I prefer my clients to feel like someone is listening to them, my environment is relaxed and nonjudgmental.

My communication style is active listening and reflection. I always want to make sure I'm accurately hearing what you want to say, and I want to reflect it to you to make sure we're on the same page. I truly always welcome honest feedback about my communication style, and I am happy to work in tandem with you in a way that suits our unique relationship.

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).

Patty Linville is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia who has worked with the Army for the last 9 years, providing therapy for active-duty soldiers and their spouses. She has provided couples counseling, as well as support for retirees and veterans. The concerns she’s helped with include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, codependency, and transitioning into the civilian world. Although much of her work has been with the military community, Patty has also worked in the private sector, supporting adults ages 22 to 70 with a range of mental health concerns. She helps people build mental wellness so they can improve their quality of life.

Dr. Jennifer James is a Licensed Professional Counselor Resident with over 10 years of experience in Virginia. She supports adults, couples, and families facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, attachment issues, separation, divorce, co-parenting, narcissistic abuse, and major life transitions. Dr. James takes a holistic, person-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s needs and goals. She believes in building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, and she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space that can serve as the foundation for meaningful change and personal growth.

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.

Chloe Hansen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with several years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about collaborating with children, teens, and adults to address their unique challenges and support their personal growth. Chloe specializes in anxiety, depression, and working with children using play therapy.

I am a Resident in Counseling in Virginia with three years of experience, supporting women and children navigating anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, and major life transitions. Whether you’re adjusting to motherhood, shifting roles, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed, I help clients feel grounded, confident, and connected to themselves again. My approach centers on creating a safe, compassionate space where healing feels manageable and growth feels possible, so clients can reconnect with clarity and balance in their everyday lives.

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.

Here at Acacia Counseling & Consultative Services, we realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual. We love helping people understand the things that are holding them back with an in-depth approach. After recognizing underlying problems, clients can fully realize their strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different, healthier way. Our practice specializes in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma. If you are trying to navigate these areas of life, we’re confident that we have the experience to help you rediscover what brings happiness to your life. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. Through therapy, we can get you on track to leading a happier, more fulfilling life by equipping you with the tools you need to more efficiently and confidently manage life’s challenges. It is never too late to start living the life you’ve always wanted.

One of my favorite quotes is: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." To me, life is a journey. There will be many bumps, bruises, and obstacles along the way. That's okay. It's how you overcome those hurdles that count. Some need more assistance than others on this journey, and that's okay too. My approach is to promote healing and personal growth and development along this journey called life. I do not claim to have all of the answers. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives. My role is to assist you with getting out of your own way and discovering the path that you want to follow.