Marriage Counseling Therapists in Free Union, VA
I am Stacie Davidson, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression, couples issues, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. I have both professional and personal experience with how difficult, yet brave, it is to let go of the fear of judgment when coming into a counseling setting. My first goal of therapy with any client is to build a trusting relationship and a safe, non-judgmental space where they can feel free to explore, understand, and challenge themselves. I completed my Master’s Degree in Education and Mental Health Counseling.
I am Stacie Davidson, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression, couples issues, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. I have both professional and personal experience with how difficult, yet brave, it is to let go of the fear of judgment when coming into a counseling setting. My first goal of therapy with any client is to build a trusting relationship and a safe, non-judgmental space where they can feel free to explore, understand, and challenge themselves. I completed my Master’s Degree in Education and Mental Health Counseling.
I, Mariel Andersen, am an LCSW who earned my Master’s from Virginia Commonwealth University. I earned my first Master’s in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland, where my capstone project examined social support during young adulthood transitions. At the University of Virginia, I majored in Cognitive Science while researching perception, virtual reality, and relationships. I have provided services in diverse contexts, focusing on alleviating distress associated with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and existential concerns.
I, Mariel Andersen, am an LCSW who earned my Master’s from Virginia Commonwealth University. I earned my first Master’s in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland, where my capstone project examined social support during young adulthood transitions. At the University of Virginia, I majored in Cognitive Science while researching perception, virtual reality, and relationships. I have provided services in diverse contexts, focusing on alleviating distress associated with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and existential concerns.
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I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy.
I offer my clients a unique blend of approaches depending on their individual needs. My goal in helping clients is to help them regain balance and improve their sense of self-worth and self-confidence. I will work with you to enhance your self-awareness, relationship skills, reduce your anxiety and negative thinking, and improve your mood and energy.
I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy.
I offer my clients a unique blend of approaches depending on their individual needs. My goal in helping clients is to help them regain balance and improve their sense of self-worth and self-confidence. I will work with you to enhance your self-awareness, relationship skills, reduce your anxiety and negative thinking, and improve your mood and energy.
Yolanda Hidalgo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I am currently a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy working under the supervision of Matt Browning, LPC.
Hello! I specialize in providing therapy to children, adolescents, couples and families experiencing a variety of concerns ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and present stressful life events. I also have experience working with individuals and families impacted by substance use. I am bilingual in Spanish and English and am happy to provide therapy in either language. In my practice, I help clients build a foundation for healing and growth and strive to promote an overall well-being.
I am currently a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy working under the supervision of Matt Browning, LPC.
Hello! I specialize in providing therapy to children, adolescents, couples and families experiencing a variety of concerns ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and present stressful life events. I also have experience working with individuals and families impacted by substance use. I am bilingual in Spanish and English and am happy to provide therapy in either language. In my practice, I help clients build a foundation for healing and growth and strive to promote an overall well-being.
Addison Halverson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waynesboro, VA 22980
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families. I work with children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, athletic pressure, and managing stress. I have a particular interest in helping families improve their relationships, including siblings, parent-child, co-parents, and step families. I also have experience working with adoption and foster care. If you are worried about your relationship with your child, their ability to cope with stress, emotional outbursts, risky behaviors, or following directions, I can help.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families. I work with children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, athletic pressure, and managing stress. I have a particular interest in helping families improve their relationships, including siblings, parent-child, co-parents, and step families. I also have experience working with adoption and foster care. If you are worried about your relationship with your child, their ability to cope with stress, emotional outbursts, risky behaviors, or following directions, I can help.
Glen Denlinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I am the President & Clinical Director of Well Marriage Center, LLC.
My approach is a strengths-based approach. Your relationship is my client and I get in there with you and work to help your relationship succeed. There are very few couples I cannot help when a commitment is made to therapy.
I am the President & Clinical Director of Well Marriage Center, LLC.
My approach is a strengths-based approach. Your relationship is my client and I get in there with you and work to help your relationship succeed. There are very few couples I cannot help when a commitment is made to therapy.
Virginia Center for Family Relations, pc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
This is your life; it's your marriage or your family.
We have one objective: providing excellent therapy. Our counselors are extensively trained with years of clinical experience and are fully licensed. We work with individuals, couples, marriages, families, adolescents and children. Being faith-based, our counselors come from a Christian perspective and are sensitive to spiritual issues. See www.VCFR.us.
This is your life; it's your marriage or your family.
We have one objective: providing excellent therapy. Our counselors are extensively trained with years of clinical experience and are fully licensed. We work with individuals, couples, marriages, families, adolescents and children. Being faith-based, our counselors come from a Christian perspective and are sensitive to spiritual issues. See www.VCFR.us.
Sharon Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, M, Ed
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I am Sharon Davis, a nationally certified Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LPC, LMFT-NCC) with over 41 years of practice in a variety of settings and with diverse clients.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, adjustment-related issues, and much more.
