Therapists Beginning With L in Virginia

Hello, I am Amanda Labedz! I am a Master of Social Work student at Ohio State University. Whether the ebbs, flows or rogue rough waves of life brought you to this moment – you are not alone. I applaud your courage for taking this step toward your journey to healing and would be honored to hear your unique story while providing a safe and compassionate space for you to do so.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and school-related issues. I help my clients recognize and understand connections between thoughts, moods, behaviors, and physical reactions so that thinking patterns and behaviors can be changed in order to feel better. I also help clients build social, emotion regulation, and communication skills to help solve problems.

Welcome to Southlight Counseling! We specialize in working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and difficult life stressors. Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as the cornerstone of our practice, we engage a variety of treatment modalities to help our clients not only understand and address their difficulties, but also set and achieve goals.

It takes a significant amount of courage to look at yourself; your real self. Thank you for being here and for being willing to open up your world to endless possibilities of wellness. I have worked with all ages with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. At the very least, I want you to know that you’re not alone in your struggles. There are people who understand and who will listen. I am one of them. (:

I believe in guiding and encouraging people to become their true selves. Healing and growth that promotes a healthy and productive lifestyle is crucial. I have over 30 years of experience as a therapist. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from East Carolina University in Psychology and my Master of Science degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. Licensed in the State of Virginia, I have a work history in several outpatient, inpatient, and residential treatment settings.

Feeling stuck is a part of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to figure it out by yourself. There are many pieces that play a part in being in a tough place that make each situation different. I am experienced in working with many issues including depression, relationship issues, anxiety, and traumatic stress. I am passionate about women’s issues, cultural diversity, and am LGBTQ+ affirmative. Life gets really difficult sometimes - you are stronger and more resilient than you think.

Welcome! If you are reading this then that means you have already taken the first step in your therapeutic journey. My goal as your therapist is to create and maintain a warm, positive, and consistent therapeutic relationship so that you feel comfortable and safe sharing potentially the most difficult aspects of your life with me. I work alongside you so that we can collaboratively transform your pain into growth. I strive to provide an authentic, culturally affirming and safe space for all people regardless of where they come from or identify themselves.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in individual and couples’ therapy. I have expertise working with a wide variety of clinical issues. Through collaboration we will work together for an outcome where you have increased self-awareness, self-acceptance and an expanded capacity to experience joy, contentment and peace of mind. At this time Tele-Counseling is available to individuals and couples. Evening and Saturday hours are available.

Are you tired of feeling disconnected from your partner... this person you love, but are painfully aware of the emotional distance? You feel alone, confused how things got this 'bad', and lost on how to get your relationship back on track. You want to feel close again, to feel their warmth and acceptance but are also afraid it might be lost.

Are you someone who is struggling to find a safe space to talk about your anxiety, depression, or grief? Have you been trying to cope with your relationship issues, stress, or trauma by yourself and have not found relief? By working together, we can tend to your individual needs. I specialize in working with family conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, and anger management. I incorporate positive coping skills in a judgment free environment that promotes self-growth which results in lifelong changes. I use cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, solution-focused, and mindfulness therapy to help facilitate growth in my sessions.

I believe in a compassionate approach to therapy, working collaboratively to see inner and outer challenges in new ways so that you can have new choices in how you wish to them. Sometimes, it's useful to look to the past in therapy so as to change old patterns of thought, emotion and behavior in order to discover more liberating ways of being in the present and the future. Therapy also focuses on developing new skills to handle one's emotions and relationships so as to decrease suffering and work more effectively towards the goals that you care deeply about.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist with 15+ years of experience. I work in a collaborative manner allowing you to achieve goals that you set. Through therapy, we can work on changing longstanding counter-productive behavior patterns and reinforcing areas of strength. By doing this, you can have more rewarding relationships and a more fulfilling life. With your consent, I collaborate with other professionals involved in your care. I keep current on treatments for issues such as mood disorders, ADHD, and relationship issues. I encourage using physical activity and mindfulness to improve mental health. If interested, please talk to me about walking during your sessions.

My goal in therapy is to hold a compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their inner lives and make day-to-day life better, one step at a time. I utilize a variety of evidenced-based approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I help clients connect their mind and body when it comes to healing from traumatic and difficult life experiences. My clients report that connecting the mind and body promote a feeling of peacefulness and restoration.

Licensed in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, LaKeisha Jackson of Lakeside Wellness, offers mental healthcare to adults, adolescents, couples & families to help you with coping and making more affirming life choices. Lakeside Wellness is a safe space for you to explore your feelings, behaviors, better solve problems, relieve stress and to do the work of achieving healing.

Thank you for visiting my site. I have been working in the field of human service for over 13 years. During my childhood and adolescence and into my adult years, I have always wanted to help others. Individuals have always found it easy to share their most inner and private thoughts with me without fear of being judged. I never considered myself to be different when it comes to loss and struggles of everyday life, yet I learned to embrace challenges with my fullest potential.

Now Accepting New Clients! Do you feel lost, and lonely with the issues you are facing ? Are you struggling with career changes, illness, relationship issues, anxiety , depression, gender and identity issues? You do not need to go through this alone. I am here to help! Reach out today to get the help you deserve! As a counselor my goal is to provide the space for clients to share and process their story, while working through the disruptions in their life. I look forward to working with you and being a part of this chapter in your story.