Couples Therapists in Pembroke, VA

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Melissa Lively
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. Whether you’re struggling with daily stress, overwhelming emotions, or the lasting impact of painful experiences, I provide a safe and supportive space to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with your strengths. Together, we’ll work to uncover the roots of your challenges, build effective coping skills, and create lasting change. I use evidence-based approaches to guide the process and believe therapy should feel like a partnership.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. Whether you’re struggling with daily stress, overwhelming emotions, or the lasting impact of painful experiences, I provide a safe and supportive space to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with your strengths. Together, we’ll work to uncover the roots of your challenges, build effective coping skills, and create lasting change. I use evidence-based approaches to guide the process and believe therapy should feel like a partnership.
(540) 266-1772 View (540) 266-1772
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Tim Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Pembroke, VA 24136
Not accepting new clients
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to day life?
I offer a custom approach for each person. I start with understanding where you are currently and the challenges you are facing. I will help you set some goals and put a plan in place to help you move forward, and then celebrate your successes along the way. I will offer an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to day life?
I offer a custom approach for each person. I start with understanding where you are currently and the challenges you are facing. I will help you set some goals and put a plan in place to help you move forward, and then celebrate your successes along the way. I will offer an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments.
(540) 426-1685 View (540) 426-1685

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Stephanie A. Fearer
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual sessions for adults as well as couple sessions.
While my therapeutic approach is fairly integrative, my training is in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and I emphasize the use of empirically supported treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method (for couples). I offer in-person as well as HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy.
I offer individual sessions for adults as well as couple sessions.
While my therapeutic approach is fairly integrative, my training is in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and I emphasize the use of empirically supported treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method (for couples). I offer in-person as well as HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy.
(540) 361-6676 View (540) 361-6676
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Sivonna Stringham
Resident in Counseling, MS
Serves Area
Everyone goes through seasons of feeling stuck. I support clients who are ready to invest in their growth and take meaningful steps toward healing. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals who have developed unhealthy coping patterns and want to build healthier, more effective ways of navigating life’s challenges and transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and self-understanding.
Everyone goes through seasons of feeling stuck. I support clients who are ready to invest in their growth and take meaningful steps toward healing. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals who have developed unhealthy coping patterns and want to build healthier, more effective ways of navigating life’s challenges and transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and self-understanding.
(804) 312-3277 View (804) 312-3277
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Anne Chari Oliver, EMDR Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Bring your pain, your struggles, your unspoken burdens, and the weight you’ve carried for far too long. If you’re feeling lost in your anxiety, grief, or trauma, I’m here to listen, understand, and walk beside you. As a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience, I specialize in helping clients who are navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and the everyday challenges that affect their well-being.
Bring your pain, your struggles, your unspoken burdens, and the weight you’ve carried for far too long. If you’re feeling lost in your anxiety, grief, or trauma, I’m here to listen, understand, and walk beside you. As a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience, I specialize in helping clients who are navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and the everyday challenges that affect their well-being.
(757) 815-3839 View (757) 815-3839
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Shine Bright Therapy & Wellness-Kati Griggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I want to provide an environment where you feel like you can be your best self. This happens by providing a safe space for you to feel cozy, welcomed and heard. When you are in the right space and with the right person, it gives you the ability to be open to discuss any issues or concerns to improve and become the best version of you.
I want to provide an environment where you feel like you can be your best self. This happens by providing a safe space for you to feel cozy, welcomed and heard. When you are in the right space and with the right person, it gives you the ability to be open to discuss any issues or concerns to improve and become the best version of you.
(540) 584-8925 View (540) 584-8925
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Jason Jones
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, PhD, MSW
Serves Area
I specialize in working with individuals and couples on topics that do not always get the focused attention they deserve: relationship dynamics, men and men’s issues, sex and sexual harm, and academic stressors.
I work with clients by integrating a variety of approaches. By doing so, sessions are tailored to each specific client in order to address how our experiences affect us emotionally, mentally, physically, and relationally.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples on topics that do not always get the focused attention they deserve: relationship dynamics, men and men’s issues, sex and sexual harm, and academic stressors.
I work with clients by integrating a variety of approaches. By doing so, sessions are tailored to each specific client in order to address how our experiences affect us emotionally, mentally, physically, and relationally.
(434) 218-2331 View (434) 218-2331
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Byron S. Branham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, CCTP, NPT-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Member: Veterans Administration Community Care Network. I strive to create a safe and supportive experience in our work together as you move toward wholeness, stability, and peace. I use a number of proven strategies that are tailored to your needs to help you achieve your goals. Some of the techniques I use are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Technique, to name a few.
