Therapists licensed in Virginia

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that something isn't OK right now. That something might be new, or it might have been around a long time. You might be able to describe it perfectly, or you might just feel off without knowing why. Either way — you're here, and that's the only thing that matters right now. I start from wherever you are. No assumptions, no judgments, no one-size-fits-all approach. Just a genuine desire to understand you — what's brought you here, what you're carrying, and what you're hoping for. Therapy with me — whether you're coming alone or with a partner — tends to be honest and occasionally even a little lighthearted. The human experience isn't black and white, and neither is the work we'll do together. What stays consistent is that you'll have a space that belongs to you, where nothing you say or feel changes how I show up for you. For couples, that space belongs to both of you equally. I don't take sides. What I do is help you see the pattern you're both caught in — because most of the time it's the cycle doing the damage, not each other. When that shifts, something else becomes possible. No matter what it is you are navigating — depression, relationships, identity, or the gap between how you show up and how you actually feel inside — you don't have to have it figured out to reach out.

Hi! I'm Wen. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I help adults who are struggling to deal with everyday stressors and burnout. I empathetically listen to what you have to share and want to fully understand your situation before working collaboratively on solutions. I consider myself a direct person and try to break down the concepts that I teach into easily understood ideas.

Hi, I’m Jina, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides warm, compassionate, and individualized therapy for adults 18 and older. I support clients who may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, relationship concerns, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everything life brings. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being your authentic self while we work together toward meaningful change.

Hello, I'm Arielle. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am currently accepting new clients for Teletherapy where together we can build your support team and create the growth and healing you are seeking. Remember, you deserve to take time for yourself and reconnect with who you are. There may be times when you feel off balance, overwhelmed, or struggling to cope with changes in your environment or identity. Are you experiencing the pull of being a new mom or parent, the demands of your job or relationships, or the stress of defining and understanding what you need and putting yourself first? Are you expecting or on the path to trying to conceive? Or have you experienced a loss? These are real-life experiences that you may need some additional support in navigating. This is a safe space for you to explore positive ways to cope and grow and heal and I am here to be a support during this journey. Whether it is past trauma or current life situations and stressors, there is no need to struggle alone. You can learn to manage symptoms, build your support system, and begin finding ways to be your true self through self-awareness.

I am a therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about helping people heal from past experiences and live full, authentic lives. I studied at Lesley University and obtained a degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Sylvotherapy Practitioner. I have a holistic approach that integrates humanistic approaches, expressive arts and embodied healing. I believe that the whole person is important and that healing can take place on many levels. I use a variety of techniques to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings, and to find ways to express themselves creatively and connect with their bodies. I believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and that my role is to provide a safe and supportive space.

I was born on a military base in Norfolk, VA. My dad was in the Navy and throughout my life have lived throughout the US before settling down in Southwest Virginia. I am a firm believer in the healing power of nature as well as having a support in the spiritual aspects of life. I firmly believe everyone has a story and should be able to tell their story and process any emotions that come from that story. I like to meet my clients where they are help them to accomplish their goals and get them to where they want to go. I promote a safe space to speak without judgment.

Hello- I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph. D.) in Virginia. I take a practical approach to psychology and enjoy helping people solve their problems in a realistic, manageable, and efficient way. I have been practicing for more than 15 years and work primarily with adults and teens 15 years old and older. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and emotional or interpersonal difficulties. I also offer support for parenting and relationship issues. I am open-minded and believe therapy is a place and time that should be all yours. I am not judgmental of any situation. **I do offer a sliding scale for certain clients, feel free to contact me with any further questions.**

I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) that is licensed to practice in both Maryland and Virginia. I have been licensed and providing mental health services and supervision for thirty years. My work settings have included outpatient mental health facilities, residential treatment centers, foster care, and schools. I believe in empowering clients, helping them improve their mental well-being and guiding them toward the changes they desire. An alliance, rapport, and trust with my clients provide a collaborative, warm, and comfortable place for you to discover your path toward growth and healing.

I’m Deja Spikes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and founder of Roots to Radiance, a boutique mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive. I provide compassionate, personalized therapy for children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and everyday challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in creating a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to become the best version of themselves.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing behavioral health services and supporting individuals through life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered, recognizing that every individual has a unique story and deserves a safe, judgment-free space to be heard. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and other emotional and behavioral concerns. My goal is to empower individuals to recognize their strengths, develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. I believe healing is a journey, and you do not have to navigate it alone.

