RVA wellness Counseling
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individual counseling
Get professional help from an experienced counselor.
Using evidence-based treatments, we can help you develop self-compassion and a holistic, intentional approach to caring for your mind and body.
GROUP counseling
Group therapy is an effective way to work on issues such as Social Anxiety, Self-Image, or Relationships. Due to Covid-19 our groups currently meet online.
FREE COMMUNITY workshops
We provide frequent workshops that are open to the community at no cost. Email us at contact@RVA-healthpsychology.com to register. Due to Covid-19 our workshops are currently online.
JASMINE WOODS, LRC, ma
Licensed professional counselor
Jasmine Woods is an experienced Therapist in the Central Virginia area. She is originally from Hampton Roads, VA, making her way to RVA through her post-secondary schooling. She attended Virginia State University, where she obtained her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Masters in Counseling. She holds a graduate degree in School Counseling, as well as Community (Clinical) Counseling. Ms. Woods is trained in Trauma-Informed Care, Bio-Psychosocial Assessments and Diagnostics using the DSM-V, and is well versed in identifying ACE’s.
Ms. Woods offers free 15-minute, first-time appointments by phone or video call.
Click below to get on her schedule. Jasmine is not currently accepting new clients.
specialties
Depression, Anxiety, Life Adjustments, PTSD , Mood Disorder , Self Esteem/ Self Confidence
Anger Management , Stress Management , Focus Management/ADHD
RATE
$100/hr
OFFICE HOURS
Email for availability.
Marie Norton, COUNSELING INTERN
about Marie
Come as you are to counseling. Marie will greet you with warmth, compassion, and integrity. There is nothing you have to do, or be, in order to feel better. Her therapeutic style is gentle and considerate, and incorporates humor and humility. Blending CBT, solution-focused, strength-based, and psychodynamic therapy, Marie tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs. She welcomes adults of all identities and orientations.
Marie has been a Virginia resident since 2003. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from Miami University in Ohio.
Marie is a Master’s student in clinical mental health counseling at The College of William & Mary. She is completing her internship practice under the supervision of Michelle O'Brien, LPC.
Marie offers free 20-minute, introductory meetings by phone or video call.
Click below to contact her and get on her schedule. Now accepting clients in Virginia.
specialties
Relationships, Boundary-Setting, Health Behaviors, Life Adjustments, Creativity, Productivity, Organization, Work-Life Balance, Coping Skills, Body Image, Self-Confidence, Career, Performance, Stress, Trauma
Rate
Sliding Scale
OFFICE HOURS
Email for availability.
SAMANTHA SHIFFLETT, COUNSELING INTERN
about samantha
Samantha's approach uses a combination of empathy, humor, and practicality. Her down-to-earth personality makes her easy to talk to. She is particularly skilled at taking theoretical concepts and applying them to every day life. Samantha works with adults of all ages is particularly passionate about working with senior citizens and those caring for seniors.
Samantha is completing her internship in fulfillment of requirements for an M.A. in Community Mental Health Counseling and practices under the supervision of Michelle O'Brien, LPC. Samantha hopes to begin practicing as a Resident Professional Counselor in 2022.
Samantha offers free 20-minute, introductory meetings by phone or video call.
Click below to contact her and get on her schedule. Now accepting clients in Virginia.
specialties
Health Behavior Change, Self Esteem, Resource Management, Anxiety Management, Organization, Mind Body Techniques
OFFICE HOURS
Email for availability.
michelle o'brien, lpc, ma, ncc
board certified counselor
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Mind-Body Specialist who has been helping clients improve their quality of life for over 20 years. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, friendly, informal and warm. She uses creativity, humor, attentiveness, and compassion to cultivate a healing environment.
Prior to her work as a psychotherapist, she worked as a health coach and fitness consultant. Her approach merges these fields as she take a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to addressing anxiety, relationship challenges, and behavior change. With an existential lens, Michelle utilizes narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mind-body techniques to identify unmet needs and change dysfunctional patterns.
Michelle is involved in therapists’ education with a focus on curriculum development as well as counselor supervision. Her current research focuses on the identification of weight bias, its effects, and interventions to help remedy these effects. She presents locally and nationally on this topic and is passionate about community involvement and changing the culture around fitness and weight management.
SPECIALTIES: anxiety, managing anger, life transitions, body image, health behavior change, self confidence, mindfulness, weight management, relationships, as well as struggles with clutter and disorganization.
MUST BE LOCATED IN VIRGINIA or WASHINGTON, DC.
Michelle is not currently accepting new clients.