I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for many years and have worked in a variety of settings. I especially enjoy working with life transitions, women, spirituality issues, grief and loss, and cultural complexities, as well as anxiety and depression concerns.
My counseling style is warm, patient, and accepting. I am a good listener and enjoy the interactive nature of the counseling relationship. My life experience as well as my training informs my treatment approach which is primarily cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic. I can provide an emotionally safe place for you to work with what you bring to the conversation and will honor your uniqueness.
I am aware of the courage it takes to pursue greater fulfillment and happiness and admire your willingness to reach out. Small changes can make a difference, if you are ready to grow I can provide support and help for you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Multicultural Concerns, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701005842
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for LaVina Weaver. 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.
LaVina has been a tremendous resource for me navigating grief. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her guidance and validation of what I have been going through. I highly recommend booking a session with LaVina!
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with LaVina for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
LaVina is a wonderful therapist and gives advice in a respectful and discerning way.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with LaVina for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
LaVina is a compassionate and patient listener.
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with LaVina for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
LaVina has helped me grow with all of my weaknesses, be even more under control of my strengths, and believe in myself again. She's kind, patient, understanding, and makes you feel heard. She has been a great help to me in my journey through many struggles. Thank you LaVina.
Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with LaVina for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
LaVina has been incredible to work with. She is great at listening and getting to the root of problems, as well as helping with short term concerns. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for help with anxiety, depression, or general mental health needs.
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with LaVina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
LaVina has been great to work with. You can tell she truly cares when we are talking and always has great constructive responses. I am truly enjoying working with her and am excited to continue. She has helped bring a calmness within myself in a time I would not normally be able to.
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with LaVina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching