Therapists for Adults in Scottsville, VA
Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the field. I have worked in private practice, hospice, integrated healthcare, and child and family settings. My specialities include working with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, life transitions, coping skills, and aging. My approach incorporates strengths-based and trauma-informed modalities, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I help my clients navigate grief and trauma, create better interpersonal relationships, and cope with life stressors.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the field. I have worked in private practice, hospice, integrated healthcare, and child and family settings. My specialities include working with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, life transitions, coping skills, and aging. My approach incorporates strengths-based and trauma-informed modalities, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I help my clients navigate grief and trauma, create better interpersonal relationships, and cope with life stressors.
My name is Alexandria Schenk, you can call me Alex, my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Virginia. I work with individuals with a wide range of needs including depression, anxiety, overcoming life stressors, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, sexual, physical and collective/generational traumas and abuse, emotional growth, communication needs, boundary setting, identity questions, serious mental illness, and family of origin wounds.
My name is Alexandria Schenk, you can call me Alex, my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Virginia. I work with individuals with a wide range of needs including depression, anxiety, overcoming life stressors, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, sexual, physical and collective/generational traumas and abuse, emotional growth, communication needs, boundary setting, identity questions, serious mental illness, and family of origin wounds.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck in old patterns that are no longer serving you? Navigating life’s challenges can be stressful, especially if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or issues related to past trauma. You do not have to figure it out alone! I believe authentic human connection is one of the most powerful resources available to us and that true healing happens within the context of our relationships. I am passionate about working with people to help them discover potential and make positive changes that will help them have better relationships and lead more fulfilling lives.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck in old patterns that are no longer serving you? Navigating life’s challenges can be stressful, especially if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or issues related to past trauma. You do not have to figure it out alone! I believe authentic human connection is one of the most powerful resources available to us and that true healing happens within the context of our relationships. I am passionate about working with people to help them discover potential and make positive changes that will help them have better relationships and lead more fulfilling lives.
Through a holistic and integrative approach I support individuals and families to navigate the unique challenges that life has unfolded for them. Whether our work takes place in my office or out in nature, I help my clients identify, cultivate and nourish their strengths and resources. Through our work my clients deepen their connection to themselves, others and the natural world. As these connections grow I support my clients to uncover limiting patterns that inhibit their relationships, creativity and happiness so they can nourish new ways of moving and relating in the world that support authenticity, ease, and joy.
Through a holistic and integrative approach I support individuals and families to navigate the unique challenges that life has unfolded for them. Whether our work takes place in my office or out in nature, I help my clients identify, cultivate and nourish their strengths and resources. Through our work my clients deepen their connection to themselves, others and the natural world. As these connections grow I support my clients to uncover limiting patterns that inhibit their relationships, creativity and happiness so they can nourish new ways of moving and relating in the world that support authenticity, ease, and joy.
I have worked as a therapist for the past decade, providing individual and group therapy for a wide array of adults.
The human experience is such a mix of struggle and ease, suffering and joy. I believe we all have deep capacities for healing and for returning to our own innate wisdom and wholeness. Having a therapist you trust can be one great way to support yourself on that journey.
I have worked as a therapist for the past decade, providing individual and group therapy for a wide array of adults.
The human experience is such a mix of struggle and ease, suffering and joy. I believe we all have deep capacities for healing and for returning to our own innate wisdom and wholeness. Having a therapist you trust can be one great way to support yourself on that journey.
Our minds can make us better or they can create tremendous problems. Can you use your mind to reduce your suffering, rather than increase it? Or to increase meaning and depth in your life? Sometimes a sympathetic family member or wise friend can help a great deal; other times a knowledgeable, compassionate professional is a better choice. Perhaps your internal life feels out of control, or you're feeling stuck, repeating ineffective patterns of relating to yourself and others. I work with people to help them understand themselves and their situation, manage stress better, and make positive changes happen.
