Emotionally Focused Therapists in Prince George County, VA
I am Jennifer Dishner, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked with a wide variety of populations in many different settings, including public schools, inpatient hospital units, and community work. Helping individuals and families find their strengths and self-worth is a major role of my clinical work. It is through this clinical work that I believe clients are best able to realize their potential growth and maintain positive change. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Longwood University in Virginia and my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lynchburg College.
I am Jennifer Dishner, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked with a wide variety of populations in many different settings, including public schools, inpatient hospital units, and community work. Helping individuals and families find their strengths and self-worth is a major role of my clinical work. It is through this clinical work that I believe clients are best able to realize their potential growth and maintain positive change. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Longwood University in Virginia and my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lynchburg College.
Kjerstin Lemke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, C-DBT, C-PD
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Does this sound familiar to you?
“I feel like I’m crazy!”, “My family and friends care so much about me but they feel helpless in how to support me.” , “I constantly experience moments where it feels like I’m drowning and I don’t know what to do about it!”, “I’ve tried therapy so many times and it never helped!”… If it does, this might be exactly the right time to try therapy differently. There is no one-size-fits all therapy approach. I use a multimodal therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs and fully believe your experience should be as individualized as you are.
Does this sound familiar to you?
“I feel like I’m crazy!”, “My family and friends care so much about me but they feel helpless in how to support me.” , “I constantly experience moments where it feels like I’m drowning and I don’t know what to do about it!”, “I’ve tried therapy so many times and it never helped!”… If it does, this might be exactly the right time to try therapy differently. There is no one-size-fits all therapy approach. I use a multimodal therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs and fully believe your experience should be as individualized as you are.
HLF Christian Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, MAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prince George, VA 23875
Do you feel defeated, left behind, unable to trust, unlovable or unloved? Do you struggle with past experiences that haunt your present and future causing shame, grief or re experienced trauma in everyday living? If so, know that it is my honor to walk along side you as you journey toward healing. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families regain peace, balance and will power with strategies to move forward through crisis moments. My name is Tracci Parham and I am a Pastoral Counselor whos certified in pre-marital/ marriage counseling, and trained in crisis and trauma care, Transformational Prayer Ministry and EMDR.
Do you feel defeated, left behind, unable to trust, unlovable or unloved? Do you struggle with past experiences that haunt your present and future causing shame, grief or re experienced trauma in everyday living? If so, know that it is my honor to walk along side you as you journey toward healing. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families regain peace, balance and will power with strategies to move forward through crisis moments. My name is Tracci Parham and I am a Pastoral Counselor whos certified in pre-marital/ marriage counseling, and trained in crisis and trauma care, Transformational Prayer Ministry and EMDR.
Monica Holloway
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CHC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My ideal clients want to achieve stabilization in thoughts, mood, and behavior. They are at a point where they are aware of a change in their “norm” and want to process through symptoms that have surfaced as a result of that change. They are looking for coping skills and techniques to assist initially in stabilization and possibly continued work to process through past events that might possibly affect them in the present. They have goals of identifying triggers and stressors, understanding current or past coping, and develop healthy coping strategies and interventions. They want to "feel" like themselves again.
My ideal clients want to achieve stabilization in thoughts, mood, and behavior. They are at a point where they are aware of a change in their “norm” and want to process through symptoms that have surfaced as a result of that change. They are looking for coping skills and techniques to assist initially in stabilization and possibly continued work to process through past events that might possibly affect them in the present. They have goals of identifying triggers and stressors, understanding current or past coping, and develop healthy coping strategies and interventions. They want to "feel" like themselves again.
Online Therapists
I utilize individualized, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy.
I am Jaclyn Boykin, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience working with adults, children, families, couples, and the military who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, and serious mental illness. I completed my Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Troy University and my Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology at Walden University. I am currently working towards my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University.
I utilize individualized, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy.
I am Jaclyn Boykin, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience working with adults, children, families, couples, and the military who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, and serious mental illness. I completed my Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Troy University and my Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology at Walden University. I am currently working towards my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.
