Therapists in Williamsburg, VA

Understanding that life can bring change, challenges, and obstacles, I meet clients where they are at. Going through daily life can be challenging and bring anxiety and depression and it can be helpful to have someone to talk to who listens to you, supports you, and helps you navigate these things. I have experience working with children (three to 18), college age students, and adults who have experienced trauma, grief, life changes and transitions, military transitions, school issues, and medical trauma and diagnoses. I want to work alongside clients to help them feel seen and heard in a safe and positive space.

I specialize in working with adolescents but also had a long stint working with geriatric patients alongside a well-respected neuropsychiatrist in Texas. I've worked with substance addiction as a specialty in three states and have a long history of helping patients with childhood trauma. I have a general practice and work with issues such as anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA-related, and shame/low self-worth. My ideal client wants to change and is not afraid of doing a little homework between sessions.

I am passionate about helping others while exploring the uncertainties that arise during transitions and life changes, whether that’s enrollment in college, starting a new career, or a recent move. I am interested in learning more about my clients on a daily basis by utilizing a person centered and strength-based perspective. My approach aims to help you better understand how your habits, thoughts and behaviors deeply affect your life. I focus my work with children, adolescents, and young adults. As a culturally competent therapist, I possess the versatility to work with a variety of populations and age groups.

Life is complicated but thankfully, therapy can help. I am honored to help each of my clients better understand themselves and make meaning of their lives using a collaborative and integrative approach. I work with each of my clients to identify the unique aspects of their situation and together, we develop a plan for how to reach their treatment goals. The relationship created between client and therapist is the most important aspect of my work, and I strive to understand the specific concerns which bring a person to therapy. By building trust over time, positive change is possible.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My experience includes treating mood and anxiety disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD in adults and adolescents. I also work with gay/lesbian/ bisexual/ and transgendered clients. I work with people to improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, handle anger issues and relationships. My goal is to empower individuals to take control of their lives. I believe people have the ability to heal themselves and talking with someone can make a difference.

My name is Shannon Toy (she/her), M.Ed, LCSW. I prefer to be called by my middle name, Julianne. I graduated with a Master of Education from Concordia University in 2015 and a Masters in Social Work from Simmons University in 2018. I work with a wide range of ages and populations including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ population.

Please visit the link beneath my picture to tour our website and explore all of the clinicians available at The Healing Project. Sometimes life is hard! When you find life challenging, I specialize in helping you find your true north. Together we will develop a plan to get you back on track by making healthy changes. Whether you are dealing with sadness, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, fragile self-esteem, or just feelings of being overwhelmed with life, I am here to listen, guide and empower you to discover your inner strength, your courage and your innate ability to thrive.

I believe people are capable of healing, change, and being their better selves regardless of current or past experiences. In my office you will receive professional support, feedback, and encouragement. Together we will work to gain insight and implement effective strategies for change. Counseling need not be a long drawn out process. Knowing the critical factor for counseling success is the relationship between you and your therapist, I focus on understanding your experience and perspective without judgment and with a genuine desire to help. In times of pain and suffering we all need to feel we are not alone.

I have spent several years working with children & teens in various capacities in community health and child welfare. I have a unique ability to connect with youth and families that enable them to harness their strengths in order to heal and achieve therapeutic goals. I utilize evidence-based trauma-informed treatments in conjunction with creative activities and somatic exercises to engage my clients in therapy. I work with clients of any age but specialize in children, teens, and families.

Currently struggling with feeling down, trouble concentrating, or having more anxiety than normal? It can be hard to get daily tasks done and work towards goals when life is harder than normal. I offer a place to come and talk through struggles, learn new coping skills, and receive constructive advice.

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.

Accepting New Clients. Ages preschool to college age. 3 Residents in Counseling, 1 MSW, and 2 LPC. Welcome to Williamsburg Youth Counseling. We are excited to be in Williamsburg and to provide services to the youth in our community, through our private counseling group practice. The practice focuses solely on the struggles that children, adolescents, and their families face throughout their journey in life. As a result, we specialize in youth emotional and behavioral concerns.

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!

Seeking therapy can be a challenging time and clients may often feel nervous to take that first step. I am here to help you overcome this and get the help you need. I focus my sessions on wonderful two-way conversations that are tailored exactly to my client’s needs. I ensure that my therapeutic space is both safe and engaging for my clients, moving at whatever pace they may need. I take an approach of challenging love with my clients, working with a kind and nurturing spirit while also holding my clients accountable to their goals. My overall aim is client success with goals and helping clients grow into their best selves!

Whether your life is going "pretty well" and yet you still feel empty or overwhelmed, or you're facing a crisis, counseling can help. I have experience providing outpatient, in-home, and crisis counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Depression, anxiety, perfectionism, self-harm, and feelings of purposelessness are some of the issues my clients identify. I have specialized training in the treatment of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. As a mother of four, I'm passionate about supporting mothers. I'm also a military spouse and have spent the past ten years working within the military community.

In the midst of overwhelming emotions, stress, or anxiety? Remember, it's natural to feel adrift, but you're not meant to face it in solitude. There is a path to healing and solace, and together, we can journey towards it. We offer a sanctuary where your feelings are heard and validated. While past traumas or bottled-up emotions might cloud your present, with patience and guidance, we can uncover clarity and serenity. You are worthy of love, joy, and tranquility—all are closer than you might believe. Always remember, your happiness is not just a dream; it's a reality waiting for you to embrace.

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.

In life, there is so much that is out of your control and it can easily become overwhelming. We all experience adversity at some point in our lives and my hope is to help you realize how resilient you truly are. I believe there is power in telling your story and it is how your healing begins. One of my goals is to empower you to take control of your own narrative and rewrite your story the way you want it to be instead of how it has been written for you.

We have expanded and are currently accepting new counseling patients. Autism testing with the ADOS beginning in January 2024. We have added to the team and can now see ages 5 and up for verbal and Art Therapy. Still seeing individuals for diagnostic testing, Parental Capacity Evals, and ADHD testing. Wait times are less than 1 month. My first rule of therapy you must laugh every session. Laughter truly is the best medicine.