FIVE18 Counseling offers licensed and pre-licensed counseling in Downtown Lynchburg, Wyndhurst (Lynchburg), Bedford, Appomattox, and Altavista. Our licensed counselors and counselors-in-training come along on a client's journey with care and compassion, offering affordable, evidence-based services and outcomes with highest quality standards....
Abby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 9 years of experience in helping individuals, couples, and families develop healthier ways of living. Throughout her career she has treated various issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, and relational distress (pre-marital, marital, and family). Abby believes that therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client. One of her primary roles as the therapist is to cultivate a warm, caring en...
Our team consists of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Residents in Counseling (MA) who are dedicated to helping you manage and overcome life's challenges. We believe in a holistic approach to counseling that addresses the mind, body, and spirit, and we integrate faith and spirituality into our treatment process. During sessions, our counselors use Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, and Self-Compassion techniques to help you overcome your ch...
Hello! I'm Suzanne, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. My approach is rooted in Behaviorism, which means we will work together to identify and target specific behaviors that can help you improve your current mental state. I believe in seeing quantifiable progress from our work together, and I'm here to support you every step of the way. A little about me: I love the sun, being by water, and dogs! In my free time,...
Hello, I'm Jeremy, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia. With almost 9 years of experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of working with various populations in different settings, including community-based services like mental health skills building, partial hospitalization for substance use and mental health, and outpatient services during my residency. My main modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solu...
Hello, I'm Chris. As an individual, couple, and family therapist, I have dedicated years to helping people find solutions to the difficult problems they face in their homes and personal lives. My approach is rooted in understanding and addressing the unique challenges each client brings, whether it's intergenerational trauma, substance abuse, or family conflict. I believe in the power of therapy to transform lives, and I am here to guide you through that journey with empathy and expertise. ...
The individuals who feel drawn to work with me are often deep feelers and wonderers. They've maybe been the truth-teller in a family system or relationship, or they may have borne the weight of not being able to tell the truth. They're sometimes folks who've started to wonder if the ways they've dealt with pain aren't working so well now. They're looking to feel seen, heard, and understood, just as they are. I hope to create that space with you!...
Hi! My name is Brandy, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with an MA. I work from a client-centered and strengths-based approach, believing that each person has the inherent tools to live a healthy and fulfilling life and to build satisfying relationships. Sometimes, we just need a little help to get back on track, and that's perfectly okayâit simply means you are HUMAN! In my practice, I utilize various systemic models and interventions, tailoring them to each client's u...
Hello, I'm Nichole. Do you often struggle with feeling down, not loving or knowing yourself, or having less enjoyment in doing things that you once loved? Have you experienced tragedy in the past or recently and just feel as if you have a dark cloud following you in life? Or, is life just a whirlwind and you are here to better yourself and learn new ways to cope with life? If this sounds like you, come sit with me and let's walk through your journey together and find a way to clear the storm clo...
Hello, I'm Michelle Maddalozzo. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago and a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, I have dedicated over ten years to helping individuals navigate the complexities of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma. My practice spans across VA, IL, AK, and NC, where I work with both adults and adolescents in individual therapy settings. My therapeutic approac...
Through my experience working with a variety of individuals, I truly believe that we all hold an innate ability to heal. This beautiful process gets hindered by obstacles, such as trauma or shame, perhaps resulting from adverse life events to our family of origin to systemic oppression. My role is to be a guide in re-finding your voice and your own path toward greater mental health and wellness. My hope for individuals that sit with me is to feel safe and empowered. Safety allows you to freely ...
Hello, I'm Amber Shreve, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in Arizona. I believe that every person and every experience has inherent value, and I'm passionate about supporting individual autonomy and resilience. My approach to therapy is rooted in understanding and compassion, utilizing various techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care to ta...
I love to help others feel comfortable in sharing their stories without guilt and shame. I try to give an open space for clients to share what they are looking for during counseling and specific outcomes they would like to achieve. One of my goals is to help clients take time to become aware of their thoughts and feelings amid demanding work, school, and personal schedules. I am passionate about helping other's slow down in the midst of our hurried world and engage in practices that increase awa...
Hi there, I'm Erin Blue! Are you feeling alone, exhausted of the big feelings that are weighing you down? Can you point to the pain that comes from a long string of hurtful relationships and family patterns? But you’re still blaming yourself for it all, saying that you’re “not good enough” and “too much” at the same time? I work with adults who have gone through relational pain and trauma. Maybe you're going through a breakup, or still processing your parents' divorce, struggling with friendship...
Hello, I'm Gregory, a licensed therapist and clinical social worker with almost 40 years of experience working with individuals in a variety of settings. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to find a better way forward. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person has the capacity to heal and grow, and I am here to support you on that journey. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with adolescents, adults, parents, LGBTQ in...
Hey there! I'm Ronnie, a dedicated mental health therapist with over 9 years of valuable experience in the field. I hold a bachelors degree in Sociology and a masters degree in Counselor Education, both earned from THE Virginia State University. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment for my clients. I strongly believe in the importance of tailoring therapy to each individual's unique circumstances and needs. Providing ...
Hi there, I'm Rosie. What if you could relax more, trust yourself, implement worthy changes, and enjoy your life and relationships? Additionally, what if you could identify any emotional baggage and address it sensitively and creatively? Imagine the limitless potential for emotional freedom! I help adults remove baggage that interferes with finding a clear direction, making changes, achieving goals, adjusting to situations, or simply being happy and confident. I partner with people to ove...
Hi I’m Beth! I am an LPC who has received a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have experience working in-home counseling, crisis stabilization, and outpatient therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I also have experience working partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) for eating disorders. Currently, I am working towards my Certification to be a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. The therapeutic approaches I most often use for indiv...
5 days or less until initial eval. Stephanie is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Central Virginia Psychiatry. She provides psychiatric medication management for adolescents and adults. She enjoys working with and helping individuals with a variety of challenges including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Mood, Trauma, and Substance Use Disorders. I look forward to meeting with you. I hope to understand the unique hardships and strengths you possess, and help you in your journey....
Hello! I'm Hannah, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Virginia Board of Counseling Approved Clinical Supervisor (LPC-S) here in Virginia. Additionally, I'm a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), currently working toward Art Therapy Board Certification through the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including pregnant mothers, children, adolescents, te...