Therapists Beginning With O in Virginia
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Octavia King—Addiction • Depression • Coping Tools
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ashburn, VA 20147
Do you struggle with addiction, feeling overwhelmed, or low energy? Is it hard for you to get out of bed and face the day? Does your life feel unmanageable and chaotic? Do you need help sustaining recovery from substance abuse? Get your life on track with effective, compassionate, and judgment-free therapy. With over 20 years of experience, Octavia has successfully and passionately addressed anxiety, depression, addiction, and other challenges. Through evidence-based interventions, Octavia strives to help you make positive changes in your life. You can build coping skills for sustained healing.
Do you struggle with addiction, feeling overwhelmed, or low energy? Is it hard for you to get out of bed and face the day? Does your life feel unmanageable and chaotic? Do you need help sustaining recovery from substance abuse? Get your life on track with effective, compassionate, and judgment-free therapy. With over 20 years of experience, Octavia has successfully and passionately addressed anxiety, depression, addiction, and other challenges. Through evidence-based interventions, Octavia strives to help you make positive changes in your life. You can build coping skills for sustained healing.
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As a counselor, I believe my role is to help others tap into their own innate and powerful ability to heal. I support my clients in cultivating awareness around the connection between their bodies and minds. This leads to a deeper understanding of ourselves, how we relate to others and how and cope with daily life.
As a counselor, I believe my role is to help others tap into their own innate and powerful ability to heal. I support my clients in cultivating awareness around the connection between their bodies and minds. This leads to a deeper understanding of ourselves, how we relate to others and how and cope with daily life.
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Mehgan O'Donnell
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There are many different challenges in our busy day-to-day lives. It is my goal to assist individuals who are struggling to find their way, cope with a recent loss, build their strengths, and focus on empowering people to facilitate change. By offering a safe & supportive environment for my clients, I provide a holistic approach to therapy that helps individuals become aware of the mind-body connection. I have thorough knowledge & experience counseling children and adolescents, where I am able to connect with them at their level in order to help nurture their growth and help navigate them as they achieve their emotional milestones.
There are many different challenges in our busy day-to-day lives. It is my goal to assist individuals who are struggling to find their way, cope with a recent loss, build their strengths, and focus on empowering people to facilitate change. By offering a safe & supportive environment for my clients, I provide a holistic approach to therapy that helps individuals become aware of the mind-body connection. I have thorough knowledge & experience counseling children and adolescents, where I am able to connect with them at their level in order to help nurture their growth and help navigate them as they achieve their emotional milestones.
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Alexandra Policay O’Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACM-SW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (Online Only)
Whether you are a mom seeking counseling during pregnancy, postpartum, or have been a mom for years; we can work together to help you feel better. Or perhaps you are a woman struggling to conceive, experiencing infertility issues, are questioning whether it is the right time to grow your family, are feeling stuck and unsure what step is next in life, or find yourself facing decisions that you are unsure how to navigate…. I am here to help. Some common concerns addressed in counseling may include grief, personal growth, anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, , irritability, overwhelm, mom guilt, feeling inadequate, etc.
Whether you are a mom seeking counseling during pregnancy, postpartum, or have been a mom for years; we can work together to help you feel better. Or perhaps you are a woman struggling to conceive, experiencing infertility issues, are questioning whether it is the right time to grow your family, are feeling stuck and unsure what step is next in life, or find yourself facing decisions that you are unsure how to navigate…. I am here to help. Some common concerns addressed in counseling may include grief, personal growth, anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, , irritability, overwhelm, mom guilt, feeling inadequate, etc.
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Michelle O'Donnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23235 (Online Only)
Michelle O’Donnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2020 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with emphasis on Addictions and Recovery, in 2017. She has experience working with individuals of all ages in individual, group, couple, and family sessions. For 5 years, she has provided a holistic counseling approach to include therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Reality Therapy.
Michelle O’Donnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2020 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with emphasis on Addictions and Recovery, in 2017. She has experience working with individuals of all ages in individual, group, couple, and family sessions. For 5 years, she has provided a holistic counseling approach to include therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Reality Therapy.