Dr. Aishwarya Nambiar
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23185
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals and couples who, despite excellent communication skills, have difficulty expressing their emotions.
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through various life stages, challenges and transitions. Themes of my work with clients include sex, intimacy, career performance, self esteem, grief and loss. I specialize in relationship betrayal, intracultural couples, and the intergenerational family system. I know, despite outward success, the best of us can often feel stuck, disconnected, misunderstood, and inadequate. I have a keen interest in working with couples who might be struggling with emotional and sexual compatibility and are looking for an open, empathetic space to discuss concerns and find solutions.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals and couples who, despite excellent communication skills, have difficulty expressing their emotions.
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through various life stages, challenges and transitions. Themes of my work with clients include sex, intimacy, career performance, self esteem, grief and loss. I specialize in relationship betrayal, intracultural couples, and the intergenerational family system. I know, despite outward success, the best of us can often feel stuck, disconnected, misunderstood, and inadequate. I have a keen interest in working with couples who might be struggling with emotional and sexual compatibility and are looking for an open, empathetic space to discuss concerns and find solutions.
Maggie Choumbakos Grindrod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23518
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist with extensive training and specialization in Sex and Intimacy Counseling, and Couples Intensives.
Sex and relationships are the most natural things in the world, so why do they feel so hard sometimes? Maybe you've lost the spark or you've never felt connected in the way you want to. Maybe there's been infidelity or a life transition that you're trying to work through. Or maybe your relationship feels ok, but you wonder whether it could be even better. I want to help you to deeply connect - or reconnect - with your partner.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist with extensive training and specialization in Sex and Intimacy Counseling, and Couples Intensives.
Sex and relationships are the most natural things in the world, so why do they feel so hard sometimes? Maybe you've lost the spark or you've never felt connected in the way you want to. Maybe there's been infidelity or a life transition that you're trying to work through. Or maybe your relationship feels ok, but you wonder whether it could be even better. I want to help you to deeply connect - or reconnect - with your partner.
I have received formal training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS Level 1 trained) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT Externship).
I work with couples, individuals and families who want to improve the quality of their relationships and life experience. My typical clients seek therapy because they are feeling stuck in a painful pattern of behavior; they feel overwhelmed in attempting to cope with a major loss or change of life circumstance; they are experiencing distressing thoughts and feelings that seem to intrude on their sense of inner balance.
I have received formal training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS Level 1 trained) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT Externship).
I work with couples, individuals and families who want to improve the quality of their relationships and life experience. My typical clients seek therapy because they are feeling stuck in a painful pattern of behavior; they feel overwhelmed in attempting to cope with a major loss or change of life circumstance; they are experiencing distressing thoughts and feelings that seem to intrude on their sense of inner balance.
I am trained in EMDR, Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, which allows me to provide tailored support for both individual and relational healing.
I have extensive experience with the LGBTQ+ community and am a sex-positive and kink-allied therapist. With a commitment to multicultural competence, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for all clients.
I am trained in EMDR, Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, which allows me to provide tailored support for both individual and relational healing.
I have extensive experience with the LGBTQ+ community and am a sex-positive and kink-allied therapist. With a commitment to multicultural competence, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for all clients.
Elizabeth Reed, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
We offer individual therapy using Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral, and Emotionally Focused Individual therapy to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergent issues; and adjustment issues.
Our therapists are licensed in Ohio, West Virginia, Vermont, Virginia, and North Carolina. We are here to serve individuals in our states of licensure who come to us with a variety of issues! We serve individuals with mental health and substance use issues via telehealth. We are LGBTQIA+ affirmative and we support people in all types of relationships, including Poly/Kink, and ENM relationships. We utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, and Strengths-Based Approaches. Whether you're suffering with anxiety, depression, substance use, other mood disorders or trauma- we have a therapist for you!
We offer individual therapy using Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral, and Emotionally Focused Individual therapy to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergent issues; and adjustment issues.
