In Person Therapists in Palmyra, VA
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’m Carolyn Rizza, a licensed counselor with experience working with individuals, couples, and groups both in-person and virtually.
I provide a collaborative, supportive, and empathetic space where clients feel heard and understood. Together, we identify goals and create a personalized treatment plan to guide your growth and well-being.
I’m Carolyn Rizza, a licensed counselor with experience working with individuals, couples, and groups both in-person and virtually.
I provide a collaborative, supportive, and empathetic space where clients feel heard and understood. Together, we identify goals and create a personalized treatment plan to guide your growth and well-being.
Learning to tell our story and understand where we come from and how it impacts us is a critical part of the healing journey within life and in therapeutic work as well. I seek to meet my clients where they are and supports them in exploring how all parts of life, past and present intersect and create a full picture for a deeper understanding.
Learning to tell our story and understand where we come from and how it impacts us is a critical part of the healing journey within life and in therapeutic work as well. I seek to meet my clients where they are and supports them in exploring how all parts of life, past and present intersect and create a full picture for a deeper understanding.
Located conveniently in Fluvanna County and offering online and in person counselling I make it easy for you to fit counselling into your busy schedule.
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 They are withdrawn or angry and you miss the child they were before.
Located conveniently in Fluvanna County and offering online and in person counselling I make it easy for you to fit counselling into your busy schedule.
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.
Whether in person or on Zoom, I remain present throughout the ketamine process, offering therapeutic support as emotions, memories and insights emerge.
At our best, we feel securely connected—to ourselves and to those we love—grounded, alive, and able to navigate life’s challenges. When that connection begins to fray, anxiety, anger, depression, or numbness can take hold. Self-criticism, overwhelm, and self-doubt can make it difficult to trust ourselves or feel at home within. These struggles often ripple into our closest relationships. Couples may find themselves caught in painful cycles of conflict or disconnection, gradually living more like co-parents or roommates as emotional and sexual closeness fades.
Whether in person or on Zoom, I remain present throughout the ketamine process, offering therapeutic support as emotions, memories and insights emerge.
At our best, we feel securely connected—to ourselves and to those we love—grounded, alive, and able to navigate life’s challenges. When that connection begins to fray, anxiety, anger, depression, or numbness can take hold. Self-criticism, overwhelm, and self-doubt can make it difficult to trust ourselves or feel at home within. These struggles often ripple into our closest relationships. Couples may find themselves caught in painful cycles of conflict or disconnection, gradually living more like co-parents or roommates as emotional and sexual closeness fades.
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!
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 love to meet in person when possible.
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, past hurts, or stress that makes it hard to move forward? Maybe you’ve been coping the best you can—juggling relationships, parenting, or life transitions—but inside, it still feels like too much, or simply not quite right.
My first priority is creating a safe, connected space where you don’t have to carry it all alone. We’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, noticing what’s helping while gently exploring what’s getting in the way. Together, we’ll build awareness, strengthen your inner resources, and move toward a way of living that feels more grounded, easeful, and authentic.
I love to meet in person when possible.
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, past hurts, or stress that makes it hard to move forward? Maybe you’ve been coping the best you can—juggling relationships, parenting, or life transitions—but inside, it still feels like too much, or simply not quite right.
My first priority is creating a safe, connected space where you don’t have to carry it all alone. We’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, noticing what’s helping while gently exploring what’s getting in the way. Together, we’ll build awareness, strengthen your inner resources, and move toward a way of living that feels more grounded, easeful, and authentic.
Journeying alongside clients during life struggles takes relationship building and rebuilding: relationship with self and others. My goal is helping clients work through strongholds to create a healthier person to have a healthier life and healthier relationships. Getting rid of old habits and wrong beliefs to usher in habits and truths that benefit a well lived life, is a complete life changing make-over that takes time, effort, sweat, and tears. Together, my clients and I work toward conquering mountains by uncovering these strongholds, allowing healing and empowerment to be achieved to live a life with authority.
Journeying alongside clients during life struggles takes relationship building and rebuilding: relationship with self and others. My goal is helping clients work through strongholds to create a healthier person to have a healthier life and healthier relationships. Getting rid of old habits and wrong beliefs to usher in habits and truths that benefit a well lived life, is a complete life changing make-over that takes time, effort, sweat, and tears. Together, my clients and I work toward conquering mountains by uncovering these strongholds, allowing healing and empowerment to be achieved to live a life with authority.
Accepting new in-office and virtual clients!
In sessions, I’ll meet you with compassion and zero judgment. We’ll go at your pace, and I’ll use a mix of tools that actually work like EMDR (including intensives), CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy for younger clients. More than anything, I’ll offer a space that feels safe, supportive, and real.
Accepting new in-office and virtual clients!
In sessions, I’ll meet you with compassion and zero judgment. We’ll go at your pace, and I’ll use a mix of tools that actually work like EMDR (including intensives), CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy for younger clients. More than anything, I’ll offer a space that feels safe, supportive, and real.
Please note: I provide both in person and virtual sessions.