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Odyssey Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midlothian, VA 23113 (Online Only)
I have been in the helping field for over 30 years. I have experience in clinical practice as well as being a university professor. My belief is that life is not a straight line nor sequential. However, with the right support, you can find solutions and contentment. I will facilitate and empower you on your journey. While I firmly believe in discussing the origin of the issues, I am also practical and do believe in solutions. As such, together we implement tools while continuing to explore the issues deeper. Finally, the "fit" between the therapist and client is clinically crucial. I am happy to meet for a consultation.
I have been in the helping field for over 30 years. I have experience in clinical practice as well as being a university professor. My belief is that life is not a straight line nor sequential. However, with the right support, you can find solutions and contentment. I will facilitate and empower you on your journey. While I firmly believe in discussing the origin of the issues, I am also practical and do believe in solutions. As such, together we implement tools while continuing to explore the issues deeper. Finally, the "fit" between the therapist and client is clinically crucial. I am happy to meet for a consultation.
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Odyssey Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23225 (Online Only)
I have been in the helping field for over 30 years. I have experience in clinical practice as well as being a university professor. My belief is that life is not a straight line nor sequential. However, with the right support, you can find solutions and contentment. I will facilitate and empower you on your journey. While I firmly believe in discussing the origin of the issues, I am also practical and do believe in solutions. As such, together we implement tools while continuing to explore the issues deeper. Finally, the "fit" between the therapist and client is clinically crucial. I am happy to meet for a consultation.
I have been in the helping field for over 30 years. I have experience in clinical practice as well as being a university professor. My belief is that life is not a straight line nor sequential. However, with the right support, you can find solutions and contentment. I will facilitate and empower you on your journey. While I firmly believe in discussing the origin of the issues, I am also practical and do believe in solutions. As such, together we implement tools while continuing to explore the issues deeper. Finally, the "fit" between the therapist and client is clinically crucial. I am happy to meet for a consultation.
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Hi! I specialize in working with pre-teens, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, body image, identity, sexuality and more. I have a special interest in working with members of the LGBTQ community. If you our your child is having a hard time with social pressure, adjusting to school or other transitions, sadness, managing daily stressors, and/or identity development, I would love to help.
Hi! I specialize in working with pre-teens, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, body image, identity, sexuality and more. I have a special interest in working with members of the LGBTQ community. If you our your child is having a hard time with social pressure, adjusting to school or other transitions, sadness, managing daily stressors, and/or identity development, I would love to help.
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Cassaundra Ogden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23173
Life's journey can be quite the rollercoaster, right? Whether you're navigating the thrilling twists and turns of parenthood and leading a family, finding your footing after a breakup, or making other daunting life changes, know that you're not alone. I'm dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to navigate through these transitions. In our sessions together, we'll tackle the serious stuff with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. From mastering the art of baby talk to navigating the choppy waters of relationship endings, we'll work through it all with empathy and understanding.
Life's journey can be quite the rollercoaster, right? Whether you're navigating the thrilling twists and turns of parenthood and leading a family, finding your footing after a breakup, or making other daunting life changes, know that you're not alone. I'm dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to navigate through these transitions. In our sessions together, we'll tackle the serious stuff with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. From mastering the art of baby talk to navigating the choppy waters of relationship endings, we'll work through it all with empathy and understanding.
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Jessica Ogilvie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23225
So many of us have had to disconnect from ourselves to survive in some way, often due difficult experiences that overwhelmed our capacity to cope. As a result, you may be finding that the way you relate to yourself is negatively impacting how you show up in your life and relationships. Perhaps you find yourself engaging in patterns that are harming you despite efforts to stop—leaving you feeling stuck, alone, or even broken. I'm here to help you find new ways of relating to yourself and equip you with tools for coping more effectively. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, we will work together to find healing.