I am Sharon Davis, a nationally certified Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LPC, LMFT-NCC) with over 41 years of practice in a variety of settings and with diverse clients.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, adjustment-related issues, and much more.
My experience includes conducting trainings, workshops, and assessments and working with individuals, families, groups, non-profits, local and international government agencies including DSS- CPS, law enforcement, minority populations, specific women and children’s issues, spirituality, cultural dynamics, marriage, divorce, life transitions, coaching and more.
I utilize a variety of treatment modalities to formulate holistic person-centered treatment interventions. I have expertise in working with diverse populations including children, veterans, minorities, adolescents, law enforcement, minority populations, women, faith-based, children, and families.
My experience includes conducting trainings, workshops, and assessments and working with individuals, families, groups, non-profits, local and international government agencies including DSS- CPS, law enforcement, minority populations, specific women and children’s issues, spirituality, cultural dynamics, marriage, divorce, life transitions, coaching and more.
I utilize a variety of treatment modalities to formulate holistic person-centered treatment interventions. I have expertise in working with diverse populations including children, veterans, minorities, adolescents, law enforcement, minority populations, women, faith-based, children, and families.
Jem Iwatsubo
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22911
I specialize in: Couples work, marriage counseling, premarital, and individual therapy.
I offer therapy for both individuals and couples, fueled by a passion for exploring the intricacies of relationships and the elements that nurture enduring love and connection. I’m here to support you as you navigate anxiety and other mental health challenges, and I’m honored to be part of your journey. Together, we can identify and break free from repetitive negative patterns, shedding light on issues that may have been buried beneath the surface. My goal is to help you embrace the best version of yourself and cultivate deeper connections in your life, recognizing that this journey can often feel lonely when faced alone.
I specialize in: Couples work, marriage counseling, premarital, and individual therapy.
I offer therapy for both individuals and couples, fueled by a passion for exploring the intricacies of relationships and the elements that nurture enduring love and connection. I’m here to support you as you navigate anxiety and other mental health challenges, and I’m honored to be part of your journey. Together, we can identify and break free from repetitive negative patterns, shedding light on issues that may have been buried beneath the surface. My goal is to help you embrace the best version of yourself and cultivate deeper connections in your life, recognizing that this journey can often feel lonely when faced alone.
My experience with adults includes Anxiety, Panic/Anxiety Attack, Depression, Adjustments, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Personality Disorders, Relational Issues, Parenting Issues, Marriage.
Ken Deneault is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience with children, adolescents, adults and elderly persons dealing with a variety of issues that affect their well being. Ken offers office hours for outpatient therapy.
My experience with adults includes Anxiety, Panic/Anxiety Attack, Depression, Adjustments, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Personality Disorders, Relational Issues, Parenting Issues, Marriage.
Ken Deneault is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience with children, adolescents, adults and elderly persons dealing with a variety of issues that affect their well being. Ken offers office hours for outpatient therapy.
Andrea Hawkes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Marriage and Family Therapist (Resident), Couples/Throuples/Polyamory relationship counselor.
I work from a systemic perspective, leaning on principles from several therapeutic models (EFT, IFS, CBT, Gottman, Imago, etc.) and I like working with polyamorous folks, ENM, CNM, and other alternative relationship configurations. I have many years of sex therapy experience and I am open to all areas of development. Completely judgement free.
Marriage and Family Therapist (Resident), Couples/Throuples/Polyamory relationship counselor.
I work from a systemic perspective, leaning on principles from several therapeutic models (EFT, IFS, CBT, Gottman, Imago, etc.) and I like working with polyamorous folks, ENM, CNM, and other alternative relationship configurations. I have many years of sex therapy experience and I am open to all areas of development. Completely judgement free.
Kate Double
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
In network with BCBS, but BCBS excludes marital therapy so all couples counseling is self pay.
Focusing primarily on relationships, sexuality and trauma; and starting with the belief that relationships are central to our well-being, I partner with clients to create a warm and safe space in which to explore patterns that impact growth. Therapy is not only to heal past hurts, but also to improve current/future functioning. I see psychotherapy as a joint and dynamic process between patients and clinician. My work is informed by Polyvagal & attachment theories; and pulls from a variety of evidence-based models including mindfulness, narrative therapy, EFT & Gottman approaches, among others. I am trained in EMDR & hypnosis.
In network with BCBS, but BCBS excludes marital therapy so all couples counseling is self pay.
Focusing primarily on relationships, sexuality and trauma; and starting with the belief that relationships are central to our well-being, I partner with clients to create a warm and safe space in which to explore patterns that impact growth. Therapy is not only to heal past hurts, but also to improve current/future functioning. I see psychotherapy as a joint and dynamic process between patients and clinician. My work is informed by Polyvagal & attachment theories; and pulls from a variety of evidence-based models including mindfulness, narrative therapy, EFT & Gottman approaches, among others. I am trained in EMDR & hypnosis.