Life is hard, we all struggle from time to time and just need someone to talk to about our feelings and struggles. Perhaps you have unresolved trauma or lost a loved one, or dealing with increased anxiety in this ever changing and uncertain world we are living in. If this sounds like you, please let me help. I will listen with compassion, help you identify areas in your life that are too difficult to handle on your own, help you identify healthy coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, and difficulty concentrating. Call today to see if I'm the right fit for you.
Please note: I provide both in person and virtual sessions.
Life is hard, we all struggle from time to time and just need someone to talk to about our feelings and struggles. Perhaps you have unresolved trauma or lost a loved one, or dealing with increased anxiety in this ever changing and uncertain world we are living in. If this sounds like you, please let me help. I will listen with compassion, help you identify areas in your life that are too difficult to handle on your own, help you identify healthy coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, and difficulty concentrating. Call today to see if I'm the right fit for 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?
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?
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of life’s transitions, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping clients transform their most difficult challenges into opportunities for lasting healing and growth. Together, we will identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep you feeling 'stuck' and equip you with practical tools to process difficult emotions. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anger, or behavioral hurdles, my goal is to help you move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of life’s transitions, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping clients transform their most difficult challenges into opportunities for lasting healing and growth. Together, we will identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep you feeling 'stuck' and equip you with practical tools to process difficult emotions. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anger, or behavioral hurdles, my goal is to help you move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
Sessions are available either in-person or telehealth or a combination of both.
The attempt to ignore or suppress emotions, the pressure to "get over it", is where feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and loneliness thrive. I believe in the intelligence of our internal emotional system, viewing symptoms not as a problem to be solved but a roadmap to follow towards feeling and functioning better. The process of therapy will connect you with the internal resources needed to navigate life from a calmer and more connected space.
Sessions are available either in-person or telehealth or a combination of both.
The attempt to ignore or suppress emotions, the pressure to "get over it", is where feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and loneliness thrive. I believe in the intelligence of our internal emotional system, viewing symptoms not as a problem to be solved but a roadmap to follow towards feeling and functioning better. The process of therapy will connect you with the internal resources needed to navigate life from a calmer and more connected space.
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Kishara (she/her) holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Sociology from the University of Maine Farmington, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Kishara (she/her) holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Sociology from the University of Maine Farmington, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Clients coming to see me are generally in one of three categories: 1) People who are unhappy and know why. They have experienced loss, mistreatment, oppression, trauma, major illness, discrimination, or other experiences that they identify as the source of their distress. 2) People who are unhappy and don't know why. They may feel depressed, anxious, or dissatisfied with their lives and not know the reason. 3) People who feel okay but want to come to life more fully and feel even better.
Clients coming to see me are generally in one of three categories: 1) People who are unhappy and know why. They have experienced loss, mistreatment, oppression, trauma, major illness, discrimination, or other experiences that they identify as the source of their distress. 2) People who are unhappy and don't know why. They may feel depressed, anxious, or dissatisfied with their lives and not know the reason. 3) People who feel okay but want to come to life more fully and feel even better.
I offer in-person and online sessions, giving you flexibility to choose the format that best fits your needs, comfort, and lifestyle.
I work with teens, adults, and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally disconnected, and who often find themselves stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or ongoing relationship struggles. Many of my clients come in feeling weighed down by anxiety, relational stress, or the impact of past experiences that continue to show up in present-day relationships. In our work together, we begin by slowing things down to better understand what you’re carrying, and how your past and current experiences have shaped the way you think, feel, and relate over time.
I offer in-person and online sessions, giving you flexibility to choose the format that best fits your needs, comfort, and lifestyle.
I work with teens, adults, and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally disconnected, and who often find themselves stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or ongoing relationship struggles. Many of my clients come in feeling weighed down by anxiety, relational stress, or the impact of past experiences that continue to show up in present-day relationships. In our work together, we begin by slowing things down to better understand what you’re carrying, and how your past and current experiences have shaped the way you think, feel, and relate over time.
You get things done. You push through. You handle what others can’t. But lately the pressure, anxiety, and old patterns are catching up. You want more than “holding it together.” You want clarity, calm, and the freedom to stop performing and actually feel good again. You’re ready to understand what’s happening inside, break the cycles that drain you, and step into a steadier, more grounded version of yourself.
You get things done. You push through. You handle what others can’t. But lately the pressure, anxiety, and old patterns are catching up. You want more than “holding it together.” You want clarity, calm, and the freedom to stop performing and actually feel good again. You’re ready to understand what’s happening inside, break the cycles that drain you, and step into a steadier, more grounded version of yourself.
I offer in-person from 8am-5pm Mondays and Tuesdays, and 8am-12noon on Fridays.
I find it rewarding to work with clients who are exploring their mental health needs and interested in looking at themselves and their lives with a new perspective.
I offer in-person from 8am-5pm Mondays and Tuesdays, and 8am-12noon on Fridays.
I find it rewarding to work with clients who are exploring their mental health needs and interested in looking at themselves and their lives with a new perspective.
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.