ABOUT ME:
Hi, I'm Ragan! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and owner of VB Counseling Collective. I am a Virginia Beach native and have been working in the mental health field at various clinical sites in Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, Catholic Charities of ESVA, and Old Dominion University to name a few!) since 2015. I founded my private practice in February 2021 to help young adult clients who were looking to find therapy that was easy to access and fitting for their needs. I help young adult clients who are coping with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, problematic substance/alcohol use, past & current traumatic experiences, relationship issues, self esteem/body image issues, & social anxiety.
While the exact reasons clients seek treatment are individualized & unique, there are some distinct commonalities. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and emotionally exhausted by their lived experiences. I work with clients to help them find balance, purpose, and peace in their lives by setting intentional goals inside and outside of the therapy room. My excitement for the counseling field continues to grow as I encounter new clients who are on the path of self improvement, growth, and healing. If you would like to get in touch, please give me a call at (757) 434-5811 to set up an initial consultation.
ABOUT MY APPROACH TO THERAPY:
I view counseling as a collaborative process and feel that client’s come to therapy already equipped with the necessary tools to solve their problems. After all, you are the expert of yourself! We all get stuck and sometimes we need assistance getting back on track. I believe that individual therapy can be one of the best tools for getting unstuck in life. I am here to be your ally, advocate, accountability partner, and guide while we navigate through your goals.
My approach to therapy is one that is client centered, trauma informed, and identity affirming. My theoretical orientation borrows from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused individual therapy, attachment theory, and person-centered theory. While these theories generally guide my interventions used in therapy together, I recognize that every client’s presenting problems are unique and will work to tailor our treatment to your specific needs.
I consider the work I do as a therapist to be extremely meaningful and would be happy to talk further with you to see if we'd be a good fit to work together.
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
First session | $150 |
Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Saturday | -- |
Sunday | -- |