I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with more than 20 years' experience working in various treatment settings, including a private psychiatric hospital, a residential setting, and most recently, in community mental health providing clinical assessments and outpatient therapy. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where clients tap into their own strengths to focus on issues at their own pace.

I received my BA from the University of Virginia and my MEd from Lynchburg College.

I have been married 30 years, have two adult children and a grandchild. My hobbies include attempting to garden and chasing my grandson and rescue dogs.

I believe in the power of therapy to help you be the best version of yourself. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am committed to partnering with individuals and couples as they navigate the challenges of life. I received a BA in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Syracuse University and a Masters in Social Work and Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Counseling from East Carolina University.

I have 20 years of experience working in the human service field. I specialize in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and substance use. I use an integrative approach to therapy using many different modalities to assist with navigating life changes and healing from distressing life events. I have a strong foundation in psychodynamic theory that guides me.

Most importantly, I partner with you to help you get what you want out of therapy and tailor treatment to your goals. My focus is on helping you uncover truths and insights that allow you to make the changes that lead to you living a life of acceptance, meaning and purpose.

In my free time I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, cooking and traveling. I am married and have three children.

My goal as your therapist is to help you create a life worth living. While we cannot change your past, we can work together to create a better today and a brighter future. Regardless of where you are in life or what your circumstances may be, I offer unconditional acceptance, so that you can feel safe to share your story without fear of judgment.

I emphasize a strengths-based and client-centered approach to therapy while utilizing a variety of theoretical perspectives including cognitive-behavioral, brief- supportive, solution-focused, trauma-focused, among others. Therapies, techniques, and goals are tailored to your needs.

I received a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2012 from Lynchburg College. I began my counseling career in emergency mental health where I worked with a wide range of populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.  In 2015, I began working at an outpatient psychiatric clinic providing individual counseling to adult populations diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, substance abuse disorders, among others. Today, I primarily work with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, significant life stressors, trauma, and grief and loss.

I am a Virginia native and have spent most of my life in the area. My favorite season is Summer. In my free time, I enjoy strength training, yoga, kayaking, live music, and gardening. 

Using a more holistic approach, I believe that a person’s physical, emotional, social/environmental, and spiritual well-being all play a role in one’s sense of self and overall health. It can be difficult seeking help and I consider the counseling room a sacred space. You can expect a session or two of introduction and then together, we develop a direction. I truly enjoy what I do and desire to help empower those I meet by increasing self-understanding and recognizing needs.

I have obtained a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, trauma, family/relationship dynamics, ADHD, and I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts). I enjoy research and have presented with colleagues on multiple occasions at the Virginia Counselors Association conference on topics such as childhood diagnosis, Complex PTSD, and Counselor self-care specifically with trauma/EMDR work.

In my off hours, I enjoy spending time with my husband of twenty years and three growing children, while also challenging myself to learn and try new things. Other things that bring me joy include being outdoors, gardening, restoring and creating things for the home, and hanging out with youth.

Therapist Emeritus

Aaron practiced with Central Virginia Counseling before his official retirement in May of 2022 and remains available to CVC as a consultant. We appreciate his wisdom and are grateful for his many years of service to our community.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have provided outpatient counseling to the residents of Lynchburg since 1986.

My work with children, adolescents, adults and couples has been a culmination of a rich clinical background that includes acute, residential and day treatment psychiatric services where I have provided individual, group and family therapy.

I received my M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees at the University of Virginia. My training guides my respect for the unique biological, social, psychological and familial aspects of each individual that I serve.

I am married and have three grown children. My family and I have enjoyed making Central Virginia our home since I began practicing here in Lynchburg.

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