Jennifer Zito is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 10 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, parenting, and transitions in life. Jennifer believes it is essential to treat the whole person, unique to their cultural experience, to effectively support clients in accomplishing their goals in treatment. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and received her Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.

I am a Licence Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with kids (4-12 year old), adults and families who experience challenges linked to stress, self-esteem, behavior issues, parenting, children's adjustment to divorce, illness, grief, and adjustment issues. I engage kids through art, games and play to help express themselves and learn strategies to deal with their emotions. I provide a safe, supportive, comfortable and accepting environment which allows clients to explore challenges and strengths in order to promote positive changes and foster personal growth.

Navigating the various challenges of life can feel daunting. If you don't know already, you're brave to be making this first step towards finding a therapist. While talking to friends and family can help, having a safe, judgment-free, and private space to discuss the challenges you face can do wonders.

Natalie Cowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who enjoys working with adults, adolescents, couples and families. Whether she is working with you individually, or together as a couple or family, Natalie has a real passion for helping others regain their self-esteem, confidence and inner joy. She specializes in helping individuals with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, adjusting to new and difficult situations, personality issues, trauma, mood disorders and relationship issues. Working with Natalie often includes assessing your unique strengths and abilities, as well as helping you develop new skills to grow and flourish.

I have had a long career working with families and individuals who are struggling with stressors in their life. Many times these are due to an adolescent or teenager who is having difficulty in the home or in school due ADHD, autism, anxiety, or anger management or a significant life event such as divorce, loss of job or death in the family.

My specialty is working with kids. Over the past 13 years I've worked with kids and adolescents in residential settings, school, summer programs and in home/parent coaching. I utilize various theories, strategies and techniques to assist children with: anger and stress management, communication skills, social skills, coping skills, depression, self-esteem, opposition/compliance, impulsivity and problem-solving skills. I truly believe that for the child to make progress and maintain, the parent's involvement is absolutely vital/essential. Additionally, I do therapy with adults, parents, families as well as marriage counseling.

Finding someone to share your experiences with, whom you can trust is an important step in your journey. I believe challenging experiences offer you the greatest potential to create the life you have wanted and dreamt of. While reaching out for help is often the first and most difficult step to initiating change in our lives and moving toward wholeness, I am so glad that you are here! I enjoy working with people to help them process, address and overcome their struggles. Whether you’re looking to improve specific situations, or to make big changes in your life, I can help, support and guide you.

Ruth Y. Bentley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with many years of experience working with adults, adolescents, families and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, day to day life challenges, personal and professional challenges, and couples and family conflict. She completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.

Erica Stewart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who has over 25 years of experienced working to empower children and families seeking help with parent child relational issues, school stress, and additional school problems. She completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia and received her Master of Arts in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.

A part of being human is dealing with things that feel painful. It has been said that pain is inevitable but suffering is a choice. Over my 16+ years of work, I have appreciated helping people ease their suffering and cope with painful feelings and experiences. Through safe, open and honest discussion people learn to invite and foster the changes they want to see in their lives and in themselves.

In my 28 years as a therapist, I have had the great privilege of working with thousands of children, adults and families who came seeking help at a time of personal difficulty. My strength as a therapist is that I work hard to discover and refine the approach that works best for the specific teenager, adult or family in my office--I do not believe in a "One size fits all" approach to healing, growth and resolving problems.

Whether you have been thinking about therapy for a while or have recently gone through a difficult time, being in therapy is a good resource to resolve concerns. I have helped many people experiencing high levels of stress , feelings of depression and anxiety or who have turned to substance abuse/addiction. Often coping skills that were once effective no longer work and we become frustrated and isolate ourselves. It can be difficult to get through the day. I have worked with many people like yourself and helped them talk about their concerns and grow by identifying their strengths and helping them resolve their concerns.

Life kind of sucks right now. You are stressed and anxious more often than not. You feel like you don't have many "real" friends, you don't really like your job and at the end of the day, you don’t have much left to give your family. It feels like you are living someone else’s life altogether, not your own. Sometimes you feel anxious and overwhelmed out of nowhere. Your heart starts to beat quicker and you feel edgy. The voice in your head starts playing on a continuous loop predicting every worst-case scenario imaginable. You’re sick of living this way.

Ta’Neshia Page is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who has over six years of experience working in acute crisis stabilization, state psychiatric and correctional facilities. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. Ta’Neshia has worked with various populations in the mental health field to include children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and legal issues.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor & am certified by the National Certified Board of Counselors. I earned a Master of Science in Psychology from University of Phoenix and a Master in Counselor Education from Virginia State University. I have worked in the mental health field since 2007 & served populations from 4-89 years of age. I have had the pleasure of connecting with individuals in a variety of settings to include Group Home, Juvenile Court Service Unit, Mental Health Skill-Building, Intensive In-Home,Therapeutic Day Treatment, Residential Diversion, Crisis Stabilization, and treatment services provided by local government.

Therapy is a brave step forward for those seeking to overcome challenges and reach their full potential, and Micky Greene is here to help you on your journey to wellness. Micky Greene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for each person she serves. Micky has experience treating a diverse range of diagnoses and life challenges such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ issues. She tailors her approach to meet the needs of adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Micky studied psychology and gender, sexuality, and women’s studies.

Are you feeling stressed, depressed, or in pain? We all have our own challenges to overcome. I am passionate about helping each individual who walks into my office. I work with individuals and couples with mood, anxiety, or trauma symptoms. I believe a collaborative approach provides a safe space, which allows you to express thoughts and feelings , allows us to work on goals, and provides the opportunity to explore deeper aspects of life. We will approach your path to change with an empathetic, positive approach. We will work together to develop an approach to address your goals.

Whether it is developing a better relationship with yourself or with others, it takes patience and a willingness to do the work.  Counseling involves establishing a safe place to express what you are truly feeling and developing the vocabulary and skills to grow beyond who you currently are. Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control how we respond to certain situations. Counseling sessions focus on working together to make the un-conscious conscious and paying attention to what pushes your buttons and how to remove those buttons.