotions and navigating their world. Parents seek guidance in balancing family, work, and life. Teens and adults work through self-esteem, relationships, and emotional wounds. If this speaks to you, know that healing is possible and you don’t have to walk this path alone.
“Be anxious for nothing” (Philippians 4:6). I hold this truth close and strive to help those I work with find peace amid life’s challenges. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or major transitions, longing for clarity, confidence, and balance. Children need support in understanding emotions and navigating their world. Parents seek guidance in balancing family, work, and life. Teens and adults work through self-esteem, relationships, and emotional wounds. If this speaks to you, know that healing is possible and you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Whether you're dealing with stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, a life transition, or something else that feels difficult, you don't have to go through it alone. My goal is to offer support that's tailored to your unique needs. I strive to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self and feel truly seen and heard. Together, we can explore what goals you would like to work on and the path forward that feels right to you.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Whether you're dealing with stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, a life transition, or something else that feels difficult, you don't have to go through it alone. My goal is to offer support that's tailored to your unique needs. I strive to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self and feel truly seen and heard. Together, we can explore what goals you would like to work on and the path forward that feels right to you.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia, offering virtual counseling through tele-health technology. My approach is person-centered and Christian base. I specialize in helping individuals manage grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, relationship and parenting issues. I employ various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution- Focus Therapy, Play Therapy and other modalities as needed.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia, offering virtual counseling through tele-health technology. My approach is person-centered and Christian base. I specialize in helping individuals manage grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, relationship and parenting issues. I employ various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution- Focus Therapy, Play Therapy and other modalities as needed.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m here to help.
Maybe you’re a new parent, awake at 2 AM, exhausted yet unable to quiet the racing thoughts. Maybe you're feeling the weight of expectations—of being strong, of having it all together, when inside, you feel anything but. Or perhaps past experiences still linger, shaping how you move through the world, leaving you wondering if healing is even truly possible.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m here to help.
Maybe you’re a new parent, awake at 2 AM, exhausted yet unable to quiet the racing thoughts. Maybe you're feeling the weight of expectations—of being strong, of having it all together, when inside, you feel anything but. Or perhaps past experiences still linger, shaping how you move through the world, leaving you wondering if healing is even truly possible.
I am glad YOU are here! Have you been feeling anxious, angry, depressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you have so much to do with not enough time to do it all, adjusting to life’s transitions and finding ways to effectively balance work and family. If you find yourself dealing with lasting effects of grief, trauma, or issues related to infertility, pregnancy or postpartum, I offer a consultation to explore if we are a good fit for each other. Making the decision to reach out for support and help is not always easy. I am happy that you are courageous enough to take bold steps toward creating change for yourself.
I am glad YOU are here! Have you been feeling anxious, angry, depressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you have so much to do with not enough time to do it all, adjusting to life’s transitions and finding ways to effectively balance work and family. If you find yourself dealing with lasting effects of grief, trauma, or issues related to infertility, pregnancy or postpartum, I offer a consultation to explore if we are a good fit for each other. Making the decision to reach out for support and help is not always easy. I am happy that you are courageous enough to take bold steps toward creating change for yourself.
Update April 2025: Currently, meetings are through telehealth only. I currently work with teens, young adults, and adults. Mood disorders, veteran history, relationships, and PTSD (both acute and chronic) are areas of clinical interest. Those who seek to be responsible for their own happiness, whether through acceptance or through efforts to change and grow, are the people I hope most to meet.
Update April 2025: Currently, meetings are through telehealth only. I currently work with teens, young adults, and adults. Mood disorders, veteran history, relationships, and PTSD (both acute and chronic) are areas of clinical interest. Those who seek to be responsible for their own happiness, whether through acceptance or through efforts to change and grow, are the people I hope most to meet.
I am a co-founder of Solution Focused Counseling Group; an emerging behavioral health organization that aims to empower individuals and families through supportive therapeutic services. I strive to offer person centered therapy that suits your individual needs. I pride myself in my relatability and empathic approach to therapy. I am here to coach and support you in establishing realistic goals, increased confidence, and a positive attitude towards life’s challenging moments.
I am a co-founder of Solution Focused Counseling Group; an emerging behavioral health organization that aims to empower individuals and families through supportive therapeutic services. I strive to offer person centered therapy that suits your individual needs. I pride myself in my relatability and empathic approach to therapy. I am here to coach and support you in establishing realistic goals, increased confidence, and a positive attitude towards life’s challenging moments.
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.
Hello, I am Treasure Wynder a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Hampton Roads area. I received my Master of Social Work from Howard University located in the District of Columbia. I have a strong passion for helping my clients uncover and eliminate any unhelpful thought patterns that have been hindering them from having a fulfilled, positive and productive life.
Hello, I am Treasure Wynder a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Hampton Roads area. I received my Master of Social Work from Howard University located in the District of Columbia. I have a strong passion for helping my clients uncover and eliminate any unhelpful thought patterns that have been hindering them from having a fulfilled, positive and productive life.
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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.