Divorce Therapists in Fredericksburg, VA
Whether you're struggling with a relationship issue, a divorce, remarriage with step children, a loss, a work issue or simply wanting to learn more about yourself, I will join you on your journey to feeling more content and happier in your life.
In a safe non-judgmental & supportive environment, you will be guided to embrace your life challenge as an opportunity for growth. My Therapy Focus is client centered. I guide you to find the strength within yourself to change as I believe that healing occurs from the inside out.
Whether you're struggling with a relationship issue, a divorce, remarriage with step children, a loss, a work issue or simply wanting to learn more about yourself, I will join you on your journey to feeling more content and happier in your life.
In a safe non-judgmental & supportive environment, you will be guided to embrace your life challenge as an opportunity for growth. My Therapy Focus is client centered. I guide you to find the strength within yourself to change as I believe that healing occurs from the inside out.
You’re moving through separation or divorce, doing your best to keep it together while quietly falling apart.
I help women and LGBTQ+ folks move through the emotional weight of divorce with clarity and compassion. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect you with parts of yourself that went quiet in the relationship.
You’re moving through separation or divorce, doing your best to keep it together while quietly falling apart.
I help women and LGBTQ+ folks move through the emotional weight of divorce with clarity and compassion. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect you with parts of yourself that went quiet in the relationship.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Are you struggling in one or more areas of your life due to mental health related issues? Perhaps you feel as though you aren't fully able to live the life you desire. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress can lead to difficulties at work, relationship struggles, an inability to experience joy, etc. These obstacles can feel debilitating at times. My goal as a therapist is to help you overcome the obstacles that are keeping you stuck on your journey.
Are you struggling in one or more areas of your life due to mental health related issues? Perhaps you feel as though you aren't fully able to live the life you desire. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress can lead to difficulties at work, relationship struggles, an inability to experience joy, etc. These obstacles can feel debilitating at times. My goal as a therapist is to help you overcome the obstacles that are keeping you stuck on your journey.
As the founder of Forge Mindset Counseling and Coaching, I believe that healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. I also believe that adversity, when met with the right guidance, tools, and perspective, can become a catalyst for growth and lasting change. With more than 20 years of counseling and leadership experience, I have helped individuals, families, professionals, and leaders navigate life's challenges while building resilience, restoring balance, and moving forward with confidence.
As the founder of Forge Mindset Counseling and Coaching, I believe that healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. I also believe that adversity, when met with the right guidance, tools, and perspective, can become a catalyst for growth and lasting change. With more than 20 years of counseling and leadership experience, I have helped individuals, families, professionals, and leaders navigate life's challenges while building resilience, restoring balance, and moving forward with confidence.
My goal is to provide a warm and accepting environment for individuals to explore feelings and life experiences that may allow for personal reflection and growth. We all may experience a feeling of being "stuck" at some point in our lives and may be unsure of how to move forward. I believe the path forward is discovered through personal reflection and self-exploration. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults utilizing a strength based approach. I work with individuals that may be experiencing mood disorder/depression, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, grief/loss, and a variety of other presenting issues.
My goal is to provide a warm and accepting environment for individuals to explore feelings and life experiences that may allow for personal reflection and growth. We all may experience a feeling of being "stuck" at some point in our lives and may be unsure of how to move forward. I believe the path forward is discovered through personal reflection and self-exploration. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults utilizing a strength based approach. I work with individuals that may be experiencing mood disorder/depression, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, grief/loss, and a variety of other presenting issues.
Brian S Vaughan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CSOTP
3 Endorsed
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with problematic sexual behaviors? Do you think you are addicted to porn? 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 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, confidential setting to help learn tools to grow beyond the grip of destructive choices back to healthy sexuality.
Are you struggling with problematic sexual behaviors? Do you think you are addicted to porn? 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 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, confidential setting to help learn tools to grow beyond the grip of destructive choices back to healthy sexuality.
Every person has issues that they could use help dealing with at some point in their lives. Maybe the problem is depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or confidence. Maybe the problem is a mixture of many things or you might not even understand what the problem is or where it has come from. Whatever it may be we all want to work toward optimal functioning and well being but to do this we sometimes need assistance in working though issues of the mind or emotions. Things can get better and things can get clearer, even if it may not seem that way right now.
