Warm Greetings! Taking the step to seek therapy is a brave and commendable decision, and I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and growth. Therapy, to me, is a safe space where you can release the weight of your burdens and cultivate the courage to embrace gradual changes, one step at a time. I embrace a holistic approach to counseling, incorporating evidence-based techniques to help clients uncover and address mental blocks that contribute to unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, and habits.
Our first session together you can expect to have a listening ear in a welcoming environment, where I gain information to understand how I can best support you on your healing journey. Transparency, acceptance, and validation are woven into every interaction, fostering a sense of trust and safety where you are encouraged to be your authentic self. I encourage clients to come in and have interactive conversations.
I believe in the power of integrating mind and body, promoting overall wellness as a foundational aspect of therapy. Drawing from various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness practices, trauma-focused approaches, and somatic strategies, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with. With over 10 years of experience, I have had the privilege of supporting couples, teenagers, families, and adults facing a wide range of mental health issues and life concerns.
I approach counseling from a trauma-informed perspective where we identify how it may impact one's overall well-being. My biggest strength is connecting with the client where they find themselves in life and establishing an alliance grounded in empathy, and trust.
Anitra Holloway offers therapy covered by Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Virginia.