Therapists in Williamsburg, VA
Ie Wellness Center | Dr. Aimee Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help address the root causes of behavioral disorders and mental health issues, whether that be stress in the home, work related stressors, physical, relational, etc.. I use an array of psychotherapy modalities including play therapy (sand, art, dance, music), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, family counseling (and more) as well as industrial organizational psychology modalities for work related stressors. The goal is to decrease the behavioral disorders and / or mental health symptoms to restore optimal functioning in the home and work environment.
Herman R Lukow
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I assist clients challenged by depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, parenting and co-parenting challenges, and a wide range of adjustment issues. I understand the many demands that military members and their families face and use strength-based approaches to assist clients in finding workable solutions to their problems. I tailor my counseling approaches to the unique needs of each client and rely on structural, multigenerational, cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused approaches to guide my counseling efforts. I use prolonged exposure to treat clients dealing with PTSD.
Cynthia Trower
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Cynthia utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered and Mindfulness approaches as well as others to meet the needs of her clients. She has extensive training in Neurotherapy and Trauma. She has supported individuals working through ADHD, anxiety, attachment, autism, autoimmunity, chronic pain and illness, depression, development, gender, grief/loss, migraine, PTSD, relationships, self-esteem, sexuality, somatic issues, stress, suicide, transitions, trauma (emotional, physical, sexual) and women's issues.
Rachael Scroggin
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified
Verified
Therapy is one accessible avenue of healing and growth in our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical lives. You don’t have to be going through a crisis or challenging time to benefit from all therapy has to offer. In a space that offers objectivity, authenticity, non-judgement, along with knowledge, therapy is an opportunity to examine oneself and cultivate new skills, leading to greater personal responsibility, and healthier relationships with self and others. Relationships are central to humanity; we flourish when we are living in authentic, deep, life-giving relationships and community with self and others.
Donna K Griset
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
If you are experiencing problems in a relationship it can be overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem problems can result from, or increase due to unresolved relationship issues. Asking for help to manage life's stresses is a healthy decision. I am fortunate to have a career helping people make changes in their lives. I have over 15 years experience counseling individuals, groups, couples and families with diverse backgrounds and unique challenges. If you are having a personal crisis, I am here to help you make those changes.
Isaiah Day
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Isaiah has a strong history of working with adolescents and their families, working to develop resiliency in the face of trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. He works to support individuals and families in strengthening their motivation to change and developing strategies and skills to overcome the challenges facing them. Clients will focus on the way they tell their own story, how that telling shapes their lives, and how they might re-tell their stories to make the changes they want.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Johnston M Brendel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients for in-office and telehealth session openings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Open-minded/progressive, with 25+ years experience, counseling services are designed to assist in gaining insight on issues, concerns and problems resulting from being human in a complex and sometimes difficult world. The focus of my practice is developing skills necessary to meet life’s challenges. Since research supports the therapeutic relationship as best predictor of counseling outcome, I welcome you to explore my bio to see if I’m a possible fit for you (details about me are available on my website: drbrendel.com).
Pamela Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Pamela Thompson, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor/psychotherapist who specializes in treating children, young adults, and families. Pamela works with clients to identify dysfunctional patterns in relationships, develop effective coping strategies, and to assist clients in reaching their therapy goals using cognitive behavioral therapy. In the last 4 years, she has worked extensively with client’s experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma in both outpatient clinic and school settings.
Philisha Woodard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Desiring peace, feeling drained, overwhelmed, stressed and anxious with no sense of purpose in your life? Knowing firsthand how deep the pain can go, and how easy it is to bury it instead of having to feel the hurt and disappointment. I will help guide you through your healing journey and create a safe place for you to release. Childhood wounds and suppressed emotions create chaos within you and make it difficult to fine clarity, peace and happiness. You are worthy of love, joy, kindness and peace, happiness can be attainable and you deserve it.
Waitlist for new clients
Kathy Goss Atanasov
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSAC, ACS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I am Dr. Kathy Goss Atanasov! I am accepting new patients to my Recovery Support Group aimed at individuals who could benefit from weekly group therapy to support their recovery from drugs or alcohol, often with co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I have worked in many clinical settings and am a contributing faculty member at Walden University where I teach various counseling classes. I am the owner of Therapy Owls in Williamsburg, VA.
