Psychodynamic Therapists in Russell County, VA
Each of us carries a story - a rich history of experiences and relationships that shape who we are and how we move through the world. Wherever you find yourself on your journey, you deserve a compassionate, encouraging space to support your path toward greater self-acceptance, authentic growth, and meaningful healing. My approach is deeply client-centered and holistic. Knowing that no two paths are alike, I collaborate with you to ensure our work honors your unique experience within a respectful, inclusive environment that embraces all identities and backgrounds.
Each of us carries a story - a rich history of experiences and relationships that shape who we are and how we move through the world. Wherever you find yourself on your journey, you deserve a compassionate, encouraging space to support your path toward greater self-acceptance, authentic growth, and meaningful healing. My approach is deeply client-centered and holistic. Knowing that no two paths are alike, I collaborate with you to ensure our work honors your unique experience within a respectful, inclusive environment that embraces all identities and backgrounds.
For many years, I have been dedicated to working with individuals who struggle with many challenges that life has to bring. While we all face challenges, sometimes there are hardships or circumstances that leave us feeling like things are out of our control. I am passionate about working with individuals who are having difficulties with managing intense emotions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship difficulties, stress management, and other difficulties in life.
For many years, I have been dedicated to working with individuals who struggle with many challenges that life has to bring. While we all face challenges, sometimes there are hardships or circumstances that leave us feeling like things are out of our control. I am passionate about working with individuals who are having difficulties with managing intense emotions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship difficulties, stress management, and other difficulties in life.
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My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and trauma-informed work, helping you explore the “why” behind your patterns while learning how to feel more grounded in the now.
Try to take comfort in knowing that there is something in you that knows you better than you know yourself, &that has your well-being at heart. Together, we will listen for what your symptoms are trying to say, uncover your deeper truth, & begin to restore clarity, purpose, and self-trust to your life. This is sacred work, and you don’t have to do it alone.
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and trauma-informed work, helping you explore the “why” behind your patterns while learning how to feel more grounded in the now.
Try to take comfort in knowing that there is something in you that knows you better than you know yourself, &that has your well-being at heart. Together, we will listen for what your symptoms are trying to say, uncover your deeper truth, & begin to restore clarity, purpose, and self-trust to your life. This is sacred work, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Hi! My name is Courtney, I am a licensed therapist in VA, and I am so glad you are here! There are so many options out there when it comes to choosing a therapist and I would be so excited to work with you! I typically work with issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, interpersonal relationships, and life changes.
Hi! My name is Courtney, I am a licensed therapist in VA, and I am so glad you are here! There are so many options out there when it comes to choosing a therapist and I would be so excited to work with you! I typically work with issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, interpersonal relationships, and life changes.
I work with motivated individuals ready for meaningful change and not just symptom management. You may appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted internally. My approach is direct, supportive, and results-focused. I incorporate EMDR and evidence-based techniques to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create lasting change. This is a space where you don’t have it all together—just be ready to do the work. I provide focused, high-quality care tailored to your goals.
I work with motivated individuals ready for meaningful change and not just symptom management. You may appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted internally. My approach is direct, supportive, and results-focused. I incorporate EMDR and evidence-based techniques to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create lasting change. This is a space where you don’t have it all together—just be ready to do the work. I provide focused, high-quality care tailored to your goals.
Hi, I’m Angel, owner of The Therapy Hub, PLLC in Blacksburg, VA. We’d be a great fit if your brain has 37 tabs open & 17 of them are replaying conversations & overthinking your relationships. I specialize in providing compassionate support for millennials struggling with chronic anxiety, body image distress, & relationship concerns. (All generations welcome). I also specialize in men's issues. I believe people heal in spaces where they feel safe. Safety & genuine connection are at the heart of my therapy style. I welcome you exactly as you are: unfiltered, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. Let's figure some shit out together!
Hi, I’m Angel, owner of The Therapy Hub, PLLC in Blacksburg, VA. We’d be a great fit if your brain has 37 tabs open & 17 of them are replaying conversations & overthinking your relationships. I specialize in providing compassionate support for millennials struggling with chronic anxiety, body image distress, & relationship concerns. (All generations welcome). I also specialize in men's issues. I believe people heal in spaces where they feel safe. Safety & genuine connection are at the heart of my therapy style. I welcome you exactly as you are: unfiltered, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. Let's figure some shit out together!
