Therapists near me in Lynchburg, VA

Hello and welcome! I am genuinely excited to embark on this transformative journey of healing and self-discovery with you. With two decades of extensive experience as a licensed professional counselor in both Virginia and Texas, I am deeply committed to guiding you in discovering your unique path toward mental and emotional wellness. My therapeutic approach is an integrative blend that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), mindfulness practices, and behavioral therapy. Each method is carefully tailored to address your individual needs and circumstances, ensuring that our work together is both effective and relevant to your personal experiences. I take great pride in being a compassionate listener, creating a safe and nurturing space where you can express yourself openly and without judgment. Through insightful, evidence-based strategies, I strive to equip you with the essential tools and understanding needed to facilitate meaningful change and foster personal growth. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, empowering you to overcome obstacles and embrace the possibilities ahead. Let's embark on this inspiring journey together, one step at a time!

I’m Isabel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, and suicidal thoughts. I understand that reaching out for support can be difficult, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I integrate EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), CBT, and nervous system-informed approaches to help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and build lasting resilience. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, or thoughts of suicide, we’ll work together to identify what’s getting in the way and develop a path forward. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that feels genuine, supportive, and nonjudgmental. My goal is to help clients feel understood while building the insight, confidence, and tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change.

Welcome! Many of us seek therapy, counseling, psychological treatment, or guidance from professionals at different junctures in our lives. Maybe a relationship isn't as fulfilling as you like, or a traumatic experience continues to haunt and stifle you from moving forward, or you are overwhelmed by sadness and facing a significant loss. Whatever your reason for seeking out a therapist, I am here to help you better understand yourself in relation to life events, your thoughts, your behaviors, societal and family factors and most importantly, here to help you decide how to move forward. ​ ​

I'm a trauma-informed therapist working with teens and adults to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, self-doubt, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, with space to process while also building practical tools for change. Navigating your healing is a process and journey that you don't have to walk alone. Therapy can be your place to finally exhale. I strive to create a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered along your healing journey. I welcome adolescents and adults and am currently accepting new clients.

My name is Jennifer Grant. I am a Licensed clinical social worker. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. I work with adult clients offering a warm, compassionate, and practical approach to therapy. My areas of focus include helping clients navigate difficult life transitions, manage anxiety, cope with depression, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and my role is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop effective tools for lasting change. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply seeking greater balance and well-being, I am here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

I’m Lisa Gibbs, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, children, and teens navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy concerns, family conflict, ADHD, and major life transitions. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and holistic. I believe every person has a unique story, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, gain insight, discover your strengths, and begin creating meaningful and lasting change.

Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or life challenges begin to affect your relationships, work, or sense of well-being. I am passionate about helping individuals explore emotional and behavioral wellness while strengthening the connection between mind and body. With nearly 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and outpatient settings, I have supported many people through life’s challenges. I work with adults and teens who are experiencing anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma, or emotional difficulties. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their concerns and developing healthier ways to cope and move forward.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. I received my Masters in Social Work from Radford University and have been practicing since 2020. I help adults struggling with everyday life stressors, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health needs. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, camping, reading, and being a dog mom to my corgi, Margot.

My name is Amber and I am just your average woman living life in the midwest. I am a wife, mother to 3, soon to be 4 (in September 2026), littles and therapist. I have served all kinds of populations from incarceration to outpatient working with kiddos as young as 3 to adults in their 80s. What you see in session, the laid back, goofy but can be blunt person is who you'd meet on the street if you saw me in public. I believe healing comes from within but also from the people you choose to surround yourself with. Some people have a great support system and others have me as their cheerleader and I strive to be a good one.

My name is Michael Hutchinson - though I go by Hutch - and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have been working in the field of mental health since 2012, and actively practicing with individuals, couples, and groups since 2018. At the core of my practice is a constructivist approach, treating individuals as experts on themselves as we work to apply the theories of change I endorse to create meaningful/ values-congruent improvements wherever indicated. In my individual work I aim to scaffold skills, concepts, and techniques to ensure that distress is resolved and change is promoted across any number of domains of life. I strive to promote self-determination, and to develop the perspective that all emotions are carriers of information that deserve proactive plans or reassurance through context.