Not accepting new clients
Norma I Cofresi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
If you find that you are stuck, reliving past relationship patterns that interfere in living your life to the fullest; suffering from emotional and behavioral difficulties; feel depressed, anxious, lonely, and overwhelmed with aspects of your circumstance, I can help you. If you would like to discuss challenges connected to COVID, changes in your life, grief, loss, aging, chronic illness, please call to discuss ways in which you can meet painful life challenges. I am sensitive to issues of race, class, gender and gender identity and other forms of disempowerment. Please contact me if you would like to talk about your experiences
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Not accepting new clients
Leah Tharp
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi! I’m Leah Tharp, a resident in counseling who works with preteens (11+), teens, young adults and adults looking for more peace, confidence, and meaning in their lives. Being a counselor informs how I approach therapy, both from my educational background and past work experiences in that I view each person as the expert on themselves and myself as a guide. Together in therapy we will look at the forces that have shaped you and your beliefs to help you better understand yourself, your environment, and your thoughts and feelings. I am a graduate of the University of Lynchburg and Marymount University and also a newlywed!
Waitlist for new clients
Victoria Haynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Throughout our lives, we all experience periods of darkness and struggle. It's only natural that sometimes we want to give up -- whether it's on our relationships, our passions, or even ourselves. For those experiencing difficulty with their intimate relationships, communication with significant others, exploring gender or sexual identity, depression, or traumatic experiences, psychotherapy with me may be a route to better health and wellness.
Sharon Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Appointments available ONLY in morning/early afternoon. Is anxiety affecting your sleep? Do you feel more socially awkward since the pandemic? Are you struggling in your relationship or in getting the relationship you want? Do you feel stuck in negative patterns no matter what you try? If you are overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or sadness- we can work together to make change. We will identify your personal needs and then tailor therapy to meet your individual situation and goals. You will leave with the knowledge and tools to manage your worries, make change happen, and become free from unhealthy patterns.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
& Online
Elsa Beck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
NOTE: Until further notice, I will only be providing telehealth (online) counseling services and online LPC and RPT supervision. I am a bilingual (Spanish & English) Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I use a variety of approaches in my clinical work with children and adults including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Approaches are selected and adapted to fit the client's age, interests, and treatment needs. I work with individual children and families, individual adults and couples, and offer parenting consultation.
Jamie Crosier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I’m Jamie (she/her), a clinical social worker licensed in the state of Virginia. In my 12 years of practice I have been trained and experienced in the treatment of multiple conditions including PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and chronic pain. I offer therapy services for adolescents, adults, and couples/expansive relationships utilizing strategies to help you improve communication, develop self-compassion, and find a deeper connection to your true self and each other.
Waitlist for new clients
Shannon Leary
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, CSAT-C
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Trauma, addiction, and other personal stressors can feel overwhelming and confusing when confronted alone. Together, the client and therapist can work toward healing, growth, and change. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings helping clients resolve complicated issues in their personal and professional lives. I have an extensive background in treating addiction as it pertains to the individual and the family. Additionally, my work has focused on codependency, men's and women's issues, trauma/PTSD, relationship stress, and developing healthy communication with others. I also work with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
Grace Delk Shortt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
TELEHEALTH IS AVAILABLE USING A HIPAA COMPLIANT PLATFORM. CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We all face challenges from time to time in our lives where we may feel alone, confused, and hurting. Realizing that we don’t have to go it alone can be the first step in seeking support. Reaching out for help and sharing your story may not be comfortable, but that is the best place to start. Caring for yourself and your loved ones is an important step in your journey toward deeper understanding of yourself and healing. My passion is meeting people where they are along their individual journey and strive to create an inviting and safe place.
Andi O'Neill
Resident in Counseling, MA, LPC-R
Verified
Verified
Even strong, smart successful people know when to utilize the help of experts. Maybe you’re not in crisis, just a couple in a “good enough” relationship, but some of the time things get painfully off track. Or an individual whose life seems to be going pretty well on the outside – but privately, you’re hurting. Sometimes, your ways of “getting by” turn into habits that need to be amended. It’s not always clear how to go about initiating change and it helps to have an objective perspective. Counseling is a great way to improve your life. Together we will explore, identify, and rebuild habits and patterns to provide lasting change.
Charles Davis
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified
Verified
In life we come across many crossroads, forks in the road, and difficult turns. It is not always easy making choices, adjusting to the choices we have made in the past, or responding to choices of others that have had impact upon us. Sometimes we need help walking the path forward. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief from loss, trauma, everyone deserves a safe environment to explore their experiences and work to find wellness.
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What type of Williamsburg mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Williamsburg?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.