Golden Rule Therapists in Virginia

I’m Nikelah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical support. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and women’s health issues through evidence-based methods like CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for growth and healing. Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths, build effective coping strategies, and empower you to create a fulfilling life that aligns with your values.

Howdy! I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and register art therapist (ATR) in Virginia and Texas. I am also a licensed creative art therapist (LCAT) in New York. I offer online traditional talk therapy as well as expressive art therapy. I'll invite you to make art, talk about the process, and explore all the thoughts and feelings that bubble up. I also offer EMDR, a technique that helps disarm negative thoughts and get you unstuck. I'll create a blended approach that works best for you.

In my 33 years of working in the field of mental health treatment, I am humbled everyday over the resiliency of the human spirit. In doing so, I have grown as a therapist, with 24 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, that has provided psychotherapy for all ages, crisis work, inpatient and outpatient treatment; treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma.

“I’m a therapist specializing in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My focus is on creating a safe, supportive space where we can work together to build healthier relationships, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or personal growth, my goal is to empower you with the tools and insights needed to move forward with confidence.”

Welcome to Grow! I am Dr. Tara. I admire your courage in seeking help for the challenges you are facing right now. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. With over 10 years of experience, I have provided both group and individual sessions. A few of my specialties are anxiety, depression, stress, and anger management. I use a variety of treatment approaches such as Cognitive Processing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical- Behavioral therapy, and others. Once we identify what you would like to get out of the counseling process, we can identify specific strategies to help meet those goals. I look forward to working with you!

My hopes are to be a soft place to fall when discussing life's challenges, difficult topics, painful thoughts & dashed hopes. As a 'young at heart' woman in my 50's, I'm a survivor of many of life's unexpected difficult high & low roads filled with detours, switchbacks & gotten lost trying to get myself over life's mountains. As a daughter, sister, friend, girlfriend, wife, mother, homemaker, older student, divorcee & ultimately becoming a compassionate solution-focused strength's based therapist after learning how powerful talk-therapy is. I'm familiar with life's sudden wake-up calls w/missed signs, getting comfortable & days/weeks become months/years w/o noticing how I'd drifted into patterns that didn't take into consideration my own wants, wishes & needs. I've been there. We all have histories where we made good, bad, convenient & self-defeating decisions based on what we knew. We've also been alongside others who may have done the same & negatively impacted you on your journey. Experience & wisdom can be incredible teachers. Understanding our truths of 'how-when-what-how-why' of it all can be the glue that sets us free from repeating/role-modeling what hurt/deterred us most. My innate curiosity, successes & failures has led me to find the honest answers I needed most and why I became a therapist. I earned my License as Clinical Social Worker with a focus on Adult Mental Health & Addiction. I've honed my passion, purpose & skills to help shorten the learning curve & needless suffering of those facing the slippery slopes when life's difficult moments/transitions were around corners we couldn't see.

Welcome! Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you struggling in your relationships, at work, or feel that nothing works out no matter how hard you try? Is it hard to be kind to yourself; see the positive things you do? It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life as well as to take the first steps towards making a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I specialize working with individuals who are symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship concerns. Seeking therapy can feel scary, but it is a safe place to heal and grow. In our sessions together, you'll be met with compassion, kindness, and evidenced based practices to overcome the challenges you want to change.

As a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience, my work revolves around helping individuals overcome addiction, emotional challenges, and mental health disorders. I employ evidence-based interventions and a holistic approach to provide clients with coping mechanisms, relapse prevention strategies, and a supportive environment. My focus includes anger management, helping clients understand triggers, challenge negative self-talk, and develop emotional regulation skills. Additionally, I work with individuals with mental health disorders, creating a safe space for healing and using evidence-based treatments. Beyond individual therapy, I actively engage in community outreach programs to raise awareness about mental health and addiction. My aim is to provide compassionate care and a healing space for individuals seeking support.

Hi! I am Tracy Moore a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. I am a dedicated and experienced therapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. A graduate of Norfolk State University’s Master of Social Work program, I have extensively worked with diverse populations, providing compassionate, client-centered care. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Attachment-based approaches. Truly committed to empowering clients to overcome challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Young, old, rich or poor--- it does not matter your struggle as my virtual doors are open to assist you in achieving optimal wellness. I believe in meeting you where you are and offers therapy and wellness services in the office, home, community and schools. From the child struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or defiance problems to the adult grappling with depression, suicidal thoughts, or marital problems; to the elderly client mentally struggling with losing their independence or limited mobility, I strive to provide seamless and personally meaningful treatment and care. My assessment of clients includes a careful consideration of the importance of fluctuating mental states and key relationships in their life, as well as family and cultural patterns. I strive to develop an understanding of the interconnection of an individual’s mind, body and soul. I join with you to help you discover meaning and purpose in your struggles. Not only am I a Therapist, I’m also a Registered Nurse and currently finishing my studies to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I believe that the body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the soul heals with joy.

I'm bilingual independent Clinical social worker with background public health. Working in physical and mental health sector for about 17 years. I specifically working on mental health therapy for the last 6 years. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them increase self-awareness, understand the interpersonal and emotional aspects of change and growth, and identify patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that impact their day-to-day activities. I will help you in building better coping skills to overcome difficulties that have impacted your life.

