I have a warm and enthusiastic tone that can make therapy sessions enjoyable. It so will make anyone feel encouraged and sense solace.

I communicate with empathy, directness, and a focus on your strengths and goals. My style draws from Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing to help you gain insight and make positive changes. I'm an active listener who offers honest yet compassionate feedback to guide you on your journey.

Ashley Floyd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisee with 2 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, substance use, and life transitions. Ashley was inspired to return to school to study social work after spending 12 years in retail and meeting a wide variety of diverse people. She has worked with clients with intersectional identities, including LGBTQIA+ people, neurodivergent people, and people in recovery. As a believer in flexible treatment, Ashley tailors her approach to each individual.

Carl Brown is a Resident in Counseling who has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. Mr. Brown has experience working with adults with serious mental illness (SMI), as well as children and families who have experienced trauma, a range of mental health diagnoses, and legal and socioeconomic concerns. His professional career began with District 19 Community Services Board (CSB) as a qualified mental health professional working in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Program. There, he was primarily responsible for training and supporting individuals with serious mental illness in developing independent living skills.

Life has a way of presenting challenges that can leave us feeling uncertain, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from who we want to be. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. I believe every person has the ability to grow, adapt, and overcome obstacles, and I consider it a privilege to support clients as they move toward greater confidence and emotional well-being. Since entering the mental health field, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, behavioral challenges, and major life transitions. Whether you're facing a recent hardship or have been carrying emotional burdens for years, my goal is to help you better understand yourself while developing practical tools to navigate life's challenges. I view counseling as a partnership built on trust, curiosity, and respect. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to explore the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that influence how they think, feel, and respond to life's circumstances. Together, we will identify realistic goals and celebrate progress, no matter how small. My therapeutic style is encouraging, thoughtful, and solution-oriented. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, strengths-based counseling, and trauma-informed practices to create an individualized approach that meets your specific needs and goals. I don't believe therapy is about having all the answers. It's about discovering new perspectives, building healthier habits, and learning to approach life's challenges with greater resilience and self-compassion. My hope is that our work together leaves you feeling more empowered, more self-aware, and better equipped to handle whatever comes your way.

Kirstie James is a Supervisee in Social Work with 1 year of experience providing individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in Virginia. She works with children through difficulties related to behavior and emotional awareness, and with adults seeking grief support, stress management, and help adjusting to life transitions. Kirstie’s goal is to empower people to develop autonomy and self-reliance by creating an environment that feels safe and secure. She offers active listening, reflection, and interactive feedback to her clients.

My communication style is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I believe in creating a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and valued. I will actively listen to your story, offer feedback and insights, and empower you to find your path to healing and growth.

Paula O’Leary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who has worked in the mental health field for 15 years in a variety of settings, including outpatient, school, community-based, residential, hospital, and correctional settings.

Hokunani Womack is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia with over 2 years of experience working with adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), and autism spectrum challenges. She comes from a diverse background and is LGBTQIA+-affirming, passionate about women’s issues, and culturally sensitive. Hokunani has worked in community mental health with people experiencing homelessness and serious mental health challenges, as well as in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings supporting people with a wide range of diagnoses. She has developed an eclectic, trauma-informed approach to counseling and tailors care to each client’s individual needs.

Tertia Marshall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with over 6 years of experience counseling teens, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. She supports people facing a variety of challenges, including parenting difficulties, life stressors, low self-esteem, relationship issues, mood-related concerns, trauma, and anxiety, including posttraumatic stress (PTSD).

I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist, and I want to get to know you as a whole person and in the context of your relationships, your interests, how you make a living, and your beliefs. For couples, this also applies, as well as my POV on seeing the relationship as the client and taking a non-blaming approach. I use a combination of listening, support, validation, education, teaching skills, and providing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and all of these can be dialed up or back based on what you need and prefer. My style is open and direct, and you can ask me about any part of the process.

Patricia “Tricia” McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction, grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Tricia uses a humanistic approach and a variety of therapeutic modalities, mindfulness-based, strength-based, narrative, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), expressive arts therapy, and positive psychotherapy.