Therapists in Forest, VA
Are you are feeling sad, irritable or empty? Do you have trouble concentrating? Have you had a panic attack? What about nightmares or disturbing recollections of past frightening events? If so, therapy can help. Adolescents and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, violence, bullying, loss of a loved one, divorce, or relationship problems can find relief through therapy.
Are you are feeling sad, irritable or empty? Do you have trouble concentrating? Have you had a panic attack? What about nightmares or disturbing recollections of past frightening events? If so, therapy can help. Adolescents and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, violence, bullying, loss of a loved one, divorce, or relationship problems can find relief through therapy.
Hello! If you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, Marisa is here to help. Whether you're navigating challenges with children, adolescents, or family dynamics, you're looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of your experiences. You desire a collaborative approach to healing, where your unique life experiences, relationships, and beliefs are honored and explored. Your goal is to find healing and growth in a safe, accepting environment where you feel understood and supported.
Hello! If you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, Marisa is here to help. Whether you're navigating challenges with children, adolescents, or family dynamics, you're looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of your experiences. You desire a collaborative approach to healing, where your unique life experiences, relationships, and beliefs are honored and explored. Your goal is to find healing and growth in a safe, accepting environment where you feel understood and supported.
Hello! I am a licensed Resident in Counseling in Virginia and am supervised by Kathleen Van Allen, LPC. I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of concerns from difficulties with self-esteem and self-worth to processing the many different forms of stressors that life can bring. I have experience in working with addiction, anxiety, depression and mood disorders (including premenstrual dysphoric disorder), obsessive compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder. Other specialties include moms, dads, and military deployment.
Hello! I am a licensed Resident in Counseling in Virginia and am supervised by Kathleen Van Allen, LPC. I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of concerns from difficulties with self-esteem and self-worth to processing the many different forms of stressors that life can bring. I have experience in working with addiction, anxiety, depression and mood disorders (including premenstrual dysphoric disorder), obsessive compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder. Other specialties include moms, dads, and military deployment.
Trauma-Informed Therapist Geoffrey Dill
Resident in Counseling, MA, LMHP-R, NCC
Verified Verified
Forest, VA 24551
If you're reading this, I imagine you're feeling pretty stuck: stuck in negative emotions that feel inescapable, stuck in thoughts that are toxic and shaming, stuck in a cycle of behaviors that don't serve you. In moments like this, there is no shame in reaching out for help! Hi, I'm Geoffrey, and I'm a Resident Counselor who specializes in working with clients with eating disorders, trauma, depression and anxiety, and LGBTQIA+ needs.
If you're reading this, I imagine you're feeling pretty stuck: stuck in negative emotions that feel inescapable, stuck in thoughts that are toxic and shaming, stuck in a cycle of behaviors that don't serve you. In moments like this, there is no shame in reaching out for help! Hi, I'm Geoffrey, and I'm a Resident Counselor who specializes in working with clients with eating disorders, trauma, depression and anxiety, and LGBTQIA+ needs.
I enjoy working with clients who aim to improve their mental health and overall wellness. My three biggest priorities as a counselor are to ensure all of my clients feel safe, happy, and supported. It is my responsibility to meet the client where they are, then guide them through their mental health journey. If you want to grow and heal, I am here to help.
I enjoy working with clients who aim to improve their mental health and overall wellness. My three biggest priorities as a counselor are to ensure all of my clients feel safe, happy, and supported. It is my responsibility to meet the client where they are, then guide them through their mental health journey. If you want to grow and heal, I am here to help.
My goal is to strive to build relationships with clients and join them on their unique journey to wellness.
My goal is to strive to build relationships with clients and join them on their unique journey to wellness.
I have served in various therapeutic arenas from equine-assisted therapy to leading substance abuse recovery groups to police and veteran peer support activities. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults and take a no-nonsense two-way practical approach to my counseling while working hard to create a safe and engaging environment where my clients feel valued, heard, and accepted.
I have served in various therapeutic arenas from equine-assisted therapy to leading substance abuse recovery groups to police and veteran peer support activities. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults and take a no-nonsense two-way practical approach to my counseling while working hard to create a safe and engaging environment where my clients feel valued, heard, and accepted.
I feel clients grow through challenges best in a non-judgmental, nurturing atmosphere. This quote is so true: "To the world you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world." You matter. Your feelings matter. If you feel you need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to call me...
I feel clients grow through challenges best in a non-judgmental, nurturing atmosphere. This quote is so true: "To the world you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world." You matter. Your feelings matter. If you feel you need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to call me...
