Teletherapy for Virginia

Mental Health Counselor and Life & National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach- Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes the challenges and transitions of life can be hard to move through on your own and it can be even harder to find someone who you mesh with and truly GETS IT. I am passionate about supporting my clients in a way that helps them feel comfortable and relaxed. If you are looking for a therapist with passion and energy that you can connect with- I'm your therapist!

We do the best we can with the tools we have. But maybe you don't have the right tools for the issues in your life. Or maybe you have the tools, but you've forgotten how to use them. That is where therapy comes in. Together, we can find resources, within yourself and in the community, develop a plan to get you where you want to be, and you can begin taking steps towards achieving your personal goals. My job is like a football coach. I work to help you see the potential you don't see in yourself; and give you the tools and encouragement to work on the hurdles you have in life. Cheering you on the whole time!

My goal as a therapist is to bear witness to each client’s unique experiences as they see them, help them to better understand their own perceptions, and uncover the inherent strengths of each individual in a warm, supportive environment. I aspire to help each client gain tools that work best for them to navigate the challenges of life and create a safe space for exploration and self-compassion. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing issues including depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, interpersonal conflict, LGBTQ+ issues, family conflict, trauma, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

** Online Counseling Available** Are you struggling? I am here to help. For 20 years I have worked with trauma, abuse, family conflicts, depression, anxiety, identity, self-esteem, sexuality, and other life challenges to help clients feel better and TO HEAL. Using counseling, hypnotherapy, and coaching, I provide support, coping skills, empowerment, and education to help you change your thoughts, heal wounds from your past that may be holding you back, and grow into the person you want to be.

Are you tired of feeling depressed, anxious and need a change? I offer a safe atmosphere for children, teens, and adults struggling with life challenges, trauma, mental illness, self-esteem, & strained family/couple dynamics. I can help you explore emotions and overcome your struggles! I use approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, family systems, meditation, and creative arts techniques. I'm certified in Accelerated Resolution Trauma Therapy. I believe it takes courage to attend therapy and I provide empathy in every client session. I am caring, warm, compassionate, and I would love to help you!

I enjoy any opportunity to work with a individual psychotherapy clients (adolescents,adult, older adults and enjoy the challenge of sitting with couples/families. I do take the opportunity to conduct psychological evaluations and wish to expand this in my practice. Many of my clients are challenged by depression, anxiety, relation ship, low self-esteem, mood disorders, eating disorders, grief and life transition struggles. I work with a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory, and attachment-based couples treatment and to work with the client collaboratively in the treatment process.

Increasing self-awareness is a key point to understanding causes of distress one might feel. This can be accomplished through identifying problems, detecting unhealthy patterns, looking into deeper meanings of the events and core values. Tapping into past experiences and the unconscious mind can bring an important insight necessary for gaining control over our life. I provide a warm, welcoming environment for my clients, so they feel safe to open up and find the answers that they need.

I love working with couples! Partners can easily become caught in repeated negative interaction cycles that create disconnection, resentment, and distress overtime. Utilizing my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I help couples to identify and shift these defeating interactions to create a stronger, lasting emotional connection in the relationship. Your relationship can become a safe haven where you feel more accepted, supported, and secure! I also have a passion for working with individual adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulty, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal distress.

www.emotionalstrengthtrainers.com Emotional strength and resilience aid in improving self-esteem and confidence, fortifies relationships, assists in one's ability to cope with change and motivates people to move beyond self defined limits. Research shows that stress and unresolved emotional difficulties contribute to illnesses and poor sleep and eating habits..

Let's face it, life can be challenging!! The counselors at Rapha Counseling Services, Inc, a faith based nonprofit counseling service, believes in treating the entire person, mind, body and soul. Our therapists are committed to providing holistic counseling strategies and interventions to help clients become whole and healed. As such counselors provide faith and spiritually centered mental health services to families, couples, adolescents’, adults, and children at an affordable price. All the counselors at Rapha Counseling Services have master’s degrees in counseling, and our registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling.

I help people with eating disorders untangle the obstacles keeping them stuck in their disorder so they can truly build a life that aligns with their values. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, body image issues, anxiety, depression, burnout, perfectionism, or self esteem, my blend of authenticity and evidenced based treatments is kind of different from your usual therapist, so if you think you need someone to tell it to you straight without too much touchy feely stuff, we might be a good match.

The decision to start therapy is a huge, brave step in seeking to improve your life and make positive changes. As a compassionate and supportive therapist, I work to support your goals by learning your unique story and exploring your concerns and presenting issues in order to guide you to meaningful, beneficial outcomes. I primarily work with adolescent and young adult women and focus on helping individuals with a wide range of goals, such as improving family dynamics, building healthy romantic and peer relationships, learning positive coping strategies, improving self-esteem, and increasing self-confidence and resilience.

I have 18+ years of experience with a wide range of populations and needs. I have helped clients of all ages however, work with only adults at this time. The needs and issues have ranged from at risk/early intervention, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, self esteem, crisis counseling, and many more. The goals of my clients have been to develop effective copings skills and to get help with their own personal mental health journey. Everyone wants to feel supported, not judged, and heard in order to gain back their hope and assurance in their future.

A good clinical match would be those seeking clarity related to life decisions, transitions, or relationships, those trying to overcome anxiety or depression, improve their self-esteem, or come to a place of contentment with their lives. I really enjoy working with college students or other adults on the cusp, or in the midst, of life changes.

You’re feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. You’re lacking confidence, struggling with your emotions and wanting better solutions for how to cope with the stress in your life. Stress and anxiety disrupt your life and can show up at work, academically, in relationships or during a big life change and transition. You don’t have to struggle on your own. Let’s work together to help you find solutions, create more confidence and gain control in your life. I help adults with anxiety, overthinking, worry, panic attacks, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management, navigating life changes & depression.

I get it, reaching out for help can feel intimidating and confusing. That is why I work to make people feel comfortable and accepted. I try to make the therapy process enjoyable with humor and affirmation. My approach is collaborative as I view therapy as a form of partnership. I have worked with both adults and children with a range of diagnoses including, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, ODD, ADHD, emotional regulation, grief, life transitions, and self esteem issues. I believe that people are more then their diagnosis and that our mistakes do not define us, but are opportunities for growth.

Are you a teen (12+) or an adult struggling with the following: anxiety, depression, social anxiety, understanding social cues, self-esteem, self-assertiveness, trauma, transgender transition, gender questioning/dysphoria and/or general life stressors and transitions? These are the issues that I work on the most with my clients. Everyone has a different mix of issues or person struggles. I tailor your psychotherapy sessions to support your needs. Together, we can work through the "muck," identify unhealthy coping strategies, and get you on the road to mental wellness.

Are you struggling with negative self-talk, low self-esteem, or a lack of self-love? Our self-love therapy can help you overcome these challenges and develop a more positive and compassionate relationship with yourself. Our therapists specialize in helping clients develop self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-love to overcome negative self-talk, and past traumas, and develop a more positive outlook on life. Our self-love therapy is designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to identify and challenge negative self-beliefs that are holding you back.

Is it a battle to quiet your mind from the thoughts that run constantly? Do you feel on edge or full of worry and doubt? Do you find yourself struggling with maintaining balance between your professional goals and motherhood? Do you find yourself succeeding in your current career field yet still feeling unsatisfied? Has social media made you feel like everyone else is achieving except you? Is the woman in the mirror unrecognizable because of the hardships of life? If you’ve answered yes to any of these, please know that your life does not have to be dictated by mental, emotional or environmental anguish.