Member: Veterans Administration Community Care Network. I strive to create a safe and supportive experience in our work together as you move toward wholeness, stability, and peace. I use a number of proven strategies that are tailored to your needs to help you achieve your goals. Some of the techniques I use are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Technique, to name a few.
(586) 217-3265 View (586) 217-3265
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Healing Path
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, MAC
Online Only
At Healing Path, I work with adults, couples, military families, and caregivers navigate trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
I help clients develop personally, I help clients strengthen their relationships, heal from trauma, and cope with grief or major life changes. Using EMDR, Gottman, grief therapy, and teach mindfulness, I support growth, build coping and communication skills, increase confidence, and guide you toward clarity, resilience, lasting change, and greater hope.
At Healing Path, I work with adults, couples, military families, and caregivers navigate trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
I help clients develop personally, I help clients strengthen their relationships, heal from trauma, and cope with grief or major life changes. Using EMDR, Gottman, grief therapy, and teach mindfulness, I support growth, build coping and communication skills, increase confidence, and guide you toward clarity, resilience, lasting change, and greater hope.
(757) 418-6649 View (757) 418-6649
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Tiffany Cox
Pre-Licensed Professional
Online Only
With over 2 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, I'm dedicated to helping you lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and life transitions. I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance while creating a safe and welcoming space for meaningful growth and healing.
With over 2 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, I'm dedicated to helping you lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and life transitions. I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance while creating a safe and welcoming space for meaningful growth and healing.
(540) 452-9477 View (540) 452-9477
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Alexa Casey
Psychologist, LCP
Christiansburg, VA 24073
I also like working with couples and families.
I’m very direct but kind. I have 30+ years of experience and can quickly assess key problem areas. I’m ready to get to work but also respect the pacing each person requires. I am intuitive and this has a positive impact on my clients as most feel that I understand them and their problems.
I also like working with couples and families.
I’m very direct but kind. I have 30+ years of experience and can quickly assess key problem areas. I’m ready to get to work but also respect the pacing each person requires. I am intuitive and this has a positive impact on my clients as most feel that I understand them and their problems.
(434) 204-8335 View (434) 204-8335
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Laura Nichols
Pre-Licensed Professional
2 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess.
My approach is grounded in Person-Centered, Adlerian, and Narrative Therapy, a framework that emphasizes encouragement, empowerment, and unconditional validation. I'm here to guide you as you resolve the cause of your problems, reach your full potential, and become the hero of your own story.
As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess.
My approach is grounded in Person-Centered, Adlerian, and Narrative Therapy, a framework that emphasizes encouragement, empowerment, and unconditional validation. I'm here to guide you as you resolve the cause of your problems, reach your full potential, and become the hero of your own story.
(540) 709-9614 View (540) 709-9614
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Lauren Bray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Waitlist for new clients
Whether it's personal growth, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or other stressors, I am committed to providing tools and strategies to help you feel empowered and supported in these pursuits.
My areas of focus are trauma & PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships/marriage, life transitions, and women’s issues. I am trained in trauma-informed care and offer a compassionate, empathetic approach to foster healing and growth. I have specialized training in Gottman Level 1 and am SYMBIS certified.
Whether it's personal growth, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or other stressors, I am committed to providing tools and strategies to help you feel empowered and supported in these pursuits.
My areas of focus are trauma & PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships/marriage, life transitions, and women’s issues. I am trained in trauma-informed care and offer a compassionate, empathetic approach to foster healing and growth. I have specialized training in Gottman Level 1 and am SYMBIS certified.
(540) 329-2541 View (540) 329-2541
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Samantha Vaught
Resident in Counseling, LPC-R, MS
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You may find that stress is impacting your sleep, that you no longer enjoy things that you used to, or you're struggling with relationships with others.
My integrative approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, trauma-focused and somatic therapy to empower individuals, promoting personal growth and resilience. I work with clients to set meaningful goals and tailor our sessions to their unique needs.
You may find that stress is impacting your sleep, that you no longer enjoy things that you used to, or you're struggling with relationships with others.
My integrative approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, trauma-focused and somatic therapy to empower individuals, promoting personal growth and resilience. I work with clients to set meaningful goals and tailor our sessions to their unique needs.
(571) 616-9717 View (571) 616-9717
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Sherry L. Shuler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, AFCC, ACA, VCA
2 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Waitlist for new clients
Sherry specializes in the following service areas: individual, couples, family and group therapy, stress management & self care, domestic violence & trauma recovery, conflict resolution, psychological assessment, custody evaluation, substance abuse counseling, suboxone treatment counseling, grief therapy, & treatment of mood disorders.
Sherry L. Shuler is a licensed therapist who prioritizes understanding your individual situation and who works to tailor treatment to address your specific needs while maintaining a welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere. Sherry is committed to providing clients with the highest quality care regardless of economic status, religion, race, ethnicity, lifestyle preferences or cultural differences.
Sherry specializes in the following service areas: individual, couples, family and group therapy, stress management & self care, domestic violence & trauma recovery, conflict resolution, psychological assessment, custody evaluation, substance abuse counseling, suboxone treatment counseling, grief therapy, & treatment of mood disorders.
Sherry L. Shuler is a licensed therapist who prioritizes understanding your individual situation and who works to tailor treatment to address your specific needs while maintaining a welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere. Sherry is committed to providing clients with the highest quality care regardless of economic status, religion, race, ethnicity, lifestyle preferences or cultural differences.
(540) 215-7190 View (540) 215-7190
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Trina McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I am a Mental Health Professional with over ten years of experience working with adults with Mental illness and Substance Use Disorders. I have worked with military personnel, those living with HIV/AIDS, the incarcerated, and in the private sector. I use a strength-based, client-centered approach with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; yet I do like to draw from an eclectic approach, to assist the client with therapeutic gains.
I am a Mental Health Professional with over ten years of experience working with adults with Mental illness and Substance Use Disorders. I have worked with military personnel, those living with HIV/AIDS, the incarcerated, and in the private sector. I use a strength-based, client-centered approach with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; yet I do like to draw from an eclectic approach, to assist the client with therapeutic gains.
(757) 801-2857 View (757) 801-2857
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Traketa Dillard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
For the last 10 years, I have been working to help people like you experience positive change and navigate difficult times in their lives with support, guidance, and encouragement. My experience in community mental health is diverse, working with children, youth, and adults. I value personal connection, compassion, and honesty in therapeutic work and appreciate the opportunity to offer direction which brings awareness and clarity during therapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Ferrum College and hold a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.
For the last 10 years, I have been working to help people like you experience positive change and navigate difficult times in their lives with support, guidance, and encouragement. My experience in community mental health is diverse, working with children, youth, and adults. I value personal connection, compassion, and honesty in therapeutic work and appreciate the opportunity to offer direction which brings awareness and clarity during therapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Ferrum College and hold a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.
(540) 251-7728 x1 View (540) 251-7728 x1
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Chris Smallwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Online Only
Helping others has always been a core value that has given me purpose and joy in life. Just having the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone else's life is what makes life worth living for me. My breadth of learning, life-experience, and consistent life-long work on bettering myself enables me to meet clients where they are without judgement and effectively guide them on their paths of self-discovery and self-actualization. I enjoy working with clients who want to learn and implement practical skills and strategies toward healing and goal achievement and take control of their lives through self-empowerment.
Helping others has always been a core value that has given me purpose and joy in life. Just having the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone else's life is what makes life worth living for me. My breadth of learning, life-experience, and consistent life-long work on bettering myself enables me to meet clients where they are without judgement and effectively guide them on their paths of self-discovery and self-actualization. I enjoy working with clients who want to learn and implement practical skills and strategies toward healing and goal achievement and take control of their lives through self-empowerment.
(540) 766-5443 View (540) 766-5443
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Anthony J Flores
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a graduate of Divine Mercy University and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I hold the belief that the counseling room is a sacred space in which God dwells and heals. I have been specially trained in an integrated model of contemporary psychology and Catholic/Christian anthropology and theology. I am also a Certified Facilitator/Instructor and Clinical Traumatologist with the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, and have extensive deployment and field experience.
I am a graduate of Divine Mercy University and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I hold the belief that the counseling room is a sacred space in which God dwells and heals. I have been specially trained in an integrated model of contemporary psychology and Catholic/Christian anthropology and theology. I am also a Certified Facilitator/Instructor and Clinical Traumatologist with the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, and have extensive deployment and field experience.
(540) 210-1435 View (540) 210-1435
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Tara Waller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSOTP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi I'm Tara! I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know seeking therapy can seem overwhelming and my hope is that I can join you on your journey of healing and finding yourself. I believe in breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma. I am allied with the LQBTQ+ community. I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a spectrum of needs and have found benefit in using evidence based interventions. I have experience treating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image, anger, impulse control, behavioral challenges, oppositional defiant, PTSD, and more.
Hi I'm Tara! I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know seeking therapy can seem overwhelming and my hope is that I can join you on your journey of healing and finding yourself. I believe in breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma. I am allied with the LQBTQ+ community. I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a spectrum of needs and have found benefit in using evidence based interventions. I have experience treating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image, anger, impulse control, behavioral challenges, oppositional defiant, PTSD, and more.
(540) 515-5706 View (540) 515-5706
FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.