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Hi! My name is Hope. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia. I received my Masters from Virginia Commonwealth University and have been practicing around 20 years. Are you feeling stuck and like you need to make changes in your life to be happier and more fulfilled? Do things feel out of balance with your relationship with yourself and others? Do you find it harder to be kind to yourself than a stranger? I have experience in helping teen and adult clients, often going through major life transitions. With a goal to better manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship conflicts, improve motivation, and self esteem. We'll address your whole self, mind, body & spirit, to find a balance through cognitive therapy, as well as mindfulness, encouraging yoga and artistic expression to better know yourself. I strive to be unbiased and am comfortable working with people from all backgrounds. My work experience is varied across many settings, as I have provided individual, family and group therapy in community mental health agencies, residential treatment facilities, county jails and private practice within a group and solo. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards needed change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
During our first session we will start to get to know each other. I will be interested hearing your description of why you have reached out for therapy and start to define your goals during our time together. Depending on how our time goes and if it feels right for you, sometimes we can also start your chronological history, to build understanding of your background.
I feel my biggest strengths are in the area of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Inner Child Work. Inner Child Work has the belief that we are every age we have ever been and often the key to unlock our biggest self challenges are hidden in our past. Once we can identify that part of ourselves, we no longer need to emotionally react, being able to change our patterns and move forward.
My dream clients are people who reach out for therapy to make the necessary changes to live their best lives.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Since 1998 when graduating with my Master's in Social Work I have used cognitive behavior therapy to help clients make desired changes in their lives.
2 ratings with written reviews
May 12, 2026
I found her very warm and patient she asked right questions , and she was actively listening to me talking and i felt heard , I am looking forward to working with Hope . I might have found the therapist i needed.
June 25, 2025
Hope is an absolute incredible fit for me. I have a hard time connecting the knowledge with the emotion and growing from it beyond theory. She helps me drill down and better understand the emotions and connect the dots where others have not been able to. She respectfully challenges me, brings great insight and is a warm safe space. She brings so much value to the table in our sessions and has really helped empower my selfcare journey, helping me grow exponentially. I am very thankful for her.