Therapists in Palmyra, VA

I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families in order to create healthy and sustainable thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior that empower them to be their best selves. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to change and recognizes that, even in life's hard times, you can still make positive changes that will empower you to move forward.
I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families in order to create healthy and sustainable thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior that empower them to be their best selves. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to change and recognizes that, even in life's hard times, you can still make positive changes that will empower you to move forward.

I have over 20 years of experience supporting clients who suffer from trauma-related disorders, including intimate partner violence, childhood abuse/sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and loss and grief issues. As a former EMT, I have a unique perspective and training for working with EMS/First Responders as well. We will work together as partners in your treatment, developing a plan to process your trauma and move from the role of victim to that of a strong and successful survivor. I offer online sessions via a HIPAA compliant, secure, easy to use platform with easy online scheduling.
I have over 20 years of experience supporting clients who suffer from trauma-related disorders, including intimate partner violence, childhood abuse/sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and loss and grief issues. As a former EMT, I have a unique perspective and training for working with EMS/First Responders as well. We will work together as partners in your treatment, developing a plan to process your trauma and move from the role of victim to that of a strong and successful survivor. I offer online sessions via a HIPAA compliant, secure, easy to use platform with easy online scheduling.

There are some changes and losses in life that break us. Completely. Totally. Every area is fragmented, jagged and raw. Sometimes the hurt is so overwhelming that we become numb, afraid, avoiding things that we used to enjoy. It’s hard to put those pieces back together again. They don’t fit the way they did before. While time may heal some wounds, moving from being functional in your pain to being free from that hurt takes effort and therapy. As a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience, I’m here to assist you in moving from function to freedom.
There are some changes and losses in life that break us. Completely. Totally. Every area is fragmented, jagged and raw. Sometimes the hurt is so overwhelming that we become numb, afraid, avoiding things that we used to enjoy. It’s hard to put those pieces back together again. They don’t fit the way they did before. While time may heal some wounds, moving from being functional in your pain to being free from that hurt takes effort and therapy. As a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience, I’m here to assist you in moving from function to freedom.

It is hard to sleep at night and you find it is hard to enjoy your life, or concentrate on the things that matter to you. You are lost and you worry that you will be overcome by fear and anger at any moment You are tired of feeling numb, but afraid you will be overwhelmed by your feelings at the same time. You are worried that his feeling will never end. If you are a parent, your child does not sleep anymore, and is worried and scared all the time. You do not know how to help your child with what has happened. They are withdrawn or angry and you miss the child they were before.
It is hard to sleep at night and you find it is hard to enjoy your life, or concentrate on the things that matter to you. You are lost and you worry that you will be overcome by fear and anger at any moment You are tired of feeling numb, but afraid you will be overwhelmed by your feelings at the same time. You are worried that his feeling will never end. If you are a parent, your child does not sleep anymore, and is worried and scared all the time. You do not know how to help your child with what has happened. They are withdrawn or angry and you miss the child they were before.

I am passionate about supporting individuals and families in their process of healing and growing. I am comfortable working with children and adults on a variety of issues. I believe therapy is a space for people to safely identify their challenges, develop the skills to overcome them, and celebrate these victories as they occur. I am interested in working with clients at all stages of their therapy journeys and am willing to meet clients where they are and to work on the issues that matter to them.
I am passionate about supporting individuals and families in their process of healing and growing. I am comfortable working with children and adults on a variety of issues. I believe therapy is a space for people to safely identify their challenges, develop the skills to overcome them, and celebrate these victories as they occur. I am interested in working with clients at all stages of their therapy journeys and am willing to meet clients where they are and to work on the issues that matter to them.

My ideal client is someone who is wanting to take a deeper look at their own reflection. Have you ever seen a movie or television show with an insensitive therapist and thought: Is this what therapy is supposed to look like? I can tell you therapy with me will not look like the disinterested professional depicted on television. My therapy style is built on the keystone of rapport building. I value our time together and respect boundaries as we work collaboratively to navigate some of life’s hardships.
My ideal client is someone who is wanting to take a deeper look at their own reflection. Have you ever seen a movie or television show with an insensitive therapist and thought: Is this what therapy is supposed to look like? I can tell you therapy with me will not look like the disinterested professional depicted on television. My therapy style is built on the keystone of rapport building. I value our time together and respect boundaries as we work collaboratively to navigate some of life’s hardships.

Ken Deneault is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience with children, adolescents, adults and elderly persons dealing with a variety of issues that affect their well being. Ken offers office hours for outpatient therapy.
Ken Deneault is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience with children, adolescents, adults and elderly persons dealing with a variety of issues that affect their well being. Ken offers office hours for outpatient therapy.

