I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of Virginia. I earned my Master's Degree from the University of South Carolina. I have an extensive history of working with diverse clients experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, conflicts in relationships, anger management, and self esteem. I have also worked with people who have experienced trauma and/or abuse. I have worked in numerous settings including an outpatient counseling clinic, hospitals, a residential program, and an emergency shelter. I believe in treating all people with respect and kindness and I provide counseling without judgment. I will treat you as an individual to meet your specific needs and goals. I believe that building a trusting relationship with your counselor is imperative in working to create change, and I will spend time to build a solid connection with you. I utilize cognitive-behavioral, solutions focused, and dialectical behavioral techniques. I am here to support you in your goals in working towards the change you seek to make. I look forward to working with you! Unfortunately, I am not available for live sessions at this time.

As a licensed therapist in Virginia, I bring 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I specialize in addressing communication difficulties, isolation, workplace dynamics, and personal growth. My therapeutic approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each individual's unique journey. I'm committed to creating a supportive, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop meaningful strategies for personal transformation. I have extensive expertise in addressing issues such as relationship challenges, chronic pain, women's experiences, professional stress, and post-traumatic healing. My work is grounded in understanding the intricate ways personal struggles intersect with broader life contexts, always centering the client's inherent strength and resilience. I approach therapy as a collaborative process, believing that every person has the capacity for growth, self-understanding, and positive change. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering professional guidance and genuine support as you navigate your path toward emotional well-being.

As a licensed therapist serving Virginia, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on empowering clients through compassionate, culturally responsive care, with a deep commitment to addressing mental health challenges across diverse experiences. I bring expertise in supporting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is particularly attuned to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ communities, young adults, and those experiencing life transitions. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore personal growth, heal from past experiences, and develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being. My therapeutic work focuses on addressing a wide range of challenges, including social anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship dynamics, workplace stress, and personal identity exploration. I'm dedicated to helping clients build resilience, cultivate self-love, and create more fulfilling lives through collaborative, strengths-based support.

I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Virginia with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorder, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced issues with substance addiction. My counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My therapeutic style consists of helping you gain insight and the necessary tools to help you make positive change in your life. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I'm glad you found BetterHelp. It can be hard making a change and asking for help is a huge step to feeling better. I'd like to share a little bit about me and give you some idea of how I've helped others. If you feel this would be a good fit for you, please reach out and schedule with me. I'm licensed in Washington State and the Commonwealth of Virginia. I finished my counseling program in Washington State and have moved around a bit since then. I've worked with young children and their parents who are starting out in Kindergarten. I also worked with parents who are at the end of life and their children who are caregivers. As a medical social worker, I've helped caregivers connect with doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and others who can help them feel more comfortable caring for someone who is sick. I've helped military members and their families transition into civilian life. I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Grief Counseling Specialist, who as worked with people who experienced difficult situations. I like to move people beyond seeing their label to feeling in control of their lives and bodies. I believe everyone experiences trauma and grief differently, so I'm respectful of your process and will ask for your input before developing a roadmap to helping you. If you feel stuck and would like a person to help you be accountable, I will be here. Please contact me anytime you're ready to begin the next part of your journey.

Hello! I am Mary Hales, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I obtained my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Medaille College in NY. I have over 15 years of experience in various settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential settings, community-based agencies, and private practice. My specialties include anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, substance and other addictions, trauma, and abandonment, couples, and grief therapy, to name a few. I believe that each individual is unique, and it is important to address each client’s issues with an individualized personal approach, one that is relevant to the person and their current presenting problem. I approach counseling in a manner that empowers individuals to create positive change in their situations. My approach is to use a range of therapeutic modalities, to focus on the clients and their needs. I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship in which clients can feel safe while discussing and exploring their problems. Counseling should be considered a journey of personal exploration, which may lead to major changes in your life perspectives and decisions. It takes courage to take the first steps towards seeking this journey of personal exploration for a more fulfilling and happier life. So, if you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you to achieve your personal goals. I look forward to working with you!

