Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Virginia

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Whether your process is delicate or vigorous, I facilitate a safe, client-centered, decolonial practice. My praxis is informed by being a psychotherapist, community organizer. and yoga teacher. I have extensive experience serving and affirming diverse communities, values, and needs on a range of topics from trauma , loss, life adjustments, relationships (including friendships and sisterhood), workplace belonging and equity, and institutional abuse. You will be challenged, and although your growing pains may be uncomfortable, you will not be alone, unsupported, or bored!

Do you have trouble forming meaningful relationships with others due to trauma ? Feelings of shame, guilt, and betrayal can be huge roadblocks to connecting with others. Oftentimes, those who have gone through traumatic experiences such as childhood abuse, bullying, abusive romantic relationships, or even combat find it difficult to relate with others on a deeper, more vulnerable level. This may lead to feeling like you’re somehow “broken”, that you’re too fundamentally different from others, and that you may have to go through life without friends or partners.

I offer therapy services in English and Spanish to adolescent and adult populations suffering from trauma , anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, identity issues, relationship problems, and a wide range of other mental health needs. I am client-centered and strengths-based in my approach, working with you to discover and use your strengths to find the healthy coping skills you need to thrive. I have extensive experience in art, CBT, and mindfulness practices, and often use and encourage movement and outdoor therapeutic techniques to bring you closer to your best self.

I believe people strive to live the best life they possibly can. At times, life can throw in a few challenges and reaching out for help is not always easy. I am here to help! Together we can face those challenges and get you closer to your goals. I work with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples who may have experienced trauma or whom may feel overwhelmed, lonely, hopeless, afraid, worthless, angry or unmotivated. I use play therapy, solution-focused, strengths-based, and person-centered techniques to help people heal and grow. I am also trained in EMDR.

Realizing that you need therapy and addressing emotional struggles, is a scary and daunting process. It takes a profound amount of courage to engage in the therapy and as a result, I begin by following where you are most comfortable. As I begin to understand where you are at, I will teach you a new way of relating to yourself and with others through a technique known as Internal Family Systems (IFS). In time, you will find more inner trust, confidence, and self-compassion. For those with trauma , we can use this technique to help parts of you that are in emotional distress and provide those parts of you with relief.

Christine Myers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from East Carolina University. Christine also possesses training in Trauma -Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that concentrates on identifying, addressing, and healing from childhood trauma .

Accepting new Clients. .. You’re here searching for a therapist because on some level you know that something needs to shift. Maybe you don’t even know what “it is” but you do know that you can’t keep this up. You’re stressed out and find yourself scared, worried, and you’re coping in ways that don’t work for anymore. Not sleeping enough, sleeping too much, skipping meals, running a race in your mind of all the things you need to do, and all the things you “should do”. Perhaps you don’t feel like you’re in healthy relationships with others or you find that the way you relate to yourself is less than ideal.

I'm a psychologist and coach, who will work to provide you with the guidance and support you need to help you heal and progress through your life journey. I'm an empathetic and compassionate clinician who believes in the power of a strong therapeutic alliance where individuals, families, and couples can find acceptance, direction, and empowerment in a space free of judgment that promotes healing and emotional growth as they move forward in life.

I provide couple counseling and individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents with presenting concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma , addiction, grief and bereavement. In therapy, I focus on the individual strengths and wisdom of each person in an effort to support and assist their ability to make positive, effective, and mindful changes in their lives. Through a collaborative and caring relationship, I aim to create a safe space in which individuals and couples can increase their psychological insight, rework coping strategies, grieve losses, process traumas, and increase their overall well-being.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds in community, outpatient and hospital settings. I am a compassionate, skilled and creative therapist who values the process of getting to know your individual story so we can work together on ways to increase self-awareness and decrease suffering in your life. Doing this work, I have come to believe strongly in the power of connection; that the story of one of us is the story of all of us.

Life can be tough, but so are you. Let's work together to overcome any obstacle that you may be battling. Together in a safe and welcoming environment we can work on discovering solutions to your challenges while enjoying the journey of healing. Seeking therapy takes a lot of strength and it is something to be proud of. As a therapist, I will partner with you to turn your life toward your desired direction. Regardless if you are suffering from trauma , grief, life's stressors, relationship conflict, depression, or anxiety, I will work with you to thrive and live a meaningful life to your fullest potential.