Anxiety Therapists in Meadows of Dan, VA

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Blue Ridge Counseling, Sharon Wilson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
It’s 4:00 AM, and everyone in the house is asleep but you. Your heart is pounding, your thoughts are racing, and all you want to do is break down and cry. But you can’t; you have to hold it together. No one can know what you’re going through. Everyone thinks you have it all under control and is counting on you. The thought of letting them down is too much to bear. So you plaster on a smile, put one foot in front of the other, and slog through another day. But it’s getting harder and harder to pretend. Secretly you wonder how long you can go on until it falls apart. The sadness is overwhelming, and it's draining the life out of you.
It’s 4:00 AM, and everyone in the house is asleep but you. Your heart is pounding, your thoughts are racing, and all you want to do is break down and cry. But you can’t; you have to hold it together. No one can know what you’re going through. Everyone thinks you have it all under control and is counting on you. The thought of letting them down is too much to bear. So you plaster on a smile, put one foot in front of the other, and slog through another day. But it’s getting harder and harder to pretend. Secretly you wonder how long you can go on until it falls apart. The sadness is overwhelming, and it's draining the life out of you.
(276) 284-9625 View (276) 284-9625
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Melissa Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I'm Melissa and I'm an LPC in the State of Virginia. I am passionate about mental health, healing, and hope. Understanding your mental health and what is going on with you is the starting point on your healing journey. I grew up in Seattle Washington and attended college in Oregon. I received my Master’s from Liberty University in 2016. I've lived in Virginia for 17 years. I am a single mom with 4 kids, I'm diabetic and an ADHD girl. I do promise that I know counseling and look forward to meeting you where you are at. I love laughing, reading, and spending time with my kids.
I'm Melissa and I'm an LPC in the State of Virginia. I am passionate about mental health, healing, and hope. Understanding your mental health and what is going on with you is the starting point on your healing journey. I grew up in Seattle Washington and attended college in Oregon. I received my Master’s from Liberty University in 2016. I've lived in Virginia for 17 years. I am a single mom with 4 kids, I'm diabetic and an ADHD girl. I do promise that I know counseling and look forward to meeting you where you are at. I love laughing, reading, and spending time with my kids.
(540) 619-5259 View (540) 619-5259

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Celina Pearson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
My rates are set by clients' insurance plans, so there's no worries about extra fees or memberships.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes it helps to have guidance along the way. I’m Celina Pearson, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with three years of experience supporting individuals in community mental health and outpatient settings. I take an eclectic, personalized approach to therapy, drawing from person-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you navigate life’s challenges and build the skills to move forward with confidence.
My rates are set by clients' insurance plans, so there's no worries about extra fees or memberships.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes it helps to have guidance along the way. I’m Celina Pearson, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with three years of experience supporting individuals in community mental health and outpatient settings. I take an eclectic, personalized approach to therapy, drawing from person-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you navigate life’s challenges and build the skills to move forward with confidence.
(434) 216-2215 View (434) 216-2215
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Sam Cowart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I am Sam Cowart, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 16 years of experience helping adult clients who are suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, depression, adjustment-related issues, anger, OCD, trauma, PTSD, and more.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused brief therapy, and a humanistic approach to assist each client as an individual. I know that counseling is inevitably a vulnerable experience. It’s one that gently asks you to let your guard down a bit, and it’s a way to get to know yourself better, regardless of what you’d like to work on.
I am Sam Cowart, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 16 years of experience helping adult clients who are suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, depression, adjustment-related issues, anger, OCD, trauma, PTSD, and more.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused brief therapy, and a humanistic approach to assist each client as an individual. I know that counseling is inevitably a vulnerable experience. It’s one that gently asks you to let your guard down a bit, and it’s a way to get to know yourself better, regardless of what you’d like to work on.
(540) 873-7460 View (540) 873-7460
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Gail Eaves Price
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC, PhD, Student
Serves Area
ANOTHER ANXIETY EPISODE?
You are thinking, "If only I could be like other people and go into a store without looking for an exit after leaving my groceries on the counter." As your therapist, I will teach you how to control your negative self-talk and educate you how to live your life with peace and balance.
ANOTHER ANXIETY EPISODE?
You are thinking, "If only I could be like other people and go into a store without looking for an exit after leaving my groceries on the counter." As your therapist, I will teach you how to control your negative self-talk and educate you how to live your life with peace and balance.