Hi, I'm a licensed clinical social worker based in Georgia. I've received my Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and I am licensed both in Virginia and Georgia. I am am able to provide virtual therapeutic services to adults and children who reside in Virginia and Georgia. I have 10+ years in the mental health field primarily focusing my work with adults and child survivors of complex trauma, such as domestic and sexual violence and a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc. utilizing an eclectic approach offering a variety of treatment modalities. I am also LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Greetings. Whatever led you to this site, this profile, in this moment. Welcome! Life can be complicated, overwhelming, and flat out hard. However, it CAN also be purposeful, rewarding, and fulfilling. Whatever you may have encountered on your journey this far and whatever your needs may be in this moment that led you here, I'm honored to provide a safe space for you to explore and work through it. Together, we can identify what's not working and what's needed to get you aligned with the life you envision. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. There's no time like the present.

I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can safely explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while working toward their personal goals. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual's unique needs, integrating evidence-based therapies such as Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR. I enjoy helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance use concerns, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Clients often describe me as approachable, genuine, and easy to talk to. I believe in meeting people where they are, recognizing their strengths, and helping them build the skills and insight needed to create lasting change and a more fulfilling life.

Welcome — this can be a safe space for you. With a background in education and current experience as a high school counselor, I understand the challenges individuals and families can face through different stages of life. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves, processing difficult emotions, and building healthy coping skills. Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, or the pressures of academics and sports, my goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the counseling process.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) working with adults ages 18 and up throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, I collaborate with you to determine the best approaches for you. We will work together as a team. I listen closely to your concerns, goals, and values and together we set goals and make adjustments as needed.

Hello. My name is Barbara but I have been known all my life as "Bobbi Jo" , so I am struggling with the formality that comes from having a "professional" listing. I am an LCSW who was born and raised and currently resides in Virginia. I obtained my undergraduate degree from James Madison University and my graduate degree from The Catholic University of America.

Welcome and Congratulations on the decision to take this next step toward a better you! Counseling is designed to be a unique setting where a person, family or couple is able to reflect on their experiences within a safe environment. When people are able to feel truly supported in therapy they work towards self-actualization and meaning. My general goal during therapy is to meet client’s where they are at while asking tough questions and challenging client’s existing mental conceptions. My overall approach is to be actively engaged with each client to promote healing, growth and recovery.

My name is Rhiannon G. Griggs, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals and families in navigating life’s challenges. I specialize in trauma-informed care and cognitive-behavioral therapy, with a focus on helping clients build resilience, enhance emotional well-being, and strengthen their relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can heal, grow, and thrive.

Hello. I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience. I am passionate about helping my clients feel comfortable as well as processing their specific concerns. My specialty is trauma along with associated symptoms. I am trained to work with clients who are also experiencing symptoms stemming from grief, life transitions, ADHD, depression and anxiety. I feel that the relationship between client and therapist is the most important part along this journey.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Florida, Virginia, Illinois and Massachusetts , with experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly explore yours thoughts and emotions. I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness based techniques. I am passionate about supporting clients through times of change and personal growth.

I am Zarinah Foggle, a licensed therapist in Virginia, Texas, and Iowa with fourteen years of professional counseling experience. My passion is helping clients adapt healthy ways to cope with stress and intense emotions related to family or relationship issues, low motivation, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others stressors. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to guide clients towards awareness of how thoughts and feelings impact behaviors and can often lead to undesired outcomes.

I’m Ashley Estimable, LCSW. I provide warm, evidence-based telehealth therapy for clients in Florida and Virginia who are navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship stress, life transitions, and the pressure of seeming “high-functioning” while feeling overwhelmed underneath. My style is collaborative, practical, and grounded. I value culturally responsive care and believe therapy should honor the context you carry, including identity, family expectations, culture, work, relationships, and lived experience.

Hello and welcome. I really enjoy getting to know people and building genuine connections as we move through the ups and downs of life together. In our work, we might focus on relationships, managing stress, improving communication, navigating life transitions, and finding steadiness with emotions and thoughts. We can also make space to understand past experiences, explore patterns in dating and intimacy, and work toward a more balanced and meaningful life. I’m especially interested in the parts of ourselves that don’t always get attention—the quieter or “hidden” pieces that often have a lot to teach us. If you’re willing to show up as you are, I’ll meet you there with care and consistency. Thank you for being here.