Every person has issues that they could use help dealing with at some point in their lives. Maybe the problem is depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or confidence. Maybe the problem is a mixture of many things or you might not even understand what the problem is or where it has come from. Whatever it may be we all want to work toward optimal functioning and well being but to do this we sometimes need assistance in working though issues of the mind or emotions. Things can get better and things can get clearer, even if it may not seem that way right now.
I am a dedicated and licensed professional counselor with a mission to provide, protect, and treat others with love and respect. I am committed to inspiring my clients to believe in themselves and fostering a positive and trusting therapeutic relationship. With a focus on creating a safe environment, I help her my clients process their feelings, address disappointments, and rebuild what is broken.
I am a dedicated and licensed professional counselor with a mission to provide, protect, and treat others with love and respect. I am committed to inspiring my clients to believe in themselves and fostering a positive and trusting therapeutic relationship. With a focus on creating a safe environment, I help her my clients process their feelings, address disappointments, and rebuild what is broken.
Hello! I’m Kody, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I work with adults and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and who want help navigating stress, life transitions, or relationship struggles. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard, validated, and supported. Through a collaborative approach, I offer honest feedback, encouragement, and support as we work toward your goals.
Hello! I’m Kody, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I work with adults and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and who want help navigating stress, life transitions, or relationship struggles. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard, validated, and supported. Through a collaborative approach, I offer honest feedback, encouragement, and support as we work toward your goals.
If starting therapy has been on your mind longer than you’d like to admit, you’re not alone. I enjoy supporting adults and couples across Virginia navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with warmth, clarity, and practical support. I offer LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally humble therapy and work with clients who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them whether in relationships, identity, work, or life direction. Together, we’ll build insight and tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and connection.
If starting therapy has been on your mind longer than you’d like to admit, you’re not alone. I enjoy supporting adults and couples across Virginia navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with warmth, clarity, and practical support. I offer LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally humble therapy and work with clients who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them whether in relationships, identity, work, or life direction. Together, we’ll build insight and tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and connection.
Revelations Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, MS MERP
1 Endorsed
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Our licensed therapists at our offices in Fredericksburg, Virginia, are committed to using proven assessments & treatments that lead to meaningful results—helping people overcome clinical, relational, spiritual, or life challenges & ultimately improving their quality of life. We offer a variety of mental health services & specialties for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Bottom line, we are dedicated to helping our clients feel better & live more fulfilling lives.
Our licensed therapists at our offices in Fredericksburg, Virginia, are committed to using proven assessments & treatments that lead to meaningful results—helping people overcome clinical, relational, spiritual, or life challenges & ultimately improving their quality of life. We offer a variety of mental health services & specialties for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Bottom line, we are dedicated to helping our clients feel better & live more fulfilling lives.
Areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety, separation and divorce, life transitions, and relationships.
Renee Martin, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker/therapist that specializes in individual, family, and couple therapy. She works with clients to build coping strategies, to identify dysfunctional patterns in relationships within one's self and others, to build healthy relationships and to improve self esteem and confidence. Renee also helps clients manage mood disorders, anxiety, and stress.
Areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety, separation and divorce, life transitions, and relationships.
Renee Martin, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker/therapist that specializes in individual, family, and couple therapy. She works with clients to build coping strategies, to identify dysfunctional patterns in relationships within one's self and others, to build healthy relationships and to improve self esteem and confidence. Renee also helps clients manage mood disorders, anxiety, and stress.
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, EMDR, Ericksonian Hypnosis, and elements of Internal Family Systems and psychological astrology. 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.
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, EMDR, Ericksonian Hypnosis, and elements of Internal Family Systems and psychological astrology. 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.
Mary Ann Byrne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing issues with social skills, learning difficulties, Autism, depression, anxiety, divorce and oppositional behaviors.
I have extensive experience in the educational system as a special ed teacher and school counselor. I help parents understand and navigate the special education system, as well as how to find assistance in the community. I perform Autism assessments which include recommendations and accommodations for work and school. Assessments are not covered by insurance
I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing issues with social skills, learning difficulties, Autism, depression, anxiety, divorce and oppositional behaviors.
