Therapists in Lynchburg, VA

My goal as your therapist is to help you create a life worth living. While we cannot change your past, we can work together to create a better today and a brighter future. Regardless, of where you are in life or what your circumstances may be, I offer unconditional acceptance, so that you can feel safe to share your story without fear of judgment.

Have you ever thought – what distinguishes healthy relationships that are able to thrive from unhealthy ones that tend to be full of stress? Is it self-will? Determination? As a couples and family therapist, I believe the one distinguishing factor is "attachment". Attachment is the ability to connect with others. Depending on our ability (or inability) to attach interpersonally, determines the overall satisfaction we experience within our intimate relationships. Also, having been a victim of racism, I opened this practice as a place that people of color can heal from the impact of both blatant and systemic oppression.

Are you or your teen suffering to overcome past hurt, trauma, or depression? Does your marriage or relationship seem to be falling apart? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, having trouble making decisions, and wishing for peace in your life? With evening and weekend hours available, we offer individual, couple, family, and group counseling to assist people like you with these and many other issues.

Taylar Schweinsberg is a Licensed Practicing Counselor with 6 years of experience working with individuals in need of additional support and treatment for mental health symptoms, processing trauma, and developing skills to meet personal goals and internal growth. Taylar has experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings such as residential treatment, adult psychiatric hospital units, emergency services, intensive in-home, and providing outpatient therapy.

I was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, but have had the amazing opportunity to live and work all over the country including: Washington, DC; New Orleans, LA; Miami, FL and Boulder, CO. Lynchburg is by far my favorite place and I was happy to return home in 2005. I enjoy cooking, gardening, reading and spending time with my family and friends. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2003 with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Community Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Counseling is my calling and passion. It’s so important to me that you feel seen, heard and understood and that you learn to understand how to care for and nurture your own heart. I will be there to help you and guide you on that journey until you are ready to do so on your own.

Kandice Ketterling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults in a variety of clinical settings. Her professional career consists of providing service with inpatient and outpatient services, In-home services, school settings, and hospice.

Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, and Person Centered.

Carson Winston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical settings. Carson attained her professional experience working in residential treatment, outpatient settings, emergency mental health, and hospice. She enjoys assisting individuals in coping with life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Carson completed both her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and her Master of Education (MEd) in Community Counseling at Lynchburg College.She is certified as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional.

Rebeccah is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia and is working toward obtaining licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her counseling experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings over the past several years. Rebeccah graduated from Liberty University with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling. She has served primarily in the different communities in school-based therapeutic programs including group counseling, school-based outpatient, and individual therapy.

Irene respects and values each individual’s uniqueness and believes you are the experts in your own life. She wants to help you identify personal values and strengths so that you can live those values and reach your full potential in confronting problems. She understands it can be difficult to be vulnerable and share yourselves, but she is ready to walk with you through your vulnerable moments with support and clinical guidance. She looks forward to helping you grow by taking risks of change.

My name is Amir Cotton and I’m one of the counselors at Breakthrough Counselling LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner in the state of Virginia. I am also a National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Counselor, and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I also have a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, addiction, bipolar, and adjustment disorders. I enjoy getting to know and joining with my clients to achieve their goals.

I'm so honored to collaborate with you in creating space to care for the deep and tender places in your life. It's an honor I hold both gently and fiercely. I'm committed to a therapy process that holds the tension of authentic human connection with trauma-sensitive, research-based care.

My goal for all my clients is to empower them with the tools to live a rewarding and fulfilling life, no matter the challenges that arise. I prioritize a person-centered approach, recognizing that each person is an individual with unique goals and needs. I will work with you to identify your goals and create a plan tailored to your strengths to help you move forward.

My experiences ranges from working with married couples, single adults, and adolescents. My particular training has focused on women who have experienced sexual trauma, with adjacent issues of depression, body image, self worth, and healthy relationships.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 9 years of experience in helping individuals, couples, and families develop healthier ways of living. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client. One of my primary roles as the therapist is to cultivate a warm, caring environment in which you, the client, feel heard, supported, and understood. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy, and I’m passionate about helping others find hope and health. I’m looking forward to working alongside you to meet your goals!

Life is beautiful but also challenging. At times those challenges can seem overwhelming and never ending. We all need some support along the way. Thankfully we do not have to walk that path alone. I desire to walk alongside others in whatever journey they may be on. I would love to come alongside you and take you down a road of exploration and restoration. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, self-worth, relational issues, personal growth, grief and loss, and attachment issues. I hope we can work together to bring more peace, fulfillment and beauty back into your life!

Do you just want a break or feel like running away from it all? Are you struggling to just keep it all together? If that sounds like you, you've come to the right place. My name is Simone and I have over 14 years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and military veterans. I have a special interest and training in working with POC, Maternal Health including Post Partum Depression and Anxiety, Parenting and Family Conflict, Cultural and/or Career Identity Crisis ex. Individuals struggling with intersecting identities such as faith and sexuality. Please Note: I am not accepting couples' referrals at this time.

What does your picture look like? I firmly believe that we all have our own levels of success and happiness and sometime need assistance reaching that place in our lives. I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience with over 16 years of experience working with individuals in various settings to include outpatient care, residential homes, hospice, and jails. I am no stranger to seeing the impact of trauma, addiction, depression, grief, and difficulty due to adjusting to stages of life. I am aware of how hard it is for you to face these issues alone! Let me help you.