Hey there, I'm Angel. Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to juggle multiple tasks? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? Do you feel misunderstood or confused about your gender or sexual orientation in a world of conformities? Are you experiencing minority stressors, micro-aggressions or racism within the workplace, at home or in your community? Whether you're dealing with vocational stressors, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary or taboo but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hiccups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

Hi! My name is Diane Bales MS, LMHC, LPC. I am passionate about what I do. I love walking with clients through their journey of healing. I am known for really caring about my patients and I think that shows. I use an eclectic approach to treatment. I feel that everyone is different and not one approach works for everyone. I want my clients to feel that they have accomplished or overcome something during their time in therapy. Note I do charge for No show and Late Cancellations $70.00

Olushola Abiodun Lawal, known as Shola, was born and raised in South Florida. He is a Florida State University alumnus, graduating with a Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work in 2013 and 2015, respectively. During his time at FSU, he developed an interest in substance abuse, child welfare, mental health, and life coaching. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, Shola brings over five years of experience as a Primary Therapist, case manager, and clinical care coordinator, providing insight into various mental health disorders.

Hello - My name is Fidela E. Hinojosa, and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish), Trauma-Focused, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I was born and raised in the Lower Rio Grande Valley next to the US/Mexico border and 22 minutes away from South Padre Island. I earned my first master’s degree in Education from the University of Texas which facilitated working in the public education system with a specialization in Autism, ADHD, Addictions, Grief, trauma, behavioral and anger management including children in juvenile justice for 35 years. Subsequently earning a second master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in practice with Hispanic children and families from Our Lady of the Lake University which facilitated working with unaccompanied minors from Central America (Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, etc.) with specialized experience in complex trauma, complex PTSD, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, pregnancy, sex, and labor trafficking along with maladaptive behaviors (substance use, suicide ideations, self-harm, body dysphoria, and eating disorders) for the past 9 years. I have clinical experience working within the individual, group, and family structures, adults, veterans, couples and children ages 5-17.

My name is Trondi Jerry, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, holding a license in Georgia and South Carolina. I am a certified Anger Management Specialist with NAMA, and currently Certified EAP provider. I have a Master in Education in Community Counseling and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am experienced in working with individuals in crisis situations in the mental health and substance abuse setting. Creating a supportive environment for family as well as the individual. My goal is to identify underlying causes for emotional disturbance, changes in mood and substance use and create a different method of coping. Creating a new outlook

Hello, I am Michele Gunter, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have worked for over 24 years as a LCSW. I have a wealth of experience helping people from ages 5-85 with issues such anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, mood disorders, OCD, and many more issues. I focus on meeting my client where they are and helping them gain insight, understanding, self-discovery, and healing. My goals is to empower you to free yourself from the patterns that hinder your well-being, fostering resilience, and a renewed sense of self.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides virtual therapy for adults, with a special passion for supporting women navigating anxiety, depression, executive dysfunction, life transitions, relationship stress, and emotional overwhelm. My personality is warm, down-to-earth, and honest. I believe in a person-centered and collaborative approach, creating a space where you can feel safe being yourself while receiving practical support, reflection, and gentle challenge when needed.

Hello! I’m Kameke, a therapist with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I use a personalized approach designed to help you build on your strengths, tackle difficulties, and create lasting, meaningful change. Together, we’ll set and work towards your goals in a supportive and collaborative environment. I’m here to guide you on your path to a healthier, happier life.

A highly experienced therapist with a broadly humanist perspective serving an exceptionally wide range of people experiencing a great variety of life's challenges in various human service and treatment capacities over a span of more than thirty years and in private practice for more than six, who enjoys helping those who are frustrated, anxious and depressed and troubled move forward and become more of what they could and wish to be in life and in their relationships, and who would be happy working with you, your child, your spouse, or your family members individually or together!

Hi there, I'm Ladonna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting clients in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. I have experience providing crisis intervention for a crisis line and providing psychotherapy services to children, adults, and families in private practice, schools, nonprofit outpatient clinics, and a local government agency. I meet my clients where they are at using an eclectic approach, pulling from multiple evidence-based therapy practices.

Hello! My name is Ms. Tawanda McPhatter, and I am a Therapist with Engaging Minds Counseling Services, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, and I am also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I received my master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and I have been providing therapy services for 15 years. I allow my clients a safe space to discuss their issues, concerns, and needs for themselves using behavioral approaches. I am a very avid listener and I feel that listening is very important when assisting my clients and helps identify their feelings and thoughts on things so that I can identify ways that I can be of assistance in helping to work through and/or address these issues and/or concerns.

Hi there! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Alabama. I provide therapy services to individuals living in Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, and Virginia via telehealth. My practice focuses on helping clients health with matters related to grief, life transitions, and unhealthy or difficult relationships in their lives. I work together with clients to facilitate change and healing within.

Are you a woman facing big decisions? Navigating relationship challenges, family dynamics, parenting difficulties, career pivots? My background shapes how I approach therapy with clients facing such women's issues, which includes years as a licensed mental health counselor, but also as serving in senior leadership within higher education, supporting clients as a transformational coach, and balancing parenting along the way. This mix (and juggling act) gives me a practical understanding of how emotional wellbeing is often shaped by work, caregiving, relationships, and major life responsibilities. Many of the woman I work with are thoughtful, capable, and carrying more than others realize. They often appear highly functional on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, depleted, uncertain, or disconnected from themselves. I help clients slow things down enough to understand what is happening beneath the surface, identify what needs attention, and move forward in ways that feel grounded and realistic. I am licensed in Washington, Virginia, and Rhode Island, am a nationally certified counselor, and hold a doctorate in adult and higher education. While my colleagues may call me Dr. T, in counseling I'm just Melanie. I'm here to support you, help you find clarity and calm, offer guidance, levity, and a safe space for tears, perimenopausal rage, or a well placed curse word. Together, we find solutions to the barriers keeping you from your next chapter.

I have been independently licensed since 2016. I have worked in many areas of social work so my knowledge in the field is very diverse. I have worked out patient, hospital and in patient. I am trained in EMDR and can provide CBT and psycho therapy. I offer therapy that focuses on what you need to live your life to its fullest. I can treat trauma, anxiety, depression and many other diagnoses that clients struggle with. I hope to be able to help you. I try very hard to make my sessions tailored to what you as a client need. I am very person centered and i want to make this experience as therapeutic as I can.

I am a Virginia-based Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing for 7 years. I earned my Master's from Troy State University in Alabama. I provide individual and couples therapy with a focus on resolving functionally impairing issues associated with anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, and trauma. I utilize common analogies to assist with providing varied perspectives so clients can recognize the depth of their potential.

Alejandro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. More importantly, he brings a warm, grounded, and genuinely human presence into the therapy room. Clients often describe him as approachable, easy to talk to, and deeply attentive. Alejandro believes that meaningful change occurs in a space where you feel both safe and understood while also being gently challenged. He meets you where you are, without judgment, and helps you explore patterns, emotions, and experiences with curiosity and compassion. Whether you are navigating stress, experiencing life transitions, or facing deeper emotional struggles, Alejandro is committed to walking alongside you at your pace. He aims to support you in building clarity, confidence, and a stronger connection with yourself.

Are you seeking to make life changes and fulfill a positive beginning? My mission is to empower and guide individuals through life transitions. My dedication to counseling is creating a supportive therapeutic environment for individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in addition to establishing a collaborative therapeutic relationship. My commitment to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of individuals reflects the compassion that I have for mental health and the emotional well-being of others. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have a background in treating depression, anxiety, complex trauma and substance abuse. I focus on supporting individuals when life’s challenges begin to interfere with their daily lives.

Hello, my name is Crystal. Are you depressed? Have anxiety? But you don’t know the root cause? I provide a safe and therapeutic environment and will guide you on your journey to understanding your feelings, thoughts, actions and relationships and how to grow. For the past 13 years, I have counseled individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We will explore together how to help you move forward. You may feel as though you don’t have the time due to career, family, your partner and many other aspects of your life. Finding time to heal will equip you with the tools to improve yourself and your relationships. This is about making your life better.

Hey there! I'm Paige, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in the sunny state of Florida. My passion lies in empowering individuals who are prepared to embark on a transformative journey toward a brighter future. With a wealth of experience spanning various demographics and challenges, I specialize in supporting those navigating neurodiversity (such as Autism and ADHD), trauma (including survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence), substance abuse, and the complexities of anxiety and depression.

I help high-functioning adults reconnect with themselves and learn to trust their own judgment again. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable adults who have spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly struggling themselves. They often appear successful on the outside but privately feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who they used to be. You may be recovering from betrayal, navigating a difficult relationship or divorce, struggling with perfectionism or people-pleasing, healing from trauma, or facing a major life transition. Somewhere along the way, you may have begun second-guessing yourself, losing confidence in your instincts, or wondering why life feels so much harder than it looks from the outside. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. Together, we'll make sense of the patterns keeping you stuck, calm your nervous system, reduce shame, strengthen healthy boundaries, and build the confidence to make choices that align with your values instead of fear or self-doubt. Therapy should leave you feeling understood, supported, and equipped with practical tools that make everyday life feel lighter.

