Meet Our Team of Licensed Therapists In Virginia

Ariel is a Marine Corps Veteran and the spouse of an Active Duty Marine, bringing over 17 years of combined experience in military life—both through active duty service and as a Military Spouse. Her deep commitment to supporting the Military and First Responder community is roo...
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Alyssa brings a diverse and dynamic background to her work, shaped by her experiences as a competitive figure skater and coach, her passion for trauma and art therapy, and her extensive work in the field of substance abuse. Her journey on the ice instilled in her a deep appreciat...
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Lily was born in Ontario, Canada, but moved to Boulder, Colorado, at a young age. She completed her undergraduate studies at Colorado State University and went on to earn her master’s degree from the University of Denver, with a concentration in mental health and animal-assiste...
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Emily works with adults and adolescents who are seeking to make positive, sustainable changes in their lives. She is dedicated to forming a strong therapeutic alliance and is committed to understanding her clients in a holistic and meaningful way. Incorporating a variety of techn...
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Kelly is a Supervisee in Social Work working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. She earned her master’s degree in Social Work from Norfolk State University in 2016. Kelly has experience working with individuals, couples, and families facing challenge...
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Carolyn Rizza has been working in the mental health field since March 2020. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from The College of New Jersey. Her experience includes providing in-person and virtual sessions, as well as counseling for individuals, couples, and gr...
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Karen earned a Master of Science in Community Counseling from Georgia State University. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, and couples. Karen received advanced training in grief and trauma, integrating a positive psychology resiliency model...
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Jazlynn is a Resident in Counseling and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with an M.Ed in Counselor Education from the University of Virginia. She worked as a school counselor for eight years before transitioning to the role of Student Assistance Specialist, where she supports...
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Kiara Smith is a Resident in Counseling who received a bachelor's degree in Sociology, and a MA in Humans Services with a Concentration on Marriage and Family and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked in several capacities that include Therapeutic Day Treatment, In...
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Leah is a dedicated therapist who brings a vibrant and compassionate presence to her work with clients of all ages. She believes in the power of connection, authenticity, and the importance of fostering a sense of joy throughout the therapeutic journey. With a warm and client-cen...
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With 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Jessica is dedicated to helping individuals live their most meaningful lives through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. She has had the privilege of working with adults of all ages (18-65+) in a variety of settings, i...
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Hi! I am a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with a Master's Degree from Eastern Kentucky University. I have worked in a variety of practices and settings that have afforded me the chance to learn from numerous perspectives. I have a special interest in working with ...
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Thich Nhat Hanh says "The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom". These powerful words resonate with me when I reflect on my approach to therapy & what an honor it is to hold space for all of the people...
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I was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the youngest of six children. My wife and I have been happily married for 28 years, and together we have four adult children. As a military spouse, I served as the primary caregiver for our family during d...
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My name is Marquis Rhodes, LPC. I specialize in working with Depression and Anxiety. If you have ever felt these heavy emotions, just know that you aren't alone; and like many others, I am here to help. Through our partnership, we will work from a framework that best suits you...
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Naemmy Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2015. Naemmy’s expertise is related to working with individuals that experience trauma and hardships such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, loss and etc, as well as symptoms of d...
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Hello, I started as a Resident in Counseling in 2022 when I graduated from Capella University with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. During my time in the counseling field I have conducted group/couples counseling, and worked with individuals from age fiv...
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Hello! I'm Rebecca. I am an independently licensed counselor in Virginia and Washington with four years of licensed practice. I've worked as a social worker for over twenty-four years before becoming a counselor. I have experience working with people from many different cultur...
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Everyone has a unique story with challenges to overcome, and you don’t have to do it alone. I’d love to help you on your journey to find freedom, confidence, and a full life! Hi! My name is Laura Reffner, and I am a Resident in Counseling working toward licensure as a P...
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Dr. Wood is a 1982 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in General Psychiatry at VCU Health, where he was the chief resident, and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children....
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I am a resident in counseling, holding a BA in Psychology and Sociology and a M.Ed in clinical mental health counseling both from the College of William and Mary. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings including school-based mental health, inpatient, and most rec...
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Hello! I’m Myranda Reid, a school counselor and counseling resident based in Virginia. I have the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, where we work together...
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Deborah Hudson, MA, is a resident in counseling working as an outpatient therapist and (pending) board-certified music therapist. She has 5 years of clinical experience, including intensive in-home, mental health skill building, group music therapy, individual therapy, family ...
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I'm Emily Stone, I'm a mother of two (10 and 8). We also have a cat, Izzy and dog, Shelby that at times like to make appearances during my sessions. I have been in the human service field since undergrad and felt a calling for counseling after experiencing family suffering with...
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I am a Resident in Counseling with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I offer a unique perspective with an extensive and varied background from my 28-year career in the United States Air Force in fighter aircraft maintenance. I am trained in Trauma-Focused...
