Find a Therapist in Hillsville, VA

You’re not broken — you’re overwhelmed. Maybe by the past, your relationships, or just the pressure of trying to keep it all together. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to explain everything or be perfect. You get to slow down, feel what’s actually going on underneath the surface, and begin making sense of your story. I work with adults, couples, and families who are navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, addiction recovery, and relationship strain. My approach is grounded in deep listening, emotional safety, and real honesty. Together, we’ll explore the patterns and pain that keep showing up — not just to manage symptoms, but to actually move through them. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, family systems, and somatic work. That means we look at both your past and your present, the emotional and the relational, the mental and the physical. Whether we’re working through anxiety, grief, intimacy issues, or childhood wounds, I’m here to help you reconnect with yourself and others in a more grounded way. This work can be hard. But it’s also liberating. And you don’t have to do it alone.

I am an empathetic psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. I graduated from Walden University. I care for people across the life span, including children from 6 years old to older adults. I specialize in caring for people with depression, anxiety, bipolar condition, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), and substance use condition. My approach to care is evidence-based. I combine talk therapy with medication management for the best results. In my first encounter with each person, I always strive to establish a therapeutic relationship with them. This therapeutic relationship helps every person to be an active participant in their healing journey. At the end of every session, my clients feel and know that they are heard and cared for.

Life can be messy, but you don’t have to figure it out alone! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of experience helping people navigate life’s twists and turns. I've worked in various clinical settings, including inpatient care, outpatient services, crisis intervention, and intensive outpatient programs. My experience has given me the opportunity to see a lot of folks in different places, and I'm ready to meet you wherever you are in your journey. I specialize primarily in working with adults facing challenges like depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, stress, grief, and substance use. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them heal and regain control of their lives. I've been told that my warm, down-to-earth approach sets me apart. I feel capable of creating a safe and supportive space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and build the skills needed to move forward. Passionate about helping others grow, I find true joy in seeing people reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives. If you're looking for a therapist who truly cares (and maybe even makes therapy feel a little less daunting), I am here to help!

I believe in the intrinsic worth of all human beings. I believe that many people do not see their value because it is overshadowed by the shame caused by their perceptions of who they should be and what they should be achieving. There are many reasons why these distortions exist; but one thing is for certain, it creates a feeling of being a fraud and deep shame. A lot of time and energy is used to counteract this secret shame. I feel that it is important to help teens and adults to become authentic and accepting of their strengths and weaknesses instead of putting our emotional and physical energy in denying and being afraid of our humanness. It is exhausting and paralyzing to be so afraid of our imperfections. I believe there is value in accepting our own humanity. We have to climb off our self imposed pedestal which is secretive and isolating and connect with other human beings without the fear of being discovered a fraud. It is so freeing and meaningful.

Do you feel like your emotions, your thoughts, relationships, marriage, children or work are out of control? Are you feeling sad, lonely, anxious, frustrated, overwhelmed, confused or just stuck? Have you been the victim of abuse or a traumatic life experience? Or maybe you would just like help figuring out where you're headed or what you want to do with your life. We all experience things that we need a little extra help with sometimes. Just as you would see a medical doctor if you had symptoms of diabetes, you might benefit from the help of a skilled mental health specialist if you are experiencing relationship, emotional or mental health issues. As a trained and licensed psychotherapist and a Clinical Certified Trauma Specialist, it is my passion to help you resolve those issues that keep you from living your best life. I am here for you-to listen and to help guide the process to your healing and wholeness. Do you need help with regulating your emotions, tolerating stress, living in the present rather than ruminating on the past, or making peace with trauma experiences? I can be of help to you!

My approach is grounded in compassion, safety, and real, lasting change. Before we dive into the deeper work, we’ll begin by creating a foundation of calm, healthy self-care, and practical coping tools. Feeling safe and supported is essential—and that’s where we start. Once you feel more secure and grounded, we’ll begin to explore how past pain may be showing up in your present life and relationships. Together, we’ll unpack that emotional baggage, make sense of it, and organize it in a way that no longer feels overwhelming. While the pain may not fully disappear, it will lose its power to control you. You don’t have to carry it all alone. As things begin to make sense, space opens up for real healing and meaningful change.

Sometimes we feel stuck. Many problems start small but get worse, and you may ask, "How did I get here?" Maybe you feel lost in that dark place and don't know how to get out. As your therapist, I strive to be the flashlight that can guide you out. It takes courage to ask for help, and doing so demonstrates being ready to find your way back- or perhaps a new, better place! I meet my clients where they are with their problems, and with understanding, non-judgment, and collaboration. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and or life transitions- you deserve to find peace, and I am happy to help you meet your full potential and reach achievable goals. As a therapist, I feel it's important to develop a clear understanding of my client's lived experience. From there, I provide emotionally-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy, tailored to your individual needs. Additionally, I encourage the use of mindfulness meditation and techniques to better regulate thoughts and feelings. Above all, my approach and pace are based on your comfort level. Reaching out and being open can feel uncomfortable for some. Please know that you control what we talk about, and I'm glad to answer any questions you have about my therapeutic process. Having a professional who understands your experience from your viewpoint is crucial for growing and healing. I believe you have what it takes to better your situation, and I am honored to be a part of that.

As a warm and person-centered therapist, I believe in partnership with a client to meet them where they are and work towards their goals together. Life can be hard and circumstances can feel heavy, but you've made the first (and often hardest) step to lightening the load and achieving your goals. I specialize in life transitions, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and navigating life stressors, as well as other mental and behavioral concerns. I utilize a blended strength-based treatment approach, using but not limited to: cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavior modification. If you are interested in finding out more about the counseling journey and determining if we're a good fit for one another, please contact me for a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to partnering with you to find a balance in life and achieve your goals.

I am an experiential therapist who uses various techniques depending on the needs of the client. The client is in charge of the direction of therapy. I never want to get in the way of what is supposed to happen in the room.

Welcome! For many people, our sense of well-being and happiness as an individual can feel difficult to find at times. I am committed to helping people find their "best self" through supportive and focused counseling sessions. Using a person's unique strengths, recognizing their wants and needs, and focusing on self-care and coping strategies are helpful elements of my counseling sessions. I enjoy working with people who would like to make changes such as reducing anxiety and worry, and removing obstacles to success, whether they are present-day struggles or things from the past that "weigh us down." Everyone deserves a chance to be heard and to improve their daily life!

I am a licensed psychologist serving the Tri-Cities, TN area in person and via telehealth. I pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including interpersonal process, insight-oriented, and cognitive-behavioral. I believe that the focus of therapy is the achievement of insight and both intra- and inter- personal growth. This means different things to different people and families, so I actively involve you in the direction of your therapy and will check in often to make sure your needs are being met. Goodness-of-fit in the therapeutic relationship is very important, so there is no charge for the initial telephone consultation.

I aspire to establish myself as a behavioral health consultant for those in need of counseling, psychological, and consultation services. I embrace a person-centered, solution-focused philosophy that encourages inclusion, diversity, self-awareness, personal responsibility and accountability, and compassion for others. I am committed to building strong, collaborative relationships with my clients that fosters well-being and cultivates a healthy living-learning environment for my clients and the community. I am a change agent for my community creating a shift in how counseling, psychotherapy, training, and consultation services are provided and in particular, to communities that are identified as hard-to-reach (i.e.: racial-ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA, low socio-economic status (SES), religious-spiritual minorities, etc.).