Marriage Counseling 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? Maybe you feel exhausted or overwhelmed, frustrated or just lost by just trying to get through the day or the thought that you have lost your motivation. Do you wonder if life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed about finding their place in life and moving forward through issues they are facing.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to day life? Maybe you feel exhausted or overwhelmed, frustrated or just lost by just trying to get through the day or the thought that you have lost your motivation. Do you wonder if life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed about finding their place in life and moving forward through issues they are facing.
(540) 426-1685 View (540) 426-1685

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ABT Counseling- Blacksburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Blacksburg, VA 24060
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Blacksburg, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Blacksburg, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
(540) 305-3503 View (540) 305-3503
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Blacksburg
Licensed Professional Counselor
Blacksburg, VA 24060
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(540) 530-4112 View (540) 530-4112
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Emmitt Tavon Kasey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, intentional, and grounded in trust. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be honest and supported enough to grow. Our work together, I focus on understanding your experiences, identifying patterns that may be holding you back.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, intentional, and grounded in trust. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be honest and supported enough to grow. Our work together, I focus on understanding your experiences, identifying patterns that may be holding you back.
(540) 802-5684 View (540) 802-5684
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Byron S. Branham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, CCTP, NPT-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have also worked extensively with marriage and premarital counseling.
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.
I have also worked extensively with marriage and premarital counseling.
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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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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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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Joshua Lyle Sirdofsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
The people I work with are often feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about what to do next. I'm here to provide a sound board and assist in making meaningful changes for those I provide services for. Whether they are managing depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, or just need someone to talk to about everyday life issues we all experience, what they’re really looking for is someone who will listen, understand their story, and help them find steady footing—someone to walk with them as they work toward feeling more grounded, supported, and at peace in their lives.
The people I work with are often feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about what to do next. I'm here to provide a sound board and assist in making meaningful changes for those I provide services for. Whether they are managing depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, or just need someone to talk to about everyday life issues we all experience, what they’re really looking for is someone who will listen, understand their story, and help them find steady footing—someone to walk with them as they work toward feeling more grounded, supported, and at peace in their lives.
(540) 269-5988 View (540) 269-5988
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Kelly Bonebright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Bonebright enjoys working with individuals and couples in but not limited to the areas of Anxiety Depression Bipolar PTSD Divorce Grief and loss Spiritual identity/abuse Trauma Life transitions Adjustment disorder’s Mood disorders Marriage/ couple counseling Chronic mental illness Dr.
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, person centered, reality therapy.
Bonebright enjoys working with individuals and couples in but not limited to the areas of Anxiety Depression Bipolar PTSD Divorce Grief and loss Spiritual identity/abuse Trauma Life transitions Adjustment disorder’s Mood disorders Marriage/ couple counseling Chronic mental illness Dr.
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, person centered, reality therapy.
(757) 349-1439 View (757) 349-1439
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Kerry Lutz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Online Only
I am a telehealth therapist licensed in DC, VA, CO, and Puerto Rico who works with individuals and couples seeking connection, pleasure, and ease in their relationships.
As an eclectic Certified Sex Therapist, I combine the skills I learned during my studies at the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment with a variety of therapy treatment modalities. Although I only offer therapy in English, I speak Spanish and welcome bilingual Latinx/Hispanic clients.
I am a telehealth therapist licensed in DC, VA, CO, and Puerto Rico who works with individuals and couples seeking connection, pleasure, and ease in their relationships.
As an eclectic Certified Sex Therapist, I combine the skills I learned during my studies at the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment with a variety of therapy treatment modalities. Although I only offer therapy in English, I speak Spanish and welcome bilingual Latinx/Hispanic clients.
(720) 613-2644 View (720) 613-2644
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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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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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E. Hope Bradbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Feeling upside down? Hopeless? Like you’re a hamster on a spinning wheel, out in the middle of the ocean? Well, that’s okay and I’d love to help you work through these challenges. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable and unconditionally supported as we work together towards solutions. You are in control, you are the expert in your life and I am here to help provide guidance in an unbiased atmosphere, while we work collaboratively to find the balance that brings you peace.
Feeling upside down? Hopeless? Like you’re a hamster on a spinning wheel, out in the middle of the ocean? Well, that’s okay and I’d love to help you work through these challenges. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable and unconditionally supported as we work together towards solutions. You are in control, you are the expert in your life and I am here to help provide guidance in an unbiased atmosphere, while we work collaboratively to find the balance that brings you peace.
(540) 781-0026 View (540) 781-0026
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Savannah Harness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I provide therapy services to individuals, families, and couples through many different therapy modalities.
I prefer to work with individuals from the age of 13-99, couples, and families. I feel comfortable treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, trauma, stress management, and many more conditions.
I provide therapy services to individuals, families, and couples through many different therapy modalities.
I prefer to work with individuals from the age of 13-99, couples, and families. I feel comfortable treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, trauma, stress management, and many more conditions.
(573) 299-8681 View (573) 299-8681
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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
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Evra Beaver
Resident in Counseling
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! My name is Evra, and I’m a Black, two-spirit, nonbinary, queer therapist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, anxious about the future, and/or overall stuck, I would love to help! I work with clients navigating self-esteem and communication challenges, racial and gender identity concerns, sexuality, life transitions, boundary-setting and more. My practice is inclusive of all identities and orientations for adults 18+, and I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and welcomed.
Hello! My name is Evra, and I’m a Black, two-spirit, nonbinary, queer therapist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, anxious about the future, and/or overall stuck, I would love to help! I work with clients navigating self-esteem and communication challenges, racial and gender identity concerns, sexuality, life transitions, boundary-setting and more. My practice is inclusive of all identities and orientations for adults 18+, and I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and welcomed.
(804) 494-4388 View (804) 494-4388
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Laura Nichols
Pre-Licensed Professional
2 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Everyone has the capacity to change and heal. Even though life is overwhelming, we can overcome our struggles when we work together. As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess. I foster growth by providing a safe environment and wholehearted support. I prioritize genuine connection and belongingness with each person I work with. I can help you recognize and build on your existing resilience and inner resources. Bearing witness to your vulnerability as you face your feelings and move through the healing process is something I deeply value.
Everyone has the capacity to change and heal. Even though life is overwhelming, we can overcome our struggles when we work together. As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess. I foster growth by providing a safe environment and wholehearted support. I prioritize genuine connection and belongingness with each person I work with. I can help you recognize and build on your existing resilience and inner resources. Bearing witness to your vulnerability as you face your feelings and move through the healing process is something I deeply value.
(540) 709-9614 View (540) 709-9614
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Tameesha Curry
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Married and Family Therapist Resident in Counseling.
I offer quality professional therapy using solution focused therapy, narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have a passion for working with married couples, families, and individuals.
I am a Married and Family Therapist Resident in Counseling.
I offer quality professional therapy using solution focused therapy, narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have a passion for working with married couples, families, and individuals.
(540) 835-5699 View (540) 835-5699
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Curt Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Blacksburg, VA 24060
As your counselor, I’ll guide you through some of your toughest challenges in life with a gentle but “real” approach. Within our counselor-client relationship, I prioritize developing trust and openness, allowing you the freedom to share anything on your mind without fear of judgment or criticism. I often see people struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or just dealing with the stress of life. I am also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional.
As your counselor, I’ll guide you through some of your toughest challenges in life with a gentle but “real” approach. Within our counselor-client relationship, I prioritize developing trust and openness, allowing you the freedom to share anything on your mind without fear of judgment or criticism. I often see people struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or just dealing with the stress of life. I am also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.