Therapists Beginning With F in Virginia

These are trying times. Adjusting to change is not easy. You may be struggling with feeling isolated at home, finances, life transitions, responsibilities as a caregiver, and social change. You are not alone. I can help you find your way through the fields of change.

As we live, we write the stories of our lives. Sometimes the pen gets too heavy. Sometimes we don’t know where to start… or how to continue. And then there’s writer’s block, the faltering of the creative process somewhere in our hearts, our minds, our bodies producing dis-orders and dis-eases. Maybe you have lost a Loved one. Maybe you’re starting a new relationship. Maybe you want a new job. Maybe you just want change. I believe the remedy is in the beliefs/feelings, thoughts, and behaviors fueling the writer’s block or dis-ease, and I am a dis-ease specialist.

There is true courage in vulnerability and in using therapy to foster insight and growth. I'm here with you to share in your vulnerability and to work on challenges related to mood, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship problems, life transitions and stressors (including those related to having a baby), and more. And I am pleased to offer couple's therapy to couples at any stage of their relationship.

I am trained with a Master’s in Counseling and currently finishing my LPC Residency. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I have had the pleasure of working with many different populations. I work alongside people experiencing a host of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, image, self-esteem and confidence, and mood disorders.

I work with adolescents, adolescents transitioning to adulthood, and adults, providing individual therapy, parent coaching, and family support. While I also work with neurotypical individuals, my expertise is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. I do a lot of work with ASD teens experiencing social difficulties, anxiety and depression. I have a strong background with ADHD, anxiety, and families coping with stress and anger challenges. This includes students struggling with transitions to middle, high school or college, and parents needing support with a challenging child, teen or young adult.

Through an empathic, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic approach, I will focus on helping you understand what is getting in the way of you feeling more fulfilled in life. Perhaps you question your ability to sustain meaningful and lasting relationships. Or you worry about how others see you, spend too much energy trying to please people, and doubt your attractiveness and worthiness to them. I believe therapy can help you develop a more authentic relationship with yourself, allowing you to be more clear in your communication with others. I have ample experience and enjoy working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and career concerns.

Expanding/accepting new clients! Feel like something is holding you back from your potential and goals or like you aren't able to access your true self? Are you craving connection, meaning and deepening? Life stressors or transitions may feel overwhelming, or you may be feeling stagnant/stuck and unable to attain goals. Life situations and circumstances that challenge you are often the most rewarding and formative; yet adapting and managing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in collaboration with a seasoned therapist can often make the process more manageable and the outcomes more productive and in alignment with your values.

Finding a therapist can be really, really hard. You can look at dozens of profiles on Psychology Today and other websites, trying to feel comfortable and just feeling like nobody really clicks. On the other hand, it may be stressful even to look for a therapist and admit that you want a little help. If you’re reading this and feeling overwhelmed, it’s important for you to know that there’s nothing wrong with those feelings. It’s natural to be a little nervous when you’re looking for someone you can open up to.

Life is hard, and we are often our toughest critic. As an EMDR therapist, I am passionate about focusing on experiences and relationships that have caused people to sustain negative beliefs about themselves. I find that those beliefs, whether we are aware of them or not, are often at the core of anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and addictive behaviors. I work with clients to uproot those beliefs and forge a new way of living, both in mind and body.

Welcome. Our journey in life can be incredibly rewarding but sometimes life experiences can cause stress, anxiety, or depression. Therapy can help to identify the cause of these feelings and help you move toward your goal of a more fulfilling life. Beginning or returning to therapy is a courageous step and my role as your therapist is to help you begin to navigate the journey and help you overcome difficult life experiences and the resulting impact on your mental health and wellbeing.

Your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling is here to help maintain your emotional health. I provide counseling to help individuals and their loved ones address various life issues including (but not limited to): Family and marital conflicts, Problems in school, Depression, family separation, Adoption issues, Feelings of anxiety or nervousness, child and adolescent behavioral issues and Addiction issues. Weekend sessions are available.

Are you isolating from others, judging yourself, putting others’ needs before your own, or feeling a lack of purpose/hope for the future? Feeling stuck, anxious, hopeless, irritable, moody? Do you experience low self-esteem, a loss of interest in activities/people, strained relationships with others, a sense of grief of the old version of yourself? Are you keeping yourself busy so you don’t have to think about the state of your life? Or doing the opposite – can’t getting out of bed because your life is not what you imagined?

"Living better today and finding hope for tomorrow." Finding Solutions Counseling Centers provides: *Individual Therapy, *Couples Therapy, *Psychological Evaluations, *Academic Evaluations, *Family Systems Therapy, *Conjoint Couples Therapy, *Group Therapy, and *Workshops. Our team is comprised of a highly skilled group of clinicians. We provide evidence-based intervention strategies to provide you and your family the most current and most effective treatment. We work collaboratively with you and other professionals to provide the most comprehensive treatment.

You may be dealing with life after experiencing a traumatic event. Or you maybe you’re exhausted/frustrated/wrestling with "all the time" anxiety. Maybe it’s been happening for a while, or maybe it just started. Either way - you're overwhelmed and don’t know how to “get back”. It feels like you’ve lost your sense of self, and the old you seems like it's not coming back. Maybe you tried to move past it, but nothing seems to work. And it’s exhausting trying to “get back” , but your own thoughts and emotions are getting in the way.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the Fan area of Richmond, Virginia. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia, I completed the Master of Social Work program through Virginia Commonwealth University. As an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, I provide individual and group psychotherapy to those seeking assistance with multifaceted mental health concerns. I specialize in the treatment of addiction and mood disorders while focusing on the wellness and advancement of the individual as a whole. Please see: www.finecounselingandwellness.com for further information

Connections with others who foster growth and nurturance are so important for us as humans to live to our fullest potential. I recognize this truth in my psychotherapy with others and in my own personal relationships. My goal in my work is to empower people through a better understanding of themselves and to help others discover meaning and joy in their own lives. Working with trauma, depression, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal problems, relationship issues, grief, challenges with transitions, and/or challenging behavioral problems are all areas of experience and areas in which I feel honored to explore with individuals.

I am a clinical social worker working with kids and families, couples and adults. Life transitions and critical events affect all of us, from early childhood through retirement age. If you are looking for a supportive and experienced therapist to join you in navigating parts of you or your family's world, I can help. Contacting a mental health provider takes courage and a willingness to be vulnerable with your most personal feelings and stories. I respect and honor any opportunity I have to be a part of this journey with you.

Psychotherapy can be a bridge to change and to a life that works better for us. Through therapy, we can discover renewed creativity, vitality and well-being in our relationships, careers, and home lives. I have been working with people for over thirty years, and have a warm, compassionate and lively style. My work is characterized by immediacy and optimism as we work together to forge stronger and more vital approaches to life's challenges.