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Hi! My name is Gail Conner, LCSW and I am married with 3 adult children. I am retired from Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville VA, where i worked for 25 yrs. and Augusta Health Hospital where I worked in the Emergency Dept. for 14 yrs. I have experience working with individuals w...
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My name is Elizabeth Bradshaw, however, I go by Liz or Lizzy. I have worked in the mental health field for eight years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I graduated from James Madison University in 2015 and Virginia Commonwealth University in 2016. I enjoy working wit...
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I have provided individual, group, and family therapist since 2011. I earned my license as a Clinical Social Worker in Virginia in 2014. I started out studying Spanish and Latin American Studies at Georgetown University and am fluent in Spanish. After a few years working a desk...
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I am a double board certified Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. I completed medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine and my Adult Psychiatry as well as my Child and Adolescent Psychiatry training at University of Maryland Medical Center/ Sheppard P...
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Nailah Iszard, MEd, is a current Resident in Counseling. She has a previous history of conducting clinical intakes for clients in acute crises who were in need of behavioral health services. She aims to work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, dis...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with twelve years of experience. My counseling approaches and interventions include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and more. I specialize in working with addiction, ...
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I have been in the field of mental health for 12 years. I started my career in a residential facility for people with substance abuse issues. This was during the height of the Oxycontin epidemic. I became a certified substance abuse counselor to continue to help those dealing ...
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Hello, my name is Raluca Irion, I have 5 years’ experience working with children, teens, and adults in various settings. I have worked in Intensive In-home and Outpatient settings. Counseling can feel intimidating as it's a process of peeling back the layers and getting to k...
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Hello! My name is Matt Verlander. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience helping others find healing. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University, and my Master of Social Work degree from Radford Unive...
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Kayla is a resident in counseling, holding a BS degree in Psychology and a M.Ed in Counselor Education with a concentration in couples and family therapy. She has previously worked in a variety of mental health settings including school-based mental health, private practice, an...
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Hello there! My name is Jamie Jackson. I am currently a Resident in Counseling. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia University (Go Mountaineers!!) in Multidisciplinary Studies focusing on Sociology, Human Services, and Disability Studies. In May of 2021 I g...
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My mission is to assist a wide variety of clients in working through issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem issues, and general life stressors in order to allow clients to examine and explore ways in which to live their best lives. My services include working w...
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Angela believes the best approach to therapy leading to permanent change is a holistic and integrated lens to include biological psychological, physiological, and spiritual needs. With a multidisciplinary lens, Angela utilizes evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavi...
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Hi there! My name is MacKenzie Dressing. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), but you can just refer to me as MacKenzie, Kenzie, or as my family likes to call me, Mac. I have been in the mental health field for over 5 years and have extensive experience workin...
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Hi there I am Rebeccah McCully.I received my Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I am from Charlotte, NC and I am truly a Carolina Girl at heart. I love the Carolina Panthers, football, traveling any chance I can get and spending time with my family and ...
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Hello. My name is Alicia Murello and I am currently a supervisee in social work. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in therapeutic programs since 2009. I have served in many capacities at hospitals, schools, residential and day treatment ...
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I am a Resident in Counseling, with over 10 years of experience working with a variety of cultures with issues such as life transitions, anxiety, depression and adolescent issues. Have you ever felt like you could not move past the feelings of loneliness? Or feeling like pa...
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Autumn completed her undergraduate internship at Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center in 2005 and has worked as a clinician for local non-profit agencies, local Community Services Boards and as a group facilitator with the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Sentara Norfolk General H...
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With a profound commitment to promoting healing and growth, I am Nikki Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. My journey began by dedicating a decade to working with children, adolescents, and families who have exp...
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Hello! I’m Lauren (she/her), a Supervisee in Social Work working towards clinical licensure. I am originally from New England but have lived in the Shenandoah Valley for sixteen years. After receiving my BA in Social Work (BSW) in 2006, I worked in the field as a case manage...
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Hi there. I am so glad you are here. My name is Julia Ahumada and I am a Supervisee in Social Work and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Virginia. My passion is helping people overcome challenges and empower them to lead the live they want to lead! The foundation of my ...
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Hi there! My name is Katie Dolieslager. I am a current doctoral student at James Madison University. I graduated undergrad from James Madison University and got my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. My hope is that as clients share ...
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Anna has over 17 years of clinical social work experience addressing issues with abuse and neglect, trauma, grief and loss, terminal illness, chronic mental illness, family issues, chronic medical conditions, and mood and behavioral disorders. Anna specializes in addressing an...
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My name is Ashley Patrican. My ambition is reflected in my career as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My background shows my eagerness to seek experience and gain knowledge from people experiencing difficult circumstances and having them teach me what it means to become profic...