Gregory Scott Mears
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Forest, VA 24551 (Online Only)
It is not uncommon for people to struggle as they go about their everyday lives. Often these struggles are easily overcome, such as running late for an appointment or getting a flat tire, but at other times these struggles are more serious, affecting individuals at a deeper level. For example, depression can make it difficult to get out of bed in the morning or anxiety can paralyze decision making, while both can lead to isolation from friends, family, and other support systems that are the best resources in such moments. Likewise trauma can lead to self-doubt and feelings of worthlessness. Most people want something better.
It is not uncommon for people to struggle as they go about their everyday lives. Often these struggles are easily overcome, such as running late for an appointment or getting a flat tire, but at other times these struggles are more serious, affecting individuals at a deeper level. For example, depression can make it difficult to get out of bed in the morning or anxiety can paralyze decision making, while both can lead to isolation from friends, family, and other support systems that are the best resources in such moments. Likewise trauma can lead to self-doubt and feelings of worthlessness. Most people want something better.
Kathleen Van Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest, VA 24551
I specialize in therapy for college students, young adults and women struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, motherhood/parenting, relationship issues, and interpersonal life skills. I also specialize in couples/marital counseling, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and trauma training with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I develop strong relationships with my clients and, together, we work towards finding their roadmaps in life, improving self-worth, identifying goals/objectives, reducing hard feelings and behaviors, and overall feeling better at managing daily life
I specialize in therapy for college students, young adults and women struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, motherhood/parenting, relationship issues, and interpersonal life skills. I also specialize in couples/marital counseling, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and trauma training with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I develop strong relationships with my clients and, together, we work towards finding their roadmaps in life, improving self-worth, identifying goals/objectives, reducing hard feelings and behaviors, and overall feeling better at managing daily life
Do you ever feel like you are just putting band-aids on problems without really ever getting to the root of what is causing the pain? I am an outcomes oriented therapist with the skill set to help my clients achieve success. Some of the greatest client successes I have witnessed are clients who have experienced dramatic relief from debilitating depression and anxiety symptoms, through working through unresolved trauma.
Do you ever feel like you are just putting band-aids on problems without really ever getting to the root of what is causing the pain? I am an outcomes oriented therapist with the skill set to help my clients achieve success. Some of the greatest client successes I have witnessed are clients who have experienced dramatic relief from debilitating depression and anxiety symptoms, through working through unresolved trauma.
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I have a special interest in working with individuals struggling with family relational issues, trauma/PTSD, body image/eating disorders, and anxiety/depression. I help clients overcome tough generational patterns that are hard to break and often stem from one's family of origin. Many of my clients have been through some form of trauma and are in need of a supportive presence to help them process their pain and validate their feelings. No matter your reason for counseling, my goal is to help you grow and restore a greater sense of empowerment and peace to your life.
I have a special interest in working with individuals struggling with family relational issues, trauma/PTSD, body image/eating disorders, and anxiety/depression. I help clients overcome tough generational patterns that are hard to break and often stem from one's family of origin. Many of my clients have been through some form of trauma and are in need of a supportive presence to help them process their pain and validate their feelings. No matter your reason for counseling, my goal is to help you grow and restore a greater sense of empowerment and peace to your life.
Emily Woody
Counselor, MEd , LPC , CEDS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest, VA 24551
Waitlist for new clients
Emily has a passion for working with individuals dealing with matters such as transition to adulthood, relationship issues, Eating Disorders, and trauma history. She uses a variety of techniques when developing rich relationships with her clients to help them overcome their challenges. Emily believes in all around wellness with the body and soul and incorporates this into her therapy sessions. She has training in Telehealth Services, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Basic EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Emily is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
Emily has a passion for working with individuals dealing with matters such as transition to adulthood, relationship issues, Eating Disorders, and trauma history. She uses a variety of techniques when developing rich relationships with her clients to help them overcome their challenges. Emily believes in all around wellness with the body and soul and incorporates this into her therapy sessions. She has training in Telehealth Services, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Basic EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Emily is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
While we specialize in treating adolescent girls and women at Empower Counseling, we welcome all clients. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are looking for a supportive and goal directed therapist with a collaborative approach to change. My goal is to help my clients become a more confident and empowered version of themselves, build on their strengths and work through the challenges and conflicts that are an inevitable part of life.