So many of us have had to disconnect from ourselves to survive in some way, often due difficult experiences that overwhelmed our capacity to cope. As a result, you may be finding that the way you relate to yourself is negatively impacting how you show up in your life and relationships. Perhaps you find yourself engaging in patterns that are harming you despite efforts to stop—leaving you feeling stuck, alone, or even broken. I'm here to help you find new ways of relating to yourself and equip you with tools for coping more effectively. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, we will work together to find healing.
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I’ve worked 30+ years as a therapist and am very lucky to have found my passion. My love has been nonprofit community mental health, and I have dedicated many years of service to nonprofits. Taking what I've learned from those experiences, has helped me to create my private practice. I have worked extensively with clients of all ages and stages in life, facilitated recovery groups and provided family/couples therapy. It is a true privilege to be invited into someone's life story. I have gained so much from the clients that I have served, and I can only hope they feel the same. This is a LGBTQ+ friendly service.
I’ve worked 30+ years as a therapist and am very lucky to have found my passion. My love has been nonprofit community mental health, and I have dedicated many years of service to nonprofits. Taking what I've learned from those experiences, has helped me to create my private practice. I have worked extensively with clients of all ages and stages in life, facilitated recovery groups and provided family/couples therapy. It is a true privilege to be invited into someone's life story. I have gained so much from the clients that I have served, and I can only hope they feel the same. This is a LGBTQ+ friendly service.
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Allison P O'Grady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice, I offer adult and couples therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety, loss, and relationship distress. I collaborate with individuals and couples who experience fear, sadness, anger, and disconnection who seek a pathway to healing, greater emotional connection, and sense of well being. I utilize evidence-based therapies, including attachment-based, mindfulness, trauma-informed, and emotionally-focused approaches, including IFS, EMDR, and AEDP. My style is calm, non-judgmental, & interactive. I value the opportunity to partner with clients on their journey.
In my practice, I offer adult and couples therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety, loss, and relationship distress. I collaborate with individuals and couples who experience fear, sadness, anger, and disconnection who seek a pathway to healing, greater emotional connection, and sense of well being. I utilize evidence-based therapies, including attachment-based, mindfulness, trauma-informed, and emotionally-focused approaches, including IFS, EMDR, and AEDP. My style is calm, non-judgmental, & interactive. I value the opportunity to partner with clients on their journey.
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Are you facing difficult life changes or transitions and feeling overwhelmed by the challenges ahead? Struggling with unresolved fears, worries, or loneliness? If relationship issues, the loss of a loved one, or other personal hardships are making you feel isolated, please know that you are not alone. I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you build the strength to overcome these obstacles and discover a path forward. With over a decade of clinical experience, I specialize in addressing relationship problems, trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and spiritual concerns.
Are you facing difficult life changes or transitions and feeling overwhelmed by the challenges ahead? Struggling with unresolved fears, worries, or loneliness? If relationship issues, the loss of a loved one, or other personal hardships are making you feel isolated, please know that you are not alone. I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you build the strength to overcome these obstacles and discover a path forward. With over a decade of clinical experience, I specialize in addressing relationship problems, trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and spiritual concerns.
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Living with anxiety/OCD/ADHD, feeling as if living "between two worlds" by virtue of all of your intersecting identities, and feeling confused about why your past haunts you (and why your most important relationships are suffering) can culminate in helplessness and despair. By creating a non-judgmental, open, and relational space for both reflection and exploration, I can meet you as you are and help you forge and narrate a path that fits. I help you better understand why you experience yourself and the world as you do and identify how you can be more present and move forward with tools, skills, and greater agency in your life.
Living with anxiety/OCD/ADHD, feeling as if living "between two worlds" by virtue of all of your intersecting identities, and feeling confused about why your past haunts you (and why your most important relationships are suffering) can culminate in helplessness and despair. By creating a non-judgmental, open, and relational space for both reflection and exploration, I can meet you as you are and help you forge and narrate a path that fits. I help you better understand why you experience yourself and the world as you do and identify how you can be more present and move forward with tools, skills, and greater agency in your life.