I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am a trauma-informed therapist Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I run EMDR Intensives to help people experience relief more quickly. I run several women's groups entitled Have You Called Your Mother?! - supporting women with emotionally immature mothers (narcissism, neglect, shame/criticism, substance use, dismissiveness).
I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am a trauma-informed therapist Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I run EMDR Intensives to help people experience relief more quickly. I run several women's groups entitled Have You Called Your Mother?! - supporting women with emotionally immature mothers (narcissism, neglect, shame/criticism, substance use, dismissiveness).
Additionally, I completed my internship and further course work in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Denver Family Institute because of their reputation for the best clinical training in Colorado.
Hunter has merged his practice with Charlottesville Integrated Psychiatry and calls to him will be answered there. Hunter is certified in a style of therapy called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). This style of therapy comes from an understanding that, just like our bodies heal from injury under the right conditions, our psyche heals under the right conditions as well. These right conditions are a felt sense of safety and connection with your therapist so that what is difficult and unresolved in your life can be re experienced in a new way that leads to healing and resolution of painful experiences.
Additionally, I completed my internship and further course work in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Denver Family Institute because of their reputation for the best clinical training in Colorado.
Hunter has merged his practice with Charlottesville Integrated Psychiatry and calls to him will be answered there. Hunter is certified in a style of therapy called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). This style of therapy comes from an understanding that, just like our bodies heal from injury under the right conditions, our psyche heals under the right conditions as well. These right conditions are a felt sense of safety and connection with your therapist so that what is difficult and unresolved in your life can be re experienced in a new way that leads to healing and resolution of painful experiences.
Debi Daniel
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, MA
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy resident who enjoys working with clients seeking personal growth within themselves and their relationships.
I enjoy working with couples, adults, and adolescents. I have specialized training in managing anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, relationship issues, and trauma. I enjoy working with clients through a trauma-informed, Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy lens.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy resident who enjoys working with clients seeking personal growth within themselves and their relationships.
I enjoy working with couples, adults, and adolescents. I have specialized training in managing anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, relationship issues, and trauma. I enjoy working with clients through a trauma-informed, Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy lens.
I have worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and family dynamic changes including marriage, divorce, adoption, foster care, etc.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (0701008578) in Virginia. My focus areas of practice include healing from traumatic experiences, adoption, and blended family dynamics, and processing life transitions. My approach to therapy is determined based on the needs of the participant and is personally tailored to ensure the best therapeutic experience. My approach to therapy is determined based on the needs of the participant and is personally tailored to ensure the best therapeutic experience.
I have worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and family dynamic changes including marriage, divorce, adoption, foster care, etc.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (0701008578) in Virginia. My focus areas of practice include healing from traumatic experiences, adoption, and blended family dynamics, and processing life transitions. My approach to therapy is determined based on the needs of the participant and is personally tailored to ensure the best therapeutic experience. My approach to therapy is determined based on the needs of the participant and is personally tailored to ensure the best therapeutic experience.
His specialties are marriage therapy and individual therapy for anxiety, depression, and dealing with the pain of life.
Each person has a unique and valuable story. Unraveling this story in depth, within a safe and vivid environment, is part of the process to healthy personal growth and a better future. Keeping a holistic, larger view is key, as people’s worth and change possibilities extend far beyond their issues or problems. John is an expert marriage counselor.
His specialties are marriage therapy and individual therapy for anxiety, depression, and dealing with the pain of life.
Each person has a unique and valuable story. Unraveling this story in depth, within a safe and vivid environment, is part of the process to healthy personal growth and a better future. Keeping a holistic, larger view is key, as people’s worth and change possibilities extend far beyond their issues or problems. John is an expert marriage counselor.
Jeffrey David Watros
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Since 1995, I have been practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
I offer a safe, confidential environment for adolescents, teens and adults, both male and female, including individual, pre- marital & marital therapy. Some issues I address: marital and relational conflicts, spirituality, sexual identity, various abuses, sexual addiction, unhealthy habits, anger, depression, forgiveness, accountability, anxiety and grief.
Since 1995, I have been practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
I offer a safe, confidential environment for adolescents, teens and adults, both male and female, including individual, pre- marital & marital therapy. Some issues I address: marital and relational conflicts, spirituality, sexual identity, various abuses, sexual addiction, unhealthy habits, anger, depression, forgiveness, accountability, anxiety and grief.
Jessica L Jennings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 20 years of counseling experience working with mental health disorders, eating disorders, and marital therapy.
I have extensive experience working with marital therapy, spiritual direction and eating disorders. I worked in an inpatient facility for eating disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, alongside years of private practice. I use DBT to build skills and use motivational interviewing to work with resistance, which reveals a person's fears and needs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 20 years of counseling experience working with mental health disorders, eating disorders, and marital therapy.
I have extensive experience working with marital therapy, spiritual direction and eating disorders. I worked in an inpatient facility for eating disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, alongside years of private practice. I use DBT to build skills and use motivational interviewing to work with resistance, which reveals a person's fears and needs.
Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.