While we specialize in treating adolescent girls and women at Empower Counseling, we welcome all clients. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are looking for a supportive and goal directed therapist with a collaborative approach to change. My goal is to help my clients become a more confident and empowered version of themselves, build on their strengths and work through the challenges and conflicts that are an inevitable part of life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have an incredible opportunity to sit with those who experience struggles within themselves, within their relationships, and within their faith. I am passionate about working alongside my clients to bring healing and restoration to the areas of life that feel overwhelming, confusing, and chaotic. I have experience working closely with anxiety, depression, spiritual and identity issues, relationship struggles, and family of origin issues. I hope to give you a warm, safe space to begin untangling and understanding your story on your journey to wellness and wholeness.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have an incredible opportunity to sit with those who experience struggles within themselves, within their relationships, and within their faith. I am passionate about working alongside my clients to bring healing and restoration to the areas of life that feel overwhelming, confusing, and chaotic. I have experience working closely with anxiety, depression, spiritual and identity issues, relationship struggles, and family of origin issues. I hope to give you a warm, safe space to begin untangling and understanding your story on your journey to wellness and wholeness.
The most profound force is a person’s ability to heal. Life can deal its chaos and turmoil to anyone, but I believe that we are all on our own path toward wholeness. When we lose ourselves for a time, problems such as anxiety, depression, or addiction may arise. My priorities as a therapist are to be a collaborator and guide to nurture the growth and healing that is already occurring in you. I strive to bring a relational style to the therapeutic process knowing that it is sacred–yet potentially painful and intimidating–to ‘bear one’s soul’ to another. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and seek to create a warm and welcoming space for all.
The most profound force is a person’s ability to heal. Life can deal its chaos and turmoil to anyone, but I believe that we are all on our own path toward wholeness. When we lose ourselves for a time, problems such as anxiety, depression, or addiction may arise. My priorities as a therapist are to be a collaborator and guide to nurture the growth and healing that is already occurring in you. I strive to bring a relational style to the therapeutic process knowing that it is sacred–yet potentially painful and intimidating–to ‘bear one’s soul’ to another. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and seek to create a warm and welcoming space for all.
Emily Wingfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest, VA 24551
Imagine a space where you feel heard, seen, and safe. A place to unload all of your anxiety, stress, and fears. Therapy is meant to be a place to be wholly yourself and to explore the most difficult aspects of your life. My goal is to help you find solutions and to empower you to live life to the fullest. I seek to empower clients to take charge of their own stories in an environment that is confidential and comfortable.
Imagine a space where you feel heard, seen, and safe. A place to unload all of your anxiety, stress, and fears. Therapy is meant to be a place to be wholly yourself and to explore the most difficult aspects of your life. My goal is to help you find solutions and to empower you to live life to the fullest. I seek to empower clients to take charge of their own stories in an environment that is confidential and comfortable.
Heather J Aldridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Forest, VA 24551 (Online Only)
I enjoy working collaboratively with women who feel stuck in a particular place. Often these times are during a transition phase of life coupled with some grieving for a particular phase of life being left behind. I have a natural curiosity for why people do the things they do and this helps me to be inquisitive yet not judgemental regarding a person's behavior. I have a strong faith based background and will seek to use whatever spiritual strengths a person has to move them further along in the process of healing and adjusting to their new reality.
I enjoy working collaboratively with women who feel stuck in a particular place. Often these times are during a transition phase of life coupled with some grieving for a particular phase of life being left behind. I have a natural curiosity for why people do the things they do and this helps me to be inquisitive yet not judgemental regarding a person's behavior. I have a strong faith based background and will seek to use whatever spiritual strengths a person has to move them further along in the process of healing and adjusting to their new reality.
Sophia D Strange
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest, VA 24551
Not accepting new clients
Sophia D. Strange, MA., is a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have almost 20 years of experience helping children, adults and families navigate the struggles of mental health problems, communication needs and adjustment demands. I work children and young adults.
Sophia D. Strange, MA., is a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have almost 20 years of experience helping children, adults and families navigate the struggles of mental health problems, communication needs and adjustment demands. I work children and young adults.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with over 15 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings. I take an individualized, person centered approach in working with adolescents and adults. I look forward to providing a healing environment to my clients to collaboratively address needs brought to each session. I have extensive training in working with trauma and addressing negative self-limiting beliefs as well as instilling more positive and adaptive methods of coping.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with over 15 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings. I take an individualized, person centered approach in working with adolescents and adults. I look forward to providing a healing environment to my clients to collaboratively address needs brought to each session. I have extensive training in working with trauma and addressing negative self-limiting beliefs as well as instilling more positive and adaptive methods of coping.
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Number of Therapists in Forest, VA
80+
Average cost per session
$100
Therapists in Forest, VA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
83% | Depression |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Stress |
70% | Relationship Issues |
66% | Self Esteem |
56% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
82% | Cigna and Evernorth |
72% | Anthem |
How Therapists in Forest, VA see their clients
88% | In Person and Online | |
12% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
22% | Male |
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How can I find a therapist in Forest?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.