I believe that embracing your true, authentic self is the product of healing the wounds and traumas of the past. Anxiety and trauma present themselves as memories that intrude while at school or work, negative thoughts towards yourself or others, nightmares that recur, stomach aches and headaches, and the feelings of guilt, shame, anger, and sadness. Anxiety and trauma symptoms can feel inescapable, and it can feel as though you are in quick sand, sinking deeper each day. As the mind ...
I rely on my education and training, but also my own personal narrative to help clients address the difficulties in their lives. I'm naturally a very insightful and intuitive person, which comes in handy when helping clients understand their potential for overcoming the problems keeping them from a preferred reality. I use a collaborative approach that involves curious inquiry and rich story development....
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you experiencing relationship struggles with family members or friends? Life is not for the faint of heart, is it? The truth is that we all go through trying times in our lives. During these times, we often benefit from the help we receive from family, friends, and sometimes even professionals. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my counseling approach involves listening to my clients' stories, gaining an understanding of their goals, and collaborat...
RVA Health Counseling specializes in Health Psychology, Wellness, and Behavior Change. Each member of our team has specialized expertise in a biopsychosocial, holistic approach to health and wellness and will treat you with respect and warmth. Find motivation, improve self-image, manage weight and address anxiety....
Grief can make us feel lost and confused, but we can feel better. People typically think grief and loss are solely about losing a loved one. But we endure ambiguous losses more often than acknowledged. It can occur through experiences such as depression, anxiety, a relationship break-up, pandemics, or other life events. Although the emotions might seem to be everlasting, healing is achievable. I believe everyone needs support from others at some point in their lives. That does not mean they are ...
I am inspired when I see college-age men and women who are searching for emotional, financial, and intellectual independence. College can be a challenging time of finding identity and intimacy and I assist by helping clarify college relationships. Having gone to college and raising four children, I understand many things about the stages of early adulthood. I offer a safe space to process different parts that may be confusing in order to safely integrate all facets of personality and enhance ...