My communication style is direct along with a helpful challenging hand to help move you toward the healthy change and restoring the life balance you seek.

My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.

One of my favorite quotes is: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." To me, life is a journey. There will be many bumps, bruises, and obstacles along the way. That's okay. It's how you overcome those hurdles that count. Some need more assistance than others on this journey, and that's okay too. My approach is to promote healing and personal growth and development along this journey called life. I do not claim to have all of the answers. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives. My role is to assist you with getting out of your own way and discovering the path that you want to follow.

We all encounter times in life when shadows loom large. In those moments, we need someone to walk beside us and help us see the light that is always there. I’ve lived through a variety of challenging experiences, and I know how much that support means. I decided at the age of 12 to be a counselor, and I never wavered from that path, no matter how the shadows fell. I’m passionate about helping others find the light within and see it around them as they move through and overcome their shadows. Working with children and teenagers is especially close to my heart. I use many tools in therapy, which allows me to customize treatment for the person in front of me. If you’re struggling to find the light and need someone to walk beside you, please reach out. We weren’t made to walk this path alone.

I believe in meeting each client where they are. There is not one way to help someone resolve a problem in their life. I believe in helping my clients find the right path that works for them and following along beside them to provide wisdom in their lives to take the next steps and make better choices. A mental health professional should go above and beyond for their clients and I believe in this whole heartedly. My motto is "get me in your life and out of your life quickly so that you can live happy!"

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with over 17 years of experience supporting people who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma. I also specialize in helping individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community work through the intersection of gender, sexuality, race, and identity, as well as the social prejudices and anxieties that can come up with family, friends, and workplaces.

Elizabeth Peters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 3 years of experience. She has had the privilege of working in crisis management, forensics, incarceration, and outpatient settings. She works with individuals ages 5 and up who have concerns including addiction, depression, anxiety, severe mental illness, and trauma.

Do you find yourself experiencing trust issues, or are you feeling lonely? Are you continuously feeling down or overwhelmed? Consider a reality in which you can cope with the challenges in your life and learn to thrive. My specialties include advanced training in trauma, attachment, and family conflict. Coping with personality disorders is another specialty of mine. I've worked with people age 4-70! There is also a therapy dog in every session. Your quality of life is essential. My work involves helping you create your own trauma-sensitive narrative and recognizing your growth edges to improve your well-being. I can help you explore, build, and constructively pursue goals to work toward that will serve you in the best way. Think about letting yourself rewrite your story. You deserve it. You do not have to live in a state of constantly feeling down or overwhelmed! Overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors is liberating. I believe in the power of resiliency and choosing to take back or create the life you have always wanted to lead. Contact me to start the process of taking back your power and control and building your resiliency.

Bailey Doggett is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia with two years of experience in the mental health field. She helps children and young adults who are struggling with behavioral issues, family conflict, life transitions, trauma, and grief. Bailey also has a background in sport and exercise psychology and is deeply committed to supporting individuals dealing with performance anxiety. She has worked alongside coaches and trainers at National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletics programs to support athletes and their families.

I take a holistic approach that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. I believe it's important to integrate life meaning into counseling. I respect all faith backgrounds (including none), work within personal belief frameworks, and have appreciation for alternative paths as well as mainstream religions. I'll work with you to set goals and the proper pacing of therapy. Therapy is a collaboration, as ultimately the power to change rests within you. I emphasize unconditional positive regard, respect, a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, individual strengths, and taking control over choices.

I have several years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, self-confidence, trauma and addictions in a variety of settings. I have an eclectic approach to counseling, I draw from various modalities and techniques in order to provide the best support for my client. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive and accepting environment in which we can explore challenges, gain insight and facilitate positive personal change and growth.

My approach to therapy is largely cognitivebehavioral, with a strong emphasis on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques, specifically learning to be mindful- noticing and accept your thoughts, feelings and physical sensations- while committing to behavior that is consistent with your own values. My experiences both in and out of the work setting are fairly broad so I feel I can address most issues clients present with. My style is engaging and supportive. I view our relationship as a partnership. I will spend the majority of our first sessions together listening to get to know you better. I believe that everything in our lives is interrelated, so at times I may let our focus move to whatever is particularly troubling to you that day. At other times, I may focus you back on the current problem we are trying to solve. I am married with two children and have had two career changes. I have experienced a wide variety of life stressors and have sought help when needed. I believe that these experiences have provided me with empathy, perspective and coping skills that I can use to help you.