Hi, I’m a licensed clinical social worker and a trained psychotherapist. I am licensed to practice in Virginia and Texas. I help clients resolve symptoms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic, stress disorder‘s, and childhood sexual trauma. On the lighter side, I help people who are struggling with making life decisions such as careers, relationships becoming more focused and sports performance. Ultimately, I want to help clients optimize their life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I received a Master of Science in Counseling from Capella University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. Treatment modalities in which I have experience include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It has been my observation that since 2020, there has been a growing need for accessibility to services and telehealth platforms help o provide services for client's who might otherwise not get the support that they need.

Hi I’m Dawn! For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals, children, and families achieve their goals through providing inpatient, outpatient, and group therapy. Early in life, I learned the importance of helping others. My mission is to empower individuals and families to become their best selves. I would like to guide you in identifying tools to help you cope with everyday life stressors. If you are finding it difficult to navigate through life’s challenges, then I am here to support you.

I am not a traditional clinician and do not strive to be. I have a real understanding of and empathy towards the complexities of life, especially the unique challenges that are presented to adolescents, women, and families. I am appreciated for my relatability, supportive reflection, strong advocacy skills, transparency, and for telling it like it is!

Hello There!! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the state of Virginia. I received my masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and have been providing mental health services to diverse populations for more than 17 years. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults and adults struggling with whatever life throws at them to support them in becoming a better version of themselves.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, continuing a family legacy of service in the field. With over a decade of experience, I've worked across diverse settings, including hospitals, home health, and outpatient centers. Currently, I specialize in Individual Therapy, considering it a genuine privilege to support individuals during their most vulnerable moments.

I am a solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapist, focusing on problem-solving and cognitive reframing. My goal is to empower my patients. My other specialties in working with patients, include training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness techniques, meditation, relaxation, bibliotherapy, music therapy, spiritual counseling, and many more eclectic techniques. Treatment plans are developed with flexibility and care towards a patient’s individual needs and expectations for therapeutic services.

Hello, I am Dr. Young. Life is full of colors. Light or dark, each has its unique quality. The secret to becoming successful in playing the game of life is to change from the inside out. We live to move forward, and it requires us to be more and do more. Resilience is an innate human capacity. In my view, everyone is capable of self-healing given the proper guidance and provided with supportive conditions. With a cultivated healthy sense of self, solutions appear with the clarity to think about what you desire in life, not what you cannot or don't have. In tough water, even good swimmers might struggle. If you have dreams and hopes, I can help you to pick up new skills going through the waves of life. Let's work together!

Effective therapy is about a few things: experience, expertise, a clear diagnosis, concise goals, and the knowledge and the tools to effectively navigate difficult life issues. It’s also about a possessing a genuine concern for the patient and their pain.” Vonda Warren-Lilly strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the therapy process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. While personally navigating through “life,” Vonda has discovered that the only difference between individuals is “how” they choose to handle “what” they deal with. This allows her to understand that none is exempt from needing help from time to time, which not only makes her excited, but eager to assist others in discovering the underlying issues that explain the presenting concerns that has led them to get help. Vonda specializes in areas of depression, anxiety, couples therapy and counseling for women who have self-image and identity issues. Vonda understands that there are certain elements necessary in the counseling process required in order to maintain a space of positivity, growth, and healing. She also understands that it is essential that she provides a judgment-free space that is challenging but consoling, and a process that is educative as well as retrospective.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University and over a decade of experience. I help adults of all ages manage anxiety and depression, with a focus on improving their day-to-day well-being. My strong background in hospice care has given me deep expertise in supporting individuals through the grief process, as well as those facing chronic and terminal illness and caregiver burnout.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist( in NC). I have 24 years’ experience working with children and adults Including those with various mental health and addiction issues. Keith received his Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Northern Arizona University in May 1994 and a his Masters of Social Work from California State University in December 2010. I have been trained with Triple P Level 3, Together Facing the Challenge provider and trainer, Motivational Interviewing, and is certificated in providing assessment and therapy for youth for problem sexual behaviors.

Have you ever felt like you were not managing your life to the best of your ability? Unresolved feelings or past trauma interfering with your ability to move forward in life? Then, I encourage you to give me a call and allow me to guide you toward achieving "Greater Wellness". I have over 23 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor providing therapeutic services to those who suffer from depression, anxiety, co-occurring substance use disorders, PTSD, LGBT issues, HIV/AIDS, ADHD, women’s issues, cultural issues and anger management are just a few among many other issues I have assisted clients with over the years.

As a professional I have been working with Children and Families for the past 12 years. I'm very passionate about the work I do and have helped many. I have done everything from working in the schools to working at the local community services boards. I have worked in the roles as counselor and ask clinical supervisor. I love to empower and support those that already for their love growth journey.

I am so glad you are here reading this. I am a licensed marriage and family counselor, licensed addiction counselor and have a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Somatic Depth Psychology. I have been practicing for over 25 years and this has given me the opportunity to meet some amazingly gifted and intelligent people who I am proud to call my clients. The focus of my work today is to help people find their way back to their most authentic self by acknowledging the parts of themselves that they have been pushing away.

I'm Rebecca, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP). I specialize in trauma, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, utilizing a variety of evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and IFS. My goal is to create a supportive and compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop effective coping strategies, and work towards meaningful, lasting change.