Couples Counseling Therapists in Fredericksburg, VA

Living means encountering challenges along the way. All of us have a drive toward living full, happy, successful lives, and sometimes we can get overwhelmed by events and find ourselves in over our head. When life becomes too much to handle on our own, a compassionate, insightful and supportive relationship is invaluable to assist us in getting back on our feet or back on track. Whether you feel worn down over time by life, or beat down by major events, I create a safe and positive space for examining your strengths and values to move forward into a brighter future.

Chronic pain, poor-quality sleep, anxiety, and depression can have devastating effects on quality of life. If you want to stop unhelpful thoughts or overcome unexpected life challenges like these, with effective tools you can, and in a shorter time than you think. By providing treatments that are clinically proven to work, I partner with you to tailor a plan that creates the change that works for your life. My passion for working with those with chronic pain, insomnia, traumatic brain injury, and anxiety issues led me to become certified in alpha-stimulation which naturally creates the “good” feeling chemical of serotonin.

I understand that it takes courage to ask for help and find a therapist you can trust and feel connected to, especially when life is challenging, difficult, disappointing, and painful. I am easy to talk to, non-judgmental, respectful, and down to earth. I work in an empathic way that creates a caring confidential space for you to feel safe, heard, supported, and understood when you are experiencing PTSD (from serving in the military, natural disasters, personal trauma, or sexual abuse), relationship problems, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, career and life transitions, acculturation, illness, and bereavement.

I help couples and individuals overcome the obstacles that keep them from the relationships and life they want. I teach you how to use the tools of proven treatment strategies in order for you to overcome the challenges that have been keeping you from happiness. One of the greatest pleasures I have is working with adolescents and helping their families navigate this challenging life phase. I work with age-groups from “’tweens” to adults, individuals, couples , families, and groups.

I love providing individuals with tools and techniques so that they can reach their potential quickly and positively. I know your time and money is valuable so I try to be as structured and goal-oriented as possible. I have worked with a variety of individuals dealing with circumstances that are unique to their lives. My specialties include working with health care professionals, therapists, first responders, teachers, those with high-stress and high-risk careers, couples , professional complaints or struggles, and life changes.

I believe having healthy and whole relationships is the key to well-being and happiness. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples , and families in developing effective communication and in building meaningful connection. My approach is collaborative, practical, yet integrative, striving to help individuals utilize their strengths and understand their growing edges.

As a psychotherapist, I believe that each of us holds the capacity to utilize our personal creativity to resolve life's challenges. I seek to assist the folks I work with to find their strengths. I utilize a number of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Interactive Guided Imagery, and Ericksonian Hypnosis, play therapy, including work with sand tray. Upon the initial therapy session, we will work together to determine the most beneficial modality for you, your family, or your child. In addition, I may suggest expressive arts as a vehicle to create life changes.

Identifying that you need help is a sign of strength, but what happens next? Finding a counselor that you feel a connection with is an essential part of your mental health journey. Don’t feel bad about being picky! I have a straightforward but gentle style that focuses on what you want to accomplish. Whether you are working through relationship difficulties, high stress, or anxiety/depression/self-esteem issues I am prepared to work by your side. I use evidence-based techniques that compliment your unique needs.

Gabriele Farnsworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia. Her office is located in Fredericksburg, not far from Mary Washington University. She provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples , and families.

I help individuals and couples break unhealthy patterns and remove barriers to create the life they want. I provide you with tools of proven treatment strategies to create solutions that work for your life. The combination of my experience as a registered nurse and licensed therapist creates my person-centered and highly individualized approach. I am fortunate to be able to give couples effective tools to learn how to resolve issues and regain hope in their relationship. In addition to working with couples , I greatly enjoy working with teenagers and their parents as they navigate this challenging life phase.

Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.

Welcome! Are you ready for a life change? We can help you see/feel the results of your therapy. Many of our clients come to us when they have lost hope in their healing journey. Others were tired of talking in sessions and not getting results. Many adults, children, and teens have experienced trauma (childhood trauma, emotional abuse, etc.), and talk therapy hasn't helped. This can be disheartening because it can be avoided. We offer a unique, and evidence-based therapy approach, that allows the brain to heal. You will see a positive change in your mood, thoughts, and behaviors. We look forward to seeing how healing looks on you!

"I help people LOVE people better."

We have been inspiring and challenging each other as therapists for over 25 years, a special relationship that makes both of us uniquely qualified to help you prevail and move you forward no matter what your age or issues. You will learn how to work through your problems, distressing situations, and disrupting emotions, as you draw upon your strengths and nurture your abilities to grow, resolve, expand and transform. We are on your side. The voice you hear when you call is not office staff, but either of us. It's the sound of hope and the promise of solutions.

Are you struggling with sexually problematic behavior? Do you think you may be addicted to pornography? Has your spouse betrayed trust by crossing emotional boundaries with someone else? There is hope. It is possible to recover from compulsive or addictive behaviors and to have marriage and family relationships restored. Many who have been negatively impacted by sexual compulsivity share feelings of anger, hurt, shame, and helplessness. I've successfully helped individuals, couples , and families heal from sex and porn addiction by providing a safe, non-judgmental, confidential setting to help learn tools to grow beyond the grip of destructive choices.

Are you feeling overwhelmed during this time of uncertainty? Are you finding it difficult to complete your normal daily tasks due to irritability, anxiety, and depression? Do you feel overwhelmed to a point where you cannot control your fear of negative thoughts about the future? I am passionate about empowering you to find the best within yourself to overcome life’s stressors and traumas. I would like to partner with you, identify your feelings and thought patterns, and assist you in fostering healing and creating effective change in your life.

I have extensive clinical experience in providing psychological services to adults, couples and families as well as members of the Public Safety, Correctional and Armed Forces Communities. Together we journey on a path to identify and target thoughts, feelings and behaviors which are problematic to psychological growth. My goal is to improve the psychological wellbeing of the indiviudals, couples or families that I serve.

I believe the problems that direct clients into counseling are emotional, physical, and spiritual. Therefore, the whole person must be addressed and treated as a unique and complex individual. As a Christian therapist I help clients get to the root causes of their distress and assist them to find answers by using solution focused therapy. While some long-term therapy is a necessity I take pride in helping people set goals and objectives to find answers to their issues and struggles. Discover the hidden strengths in your weakness and find an inner peace that brings stability amidst your storm.

You deserve to live a life that is balanced, fulfilling & meaningful. With the stressors & pressures of our society, it can be difficult to navigate your life’s roadmap. Therapy gives you the tools to learn from your past, be mindful in the present & pave the way for a brighter future. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or other issues that interfere with your personal well-being, psychotherapy can help you access your innate ability to heal & thrive. I have 14 years' experience empowering individuals & couples impacted by grief, illness, trauma & addiction.

I have experience working with a wide range of individuals across many settings. I have supported others in addressing include depression, anxiety, loss, life transitions, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, addiction and relationship issues, to name a few. Some of the settings I have worked in include crisis housing, schools, in-home counseling, substance use clinics, and outpatient. My areas of focus include trauma, veterans/active military, first responders, substance use, grief and loss, and couples work. I strive to provide a safe, confidential, and liberating space for therapy and growth.