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Kristen Kern
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
It takes courage and strength to reach out for support in life. I believe providing a caring professional environment where individuals feel comfortable and can be themselves is key to healing and growth.
I am a welcoming, supportive, and empathetic therapist who collaborates with each client to help them make positive changes in their lives. I specialize in providing client centered therapy for adults, seniors, and their loved ones.
I use a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques to support individuals facing the challenges of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and other life transitions.
I focus on supporting each client in managing symptoms and improving their quality of life. I have over 15 years' experience helping adults and seniors learn the skills to make positive improvements to their overall health and wellness.
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JORDAN WILSON
RESIDENT IN COUNSELING​, MEd
Hello! My name is Jordan Wilson and I am a Resident in Counseling working with children and teens ages 8+, as well as young adults. I grew up in a family of five in King, North Carolina and moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana for my adolescent years. I’ve had nine years of experience working with adolescents and in 2019 I received my MEd in Counselor Education at the University of Virginia. For two years, I worked as a school counselor for middle school students in Greene County, and am familiar with the ups and downs of adolescence, especially in this community. In my free time you can find me playing with my dogs Gretzky and Princess Buttercup, hiking with my partner, thrifting, playing cozy video games, painting, or sharing my “self-proclaimed expert” foodie opinions to anyone who will listen :)
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I work empathetically and collaboratively with those wanting to learn more about themselves, gain insight into their thinking patterns and behavior, and to build their own confidence. I work with folks to help them get in touch with their story—to help empower the ability to tell it, to share it, or to change it. If you have found yourself or your child lost, anxious, devastated, or angry, together we can connect to a sense of meaning and create a tailored therapeutic experience.
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​I specialize in an integrative and strength-based approach, looking at the ways in which resilience has shown up in the face of obstacles in life. I also spend a large part of therapy deconstructing the ways in which societal systems impact our mental health and processing traumatic experiences. For my younger clients, I work with parents and families to help you create a safe environment for your child to express themselves and build/strengthen your relationship.
While my integrative approach is based on best-fit, here are the following therapy modalities I borrow from the most: Humanistic, narrative, acceptance and commitment, internal family systems, multicultural/feminist, trauma-focused, existential, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, mindfulness, and play and art-based techniques.
I’d love to get to know YOUR story—not the story society tells about you, not the story others have told you about yourself, but the story and meaning YOU make about you. I’m here to help build the confidence and empowerment you are worthy of. Because YOU matter—you always have, and always will.
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My clinical supervisor is Tabitha Woodson, LPC, who can be reached at 434-990-1744.
Tiffani Ashland
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
I personally understand what it feels like to lose your way, lose people you love, or just to lose hope altogether. I've been there.
I strive to create a therapeutic space that is authentic, non-judgmental, flexible, and prioritizes each client’s individual needs and safety. I am an active therapist who values compassion, humor, and challenging clients in an empathetic and supportive way.
I use a holistic & strengths-based approach, drawing from mindfulness, solution-focused & cognitive behavioral therapies.
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I am experienced in treating older adolescents & adults with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, OCD, grief, and all types of relationship issues.
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I am a sex-positive therapist, experienced in helping people form and nurture healthy relationships with self and others.
This may include support with sexuality, gender identity, monogamous and non-monogamous, and open or polyamorous relationships.
Emily Currier
Supervisee in Social Work, MSW
C​reativity and a passion for nature were fundamental in my upbringing as a native Virginian. I attended Emory University in Atlanta and received my BA in Anthropology and Creative Writing. After roughly a decade spent pursuing a wide variety of interests and positions, I enrolled in Virginia Commonwealth University’s Master of Social Work graduate program because of my interest in social justice and creating equitable access to mental health resources.
For my clinical field placement, I worked with children and adolescents from 5 to 18 years old and discovered a love for play and art therapies. I believe art and creativity to be therapeutic for people of all ages, unlocking feelings and memories that people may otherwise struggle to verbalize. Along with a strengths-based perspective, I strive to create a supportive environment in which clients feel comfortable expressing themselves.
I admire the courage and resilience it takes to seek help when you are unwell, suffering, or feeling out-of-sorts. I am committed to celebrating client’s strengths and triumphs as well as acknowledging and working through their hard days and challenges.