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I graduated from Syracuse University with BA in Psychology. I then worked for many years in a few different mental health settings and worked with all ages. I moved to Virginia and began working for a CSB for several years providing individual and group therapy. I graduated wi...
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Hello, my name is Loma Gulley, I have 8+ years experience working with children, teens and adults in various settings. I have worked in Outpatient agencies, In-patient Crisis stabilization centers, Substance Use programs, Therapeutic Day programs, Case Management and school se...
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Hello. My name is Tina, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I have worked with children as a teacher and a counselor for several years. Working in community mental health, with children and adults, has been my favorite position thus far. I am trained in Cog...
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My name is Alix and I have worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the DC Metro area for over twenty years. I have a master's degree in social work from Boston University and an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Michigan. Helping people find thei...
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Hi there! My name is Alicia Zarzuela and I am a Supervisee in Social Work currently based in Virginia and working towards being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My experience has involved working in-person and virtually in school-based and outpatient settings. I’ve worked alo...
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Cheryl Thompson, Licensed Professional Counselor, has been working in the mental health field for 15+ years. She has been privileged to work in Day Treatment, Outpatient, Mental Health Supports, Psycho Social Rehab, Crisis Stabilization, Mobile Crisis, Crisis Intervention, and...
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Hello there, My name is Jennifer Sims. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC) and have over 20 years of experience in the field. I have a solid foundation in utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Schema-Focused Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewin...
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Hi! I'm Kayla Jackson, a Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with a passion for helping people help themselves. I want to support you as you pave a new path for yourself, providing honest feedback, strategies, and a safe space as you grow and move in the direction you want to g...
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My name is Helena Gage and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I hold a Masters in Social Work from Ramapo College of New Jersey. I have several years of experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health and substance use disorders, including, PTS...
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Hi, I'm Terra a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I have 8 years of experience guiding adolescents, and adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship issues on their path to healing. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology fr...
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Hello! My name is Taylor Taylor, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in outpatient therapy as well as the inpatient hospital setting. I have my BSW from James Madison University (Go DUKES!) and my MSW from George Mason University, with recently obtai...
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My name is Tyler Bray (she/her). I am currently a Supervisee of Social Work in the state of VA and working towards being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 3 years of experience working in different settings including outpatient mental health clinics utilizing tele...
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My name is Stephanie Gagnon, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For the past 30 years I have worked primarily in an outpatient setting working with individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. When a pe...
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Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional that has worked as a therapist for over 20 years and in the mental health field since 1997. I work primarily with adult individuals who are desiring help coping with life stresso...
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Hello. My name is Ebony Harrison. I am a licensed professional counselor with over 5 years of experience working with diverse populations in various settings such as community work, private practice, and hospital work. I work mostly with anxiety, grief, death/dying, and trauma. I...
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Hi! My name is Jessica Bryan and I have over 13 years of experience in mental health through community-based services and private practice. I have been a therapist for 3 years. I am here to help you identify the things that matter most to you and overcome the obstacles that keep ...
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Hey there , I am a Licensed professional therapist with 4 years of experience working in out patient counseling. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spect...
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Hello, my name is Leiah Aleksich, and I am a supervisee in social work with several years of individual therapy experience. I primarily help adolescents and young adults who are struggling with life changes, depression, motivation, and more. I work to create a comfortable environ...
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Hello, my name is Kathryn Nevin, LCSW, CCTP. I'm so glad you're reaching out for help and that you've taken the steps to get here! I can help you with several issues, such as anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, self-harm, and personality disorders. My specialty is trauma...
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My name is Gabby Oblena and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of VA and a National Certified Counselor. The weight of the world is heavy right now, but that does not mean you have to carry it alone. My main therapeutic approach is to allow my clients the space...
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My name is Bethany Gravely. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2018. I continue to feel the same passion for my job now as I did when I first started. I am so proud of you for taking the first step to talk about your mental health. Choosing the right therapi...
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Hello, I’m Keshia Slack-Ingram and I’m Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 20 years of experience partnering with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. I have completed my Bachelor of Science (BS) in Bio...
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Kara Tracy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience helping adolescents and adults through various life traumas, adolescent out of home placement, life transitions, depression, anxiety, infertility, grief/pregnancy loss, and substance addiction. ...
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Hi there, I'm Beverly Morgan-Fullilove. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience working in clinical settings, ranging from an inpatient psychiatric hospital to a battered women's residential program. I help people who are easily overwhelmed to lear...
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I graduated with degrees from both UVA and Virginia Tech in the field of Psychology and have worked in the mental healthcare field in Virginia for over 5 years. I enjoy providing my clients with tools, strategies, and coping skills so that they can reach their unique therapy goal...
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My name is Marianne Redmond Lopez. I am a regular, down-to-earth gal with a pretty good sense of humor. I am a solution-focused psychotherapist (LCSW) licensed in VA (working on other state licenses), whose goal is to help people uncover their true potential and move forward with...
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