Therapists in Gloucester County, VA

I use a person-centered, sincere, solution-focused therapy to focus on your issues, building a rapport to address issues of addiction, adjustment and trauma issues, along with marital/couples and family issues. I excel in defining client goals and building trusting relationships supporting adults and families experiencing challenges with substance abuse, mental illness, and environmental stress. I have 12 years of counseling experience and lots of life experience to enhance our counseling sessions.

Do you struggle with substance use as your primary diagnosis or concern and are ready to be empowered to make positive change in your life? Research shows it does not matter what circumstances bring a person to substance abuse counseling but the individual effort they are willing to put forth. My goal is to meet a person where they are, and assist in providing the tools necessary for success.

Do you feel like you don’t know how to handle your own life or your child? Are you ready for change? Whether you are a kid, teen, parent, or college student, life can be overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like we are one step away from failing ourselves, our friends, or our families. Like no one is really listening, or nothing will ever fix our current situation. The truth is, you won’t be stuck forever and I am here to help you heal. Parenting can feel like a constant struggle given the behavioral challenges thrown at us, the feelings of uncertainty about how to handle our kids shouting “no” at us or failing school.

Accepting new clients: Telehealth Sessions: Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in understanding human behavior. Are you battling depression and anxiety? Are you overwhelmed with life? I value emotional health and practice empowerment and positive affirmations. The key to successful therapy is developing a strong working relationship with someone you trust.

Are you experiencing loud thoughts, roller coaster emotions, feeling numb, avoiding social situations, bad dreams, feeling disconnected from the world, difficulty with relationships, or a sense of hopelessness about the future. It's true that recent societal changes have led us all to new challenges, profound losses, and ongoing traumatic stress. It's important to take time to reconnect with your own natural ability to decide for yourself what path to take. Tune into your body, soul, and the deepest aspects of who you are. Over time, it is possible to feel more connected with your life, your body, and even your own sense of joy.

Struggling with relationships and internal turmoil can be a challenge. Developing skills and tools to combat this issues can be empowering and liberating! Becoming the best version of yourself is possible. Reaching and obtaining goals is possible. Living the life you have imagined is possible. Working through your challenges and struggles and not having them keep you stuck is possible! Deciding to make yourself important and worthy and loved is possible! Communication, acceptance and growth are within your reach… all you have to do is want it and reach out and together we can make changes.

Sometimes our mental health is healthy and works for us, and sometimes, our mental health needs support to achieve our goals. I have openings to provide a safe place for children and families while you are going through stress; from managing family conflict, to coping with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, depression, anxiety, chronic and life threatening illnesses, divorce, foster care, and other difficult situations. As your therapist, I believe that my role is to provide thorough assessment and treatment to support you and/or your child, individually and as a family.

My name is Carolyn South, I have been a counselor for over 41 years and enjoy all ages from 3 and above. I offer individual or family counseling. I have licenses in professional counseling and marriage and family therapy.

Making the decision to seek counseling is not always an easy decision. However, making that decision is the first tool in building your resilience to overcome current and future obstacles. I believe therapy is most beneficial when it is based on a collaborative therapeutic relationship that builds on individual strengths and my Person-Centered counseling style represents that.

Are you experiencing challenging or overwhelming feelings of stress or conflict with the people close to you in your life? Do you feel lost or stuck? Does coming up with a plan leave you feeling exhausted and drained? Está usted experimentando sensaciones de desafíos abrumadores ó tensión nerviosa, ó siente tener conflictos con las personas más allegadas a Usted en su vida? Se siente perdido ó estancado? El tener que desarrollar una estrategia ó plan para lidiar con sus problemas le deja exhausto ó agotado?

I am a graduate of both the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Virginia Commonwealth University, with a master’s in social work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the state of Virginia. I have been working with individuals and families for approximately 18 years.

I enjoy helping individuals find balance by addressing the issues that keep them stuck. Changing the way we think and feel about a problem is key to feeling better about ourselves. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal and change. I use EMDR therapy, CBT and other mindfulness based treatments to help individuals find resolution.

I have spent much of my life driving the success of mental health initiatives from the systems and counseling level. This involved tackling issues through policy development and direct counseling initiatives. As a psychotherapist, I bring my wealth of experience to the outpatient setting, facilitating others to become their best selves through kindness and strategic supports. I practice from the belief that we can all live meaningful, fulfilling lives if we have genuine, knowledgeable supports cheering us forward.

Whether you find yourself struggling to cope with the sudden demands of major life changes or challenges related to chronic mental health issues, making the decision to seek help can be difficult and confusing. I have a small, private practice where I provide counseling and assessment services to individuals presenting with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as emotional challenges related to serious illness, grief following the death of a loved one, or divorce.

My ideal client is someone ready to go beyond just talking about problems, and instead, dive deep within themselves to heal. In my 12 years of clinical practice, I have observed that true and lasting healing must involve the mind. body, and soul. As a Yoga Therapy Teacher-in-Training, I believe that somatic work is crucial to deeper healing. I also emphasize the importance of meditation, mindfulness, and spirituality. In my office or virtually, I offer a safe space, an empathic heart, and a variety of brain-based, trauma-centered modalities.

Conflict is inevitable.... we have all battled and faced success and loss with loved ones, friends, family, school, employers, opposing teams and life! Life is all about challenge management, personal approach and flexibility. In a supportive & understanding environment we will unravel your stories and talk about your experiences. I support making tough decisions and taking personal ownership. While not easy, I advocate for taking brave steps toward positive growth and self-empowerment. The goal of peer-mentored life coaching is self-development and actualization through peer-support; freeing you from conflict and guilt.

Cynthia utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered and Mindfulness approaches as well as others to meet the needs of her clients. She has extensive training in Neurotherapy and Trauma. She has supported individuals working through ADHD, anxiety, attachment, autism, autoimmunity, chronic pain and illness, depression, development, gender, grief/loss, migraine, PTSD, relationships, self-esteem, sexuality, somatic issues, stress, suicide, transitions, trauma (emotional, physical, sexual) and women's issues.

Our clients require training and education on ways to improving coping mechanisms when living with a mental health illness/diagnosis. We train, monitor, and educate clients on skills development for living independently. We teach clients about their psychotropic medication and ensure medication management. We connect and educate clients to and about community resources. We also demonstrate, train, and model self-advocacy skills to our clients. Our clients may have treatment history that includes substance abuse or doctor's recommendation.

TELEHEALTH IS AVAILABLE USING A HIPAA COMPLIANT PLATFORM. CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We all face challenges from time to time in our lives where we may feel alone, confused, and hurting. Realizing that we don’t have to go it alone can be the first step in seeking support. Reaching out for help and sharing your story may not be comfortable, but that is the best place to start. Caring for yourself and your loved ones is an important step in your journey toward deeper understanding of yourself and healing. My passion is meeting people where they are along their individual journey and strive to create an inviting and safe place.