(336) 203-7476 View (336) 203-7476
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Kylie Delpercio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I strive to create a safe space where you feel comfortable expressing yourself without fear of judgment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I feel as though therapy works best with a combination of genuine connection and targeted therapeutic interventions. I believe in creating a warm, empathetic environment where clients feel understood and supported as they explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. My therapeutic style is collaborative and flexible, focusing on building a strong therapeutic relationship while providing effective tools to help clients overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
I strive to create a safe space where you feel comfortable expressing yourself without fear of judgment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I feel as though therapy works best with a combination of genuine connection and targeted therapeutic interventions. I believe in creating a warm, empathetic environment where clients feel understood and supported as they explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. My therapeutic style is collaborative and flexible, focusing on building a strong therapeutic relationship while providing effective tools to help clients overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
(804) 636-3814 View (804) 636-3814
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Nephetia Whittaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Hi, I am Nephetia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing support to individuals navigating changes and challenges in life. I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000 and a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2012. I am a compassionate and affirming therapist who strives to provide a safe and judgement-free space for clients to express themselves and utilize their strengths to achieve their goals.
Hi, I am Nephetia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing support to individuals navigating changes and challenges in life. I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000 and a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2012. I am a compassionate and affirming therapist who strives to provide a safe and judgement-free space for clients to express themselves and utilize their strengths to achieve their goals.
(276) 329-3054 View (276) 329-3054
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Katie Garnand
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I want clients to feel like they can show up exactly as they are — whether that’s overwhelmed, hopeful, anxious, curious, or just not sure what they’re feeling yet.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, emphasizing the importance of a solid, trusting therapeutic relationship. I believe that the foundation for meaningful change is built on trust and open communication. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a collaboration — you’re the expert on your life, and I’m here to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and a fresh perspective. My approach is flexible and tailored to what each person needs in the moment, whether that’s space to vent, tools to manage tough emotions, or help making sense of complicated life situations.
I want clients to feel like they can show up exactly as they are — whether that’s overwhelmed, hopeful, anxious, curious, or just not sure what they’re feeling yet.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, emphasizing the importance of a solid, trusting therapeutic relationship. I believe that the foundation for meaningful change is built on trust and open communication. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a collaboration — you’re the expert on your life, and I’m here to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and a fresh perspective. My approach is flexible and tailored to what each person needs in the moment, whether that’s space to vent, tools to manage tough emotions, or help making sense of complicated life situations.
(804) 408-4539 View (804) 408-4539
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Big Oak Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, RYT200
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
New to therapy? Or maybe you’ve been at it a while but aren’t seeing the progress you hoped for? At Big Oak Wellness, we blend science-backed therapy with mind-body healing in one space. We guide clients through life transitions like new parenthood, relationship shifts, or resurfacing childhood wounds. Our trauma-informed approach helps you reconnect with your body, your story, and your inner resilience. We have three therapists available, with flexible evening and weekend appointments. We also offer free 15-minute virtual consultations, so you can see if we’re the right fit—because the right therapist makes all the difference.
New to therapy? Or maybe you’ve been at it a while but aren’t seeing the progress you hoped for? At Big Oak Wellness, we blend science-backed therapy with mind-body healing in one space. We guide clients through life transitions like new parenthood, relationship shifts, or resurfacing childhood wounds. Our trauma-informed approach helps you reconnect with your body, your story, and your inner resilience. We have three therapists available, with flexible evening and weekend appointments. We also offer free 15-minute virtual consultations, so you can see if we’re the right fit—because the right therapist makes all the difference.
(540) 592-4778 View (540) 592-4778
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Sheree Clinedinst
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
A life without overwhelming worries and perfectionism is not out of your reach.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents ages 13+ who struggle with anxiety, neurodivergence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundary setting, trauma, mood dysregulation, self-esteem, identity exploration (LGBTQIA+ affirming), and relationship & family conflicts. I offer individual therapy, couples and families, and EMDR.
A life without overwhelming worries and perfectionism is not out of your reach.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents ages 13+ who struggle with anxiety, neurodivergence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundary setting, trauma, mood dysregulation, self-esteem, identity exploration (LGBTQIA+ affirming), and relationship & family conflicts. I offer individual therapy, couples and families, and EMDR.
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Dr. David Chappell
Resident in Counseling, EdD, MA
4 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Over time, that burden can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck and disconnected.
I help clients overcome trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and life transitions through a structured, trauma-informed approach. Together, we build coping skills, resilience, and confidence. My military experience helps me connect with veterans and others facing stress, trauma, and major life changes.
Over time, that burden can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck and disconnected.
I help clients overcome trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and life transitions through a structured, trauma-informed approach. Together, we build coping skills, resilience, and confidence. My military experience helps me connect with veterans and others facing stress, trauma, and major life changes.
(540) 792-4502 View (540) 792-4502
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Mark Waddell
Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have extensive training in the treatment of trauma, OCD, and anxiety related disorders for adults, adolescents, and children.
I provide a person-centered approach that is solution focused. You will be provided with therapy from a wide range of treatment options and be rest assured all treatments are evidence based.
I have extensive training in the treatment of trauma, OCD, and anxiety related disorders for adults, adolescents, and children.
I provide a person-centered approach that is solution focused. You will be provided with therapy from a wide range of treatment options and be rest assured all treatments are evidence based.
