Therapists in Smyth County, VA

I believe that every person is equipped with the inner wisdom and strength to heal themselves, I merely have the honor of being with you as you find (again or for the first time) your inner wisdom and strength to become your truest self. I desire to be with you in your aching dilemmas ultimately inviting you to a space of freedom, hope and expansive love. My therapeutic approach includes person-centered, solution-focused, and strengths-based therapy, with a particular emphasis on mindfulness. Through calm observation and awareness, I strive to cultivate a therapeutic space that is inclusive, curious, compassionate and healing.

I enjoy working with individuals from adolescence to older adults who want to improve their ability to enjoy life. I have particular strengths in supporting individuals in management of anxiety, stress, and depression as well as chronic medical conditions such as cancer. I think it is important for each individual to be able to identify strengths and value in themselves independent of societal norms and pressures.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, a new life transition, or struggling to cope with the weight of your problems daily? I can help you find a way forward and offer you the tools to tap into the inner strength that you possess. I believe in approaching therapy from a warm, genuine, and validating perspective and often use humor to help my clients get “unstuck” from unhelpful thinking patterns. My job is to be your mirror to see what is already there, infinite wisdom.

Grab your comfiest clothes, maybe a cup of coffee. Join me in my cozy office with floor to ceiling plants, and 2 turtles, or outdoors, at your favorite spot. We'll laugh, talk and do a little therapy too. My name is Jenny and I have been a LCSW for 18 years, and practicing for 23. Your story is as individualized as your fingerprint, and I believe your therapy should be too. Take your time getting to know me and my approaches on 4RC's FB page, Instagram page (4riversjenny), or fourriverscounseling.org.

Are you experiencing life stressors, relationship difficulties, or struggling with anxiety or depression? Have you experienced loss in your life? We all deal with different challenges in our lives, and we all need a safe place to share our thoughts, emotions, hopes, and goals. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to share your story, to feel supported, and to be heard. Together, we will acknowledge and process the struggles you have experienced, and clarify your goals. Then, we can work together to find a path forward.

CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to begin therapy! Today, you are one step closer to making changes in your life that will lead to new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. My goal is to assist you in discovering your true self and a life worth celebrating.

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.

In choosing a mental health professional, you want to ensure that the person has the training and experience to assist you with getting the results you desire. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I have 21 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. I work closely with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with a broad range of crisis, mental health and stressful life situations. We work together so that you may find new hope, solutions, and resolutions to see improved life situations and experience improved relationships. I am also an LCSW clinical supervisor and provide clinical supervision.

Are you finding yourself “lost” after a “loss”? You could make use of grief counseling to return to a new and different life. Many times losses come with different looks such with depression with physical and emotional issues. We have treatment programs that can deal with depression and anxiety. Anger Management for Women and Men,Depression and Diabetes, and Men and Depression

Welcome! It’s an honor for me to provide guidance for those who struggle with their mental health. I find that continuing to improve my practice while remaining humble helps my clients feel they are receiving quality care. It’s one of my top priorities to uphold strong ethical standards so my clients feel safe and comfortable.

What if you could finally find some relief for the constant worry or sadness you feel? What if you could find a way toward the life you want? There might be a lot going on in your life right now. Maybe you're feeling uncertain of the future and just don't feel like yourself anymore. Maybe you want to work on increasing your self-worth and acceptance or maybe you're just struggling to figure out a way forward with so many challenging things happening in the world. You aren't alone in this.

To put it bluntly, I am here for you. I want to hear about what is hurting you and stopping you from moving forward in a happy and positive way in your life. I want your input on what the problem is and what plan will work with you personally. We will gather all our information and decide on a plan of action to get you back to where you want to be as quickly as possible and develop a way to keep you there.

Here is another awkward therapist profile for you! Have you found yourself struggling with feeling overwhelmed way more than you would like to admit? Has your anxiety washed over you with no rhyme or reason, only to leave you feeling exhausted and confused? Transitioning back to "normal life" and having adult responsibilities is hard enough, but when you add anxiety to the mix-things tend to get interesting (and probably not in the way you would like).

My therapeutic approach is strengths based and tailored for each client, situation, and goal to find what works best for that individual. I believe you are the expert in your life and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs. I have experience providing therapy in outpatient, school based, and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, substance use and abuse, parenting issues, and more. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and further certified to provide Trauma Focused CBT in the state of VA.

I help people who are stuck; people who are being pushed unexpectedly into life-changing transitions that feel undesirable or unmanageable, and those who feel depleted from fighting for everyone else but don't have time for themselves. I especially love working with "out-of-the-box" folks who feel squeezed into ill-fitting societal boxes. My clients long for deep self-compassion and acceptance for all of who they are, to heal the parts that they have ignored or denied.

I became a therapist to be a place of peace. I want to create an environment where the client is the priority, a space where they feel safe to do the work they feel ready and able to do. I became a therapist to offer a place of hospitality, empathy, and encouragement. I believe that healing and growth are possible and worth the effort in counseling. Therapy offers a space where you are valued, heard, and respected.

I want to work with any person who has the ability to admit that things are not what they could be, and the courage that it takes to hope for and work towards true change in life. Issues that can be addressed include depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues. One of the main goals of treatment will be helping the person truly identify what their own goals and expectations for their treatment and more broadly for their life are and to devise steps to making their vision a reality.

From a stay-at-home parent to a business executive ... welcome! I'm here to provide you with the opportunity to look inside, grow aware of your hidden emotions & unfulfilled needs, & resolve persistent issues interfering with your life intentions/goals. I'm here to guide you to examine what's working/not working in your approach to problems & develop an effective plan of action. I'm here to enable you to set your own pace as you target the areas of need in your life in order to strengthen your tolerance & acceptance of yourself & your significant others. Call me!