My therapy practice is built upon foundational beliefs about confidentiality, mutual respect, honesty, and transparency; the therapeutic relationship forms a safe environment in which to explore feelings, worries, distress, and decisions about the future. During my career, I have worked with clients who may be dealing with grief and loss, trauma, emotional distress, and illness. I welcome individuals and couples in therapy who may be dealing with interpersonal difficulties or internal distress. I have been involved in the psychology field as a therapist, professor, supervisor and administrator with a primary focus on therapy.
My therapy practice is built upon foundational beliefs about confidentiality, mutual respect, honesty, and transparency; the therapeutic relationship forms a safe environment in which to explore feelings, worries, distress, and decisions about the future. During my career, I have worked with clients who may be dealing with grief and loss, trauma, emotional distress, and illness. I welcome individuals and couples in therapy who may be dealing with interpersonal difficulties or internal distress. I have been involved in the psychology field as a therapist, professor, supervisor and administrator with a primary focus on therapy.
I am a Resident in Counseling specializing in working with adults who are struggling with OCD, life transitions, and general anxiety. I provide remote counseling services to clients located in the state of Virginia.
Through my counseling practice, I tailor my therapeutic approach and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client. I am passionate about guiding my clients towards reaching their mental health goals and needs through creating a space in which you feel heard, understood, and accepted.
I am a Resident in Counseling specializing in working with adults who are struggling with OCD, life transitions, and general anxiety. I provide remote counseling services to clients located in the state of Virginia.
Through my counseling practice, I tailor my therapeutic approach and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client. I am passionate about guiding my clients towards reaching their mental health goals and needs through creating a space in which you feel heard, understood, and accepted.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure where to turn? You’re not alone. I’m Jessica Bryan, a therapist with over 13 years in mental health care. I help people overcome life’s challenges by creating a safe, judgment-free space to explore what matters most to them. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, healing, and a more fulfilling life—on your terms.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure where to turn? You’re not alone. I’m Jessica Bryan, a therapist with over 13 years in mental health care. I help people overcome life’s challenges by creating a safe, judgment-free space to explore what matters most to them. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, healing, and a more fulfilling life—on your terms.
In addition to supporting women in navigating and healing from everyday anxiety and depression, I am deeply committed to nurturing emotional, spiritual, mental, and relational well-being. I integrate a variety of evidence-based approaches in my work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindful Self-Compassion, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). As an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, I bring specialized training and experience to help guide your healing process. I am committed to providing healing with compassion, integrity, and authenticity.
In addition to supporting women in navigating and healing from everyday anxiety and depression, I am deeply committed to nurturing emotional, spiritual, mental, and relational well-being. I integrate a variety of evidence-based approaches in my work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindful Self-Compassion, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). As an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, I bring specialized training and experience to help guide your healing process. I am committed to providing healing with compassion, integrity, and authenticity.
Do you often leave conversations feeling confused, doubting yourself, or wondering how things shifted so quickly? Many people seek therapy after repeated experiences of gaslighting, manipulation, or chronic invalidation that slowly erode confidence in their own thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.
Do you often leave conversations feeling confused, doubting yourself, or wondering how things shifted so quickly? Many people seek therapy after repeated experiences of gaslighting, manipulation, or chronic invalidation that slowly erode confidence in their own thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.
My work draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic principles to help clients gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting emotional change.
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.
My work draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic principles to help clients gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting emotional change.
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.
I customize therapy to your needs, using primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic work, and elements of coherence therapy.
Pathways Psychology LLC provides therapy, assessment, and consultation for a variety of human needs. We all need support at times to figure out what to do next in important areas of our lives. We can work together to learn more about who you truly are, understand your current struggles, and to come up with an action plan that fits your values and uses your strengths to help you move forward.
I customize therapy to your needs, using primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic work, and elements of coherence therapy.
Pathways Psychology LLC provides therapy, assessment, and consultation for a variety of human needs. We all need support at times to figure out what to do next in important areas of our lives. We can work together to learn more about who you truly are, understand your current struggles, and to come up with an action plan that fits your values and uses your strengths to help you move forward.
In this busy life, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start when you are faced with change, uncertainty, grief, and stress. As a therapist, it's my goal to provide people space to talk openly about what they are experiencing while being authentic to their inner feelings. Therapy isn't about needing to be "fixed," it's about learning to understand yourself and others better than before.