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Ashley J Parlier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Ashley has focused on providing services to youth, young adults, and families. She utilized evidence-based approaches within her therapy practices and encourages the building of a therapeutic alliance between counselor and individuals. She has been approved by the board to provide Clinical Supervision to Residents in Counseling since 2019.
Ashley has focused on providing services to youth, young adults, and families. She utilized evidence-based approaches within her therapy practices and encourages the building of a therapeutic alliance between counselor and individuals. She has been approved by the board to provide Clinical Supervision to Residents in Counseling since 2019.
(276) 378-9013 View (276) 378-9013
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Wendy Eckenrod-Green
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, NCC
Christiansburg, VA 24073
My ideal clients are high-functioning women who are used to holding everything together but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly struggling beneath the surface. They often come to therapy carrying stress, trauma, grief, or difficult relationship dynamics and are ready for something to change. I provide a grounded, supportive space where they can process what they’ve been carrying, build healthier boundaries, and reconnect with themselves so they can move forward with greater clarity, strength, and emotional stability.
My ideal clients are high-functioning women who are used to holding everything together but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly struggling beneath the surface. They often come to therapy carrying stress, trauma, grief, or difficult relationship dynamics and are ready for something to change. I provide a grounded, supportive space where they can process what they’ve been carrying, build healthier boundaries, and reconnect with themselves so they can move forward with greater clarity, strength, and emotional stability.
(540) 712-8500 View (540) 712-8500
Lisa F. Pugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Fairlawn, VA 24141
With over 30 years experience in mental health counseling in a variety of settings, I have a wide range of experience with all ages. I have extensive experiences with individuals and (their families/caregivers) with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
With over 30 years experience in mental health counseling in a variety of settings, I have a wide range of experience with all ages. I have extensive experiences with individuals and (their families/caregivers) with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
(540) 712-2177 View (540) 712-2177
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Anne Chari Oliver, EMDR Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
If you’re feeling lost in your anxiety, grief, or trauma, I’m here to listen, understand, and walk beside you.
Using evidence-based approaches, including EMDR therapy, I work with you to identify and heal the root causes of your emotional distress, helping you break free from the past and live with renewed hope and purpose.
If you’re feeling lost in your anxiety, grief, or trauma, I’m here to listen, understand, and walk beside you.
Using evidence-based approaches, including EMDR therapy, I work with you to identify and heal the root causes of your emotional distress, helping you break free from the past and live with renewed hope and purpose.
(757) 815-3839 View (757) 815-3839
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Lindsey Vaughn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with 7 years of mental health experience.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with 7 years of mental health experience.
(540) 781-1794 View (540) 781-1794
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Jenna Ayers Reece
Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Radford, VA 24141
I consider myself very lucky to have found my passion for helping others early in life and plan to continue on this journey as long as I can. I find that I am always learning from others and from life, soaking up information and pushing myself to explore new things, evolving constantly into the person I want to be. Man, this is hard at times! In life, we seem to encounter many obstacles to success, love and happiness. It is here that I believe that counseling can be so beneficial to those struggling with the things life throws at us and more importantly, the things we throw at ourselves (self-defeating thinking.
I consider myself very lucky to have found my passion for helping others early in life and plan to continue on this journey as long as I can. I find that I am always learning from others and from life, soaking up information and pushing myself to explore new things, evolving constantly into the person I want to be. Man, this is hard at times! In life, we seem to encounter many obstacles to success, love and happiness. It is here that I believe that counseling can be so beneficial to those struggling with the things life throws at us and more importantly, the things we throw at ourselves (self-defeating thinking.
(540) 258-4576 View (540) 258-4576
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PIL Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in self-doubt, noticing patterns in relationships or reactions that keep repeating.
I work with clients throughout Virginia (via secure telehealth), offering a warm, supportive space grounded in positive psychology and practical tools. My approach draws from DBT, ACT, and strengths-based practices to help you manage emotions, build healthier patterns, and reconnect with what matters most.
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in self-doubt, noticing patterns in relationships or reactions that keep repeating.
I work with clients throughout Virginia (via secure telehealth), offering a warm, supportive space grounded in positive psychology and practical tools. My approach draws from DBT, ACT, and strengths-based practices to help you manage emotions, build healthier patterns, and reconnect with what matters most.
(757) 239-3337 View (757) 239-3337
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Rhoda E Hurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Floyd, VA 24091
My ideal client will allow me to help him or her to grow and to heal. This requires the client believe in the possibility of trust, hope, and change. The ideal client is honest and willing to take some risk. Just coming to a counselor is a big risk!
My ideal client will allow me to help him or her to grow and to heal. This requires the client believe in the possibility of trust, hope, and change. The ideal client is honest and willing to take some risk. Just coming to a counselor is a big risk!
(540) 822-0914 View (540) 822-0914
Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.