Thank you for sharing information about yourself. I'm so happy that you reached out for help. I am Keith Gostel, a licensed therapist. I am an older therapist with many years of experience working with people experiencing distress in their attempts to feel successful in their lives. I have worked as a clinician, educator, manager of behavioral health systems utilizing individual, group, and family therapy modalities. I have specialized in severe mental health and substance use disorders. I look forward to hearing more about how you got to where you are now and where you want to go! What is your availability to talk? I usually like to meet weekly in a video format so we can see each other's reactions. I try to reply to messages as quickly as possible and will always reply within 24 hours.

Hi there, I'm glad you are here. It's courageous of you to consider taking this step in your life! I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been fortunate enough to have a variety of experiences throughout my professional career working with different populations, and in different settings. Having worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have had the privilege of providing support for people along every point of the acuity spectrum. Some of those specific experiences include working in community mental health, on an inpatient psychiatric unit, for a partial hospitalization program, and most recently as an outpatient therapist for the past two years.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Intrepid Change, where I provide individual therapy to adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress, and major life transitions. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation rather than a clinical interview. My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth, and practical. I want clients to feel comfortable being themselves, speaking openly, and exploring difficult experiences without fear of judgment. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based approaches to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. While developing insight is important, I also believe therapy should help you translate that understanding into meaningful changes in your everyday life. I bring warmth, humor, and honesty into my work. Sometimes that means providing support and space to process what's happening. Other times, it means asking challenging questions, exploring patterns, or helping you consider a different perspective. Ultimately, my goal is to meet you where you are, work alongside you, and help you develop the confidence and tools to move toward the life you want to build.

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.

I’m Angela Josie, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, stress, and difficult My approach is collaborative, open-minded, and empowering. I believe therapy should be tailored to you, not a one-size-fits-all approach. We’ll work together to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns while building practical tools that support the changes you want to make transitions. My goal is to help you build stronger coping skills, reconnect with your strengths, and feel more confident handling life’s challenges.

Hi! I'm Hannah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy helping my clients navigate life's challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. I have worked with many different clients facing many different challenges - from children struggling with school refusal to adults who have substance use disorders. I have specialized training in substance use disorder treatment and child/adolescent therapy, and will always tailor my approach to meet clients' unique needs.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping individuals feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life's challenges. My approach to therapy is compassionate, person-centered, and focused on helping clients recognize their strengths while developing healthier ways to cope and grow. I believe healing begins with understanding yourself, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Through Intrinsically Anchored Therapy, I help individuals reconnect with themselves, build emotional resilience, and work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Are you fighting anxiety, depression, profound life transitions like grief and loss, career shifts, addiction, or a newly diagnosed chronic/autoimmune medical condition? Hi, I'm Raisa, an LCSW and VCU graduate specializing in anxiety, depressive disorders, and the mental impact of medical trauma. Having survived trauma in early life and personally navigating an autoimmune condition requiring chemically and biologically invasive treatments as an adult; I hold a deep, non-judgmental understanding of the profound toll chronic illness takes on your life and identity. I value the power of resilience and adaptation in humans. This lived experience equips me to help you process medical trauma holistically. I provide warm, humanistic, virtual-only therapy tailored entirely to your unique story. As a South Asian person of color, I am verbally fluent in my native language, Bangla/Bengali, as well as Hindi, and some knowledge of Urdu. This background gives me deep insight into the unique cultural intersections that Asians can face in the Western world. Additionally, my professional background includes over 4.5 years of working in a jail, heavily highlighting my crisis intervention and suicidal/homicidal risk assessment skills while working directly with substance use and personality disorders. By combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Dr. Kabat-Zinn's mindfulness models (MBSR/MBCT), we will unpack your experiences in partnership. My clinical approach prioritizes a strongly holistic treatment plan across all 4 Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual domains of life, adapted to your diagnoses. If desired, this is an opportunity to hone your spiritual practice and discipline—intentionally refining, practicing, and sharpening your daily habits to connect with something larger than yourself. Together, we'll meet your needs, wants, and goals, by building practical tools to reclaim your peace, regain control, and thrive. Through unconditional regard and trust, I’m honored to stand by you and help re-discover the best version of yourself!