Our minds can make us better or they can create tremendous problems. Can you use your mind to reduce your suffering, rather than increase it? Or to increase meaning and depth in your life? Sometimes a sympathetic family member or wise friend can help a great deal; other times a knowledgeable, compassionate professional is a better choice. Perhaps your internal life feels out of control, or you're feeling stuck, repeating ineffective patterns of relating to yourself and others. I work with people to help them understand themselves and their situation, manage stress better, and make positive changes happen.
I work with adults, individuals, couples, and families that have or had experienced adverse childhood experiences (abuse, neglect, etc.), a traumatic event, or events.
I use a combination of trauma-focus modalities. Psychoeducation, Sensimotor, Internal family systems, and mindfulness are strongly used in combination with others. I do not have clients walk me through the details of their trauma. I focus on working with clients to identify triggers and reduce the intensity, duration, and frequency of symptoms.
I work with adults, individuals, couples, and families that have or had experienced adverse childhood experiences (abuse, neglect, etc.), a traumatic event, or events.
I use a combination of trauma-focus modalities. Psychoeducation, Sensimotor, Internal family systems, and mindfulness are strongly used in combination with others. I do not have clients walk me through the details of their trauma. I focus on working with clients to identify triggers and reduce the intensity, duration, and frequency of symptoms.
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Struggling to navigate life’s challenges as a child, teen, or family? I’m Haley, a Clinical Social Work supervisee in Virginia. I support children, teens, and families with a whole-child, whole-family approach, specializing in neurodivergent children and those with behavioral needs. Drawing on experience in clinical, community, and virtual settings, I tailor support to each child and family’s unique needs, creating a compassionate, understanding space to build skills, strengthen relationships, and foster growth.
Struggling to navigate life’s challenges as a child, teen, or family? I’m Haley, a Clinical Social Work supervisee in Virginia. I support children, teens, and families with a whole-child, whole-family approach, specializing in neurodivergent children and those with behavioral needs. Drawing on experience in clinical, community, and virtual settings, I tailor support to each child and family’s unique needs, creating a compassionate, understanding space to build skills, strengthen relationships, and foster growth.
Feeling anxious or depressed is a reasonable response to living in an uncertain world. For many of us, recent years have brought loss and trauma. It may feel like you will never heal. Learning to cope and adapt may feel overwhelming. You want to be your "old self again," but it feels impossible. You may have tried to heal yourself, only to realize you need help. You may hesitate to seek help for fear of being judged. You may feel that you are alone in your struggles, but I want you to know that you are not alone. There is hope.
Feeling anxious or depressed is a reasonable response to living in an uncertain world. For many of us, recent years have brought loss and trauma. It may feel like you will never heal. Learning to cope and adapt may feel overwhelming. You want to be your "old self again," but it feels impossible. You may have tried to heal yourself, only to realize you need help. You may hesitate to seek help for fear of being judged. You may feel that you are alone in your struggles, but I want you to know that you are not alone. There is hope.
Do you have to force yourself through each day? Do you feel disconnected from your life, as if just going through the motions? Familial and cultural conditioning often cast us in limiting roles. Whether we know it or not, we can find ourselves falling into these same familiar patterns even when they undermine our best efforts towards a happy life. I help clients build an awareness to the relationship they have with themselves starting by identifying the character traits they've strengthened in order to survive. This ultimately allows them to move towards more self-compassion, freedom, and purpose in their lives.
Do you have to force yourself through each day? Do you feel disconnected from your life, as if just going through the motions? Familial and cultural conditioning often cast us in limiting roles. Whether we know it or not, we can find ourselves falling into these same familiar patterns even when they undermine our best efforts towards a happy life. I help clients build an awareness to the relationship they have with themselves starting by identifying the character traits they've strengthened in order to survive. This ultimately allows them to move towards more self-compassion, freedom, and purpose in their lives.
My experience varies from teens to students on a college campus to adults in both community mental health and private practice.
