Jungian Therapists in West End, VA

Are you curious about your dreams and what they could mean? Are you looking for a creative safe space to express your emotions? My goal is to foster a creative space where you can explore your needs, strengths, and future goals through art-based activities. Together, we can discover the source of your inner peace, revealing your potential for meaningful change, growth, and healing.

Navigating the unexpected twists of life, you find yourself in a moment that defies expectation. Whether in the throes of transition, navigating adulthood, changing professional paths, or grappling with relationships, you're in a space of uncertainty, seeking your place in the world. Perhaps, despite having all you need, a lingering emptiness persists, prompting endless scrolling and relentless pursuit of connection or material solace.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in mental health, including research, prevention, psycho-education and direct practice. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify areas of desired growth, process the formation of maladaptive patterns and enact strategies focused on lasting change.

I specialize in Substance abuse, dual diagnosis treatment and trauma. I currently offer EMDR therapy and have immediate availability. I am flexible in my treatment methods but specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Limited evening appointments available. I have an MSW from Saint Leo University (2015) and 4 years of clinical experience working almost exclusively with substance abuse and dual diagnosis. Accepting new Clients as of 7/8/2019.

The fact that you are reading this now is proof that you are taking the first steps on the road to a better life. Each life has depth and diversity of experience, and we all do our best to strive forward and tackle life’s challenges. Therapy offers an effective means to deal with life’s stressors and conquer these challenges in healthy and supported ways. You do not have to go it alone. It would be my honor to share a safe space with you to work through whatever issues may be of concern to you, provide you with tools that you can draw on in your daily life, and support you on your journey to your goals.

I enjoy providing support for adult individuals looking to improve interpersonal and relationship skills, cope with symptoms of anxiety and depression, decrease patterns of perfectionism and shame, address poor body image, increase self-worth, and address past trauma and attachment related issues.

I believe there is meaning in symptoms. We are designed to thrive. When something is out of balance our mind/body/spirit/relationships present symptoms to ask us to pay attention. I specialize in helping people discover what needs their attention. Then, I help people learn new skills so they are equipped to respond more effectively to their needs. I offer support as people practice necessary changes in their thoughts, managing their emotions, and interacting with others and their circumstances. Finally, I encourage and guide people as they seek to fully actualize their potential.

You are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused, humanistic therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I offer both individual and couples counseling to adults of all ages, also teaching mindfulness meditation when desired. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, therapy and meditation can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.

Serenity Counseling is a mental health practice that consistently believes in a modern approach to healing the mind. I go so much beyond just talking things out. I study the person/family history and use an experiential approach to treat mental health. I am passionate about helping clients accept the strengths that exist already within them. My mission is to equip you with brain-powered life skills so that you may conquer obstacles, develop, and rebuild after setbacks. I am a seasoned therapist who can help you overcome a wide range of problems. I have worked with many families who have neurodivergenton members, autism, and ADHD.

It's overwhelming to grow up in this new stress filled culture, dealing with the intense pressure of family, academics, peers, and now social media! When words are not enough, Art Therapy, a combination of counseling and art making, can bring to light the uncertainty that is felt on the inside. For children, the focus is on the process of art-making to practice healthy habits while improving executive functioning skills. For teens and Adult-children finding meaning and purpose through artistic symbols/metaphors can reduce anxiety about the future. Anyone can do Art Therapy!

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alabama, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia, a Board Certified Diplomate, and a Registered Play Therapist, and I hold multiple credentials. As a social worker, life coach, and trauma professional, I am here to help clients reach their goals of overcoming life challenges, growing in new ways, and helping develop new positive goals and ways of doing things. Additionally, I work with LGBTQ+ Clients on coming out, identity development, and gender identity issues. I provide a safe place for clients to explore the challenges facing them.

I am licensed in Virginia with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with mindfulness and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with change.

Shayna (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia who specializes in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, bipolar disorders, and more. Making the choice to attend therapy is often a significant step, and Shayna strives to create an environment where her clients feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves without judgment.

Paul is a licensed Clinical Social Worker who completed his Masters of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University; he also has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar from Virginia Commonwealth University. He draws on mindfulness techniques and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music in addition to more traditional talk therapy methods to offer several different avenues for healing to teens, adults, and families. Paul has studied meditation with Pat Buxton and is a certified Reiki master under Barb Davis.