THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING & CONSULTING
Camryn Ridpath
She/Her
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Resident in Counseling
Therapist
Hello and welcome! My name Camryn Ridpath and I am a licensed Resident in Counseling in Virginia. I am passionate about working with adults as they navigate struggles across all areas of their personal, professional, spiritual, cultural and family life. I have experience providing support to individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, relationship conflicts, life transitions and more! I have a passion for working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, women, and anyone who is looking for healing and support through collaboration, empowerment and empathy.
In my work as a counselor, I tend to integrate several different therapeutic techniques, models and theories such as: Person-Centered Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; Narrative Therapy, and creative arts interventions. I use this integrative approach to counseling because I believe that therapy should be an individualized process that is uniquely tailored to meet the specific needs of each person. Regardless of the therapeutic tools that I use with my clients, I always rely on a solid foundation of culturally competent, trauma-informed, and strengths-based treatment with a strong emphasis on building a safe, collaborative and non-judgmental counseling space for my clients to show up as their authentic selves and continue the process of healing and growth.
Although reaching out for help can sometimes feel scary, it might just be the bravest thing you can do on your journey to mental wellness. I strive to guide my clients along their journey to find peace with their past and courage to face the challenges that they may face in the future. My goal as a counselor is to provide individualized treatment that helps my clients to navigate the many trials and joys that life brings. I take a strengths-based approach to understanding my clients and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental counseling environment that allows room for each client to show up as their true, authentic self.
I received my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2022 and obtained my Master’s in Counselor Education with a focus on Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May of 2025--both from Longwood University. I am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, a dog mom to two amazing pups, and a friend to many! I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Resources
Keeping Pride Alive: Nurturing Authenticity Year-Round
The end of June can mark a bittersweet reminder for the LGBTQ+ community. As Pride month ends, so do many of the events, festivals and intentional expressions of support and celebration that are shown towards our community. These events are more than just parties where LGBTQ+ folks come together for a good time. They are Pride festivals that promote visibility, fundraisers that support advocacy and awareness, and community events that don’t just tell us we belong, they show us. This type of connection and support doesn’t always come year-round, but that doesn’t mean the celebration ends as we enter into the month of July. As we turn the page into a new month, it’s important to reflect on the many ways that our pride, identities, and sense of belonging maintain value every day of the year.