Our therapists are licensed in Ohio, West Virginia, Vermont, Virginia, and North Carolina. We are here to serve individuals in our states of licensure who come to us with a variety of issues! We serve individuals with mental health and substance use issues via telehealth. We are LGBTQIA+ affirmative and we support people in all types of relationships, including Poly/Kink, and ENM relationships. We utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, and Strengths-Based Approaches. Whether you're suffering with anxiety, depression, substance use, other mood disorders or trauma- we have a therapist for you!
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method.
Feeling disconnected in your relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to connect with those that matter most in your life? Sometimes life can be complicated and chaotic, which leaves the most capable and successful people feeling hurt and disconnected. I honor your courage in taking this first step to seek healing. Perhaps you are here because you feel stuck in your life, marriage or family; whatever pain you may be experiencing, it would be a privilege to partner with you on your journey towards greater peace and freedom as you break free of painful cycles and embrace peace in your life and relationships.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method.
Feeling disconnected in your relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to connect with those that matter most in your life? Sometimes life can be complicated and chaotic, which leaves the most capable and successful people feeling hurt and disconnected. I honor your courage in taking this first step to seek healing. Perhaps you are here because you feel stuck in your life, marriage or family; whatever pain you may be experiencing, it would be a privilege to partner with you on your journey towards greater peace and freedom as you break free of painful cycles and embrace peace in your life and relationships.
I am an eclectic Certified Sex Therapist who draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Ego State Therapy, EMDR, and my coursework with the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment.
I am a telehealth-only therapist licensed in Virginia and Colorado who specializes in individuals and couples struggling with relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, and trauma. I believe that sexuality is a core part of being human and seek to help my clients find joy in sex and eroticism. As I have spent four years working and traveling in Central and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, I approach each client with an open mind and value everyone's diverse array of experiences.
I am an eclectic Certified Sex Therapist who draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Ego State Therapy, EMDR, and my coursework with the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment.
I am a telehealth-only therapist licensed in Virginia and Colorado who specializes in individuals and couples struggling with relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, and trauma. I believe that sexuality is a core part of being human and seek to help my clients find joy in sex and eroticism. As I have spent four years working and traveling in Central and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, I approach each client with an open mind and value everyone's diverse array of experiences.
I offer individual, couple and family services utilizing an eclectic approach for individual needs utilizing Gottman Method, polyvagal, EFT, family systems, psychodynamic, ACT, play and expressive art techniques with clients.
Are you experiencing a challenging transition within your relationship? Are you looking for an additional support as you navigate stressors within your relationships? Counseling can offer a non judgmental space to process challenges and stressors, explore your relationships, and work towards understanding or solutions. I encourage emotional safety and emotional intimacy, developing skills to offer coregulation within relationships to regulate your nervous system, and direct communication of needs to improve relationship satisfaction. In addition, we will work towards improving your ability to be heard within all relationships.
I offer individual, couple and family services utilizing an eclectic approach for individual needs utilizing Gottman Method, polyvagal, EFT, family systems, psychodynamic, ACT, play and expressive art techniques with clients.
Are you experiencing a challenging transition within your relationship? Are you looking for an additional support as you navigate stressors within your relationships? Counseling can offer a non judgmental space to process challenges and stressors, explore your relationships, and work towards understanding or solutions. I encourage emotional safety and emotional intimacy, developing skills to offer coregulation within relationships to regulate your nervous system, and direct communication of needs to improve relationship satisfaction. In addition, we will work towards improving your ability to be heard within all relationships.
Kate Modica
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I specialize in AEDP therapy for individuals and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for couples.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and adaptive. I provide a place of safety and support where all thoughts, feelings, and emotions are welcome. We can work together to address your concerns by identifying barriers and building the skills needed to create change.
I specialize in AEDP therapy for individuals and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for couples.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and adaptive. I provide a place of safety and support where all thoughts, feelings, and emotions are welcome. We can work together to address your concerns by identifying barriers and building the skills needed to create change.
I am Gwendolyn Fisher, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 3 years of experience helping children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiance, trauma, PTSD, family relationships, and crisis stabilization. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan University and my Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
I am Gwendolyn Fisher, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 3 years of experience helping children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiance, trauma, PTSD, family relationships, and crisis stabilization. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan University and my Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
Susan Dendtler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, -MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
My trainings include, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Yoga.