I have worked in the field as a mental health provider for at-risk and vulnerable populations since 2006. I am certified in Trauma and Resilience and also have a minor in special education.
I have worked in the field as a mental health provider for at-risk and vulnerable populations since 2006. I am certified in Trauma and Resilience and also have a minor in special education.

I have experience working with a variety of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to anger, trauma and behavioral issues. I support clients who are overwhelmed with stress and life adjustments and help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals will learn to recognize behaviors and thoughts that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions.
I have experience working with a variety of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to anger, trauma and behavioral issues. I support clients who are overwhelmed with stress and life adjustments and help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals will learn to recognize behaviors and thoughts that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions.

Are there things you would like to accomplish but you don't know where to start? Do you feel like you are at a crossroads and unsure which direction to choose? Do you feel unsatisfied or feel like you are not reaching your full potential in life? We all have moments where we feel this way. Whether the source of these feelings is from experiencing a loss, reaching a new milestone or feeling as though you are in a rut. Therapy is a place where you explore these feelings. You can work with me to figure out a plan for your life. A plan that you feel content with and maybe even proud of.
Are there things you would like to accomplish but you don't know where to start? Do you feel like you are at a crossroads and unsure which direction to choose? Do you feel unsatisfied or feel like you are not reaching your full potential in life? We all have moments where we feel this way. Whether the source of these feelings is from experiencing a loss, reaching a new milestone or feeling as though you are in a rut. Therapy is a place where you explore these feelings. You can work with me to figure out a plan for your life. A plan that you feel content with and maybe even proud of.

Ashley is a provisionally licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about working with adolescents and adults. Ashley believes that therapy can be a powerful tool for anyone committed to their personal growth and transformation. As your therapist, Ashley aims to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and cultivate self-awareness to identify and understand unhelpful thought patterns, behaviors, and emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies and problem-solving skills.
Ashley is a provisionally licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about working with adolescents and adults. Ashley believes that therapy can be a powerful tool for anyone committed to their personal growth and transformation. As your therapist, Ashley aims to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and cultivate self-awareness to identify and understand unhelpful thought patterns, behaviors, and emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

First and foremost I want to praise you for taking the first step in making a positive change in your life (as I'm well aware this is NOT easy)! Here are issues/concerns I best target that can help along your journey: anger control, anxiety, blended family issues, depression, low self-esteem/worth, lying/manipulative, miscommunication, negative thinking, oppositional defiant, parenting, Relationship conflict resolution, and helping others to see perspectives different from their own. Again, these shifts are NOT easy to make so please know therapy is what you make it; if you put the work in you WILL see the changes you desire!
First and foremost I want to praise you for taking the first step in making a positive change in your life (as I'm well aware this is NOT easy)! Here are issues/concerns I best target that can help along your journey: anger control, anxiety, blended family issues, depression, low self-esteem/worth, lying/manipulative, miscommunication, negative thinking, oppositional defiant, parenting, Relationship conflict resolution, and helping others to see perspectives different from their own. Again, these shifts are NOT easy to make so please know therapy is what you make it; if you put the work in you WILL see the changes you desire!

Hello, I’m Steve, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience helping adults navigate life’s complexities. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. My approach is grounded in empathy and tailored to your unique journey.
Hello, I’m Steve, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience helping adults navigate life’s complexities. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. My approach is grounded in empathy and tailored to your unique journey.

Do you wish you knew better coping strategies for managing ADHD, anxiety, or depression? Are you feeling under the control of others and don’t know how to break free? Are you experiencing guilt, or sadness that doesn't go away? As a professional counselor I can help you find your way back to a more joyful, healthy life. As a caring professional I can teach you techniques that make these distresses lesson or even leave, and help you regain a more balanced perspective over your emotional issues. Are you looking for empowerment over emotional habiting? As a balanced Christian counselor I have answers, I would love to help you.
Do you wish you knew better coping strategies for managing ADHD, anxiety, or depression? Are you feeling under the control of others and don’t know how to break free? Are you experiencing guilt, or sadness that doesn't go away? As a professional counselor I can help you find your way back to a more joyful, healthy life. As a caring professional I can teach you techniques that make these distresses lesson or even leave, and help you regain a more balanced perspective over your emotional issues. Are you looking for empowerment over emotional habiting? As a balanced Christian counselor I have answers, I would love to help you.

