Therapists in Virginia

Thank you for looking at my profile. I am an LCSW, licensed in the state of VA, with many years of experience treating children, teens, adults, couples and families. I enjoy working with clients from a wide array of backgrounds and across the lifespan.

I have explored the mind-body connection since 1980. I use healing and recovery models of therapy that respect my clients' strength and potential. I specialize in gentle and supportive methods of assisting clients to overcome the recurrent effects of trauma. I have advanced training and experience with mind/body modalities including EMDR to facilitate healing and foster posttraumatic growth. This generally involves helping a client learn to manage the recurrent symptoms of trauma and concurrently address and heal from the cause.

Counseling offers an opportunity to achieve greater balance and wellness in all areas of life. You need a safe place to explore and process your unique feelings and set of circumstances as well as work toward improved coping and increased support. I can help you manage stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions. I will walk alongside you through difficult seasons of life by providing a relational, non-judgmental and, if you desire, faith-based approach to counseling. It's my goal to help you achieve balance, feel calmer, and move forward in your healing journey.

As a mental health therapist with a South Asian heritage and experience as the eldest daughter of immigrant parents, I deeply understand cultural nuances and intergenerational trauma. This background enriches my ability to offer culturally sensitive and compassionate therapy to diverse clients of all ages and sexual orientations. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where every client feels heard, valued, and empowered on their journey toward healing and personal growth.

Matt is a veteran of the mental health industry with 20+ years of progressive experience. Practicing from a cultural-relational perspective, he believes in everyone's potential for greatness. By building strong therapeutic rapport, Matt facilitates transformative work in therapy. Specializing in trauma, addiction, and mood disorders, he rejects a cookie-cutter approach to mental health. Committed to individualized care, Matt fosters healing and growth through tailored interventions. Ongoing professional development fuels his compassionate and client-centered approach.

We believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, empowering & affirming care! Our practice is proudly owned & operated by queer, alternative, multiracial folx who understand the unique challenges & experiences of our diverse clients. We are deeply committed to social justice & helping with the needs of marginalized communities. We believe that each person has the ability to lead their most powerful, productive & positive life. We believe in fostering an environment that is safe, supportive, & non-judgmental. Our core values center around advocacy, authenticity, safety, being trauma informed, empowerment, & compassion.

Peace, Are you or someone you care for in search of support with navigating through everyday life? Then, you’re invited with open arms to deeper connect while on your Unique Journey.

I am a licensed professional counselor who has a passion for helping individuals explore and solve their own problems. I have over 17 years of experience in the field of mental health working with a diverse population. I am an innovative and effective professional with outstanding therapeutic and interpersonal skills. I have a talent for motivating, teaching, supporting, and effectively collaborating with individuals to meet their treatment goals. I am highly motivated and conscientious. I can offer a wealth of knowledge, experience, and transferable skills in therapeutic sessions.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work with individuals who are seeking a calm and safe environment to become more self-aware and find healing. I believe that when given the right tools in an environment built on mutual respect and nurturing, every person can move toward growth. I have experience working with individuals of all ages on struggles with depression, anxiety, grief, women's issues and those who have experienced trauma or overwhelming events.

I specialize in working with individuals going through life changes centering around empathetic work. My past work experiences have been aiding individuals with relational strain, the LGBTQIA+ community, young adults, and individuals with anxiety and depression.

Do you feel so anxious it is hard to leave the house in the morning? Do you feel so depressed and sad that is hard to get out of bed in the morning? Anxiety and depression are common. You are not alone in feeling this way. I help people who struggle to deal with the stresses of life. Working together, we can identify what causes your depression and anxiety and work to find solutions that will make life easier for you. It is all about finding balance. My experience allows me to help you deal with your stress, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, or depression.

Are worries, insecurities, or sadness affecting your quality of life? Are you wanting relief from these stressors and to increase happiness in your own life? I like to help clients discover the negative messages/beliefs that they have about themselves and the world that they, often unknowingly, have been carrying around with them. Examining these messages, discerning what is true and helpful and what is not, is freeing. A major goal of therapy is to have your positive sense of self well up from within.

We are all human, and as part of the human experience, we all encounter challenges at different points in our lives. Dealing with these challenges can be a difficult and complex process, and may provoke feelings of isolation and helplessness. Whether you are faced with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship problems, or difficulty coping with change, I want to help facilitate a solution for you. My purpose is to help you succeed by providing you with the support and tools you need to overcome challenges and build a purposeful and enjoyable life for yourself.

My personal philosophy is based on the awareness that each person has the ability to change any circumstance or current situations. Helping clients to bring out their potential for understanding themselves, self-healing, and personal growth so that they may know their true identity and it be the driving force of each session. Each person needs something different from therapy, such support in rock times, new ideas about unsatisfactory relationships, exploration and clarification of difficult life situations or encouragement to reach for joy and purpose in life.

Dani Pinn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies from VCU, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding the diverse factors that shape mental health. Dani further honed her skills with a Master of Social Work from the esteemed Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Social Work, specializing in Clinical Social Work Practice. Dani’s approach to therapy is client-centered, holistic, and collaborative.

I work with those in recovery and those still struggling with substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Once in recovery, we work together to attain the personal growth and fulfilling life you are striving for and deserve to experience. Recovery from alcohol or drug dependence or other addictive behavior is a process that affects the entire family as well as the individual. Family and couples counseling can bring you and your family the harmony and ease in recovery that may have once seemed unattainable. Discover the healthier lifestyle choices that can bring you a joyous life in recovery.

Madi Lockamy is a Resident in Counseling working toward her License in Professional Counseling. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both private practice and college counseling centers. Madi prioritizes creating a strong therapeutic relationship with clients, and believes that they have their own set of skills and strengths that can be utilized in counseling. Madi is a former college athlete who juggled the demands of her sport and her education for six years, and has worked with clients who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, major life transitions, sports performance, and stress.

Dear New Client, Thank you for beginning this journey, I believe you are making a good decision. Therapy is an inviting place where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are uncomfortable to share. am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with over 10 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, physical trauma, emotional abuse, and domestic violence.

Having been diagnosed with ADHD in middle school, and I am well aware of how it can affect individuals in school, work, and life settings. Like many, I struggled in school and didn’t know what I wanted to do in my life. After getting my bachelor's in psychology, I worked overseas for two years in China as a teacher because, at the time, I thought it might be the best path for me. But when I got back to the states, I found a job as a psychiatric technician at a hospital, and I went back to graduate school. After obtaining my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I began working in private practice as a therapist.