In this busy life, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start when you are faced with change, uncertainty, grief, and stress. As a therapist, it's my goal to provide people space to talk openly about what they are experiencing while being authentic to their inner feelings. Therapy isn't about needing to be "fixed," it's about learning to understand yourself and others better than before.
Stuck in the Same Arguments, No Matter How Hard You Try? When family life feels harder than it seems like it should, it’s easy to blame yourself or someone else. Most people aren’t failing—they’re stuck in patterns that no longer work. Therapy helps individuals, couples, and families understand those patterns, communicate more effectively, set healthier boundaries, and support children without carrying everything alone. Change is possible, and it often starts with small shifts that bring real relief and connection.
Stuck in the Same Arguments, No Matter How Hard You Try? When family life feels harder than it seems like it should, it’s easy to blame yourself or someone else. Most people aren’t failing—they’re stuck in patterns that no longer work. Therapy helps individuals, couples, and families understand those patterns, communicate more effectively, set healthier boundaries, and support children without carrying everything alone. Change is possible, and it often starts with small shifts that bring real relief and connection.
Appointments available this week! It's time you feel understood, and that starts with a therapist who loves what they do. At Lifebulb, we’ve made it our mission to create a space where clinicians can thrive, so you can, too. Whether in person or through telehealth, our licensed therapists are here to guide you toward your goals.
Appointments available this week! It's time you feel understood, and that starts with a therapist who loves what they do. At Lifebulb, we’ve made it our mission to create a space where clinicians can thrive, so you can, too. Whether in person or through telehealth, our licensed therapists are here to guide you toward your goals.
Dawn Marie Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NJ, LCMHCS
2 Endorsed
Wytheville, VA 24382
Life can change in ways we never expected—and when it does, it can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and deeply personal. Whether you are navigating grief, trauma, or a major life transition, you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with adults who are ready for meaningful, deeper work. Many of my clients are facing significant life shifts—loss, identity changes, relationship challenges, or the weight of experiences that are hard to carry on their own. Together, we create a space where you can process what you’ve been through, make sense of your experience, and begin to move forward in a way that feels grounded and authentic to you.
Life can change in ways we never expected—and when it does, it can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and deeply personal. Whether you are navigating grief, trauma, or a major life transition, you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with adults who are ready for meaningful, deeper work. Many of my clients are facing significant life shifts—loss, identity changes, relationship challenges, or the weight of experiences that are hard to carry on their own. Together, we create a space where you can process what you’ve been through, make sense of your experience, and begin to move forward in a way that feels grounded and authentic to you.
Are you tired of feeling like you’re “never enough”? Do you find yourself always wearing a mask and being the ultimate people-pleaser to feel accepted? Has trauma from your past kept you locked in cycles of unhealthy behaviors, habits, and relationships? A life without overwhelming worries and perfectionism is not out of your reach. With some self-exploration, vulnerability, empowerment, and a little bit of humor and sarcasm, I would love to help you reach your personal goals.
Are you tired of feeling like you’re “never enough”? Do you find yourself always wearing a mask and being the ultimate people-pleaser to feel accepted? Has trauma from your past kept you locked in cycles of unhealthy behaviors, habits, and relationships? A life without overwhelming worries and perfectionism is not out of your reach. With some self-exploration, vulnerability, empowerment, and a little bit of humor and sarcasm, I would love to help you reach your personal goals.
Michelle Swanson is a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing individual, group, and couples therapy to adult clients with a wide range of mental health challenges for eight years. She is passionate about helping clients to find lasting healing and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing. She looks forward to supporting you on your mental health journey.
Michelle Swanson is a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing individual, group, and couples therapy to adult clients with a wide range of mental health challenges for eight years. She is passionate about helping clients to find lasting healing and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing. She looks forward to supporting you on your mental health journey.
Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, or unappreciated by others? Have difficulty forming relationships and seeing your own unique value as a human? If you are ready to go on the journey to personal growth to re-write these negative stories in your mind; I will provide you a safe and judgement free space to work through these challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative; I do not believe that humans are intended to fit into a therapeutic mold, therapy should instead be tailored to meet the individual need.
Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, or unappreciated by others? Have difficulty forming relationships and seeing your own unique value as a human? If you are ready to go on the journey to personal growth to re-write these negative stories in your mind; I will provide you a safe and judgement free space to work through these challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative; I do not believe that humans are intended to fit into a therapeutic mold, therapy should instead be tailored to meet the individual need.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.