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Caylyn Arbogast
RESIDENT IN COUNSELING, MA, EdS​
While pursuing my Master’s degree at James Madison University, I discovered a profound commitment to serving rural communities. This passion led me to an enriching internship in Page County, VA, where I have continued to serve ever since. My professional journey includes experience as a Crisis Therapist, mental health therapist, and therapist for Page County's Adult Recovery Court Program.
Currently, as a Resident in Counseling, I provide a range of therapeutic services to clients aged 6 and up, including individual, group, couple, and family therapy. My integrative therapeutic approach is designed to address diverse needs and is largely based on a Humanistic foundation with interventions that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), expressive arts, Play Therapy, and other evidence-based interventions.
I am a generalist who has worked with clients facing serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, identity challenges, trauma, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and comorbid substance use disorders.
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My clinical supervisor is Crystal Myers, LPC. She can be reached at (434)990-1744.
Patrick dove
M.S.Ed LMHP-R, Resident in Counseling
Hey, my name’s Patrick, and I’m currently a resident in counseling who cares about helping people navigate challenges, become healthier, and change their lives. I have many lived experiences and professional experiences that inform the way I work with people. I completed my M.S. Ed in Mental Health Counseling at ODU in 2020. I completed internships working with adolescents and teens as a Career counselor and TDT counselor. I worked as a Crisis Therapist for several years. I have worked as a Substance Use Therapist with Winchester Recovery Court, providing individual and group therapy to clients learning to navigate recovery. I have experience working with men and women, teens, who are learning to live with addiction, trauma, anxiety, anger, shame, and depression. I currently work with clients 14 and up in individual and group therapies. As a man, I have particular experiences and interest in guiding men to become strong, caring leaders who provide for themselves and the one’s they love.
I utilize an integrative approach incorporating many evidence-based therapies such as Person-Centered therapy, Strengths-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Narrative therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy to help you deconstruct your experiences and your thought process and develop a healthy way of thinking about your experiences and yourself. I care about providing a therapeutic relationship where your supported without judgement and challenged to grow and make healthy changes. I care about helping people become healthier emotionally, mentally, and physically. I care about helping people realize their potential and accomplish their goals. I care about helping people become who they are meant to be.
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My clinical supervisor is Crystal Myers, LPC, who can be reached at 434-990-1744.
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Therapy can be a great opportunity to learn how to make the changes you want to see, and you absolutely can change your life. What you have experienced or been through does not define who you are. By learning more about yourself, you can change the way you think and build a better life that you deserve. What I do best is help you develop self-awareness, self-acceptance, and a healthier lifestyle. If you are experiencing anxiety, anger, depression, shame, negative thinking, trauma/PTSD, or substance use concerns, and you’re ready to change your life, reach out to me, and let’s get to work!
Nickie Dunn
Supervisee in social work, msw
When life feels directionless and overwhelming, taking the first step toward therapy can seem daunting. Perhaps you’re wrestling with feelings of shame, guilt, or fear of judgment, making the idea of being vulnerable even more challenging. You might be questioning whether therapy is truly necessary, or if it would even help at all. These doubts and anxieties are understandable, and they often stem from the very challenges you are hoping to address.
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I provide a supportive and empowering space for teens and young adults facing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. I draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop coping skills, gain self-awareness, and create meaningful change. I believe you are the expert on your own life; my role is to support and guide you on your journey to healing and self-discovery. I recognize that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all, and I tailor my approach to meet your needs and address your unique concerns. Together, we can work to challenge thoughts and relational patterns that are no longer serving you, and create space to step into new ways of thinking and being. I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, affirming, and authentic.
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I believe in a collaborative, strengths-based approach where all clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Every individual is the expert in their own experience, and my role is to guide them in discovering their resilience and inner strengths. Together we can build a strong foundation for emotional well-being, self-awareness, and lasting growth.
Kashev Kanapur
licensed clinical Counselor
When difficulties feel unmanageable and emotions become intense, having the right guidance can be incredibly impactful—especially for kids and teenagers. Whether your child is navigating anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, or big life transitions, they deserve a space where they feel safe, understood, and supported.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan and have extensive experience working with children, teens, adolescents and adults. I offer a range of therapeutic approaches, including family therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducational therapy to address the diverse needs of my clients.
My approach is warm, engaging, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Through Play therapy and Adventure therapy, I help younger clients express themselves in ways that feel natural and comfortable. For older children and teens I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build emotional regulation, coping skills, and confidence in handling life’s challenges.
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