I have extensive experience in the educational system as a special ed teacher and school counselor. I help parents understand and navigate the special education system, as well as how to find assistance in the community. I perform Autism assessments which include recommendations and accommodations for work and school. Assessments are not covered by insurance
I am grateful you stopped by and are considering my services during a vulnerable time in your life. I believe that we are shaped by each experience we have, the systems we interact with, and the relationships we engage in. Every individual is unique in their identities (race, gender, sexual orientation, Roles, culture, religion, etc.). Those identities are key factors in the individual’s view of the world and interaction within it. I am also a gender affirming therapist, and here to help anyone on their journey.
I am grateful you stopped by and are considering my services during a vulnerable time in your life. I believe that we are shaped by each experience we have, the systems we interact with, and the relationships we engage in. Every individual is unique in their identities (race, gender, sexual orientation, Roles, culture, religion, etc.). Those identities are key factors in the individual’s view of the world and interaction within it. I am also a gender affirming therapist, and here to help anyone on their journey.
My clients seek the support and resources to achieve optimal mental wellness and life satisfaction based on the needs and goals of every person facing a challenge is a quest- especially for those invested in growth.
Change is inevitable. It happens with or without our cooperation.
My clients strive to adapt and learn new strategies and skills that will allow them to reach their fullest potential.
Dedication to self-knowledge and awareness of one's purpose is possible through a process of deepening awareness and connection to each moment in an encouraging, supportive therapeutic relationship.
My clients seek the support and resources to achieve optimal mental wellness and life satisfaction based on the needs and goals of every person facing a challenge is a quest- especially for those invested in growth.
Change is inevitable. It happens with or without our cooperation.
My clients strive to adapt and learn new strategies and skills that will allow them to reach their fullest potential.
Dedication to self-knowledge and awareness of one's purpose is possible through a process of deepening awareness and connection to each moment in an encouraging, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Dr. Kim Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Areas of specialty include: premarital counseling; marriage therapy (including same sex couples); affair recovery; divorce support; depression/anxiety; complex trauma; substance abuse; and families facing terminal illness and grief.
I believe having healthy and whole relationships is both the key to well-being and creating the resiliency we need in facing life's challenges. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families in building effective communication and meaningful connection during times of relational transition, crisis and loss. My approach is wholistic, collaborative and strength based in providing support through difficult times and towards a deeper understanding of themselves and others.
Areas of specialty include: premarital counseling; marriage therapy (including same sex couples); affair recovery; divorce support; depression/anxiety; complex trauma; substance abuse; and families facing terminal illness and grief.
I believe having healthy and whole relationships is both the key to well-being and creating the resiliency we need in facing life's challenges. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families in building effective communication and meaningful connection during times of relational transition, crisis and loss. My approach is wholistic, collaborative and strength based in providing support through difficult times and towards a deeper understanding of themselves and others.
I bring a warm, genuine, and down‑to‑earth approach to therapy, and I’m not afraid to use humor when it helps ease tension or build connection. I show up authentically and value real conversations, because I know how important it is to feel comfortable with the person you’re trusting with your story.
I truly enjoy helping people navigate life’s challenges and discover healthier, more fulfilling ways forward. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, I want to help you achieve your goals.
I bring a warm, genuine, and down‑to‑earth approach to therapy, and I’m not afraid to use humor when it helps ease tension or build connection. I show up authentically and value real conversations, because I know how important it is to feel comfortable with the person you’re trusting with your story.
I truly enjoy helping people navigate life’s challenges and discover healthier, more fulfilling ways forward. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, I want to help you achieve your goals.
All humans strive for connection. We are social creatures with an inherent drive to feel heard and validated. For me, counseling is about the therapeutic relationship. I am well-versed in anxiety/depression, trauma, and self-esteem (among other issues). With a humanistic and holistic approach, empathy, authenticity, and inclusiveness are the cornerstones of my practice. Also, humor is vital to healing, so there is always room for laughter in our sessions. I will create and hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore, learn, and make positive changes in your life.
All humans strive for connection. We are social creatures with an inherent drive to feel heard and validated. For me, counseling is about the therapeutic relationship. I am well-versed in anxiety/depression, trauma, and self-esteem (among other issues). With a humanistic and holistic approach, empathy, authenticity, and inclusiveness are the cornerstones of my practice. Also, humor is vital to healing, so there is always room for laughter in our sessions. I will create and hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore, learn, and make positive changes in your life.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and 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.