I am passionate about empowering individuals on their healing journeys as well as reaching their goals. By creating a safe space where individuals feel heard and understood, healing can start to happen. As a therapist, I walk along side you on your journey, providing support and tools as needed. Through this collaborative process, my hope is you will accomplish your goals and walk away with a deeper understanding of yourself. I primarily work with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also have experience in a variety of other areas.
My experience varies from teens to students on a college campus to adults in both community mental health and private practice.
I am passionate about empowering individuals on their healing journeys as well as reaching their goals. By creating a safe space where individuals feel heard and understood, healing can start to happen. As a therapist, I walk along side you on your journey, providing support and tools as needed. Through this collaborative process, my hope is you will accomplish your goals and walk away with a deeper understanding of yourself. I primarily work with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also have experience in a variety of other areas.
I am a Resident in Counseling with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I offer a unique perspective with an extensive and varied background from my 28-year career in the United States Air Force in fighter aircraft maintenance. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, and other strengths-based modalities such as DBT, person-centered, and solution-focused therapies. I enjoy multi-dimensional approaches to treatment founded on evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s individual needs.
I am a Resident in Counseling with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I offer a unique perspective with an extensive and varied background from my 28-year career in the United States Air Force in fighter aircraft maintenance. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, and other strengths-based modalities such as DBT, person-centered, and solution-focused therapies. I enjoy multi-dimensional approaches to treatment founded on evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s individual needs.
You deserve to feel seen, supported, and empowered. In our work together, you’ll find a safe space to explore your emotions and challenges without judgment. Through understanding and practical tools, we’ll nurture healing, resilience, and growth—helping you move through life’s struggles with clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose!
You deserve to feel seen, supported, and empowered. In our work together, you’ll find a safe space to explore your emotions and challenges without judgment. Through understanding and practical tools, we’ll nurture healing, resilience, and growth—helping you move through life’s struggles with clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose!
In my practice, I specialize in relationships and sexuality. Work with me is experiential, engaged, and playful. I see weekly clients and also work in extended, multi-hour or day formats to support lasting change to an individual or relationship’s patterns in a shorter period of time. Common areas of focus include: improving intimacy and eroticism, navigating relationship impasses, healing betrayals and sexual traumas, kink, restructuring relationships (i.e. non-monogamy, uncoupling), navigating medical and bodily changes, erectile or pelvic floor concerns, and exploring identities: sexual, erotic, relationship, gender.
In my practice, I specialize in relationships and sexuality. Work with me is experiential, engaged, and playful. I see weekly clients and also work in extended, multi-hour or day formats to support lasting change to an individual or relationship’s patterns in a shorter period of time. Common areas of focus include: improving intimacy and eroticism, navigating relationship impasses, healing betrayals and sexual traumas, kink, restructuring relationships (i.e. non-monogamy, uncoupling), navigating medical and bodily changes, erectile or pelvic floor concerns, and exploring identities: sexual, erotic, relationship, gender.
I help teens, adults, couples, and professionals address trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship challenges.
Something is not working, and you can feel it. The anxiety that used to come and go has become a constant companion. The trauma you thought you had moved past still shows up in your relationships, your body, and your ability to be present. You are tired of just getting through each day, managing symptoms while something deeper remains unaddressed. Maybe you have tried therapy before and it helped on the surface but never reached the root of what is really going on. You are ready for something different, something grounded in real science and tailored to how your brain actually works.
I help teens, adults, couples, and professionals address trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship challenges.
Something is not working, and you can feel it. The anxiety that used to come and go has become a constant companion. The trauma you thought you had moved past still shows up in your relationships, your body, and your ability to be present. You are tired of just getting through each day, managing symptoms while something deeper remains unaddressed. Maybe you have tried therapy before and it helped on the surface but never reached the root of what is really going on. You are ready for something different, something grounded in real science and tailored to how your brain actually works.
I'm a Resident in Counseling at Mountaintop Therapy Group, providing therapy for children, teens, and adults experiencing behavioral concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and developmental or life-stage transitions.
