LPC, 15 years of experience
I utilize a positive theoretical orientation which assumes that all individuals possess an innate desire for well-balanced emotional/mental health. I believe a person enters therapy with a strong wish, whether conscious or unconscious, to overcome obstacles and free themselves from constraints that are holding them back. I find that everyone needs a slightly different approach to accomplish these goals, so I adjust in technique for each specific challenge. I truly enjoy the experience of guiding my clients through this process and consider it a privilege to play such an important role in a person's life. “Crying does not indicate that you are weak. Since birth, it has always been a sign that you are alive.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
I will spend some time getting to know you and the issues that brought you into treatment. I will use a formal, structured interview, or it may just feel like a more free-flowing conversation.
Theories in counseling are important. However, they are often overrated. I think the therapeutic alliance is much more important than being able to apply theory in practice. While theories in counseling are important, I believe clients benefit most when they have a real connection with their therapist.
Individuals With Mental Illness People With Emotional Difficulties Individuals With Behavior Problems or Addiction
13 ratings with written reviews
July 26, 2025
I absolutely loved my time with Jolie Ann, she had helped me get through some life stressors and allowed me the space to freely speak and not feel judged.
July 10, 2025
She greeted me with a smile & she spoke softly and is very interesting.I enjoyed my session with her.Shes positive and very kind.
June 16, 2025
I got an adult adhd diagnosis. Having a therapist who specializes in adhd is great, which Jolie does. However, she also HAS adhd, and that has made all the difference. Simply, I don't have to explain a lot of things, she already understands. That has allowed me to progress more rapidly than I thought possible
Jolie Ann Ferguson offers therapy covered by Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Virginia.
Mindfulness therapy is a type of talk therapy that focuses on learning how to be more aware of thoughts, feelings, emotions, surroundings, and situations, and to reduce automatic responses.
CBT helps patients identify unhelpful or negative thinking, change inaccurate beliefs, change behaviors that might make depression worse, and interact with others in more positive ways.