I love working with couples and individuals who want more out of their lives and their relationships. We people who aren't satisfied to settle for good enough or let the painful status quo remain. My expertise is in attachment science, that is, our human need to connect and the strategies we use to accomplish this. Often the strategies we have learned in the past are no longer serving us, and may in fact be the source of our pain. For couples, I am experienced in healing deep relationship wounds. I'm here to help you get unstuck from your negative interaction cycle so you can give and receive the love you want.
My trainings include, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Yoga.
I love working with couples and individuals who want more out of their lives and their relationships. We people who aren't satisfied to settle for good enough or let the painful status quo remain. My expertise is in attachment science, that is, our human need to connect and the strategies we use to accomplish this. Often the strategies we have learned in the past are no longer serving us, and may in fact be the source of our pain. For couples, I am experienced in healing deep relationship wounds. I'm here to help you get unstuck from your negative interaction cycle so you can give and receive the love you want.
Charlise Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LSATP, CCTP-II, C-DBT, ASDCS, CSTIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23225
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes, our ‘figure it out’ feels broken. And sometimes ‘happily ever after’ feels like it will never come. I will help you explore attachment injuries and how these affect your current relationships. Past traumatic experiences affect how we feel about ourselves and how we relate to those around us. We can feel empty, lonely, and afraid. Do we shut people out because we fear being hurt? Do we have intense fears of abandonment? Does guilt and shame preoccupy us? Are we mourning a loss? Do we feel that we can never live up to our own expectations?
Sometimes, our ‘figure it out’ feels broken. And sometimes ‘happily ever after’ feels like it will never come. I will help you explore attachment injuries and how these affect your current relationships. Past traumatic experiences affect how we feel about ourselves and how we relate to those around us. We can feel empty, lonely, and afraid. Do we shut people out because we fear being hurt? Do we have intense fears of abandonment? Does guilt and shame preoccupy us? Are we mourning a loss? Do we feel that we can never live up to our own expectations?
Victoria Burgess Holroyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23518
With over 20 years of couples experience and Emotionally Focused Therapy, a therapy based on the neuroscience of love and emotion, I can help create change and lasting connections.
Overwhelmed? Struggling with relationship issues? An Affair? Step-parenting? Do fights with your partner remain unresolved? Life is messy and complicated. Smart, capable and successful people get caught in painful relationship patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, emotionally and physically. Do you feel important to your partner? Strong relationships hinge on the answer to this question. Whether I am working with a couple, family, or individual, I want my clients to learn their relationship patterns--what drives them, and more importantly, how to change them.
With over 20 years of couples experience and Emotionally Focused Therapy, a therapy based on the neuroscience of love and emotion, I can help create change and lasting connections.
Overwhelmed? Struggling with relationship issues? An Affair? Step-parenting? Do fights with your partner remain unresolved? Life is messy and complicated. Smart, capable and successful people get caught in painful relationship patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, emotionally and physically. Do you feel important to your partner? Strong relationships hinge on the answer to this question. Whether I am working with a couple, family, or individual, I want my clients to learn their relationship patterns--what drives them, and more importantly, how to change them.
My work is informed by Polyvagal & attachment theories; & pulls from a variety of evidence-based models including mindfulness, narrative therapy, solution focused, EFT & Gottman, among others.
Each individual or couple is unique and will need an individualized approach. Individuals and couples with diverse gender expressions/identities and sexual orientations are welcome and embraced. I work with adult individuals and couples of all ages, with a particular interest in those that are midlife and beyond.
My work is informed by Polyvagal & attachment theories; & pulls from a variety of evidence-based models including mindfulness, narrative therapy, solution focused, EFT & Gottman, among others.
Each individual or couple is unique and will need an individualized approach. Individuals and couples with diverse gender expressions/identities and sexual orientations are welcome and embraced. I work with adult individuals and couples of all ages, with a particular interest in those that are midlife and beyond.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.