THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING & CONSULTING
IN-PERSON AND TELEHEALTH THERAPY & MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IN VIRGINIA
Hope, Healing, and Human Connection
Providing a safe place virtually and in-person for your journey toward healing
Is life becoming stressful, overwhelming, or do you feel like you are drowning? Are you transitioning through life not knowing what is next? Do you feel like you're not being heard?
At Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting we focus on individuals and couples that are struggling with adjustments and changes in their life whether they are past or current. Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting therapists work with adults, adolescents and children. If you or your child are experiencing stress, anxiety, sadness and/or having a difficult time managing your emotions please feel free to contact us today.
"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds."
Laurell K. Hamilton
What to expect at your visit:
Guiding You On the Path of Self-Healing
Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting is here to provide a safe, non judgmental, therapeutic atmosphere for you to be heard. We believe that building rapport and providing thoughtful insight, while remaining non bias is key to developing the therapeutic relationship. We take a compassionate integrative approach while focusing on your strengths and needs.
Are you unsure about seeking counseling? Often healing comes from within and we provide the space and tools for you to develop your own self-awareness to begin to heal and move toward the future that you want and deserve.
Services Offered
We Are With You Every Step of the Way
Your well-being is our ultimate concern at Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting. We provide early morning, evening, and weekend appointments to accommodate the schedule of working individuals and school age children. The services we offer are listed below, feel free to contact us today.
Individual Therapy
Improving Your Quality of Life
Individual therapy sessions are person centered in which we build on your strengths to overcome any obstacles you may be going through. We will work together to build on self-awareness and increase positive feelings. Life situations can be difficult and tough to go through alone. Schedule an appointment today to begin your healing journey.
Play Therapy
For Children Ages 3 and Older
Play Therapy allows children to process, communicate, and express themselves through their natural language: play! This non-directive approach to therapy uses play activities to support children who are dealing / struggling with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges / issues. Play Therapy services are offered for individuals 3 years of age and older. Give your child the opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings, and problems (through play) in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment by scheduling an appointment today.
Telehealth Counseling
Here For You From the Space of Your Own Home
Having anxiety related to the current pandemic or medical conditions that put you at increase risk of COVID-19? Feeling a bit down lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Don't have the motivation or transportation to come into the office? Have a busy and hectic life schedule? Telehealth counseling may be for you. Telehealth offers online counseling through a secure portal in which sessions can be held at the convenience of your own home. Contact us today to schedule your telehealth session from home.
Couples Therapy
Quality Care
If you are a couple that has a desire to improve your relationship we are here for you. All relationships have their struggles; do you or your partner feel a lack of connection, communication, or feeling like you are not getting something you need from the relationship. Contact us to schedule your first appointment to begin the rebuilding process together.
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In Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, psychologist Kristin Neff presents a more “human” approach to emotional resilience and psychological well-being, emphasizing the importance of treating ourselves with the same kindness and tenderness we'd offer someone we care about.
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