Therapists in Hollins, VA

I work with people who want more for their lives-whether that's more happiness, more peace, more self-confidence, more enjoyable relationships, etc. I am a laidback person who prefers cozy sweaters over suits any day. I love to laugh. When you come to my office, I want you feel comfortable and cared about. You're not "another client" to me; this is a passion, not "just" a career. Logistics: In counseling field for 15+ years, working with adults/teens; providing couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy and individual therapy. Many speciality trainings: DBT, Anxiety/Phobias, Families/Adoption, Domestic Violence, Trauma, etc.

Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, trouble sleeping, or fatigue in addition to allergies, brain fog, or digestive issues? Maybe you find yourself overthinking, stuck in the same old thinking patterns, and juggling too many things at once making you feel stuck. Do you feel like your fatigue, digestive issues, and brain fog are preventing you from living fully? You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to take back control of your whole health and ready to feel confident, stop overthinking, and trust your own decisions!

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.

Occasionally feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges is a common experience. However, when feelings, thoughts and behaviors create limitations in life, I believe it is beneficial to explore these patterns. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative and strength-based. I strive to create a safe, warm environment where you feel comfortable exploring difficult topics, while also providing space to challenge you to achieve your goals.

I help people who are stuck; people who are being pushed unexpectedly into life-changing transitions that feel undesirable or unmanageable, and those who feel depleted from fighting for everyone else but don't have time for themselves. I especially love working with "out-of-the-box" folks who feel squeezed into ill-fitting societal boxes. My clients long for deep self-compassion and acceptance for all of who they are, to heal the parts that they have ignored or denied.

Therapy is a powerful and special relationship that I honor in my work. My therapeutic approach is supportive, collaborative, and integrative. I work to create treatment approaches unique to the needs of my clients and to collaborate on identifying goals. I also focus on promoting wellness with my clients. I incorporate techniques used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma informed care, solution focused, and mindfulness. I use complimentary techniques to include creativity and humor. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, substance use and life transitions.

I want to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you! I am here to support you in making meaningful changes and addressing areas of personal growth and development. We will work together on a plan that will work for your individual needs so you can live a happier life and get back to living well. I am an LPC and have 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, men's issues, substance use, bipolar disorders, self-harm, trauma, and grief. I have worked with clients of all ages and a wide variety of treatment needs, including clients in crisis.