I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virgina. I am completing my Ph. D. in Psychology and Counseling with an emphasis in trauma and crisis. I have facilitated therapeutic practices with children through geriatric clients in my 30+ year career. I enjoy working with veterans, women's and men's conflicts, couples, and those diagnosed with developmental disabilities (ID/DD) as long as they can be responsive via telehealth. Please contact me for a consult.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. We may discuss past experiences and what has worked/not worked. We'll discuss who will be integral in future sessions. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have found that active listening, looking past facades (defense mechanisms), being open to feedback (after all, therapy is for your benefit), and maintaining a hopeful, positive outlook for clients' success goes a long way. I believe that change is a part of life and growth is ongoing. Live until you die is my motto (thus, my continued education in my doctoral pursuit and zest for life-even at my age). I am forever learning from clients, other professionals, even failures. Trials can truly be strengthening and build character. In fact, some of my greatest trials have been my greatest blessings in life.

About Sheila Reaves