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Many of my clients struggle with the painful issues of anxiety, depression (including postpartum depression), loss, or health problems. Many also are dealing with significant life changes and stressors. In a compassionate, gentle manner, I listen to their stories, empower them to use their strengths, and help them learn ways to cope with their situations and feelings.
Many of my clients struggle with the painful issues of anxiety, depression (including postpartum depression), loss, or health problems. Many also are dealing with significant life changes and stressors. In a compassionate, gentle manner, I listen to their stories, empower them to use their strengths, and help them learn ways to cope with their situations and feelings.
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Ohana Life Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashburn, VA 20148 (Online Only)
Hello, my friends, are you feeling a little down, or feeling overwhelmed? Are you a teen or young adult who feels lost or in need of guidance. I have some openings and am looking to fill them. Sorry, I am an ONLINE therapist only, I find once people give it a try they don't mind it. If you want to try it, I offer a free 15 minute trial session. I work well with people who like to talk and find that is a part of their process. Do you find therapy too clinical and would like a little humor? I do my best to find that balance. If you just don't know what you need, I hope you will let me guide you to the right answer.
Hello, my friends, are you feeling a little down, or feeling overwhelmed? Are you a teen or young adult who feels lost or in need of guidance. I have some openings and am looking to fill them. Sorry, I am an ONLINE therapist only, I find once people give it a try they don't mind it. If you want to try it, I offer a free 15 minute trial session. I work well with people who like to talk and find that is a part of their process. Do you find therapy too clinical and would like a little humor? I do my best to find that balance. If you just don't know what you need, I hope you will let me guide you to the right answer.
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Hello! I am a clinical counseling intern at the Counseling Center Group in Arlington, Virginia. I am a third-year Master's candidate in James Madison University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
Hello! I am a clinical counseling intern at the Counseling Center Group in Arlington, Virginia. I am a third-year Master's candidate in James Madison University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
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Marisa Anita Ohngemach
Resident in Counseling, MA, LRIC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (Online Only)
As human beings, we are complex and dynamic. I am committed to providing a safe space for individuals to openly reflect, explore, and better understand themselves. I will work collaboratively with clients to develop a treatment plan outlined with measurable, achievable, and relevant goals. I use an integrative and multiculturally-sensitive approach to counseling and utilize certain interventions and strategies that derive from different modalities such as: CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Logotherapy, Attachment-based therapy and more.
As human beings, we are complex and dynamic. I am committed to providing a safe space for individuals to openly reflect, explore, and better understand themselves. I will work collaboratively with clients to develop a treatment plan outlined with measurable, achievable, and relevant goals. I use an integrative and multiculturally-sensitive approach to counseling and utilize certain interventions and strategies that derive from different modalities such as: CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Logotherapy, Attachment-based therapy and more.
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Erica Ohnstad
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
Erica is licensed in the state of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. She has an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. Erica feels that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower and engage those isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain. Erica received her Master's degree in Art Therapy from George Washington University, with a focus on Trauma-Informed Care.
Erica is licensed in the state of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. She has an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. Erica feels that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower and engage those isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain. Erica received her Master's degree in Art Therapy from George Washington University, with a focus on Trauma-Informed Care.
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Lilla Matheson Ohrstrom
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Plains, VA 20198
Who will thrive at Youngblood Art Studio (YAS)? Those who have an interest in navigating life's challenges through their own creativity. Client's who have not found a home in traditional therapy settings may benefit from a more experiential option; The client who may have resisted therapy, but who finds themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma; the client who feels a creative bud and wants to nurture that part of themselves; the client looking for a nurturing safe space to explore themselves without criticism; the client who wants to make changes, but has struggled to do so.
Who will thrive at Youngblood Art Studio (YAS)? Those who have an interest in navigating life's challenges through their own creativity. Client's who have not found a home in traditional therapy settings may benefit from a more experiential option; The client who may have resisted therapy, but who finds themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma; the client who feels a creative bud and wants to nurture that part of themselves; the client looking for a nurturing safe space to explore themselves without criticism; the client who wants to make changes, but has struggled to do so.