I take a person-centered, collaborative approach that helps clients understand patterns, build practical coping skills, and feel more confident navigating daily life at home, school, and in their communities.
I'm a Resident in Counseling at Mountaintop Therapy Group, providing therapy for children, teens, and adults experiencing behavioral concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and developmental or life-stage transitions.
I take a person-centered, collaborative approach that helps clients understand patterns, build practical coping skills, and feel more confident navigating daily life at home, school, and in their communities.
You’re used to pushing through—holding it together while life, work, or the job keeps demanding more. Maybe you’re burned out, anxious, or carrying what you’ve seen and can’t talk about. You want to feel in control again but don’t know where to start. Whether you’re a first responder, healthcare worker, or someone living a high-stress life, you’re ready for calm, clarity, and strength that lasts. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, rebuild your foundation, and get you back to feeling steady, focused, and capable.
You’re used to pushing through—holding it together while life, work, or the job keeps demanding more. Maybe you’re burned out, anxious, or carrying what you’ve seen and can’t talk about. You want to feel in control again but don’t know where to start. Whether you’re a first responder, healthcare worker, or someone living a high-stress life, you’re ready for calm, clarity, and strength that lasts. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, rebuild your foundation, and get you back to feeling steady, focused, and capable.
I have a huge passion for enhancing relationship evolution, exploring how childhood development influences adult behaviors, and finding the golden nuggets hidden in our discomfort.
Working from a systemic perspective, I lean on principles from various models (EFT, IFS, CBT, Gottman, Imago, etc.) and I like working with polyamorous folks, ENM, CNM, and other alternative relationship configurations. I have sex therapy experience and I am open to all areas of human development. Zero judgements. Post Mormonism is also a specialty of mine.
I have a huge passion for enhancing relationship evolution, exploring how childhood development influences adult behaviors, and finding the golden nuggets hidden in our discomfort.
Working from a systemic perspective, I lean on principles from various models (EFT, IFS, CBT, Gottman, Imago, etc.) and I like working with polyamorous folks, ENM, CNM, and other alternative relationship configurations. I have sex therapy experience and I am open to all areas of human development. Zero judgements. Post Mormonism is also a specialty of mine.
My perfect client is someone who feels stuck, emotionally burdened, or uncertain of their path, yet is genuinely eager for a shift. They are searching for perspective, emotional recovery, and a deeper bond with themselves and those around them.
Their aim is to gain a richer self-understanding and lead a more intentional life. They are looking for therapy to support their healing and personal evolution, and they want a secure, non-judgmental space to make that happen.
My perfect client is someone who feels stuck, emotionally burdened, or uncertain of their path, yet is genuinely eager for a shift. They are searching for perspective, emotional recovery, and a deeper bond with themselves and those around them.
Their aim is to gain a richer self-understanding and lead a more intentional life. They are looking for therapy to support their healing and personal evolution, and they want a secure, non-judgmental space to make that happen.
I work with a wide range of clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds in person and remotely. Clients learn to reduce stress and work with their feelings in ways that lead to personal growth and development. Mindfulness, deep breathing body awareness and Jungian dream work are used to reduce anxiety, depression, excessive self-criticism, perfectionism, detachment and emotional flooding. These problematic feelings can lead to growth, greater empathy for self and others as well as greater kindness towards others in their life when worked with creatively in psychotherapy. A more positive and secure sense of self will develop.
I work with a wide range of clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds in person and remotely. Clients learn to reduce stress and work with their feelings in ways that lead to personal growth and development. Mindfulness, deep breathing body awareness and Jungian dream work are used to reduce anxiety, depression, excessive self-criticism, perfectionism, detachment and emotional flooding. These problematic feelings can lead to growth, greater empathy for self and others as well as greater kindness towards others in their life when worked with creatively in psychotherapy. A more positive and secure sense of self will develop.
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Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.