Hi, My name is Charity B. Rolfes and I am a Virginia licensed Clinical Psychologist with 25 years of experience. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of any type of psychotherapy. It begins with mutual respect and the therapist’s ability to create a supportive, compassionate, non-judgmental atmosphere where a patient feels safe to explore and address life’s challenges.
A great many of us are taught that some aspects of ourselves are wrong, bad, or not good enough. Too many experience traumatic or abusive situations that can shake our confidence in ourselves, our safety, and other people, and all of us will experience losses that cause us sadness and pain. Psychology provides many paths to work with the emotions and consequences resulting from these experiences in a way that leads to growth and a more meaningful and fulfilling life, and healthy connections with others. I have training in and experience with a broad range of psychotherapies, including psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavior, mindfulness based, somatic, and cognitive behavioral therapies. I enjoy and have experience working with clients from many backgrounds, races, ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ identities, branches of military service, ability and neurodiversity statuses, immigration statuses, and religions and spiritual traditions.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you, explore your goals, and work toward the life that you envision for yourself.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LCP 0810004797
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A very compassionate and understanding therapist.
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Charity for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Rolfes' attention to detail is so admirable. She recalls things I have previously stated which makes me feel heard and really brings a personal feeling to each session. She has helped me immensely.
Written on Nov 08, 2025 after therapy with Charity for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
thank you for always being kind and caring. you have a way of bringing a touch of levity to such a heavy topic like Therapy, it feels like talking to a person versus a cold, clinical machine so i really appreciate it :)
Written on Sep 16, 2025 after therapy with Charity for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is always welcoming, extremely kind, and listens well. The advice provided by her is incredible. I would not want to talk to anyone else. She helps me self reflect so I can build upon myself when I have moments of cloudiness.
Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Charity for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, and adhd
Miss Rolfes has been very easy to talk to and very sensitive to my needs and concerns. Even though we are just getting started with my therapy journey I feel like we are making good progress and she is very in tune to my goals.
Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Charity for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue