Hi there :) Welcome to my page. I'm glad you're here and considering taking steps to heal through partnering with a counselor. Check out this blurb about me, and if something clicks, let's chat more and see if we can work together!
I'm South Carolina born and raised, and I studied at Columbia International University for undergrad with a focus in Bible Teaching, Theology, and Intercultural Studies. Post-grad, I landed in Virginia and after serious soul searching, I began my Master's of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. I've worked in a variety of settings, including with populations in the late stage of life in poverty and a diverse range of individuals coping with severe mental illness in a state hospital.
I'm passionate about helping people navigate the muck of life; including anxiety/depression, traumatic experiences, grief, end-of-life transitions for individuals and families, and those who've experienced spiritual abuse.
I focus on the whole-person (physical, emotional, social, spiritual), meeting you where you are. We were made to live with joy, and if you're in a place that you are finding hard to get through--know it is possible to come out of the other side. If you want to learn more about my approach, and if our partnership in counseling is a good fit, please don't hesitate to message me. If you'd like to book an appointment, click on the "Schedule" button on the left side of this page and select an available time slot that works for you.
Additional areas of focus: Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose
VA LCSW 0904015580
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Alma Whitfield. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Alma is fabulous! I was struggling with a lot of anxiety and was overwhelmed when I decided to try BetterHelp. I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist; Alma is patient (and strongly encourages self patience and compassion) and very warm, and I was impressed by how well she could see the full picture of what I was describing after only a session or two. I do well with assignments - She gave me great “homework” to reflect on. This helped me get to the root of the problem and she was able to easily clarify on anything I was confused on. I couldn’t recommend more! <3
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Alma for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue