Therapists Beginning With P in Virginia

I am a US Navy Veteran, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Life Coach. After establishing a trusting and genuine relationship with clients, I then strive on helping individuals become comfortable with the uncomfortable. I am a life coach that aims at helping those looking for guidance in achieving their personal and professional goals. I provide support and guidance to help you focus on what's important to you and then how to take the necessary steps. Being overwhelmed, stressed or dealing with anxiety can limit your personal and professional growth. I seek to provide an environment where you can find growth and change.

Anxiety and OCD are my areas of expertise. While at one point your energy, thoughtfulness and persistence served you and helped you to accomplish things, perhaps you've noticed these patterns and behaviors take on a life of their own. Now you might be more fearful, doubtful, and engaging in avoidance. What used to bring you joy is now being perceived as a chore or a threat. You want peace of mind and freedom to enjoy what's right in front of you without being consumed by all the what ifs and other worst case scenarios. You recognize that the anxiety that used to serve you is now being used against you and you're tired of it.

The focus of my practice is to help people manage and cope better, and to help them understand themselves better in the process. I find it incredibly gratifying to be part of the healing and growth process that defines the psychotherapy experience. My patients work on relationship issues, substance abuse issues, work issues, depression and anxiety issues, and developmental issues having to do with the ever changing demands on all of us as we get older. I also work with couples and families, with particular emphasis on adolescence and young adulthood in the family work that I do.

Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to connect with others? Is your anxiety so crippling it interferes with the quality of your life? Do you find that you lack social skills development and would like the chance to learn new skills and have support? You are not alone! Through the group process we can help you understand these struggles, learn new skills, and practice connecting with peers within the safety of a group that understands what you are going through and in turn can help you lead a more fulfilling life.

Are you struggling to live up to your fullest potential? Do you feel like there is a gap between where you are and where you want to be? We would like to help you! We do not believe anyone is frozen in the current chapter of their life if they are willing to creatively free themselves from that situation. Whether you or someone you care about has a mental illness (i.e. PTSD, Depression, Anxiety) or if you just feel like you need help resolving some issues in your life, we have a team of people that are here to help.

Safe and trusting relationships are the context in which we most often experience healing — especially when we have been wounded by others. I believe that earning and maintaining your trust is foundational for the counseling process. I seek to provide a compassionate, genuine, calm, & steady presence, so that you can feel safe & supported as you engage in the important and challenging work of therapy. I am most excited when my clients can see their own strengths and realize that they are capable of facing and releasing past wounds in order to grow and heal in ways that used to seem impossible.

The counseling process is an opportunity for people to explore who they are, where they have been, where they want to go, and who they want to become. We often start a counseling journey because we are experiencing emotional pain. My hope is that I can join with you on your healing journey, and that you come to see the journey as a gift. A gift of becoming authentically and transparently you. A gift of healthier, stronger relationships. A gift for living your best life.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified EMDR Therapist. I am trained in Gottman Marital Therapy. I began my career as a victim advocate for the Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio, TX. My experience includes working in the school systems and specializing in trauma-informed care including EMDR, adolescent psychotherapy, couples and family therapy and domestic violence. I believe in a person-centered and systemic approach to therapy. I currently offer telehealth therapy services in Colorado and Virginia.

To listen to the client's needs and help him/her find a solution.

You don't have to go through this alone. The strength that has brought you to this page today is proof that you posses the ability to make positive changes and restore your relationships. I am here to guide you through the process of restoring health and balance. Please don't hesitate to contact me. Whether you are struggling with communication, conflict, parenting, or intimacy I am here to help.

I have joined Dr. Margaret Bowen's “Restoration is a Journey” practice. Working with me will therefore make available to you a physician and two psychiatric nurse practitioners. Mental health and substance abuse treatment are available. Substance abuse services include Suboxone and other medically assisted treatment such as Vivitrol. Methadone is not available. You are not required to see the physician and psychiatric nurse practitioners to work with me.

I typically help clients experiencing relationship issues, life transitions, and identity development concerns build upon their personal strengths to better encounter life's obstacles. Through therapy, my clients experience growth and empowerment through a safe and confidential relationship. My practice will help you gain direction, insight, personal and relational healing, and coping skills to live life well. I have worked with numerous adults over the past 10+ years and have been a licensed clinical psychologist since 2014.

I am a firm believer that therapy can benefit anyone. We often come to counseling amid great pain, change, or trauma when the work to be done is clear. Still, there is powerful, affirming work to be done in every phase of life. Whether you’re struggling with grief, transition, or feeling a little directionless, there is something to be gained from counseling. I place great value on each person’s lived experiences and trust that you are the expert on you. I work to help you rely on that expertise in combination with techniques and approaches from therapy.

Finding someone to share your experiences with, whom you can trust is an important step in your journey. I believe challenging times and experiences offer you the greatest potential to create the life you have wanted and dreamt of. While reaching out for help is often the first and most difficult steps to initiating change in our lives and moving toward wholeness, I am so glad that you are here!

I work with couples who are having marriage or relationship problems. I teach couples how to effectively communicate, resolve conflict and live happier lives together. I have worked with a wide range of relationship problems such as affairs, financial struggles, and step-family issues. I have completed Level 3 Training in the Gottman Couples Therapy Method. I also work with problems within families such as ADHD or behavioral problems with children and teens. I work with clients who have a range of mental and emotional problems such as, Addictions, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Anger Management, depression, and trauma.

Are you struggling with something and do not know where to turn? Are current issues with career, relationships, finances keeping you stuck? Perhaps, it’s buried deeper in your past and you need the positive space to process and ultimately heal. Whatever you are having difficulty moving through, we are committed to providing you with the nonjudgmental, empathetic and caring therapeutic intervention that you seek. Highly trained in complex trauma, depression and anxiety disorders. we utilize a humanistic and whole person approach which utilizes a tailored treatment plan dependent on your individual needs. Call for free consultation.

Cindy Painter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and she has worked in the mental health field for the past 25 years. She has enjoyed working and helping families, older adolescents, and adults live successful and healthier lives. Cindy specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger management. She has a lot of experience working with individuals, families, and adolescents. Cindy enjoys assisting individuals and families in a team approach to resolving current issues and stressors. Cindy completed her Master of Social (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University.