As a licensed therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on trauma-informed care, with a deep commitment to addressing challenges related to guilt, shame, and healing from difficult life experiences. I bring compassionate expertise to working with young adults, women, and individuals processing family dynamics, sexual assault survival, and relationship transitions. My approach honors each person's unique cultural background and personal journey, creating a supportive space for exploring sensitive topics like sexuality, identity, and personal growth. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I offer culturally responsive counseling in both English and Spanish. My therapeutic style emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and collaborative healing, helping clients develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being and personal transformation.

I am licensed in Arizona and Virginia with 40+ years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience helping clients coping with addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Hello, my name is Sharon M. Black and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an undergraduate degree in sociology /criminal justice and graduate degree in social work (MSW). I am licensed in the state of Virginia and have been providing outpatient therapy for over 5 years with an abundance of life experience that can benefit many of my clients. In addition, I have experience working with clients dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, childhood traumas, PTSD, relationships and family conflict. I am also a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and have worked and helped clients with Substance use disorders. I further have experience in facilitating groups for Substance abuse/relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting. In addition, I am a certified prescreener and specializes in dealing with Crisis situation and De-escalation. My counseling style is open and honest but warm and relatable. I like to focus on mind, body and spirit; as a person needs to feel whole and well in all three areas. I practice in my scope of expertise that is bond by my own ethical principles as well as a professional code of ethics. I look forward to collaborating with you so that you can live your best and most productive life.

I am a neurodivergent fully Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington State. I help clients build resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being while working through challenges like depression, anxiety, need help grounding, and life transitions. Drawing from over a decade of experience, I focus on personal growth, trauma-informed care, and strengthening inner resources. I use evidence-based approaches including Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, tailoring my work to each person’s unique journey. Change takes courage — I am here to guide and support you toward greater clarity, balance, and well-being.

My approach is supportive and practical, focused on making real, steady progress in ways that feel sustainable. I work with individuals navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, workplace stress, social anxiety, low self-esteem, communication challenges, conflict avoidance, perfectionism, people pleasing, relationship dynamics, identity questions, grief, and life changes. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself and more grounded in the life you want to create. Together, we’ll find tools that work for you so you can meet future challenges with more clarity and confidence. People are complex, and each person brings their own history, strengths, and struggles. I meet you where you are, stay steady through the hard parts, and keep the work collaborative and respectful.

I believe that each person is on a unique journey. Each person has their own story and when life becomes overwhelming we loose sight of our path on that journey. Therapy is a collaborative effort - it is the persons' journey and the therapist is a guide. Each person has the ability to find their way within their environment to be the best they want to be. Being "stuck" or "unsure" of your path can be the catalyst to making changes that you have been afraid to make. I look forward to helping you on your personal journey. Please message me to schedule a time.

I am licensed in District of Columbia with over 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

As a therapist licensed in TX, TN and VA, I bring over 15 years of experience working in mental health across crisis intervention and inpatient psychiatric hospital settings. Throughout my career, I have provided therapy to individuals navigating acute distress, complex diagnoses, and life-altering transitions. My work has placed me on the front lines of the mental health system, where I’ve seen firsthand both its potential to help and the ways it can overwhelm and fail the people it’s meant to serve. I am a strong advocate for my clients. I believe therapy should be collaborative, transparent, and grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience. Many of my clients come to me feeling confused, unheard, or worn down by the psychiatric system. I help them make sense of that chaos — whether that means understanding diagnoses, navigating treatment options, or reclaiming a sense of agency in their care. Many individuals living with grief find comfort in working with a therapist who brings both professional training and personal understanding to the therapeutic space. I experienced the sudden loss of my brother as a young adult and later supported a close friend throughout a multi-year cancer journey. These experiences shaped my deep respect for the complexity of grief, resilience, and the emotional impact of life-altering transitions. While each person’s path is unique, I strive to offer a grounded, compassionate presence where clients feel supported, understood, and never alone in their healing process.