Introduction to Dr. Raymond H. Hamden Dr. Raymond H. Hamden is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with over 50 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and organizations navigate life’s most complex psychological challenges. His work is grounded in a simple but powerful philosophy: “People Helping People: Making a Better World.” Dr. Hamden brings a unique combination of deep clinical expertise, real-world experience, and human understanding. He has worked across hospitals, forensic settings, government systems, and private practice, supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, identity concerns, and major life transitions. What Makes His Approach Different Dr. Hamden does not believe in a one-size-fits-all model. Each person is seen as unique, with their own story, strengths, and potential for growth. His approach integrates: Clinical and forensic psychology Emotional and behavioral insight Communication and relationship dynamics Trauma recovery and resilience building Practical, real-life strategies for change He is also the developer of the Quantum Collaboration Model, focusing on improving how people relate, communicate, and support one another, at home, at work, and in society. Areas of Support Individuals seek Dr. Hamden’s guidance for: Stress, anxiety, and mood concerns Trauma and post-traumatic growth Relationship and family challenges Personal identity and life direction Behavioral and emotional regulation Conflict resolution and communication Forensic and legal-related psychological evaluations What to Expect Working with Dr. Hamden is not just about talking, it is about understanding, clarity, and meaningful change. Clients often describe the experience as: Insightful and grounding Respectful and non-judgmental Structured yet flexible Focused on real-life outcomes A Message to Prospective Clients If you are seeking clarity, support, or a path forward, you are not alone. Dr. Hamden offers a space where your experiences are understood, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported—with professionalism, compassion, and purpose.

Hi, I’m Dr. D. I help high-achieving professionals, executives, healthcare workers, first responders, ethnic minorities and indigenous people who are often successful in their careers but feel stuck or dissatisfied in other areas of life. Many clients struggle with burnout, trauma, anxiety, depression, or recurring patterns that interfere with work, relationships, or daily routines. I know what it feels like to face these challenges—and I bring both personal insight and professional expertise to help you get unstuck and reclaim your life. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, an MS in Applied Psychology, and an MA in Professional Counseling. My integrative, trauma-informed approach combines Psychodynamic therapy (PD), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This approach helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, leverage existing strengths, and implement actionable strategies for real-world, lasting change. I take a direct, no-nonsense approach, ideal for clients who are ready to take action immediately. Therapy starts in the very first session—you’ll leave with clarity, insight, and actionable steps toward personal growth, healing, and wholeness.

I am a bilingual, independent clinical social worker with a background in public health and more than 18 years of experience in both physical and mental health care. Over the past seven years, my focus has been on providing mental health therapy to individuals seeking meaningful change and personal growth. In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to deepen their self-awareness, explore the emotional and relational aspects of their experiences, and identify patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that influence daily life. My goal is to empower clients to build effective coping skills, navigate life’s challenges with confidence, and enhance their overall well-being. I am fluent in Amharic and offer therapy in both English and Amharic to best support the needs of my clients.

Hello, I'm Mary Jo - I have extensive knowledge and skills in both outpatient mental health and school clinical practices, wellness interventions and programs, implementing mental wellness professional development and have provided training both locally and nationally regarding evidence-based practices in schools. I supervised clinicians in outpatient substance abuse for a hospital treatment program and was a supervisor for clinicians for Employee Assistance Programs. Most recently, I have been an administrator within a large school division supporting 187 school social workers, supervisors and several managers. I have received clinical training in DBT, solution-focused and CBT clinical modalities and I work with older children, adolescents, and families in my private practice. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families' mental health and wellness by assisting adolescents and families with finding solutions to improve their relationships, and moods and find more happiness in their lives. I specialize in supporting adolescents to find solutions for the next steps toward college and career success and manage their strong emotions such as anxiety, sadness and anger to have healthier relationships with their peers, teachers and within their families. In our counseling sessions we will focus on finding your goals for a more holistic health, better relationships and solutions for having peace and happiness in your life.

I am Nelva, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently living and providing services in Northern Virginia. Raised in Washington, DC, where I completed my studies, including my Masters in Social Work at Howard University. I understand the importance and courage of seeking professional help when there’s such a stigma associated with mental health. I believe in utilizing evidence-based practices to help individuals cope with mental health challenges in a meaningful way.

My name is Latifah, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience addressing anxiety, substance abuse addiction, relationship concerns, women issues, and reentry services for incarcerated men and women. I am deeply committed to my work as a mental health therapist, and it's a privilege to accompany brave individuals on their journey as they develop the tools to overcome life's obstacles.

Welcome! I’m Christien Harden. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can work through life’s challenges at your own pace. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or identity-related concerns, my goal is to help you find clarity, healing, and balance in a way that feels right for you.