I am a dedicated Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapy approaches. I passionately support individuals, couples, and families who are navigating a wide array of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and issues related to self-esteem. As a marriage and family therapist, I view the relationship of the client and explore how each person’s behavior affects others. By fostering a deeper understanding of the narratives they share, I help improve communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
I am a dedicated Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapy approaches. I passionately support individuals, couples, and families who are navigating a wide array of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and issues related to self-esteem. As a marriage and family therapist, I view the relationship of the client and explore how each person’s behavior affects others. By fostering a deeper understanding of the narratives they share, I help improve communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.

Do you or your child struggle with life's challenges? Have a hard time being motivated throughout the day or interacting with other people in a social setting? I can help you enjoy life and all things that pertain to it. I have over 40 years experience working with people/ adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. In my practice, I utilize numerous therapeutic approaches with the three most popular being Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Do you or your child struggle with life's challenges? Have a hard time being motivated throughout the day or interacting with other people in a social setting? I can help you enjoy life and all things that pertain to it. I have over 40 years experience working with people/ adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. In my practice, I utilize numerous therapeutic approaches with the three most popular being Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

When we feel securely connected to our partner, we experience greater well-being and the flexibility to handle life’s stressors. When that connection is lost, we may feel anxious, angry, depressed, or numb—making it harder to live, work, and parent as our best selves. Many couples cope by overworking, turning to substances, or focusing only on co-parenting, losing sight of their friendship and romantic bond. As emotional closeness fades, couples frequently struggle to maintain a meaningful sexual connection.
When we feel securely connected to our partner, we experience greater well-being and the flexibility to handle life’s stressors. When that connection is lost, we may feel anxious, angry, depressed, or numb—making it harder to live, work, and parent as our best selves. Many couples cope by overworking, turning to substances, or focusing only on co-parenting, losing sight of their friendship and romantic bond. As emotional closeness fades, couples frequently struggle to maintain a meaningful sexual connection.

Karen Haley Cersley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MBA, MA, FMCHC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for more fulfillment in life, more happiness, and more tools for self-discovery, relationship-building, and problem-solving? Through our collaboration, we will identify and set specific goals and then work together to make meaningful changes. Through a positive psychology approach, we will partner together to help you maintain physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health & well-being. If you are willing to invest yourself in the process, I'll walk beside you on your journey to reach your goals, dreams, & find purpose while you learn more effectively how to deal with situations in your life. How can I serve you?
Are you looking for more fulfillment in life, more happiness, and more tools for self-discovery, relationship-building, and problem-solving? Through our collaboration, we will identify and set specific goals and then work together to make meaningful changes. Through a positive psychology approach, we will partner together to help you maintain physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health & well-being. If you are willing to invest yourself in the process, I'll walk beside you on your journey to reach your goals, dreams, & find purpose while you learn more effectively how to deal with situations in your life. How can I serve you?

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 12 years of experience. I enjoy working with people at many stages of life, from teenagers to older adults. My goal as your therapist is to help you understand and gain the tools necessary to work through what you are experiencing be it depression, anxiety, grief, or stressful life transitions. I provide warmth, humor, advocacy and encouragement within the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 12 years of experience. I enjoy working with people at many stages of life, from teenagers to older adults. My goal as your therapist is to help you understand and gain the tools necessary to work through what you are experiencing be it depression, anxiety, grief, or stressful life transitions. I provide warmth, humor, advocacy and encouragement within the therapeutic relationship.

January offers a safe, compassionate environment for clients to be seen and heard. She understands that mental distress is not a condition to be "fixed," but comes alongside each client to guide them in pathways to emotional, relational, and spiritual healing. Though she utilizes a Christian perspectives, January also realizes that every client is on a different spirtiual and life journey, and is experienced in working with persons of every walk of life and faith. She recognizes that emotional distress is universal to all, life is filled with an abundance of storms throughout our lifetimes, and healing is available to all.
January offers a safe, compassionate environment for clients to be seen and heard. She understands that mental distress is not a condition to be "fixed," but comes alongside each client to guide them in pathways to emotional, relational, and spiritual healing. Though she utilizes a Christian perspectives, January also realizes that every client is on a different spirtiual and life journey, and is experienced in working with persons of every walk of life and faith. She recognizes that emotional distress is universal to all, life is filled with an abundance of storms throughout our lifetimes, and healing is available to all.
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Palmyra, VA
20+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Palmyra, VA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
81% | Stress |
77% | Trauma and PTSD |
77% | Self Esteem |
69% | Life Transitions |
65% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
73% | Anthem |
64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Palmyra, VA see their clients
62% | In Person and Online | |
38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
24% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Palmyra?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.