Hi, I’m Faith Williams, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and the founder of The Place for Renewal Mental Health Counseling & Wellness. I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as yourself without having to pretend that you have everything figured out. Life can be hard. Sometimes you’re doing your best to keep going, but underneath it all, you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, hurting, or simply unsure of what comes next. You may have spent a long time taking care of everyone else and forgotten what it feels like to take care of yourself. I’m here to help you slow down, feel seen, and make sense of what you’re carrying. My approach is trauma-informed and draws from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Together, we’ll focus on what you’re experiencing, what matters most to you, and the goals you want to work toward. My hope is that you leave our work together with greater clarity, stronger coping skills, and a deeper understanding of yourself. I want you to feel supported while also feeling empowered to grow. At The Place for Renewal, I believe your current circumstances don’t have to define your future. You can come as you are, start where you are, and take the next step from there. You can be restored. You can be transformed. You can be renewed. And sometimes, that journey begins with simply having someone walk alongside you.

I understand what it feels like to carry the weight of caring for family, managing work, nurturing relationships, and trying to hold everything together while feeling disconnected from yourself. My goal is to help clients navigate life’s challenges by providing practical, evidence-based strategies to recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves. With nearly six years of experience in the mental health field and almost two years as a Licensed Independent Social Worker–Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), I strive to create a supportive, compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Hi, My name is Kristel. I am an LCSW who provides talk therapy via Telehealth. I am a multifaceted individual with diverse life experiences that inform my perspective. As a former military brat and spouse, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions. My journey has taken me from being a young wife to mature single and dating, stay-at-home mom to working mom, anxious new parent to accepting mother of teens, rule follower to empowered, scarcity mindset to abundance mindset, employee to entrepreneur, stuck to the growth mindset, financially insecure to thriving, trauma victim to survivor, neuro-ambiguous to neurodivergent, granting me a unique appreciation for all the roles I have experienced in my life. I'm a devoted mother of two children, and my path has been marked by significant challenges, including the struggle with infertility and profound grief. I proudly identify as a feminist and supporter of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. These aspects of my identity deeply influence my approach to life and work. With a background in working with families, individuals, and children, I bring a wealth of experience. My personal journey has shaped my empathetic, compassionate, and inclusive perspective, which I offer as a source of support and understanding to those I work with.

Hey there! I’m Sacha, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Virginia. I provide a compassionate, direct, and collaborative approach to therapy, where you can safely explore challenges while building tools for meaningful, lasting change. My goal is for you to feel more confident, empowered, and understood throughout our work together. I have experience in substance use settings and trauma-informed care, and I support clients navigating stress, trauma, mood challenges, and substance use. My approach is person-centered and tailored to you—this might look like building insight, strengthening coping tools, or helping you feel more grounded and stable day to day. EMDR supports your brain and body in processing experiences that may still feel present, activated, or unresolved. Rather than staying only in the story of what you’ve been through, EMDR helps create space for your system to actually reprocess and shift how those experiences are held.

Hi 👋🏽 I'm Dr. Judge! I specialize in supporting women and mothers through life's challenges, relationship concerns, and personal growth. This may include helping you manage anxiety, depression, mood swings, irritability, and burnout. Between motherhood, work, relationships, and the many responsibilities of everyday life, it's easy to lose sight of your own needs. Maybe you're navigating a new season of motherhood, trying to communicate more effectively in your relationships, working on setting boundaries, or simply wanting to feel more connected to yourself. I offer a warm, compassionate, faith-centered space where you can talk openly, gain perspective, and explore what matters most to you. You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Sometimes, having a space to think things through, understand yourself better, and consider new ways of approaching life's challenges can make a meaningful difference. My approach is relational, collaborative, and practical. I believe that feeling heard and understood is an important part of growth. Together, we explore your concerns, identify patterns, and develop strategies that support the life and relationships you want to build. Please highlight the link https://www.intentionalchanges.org and place in your browser to get to know more about my practice and how I can be helpful to you. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based, whole-person treatment that supports your unique needs and goals.

Anita Adjetey has worked with children and adults for 11+ years (ages 4-60). She is particularly interested in and has pursued advanced training in working with children, adolescents, youth, and young adults who have experienced trauma, displayed at-risk behaviors, or struggled with self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, as well as training in addressing social skills, relational issues, and career coaching. In addition, she has conscientiously pursued extensive self-study of children's developmental stages and issues, giving her a solid foundation for more advanced studies. Specializations Trauma & Relationship Issues Experience with family systems, juvenile courts, crisis intervention, and parenting skills Play Therapy Recreational Therapy

Welcome! My name is Taryn Grasty, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. In my practice, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, with a strong emphasis on Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment where clients can identify meaningful goals, develop effective strategies, and achieve lasting positive change.