SELF ESTEEM
JORDAN WILSON
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Med
I’ve never believed in censoring. My whole life being told I was “dramatic,” “argumentative” or “sensitive” all sent the same message: you’re too much.
To my fellow “too much”-ers, you are welcome here. You, and all parts of you, are enough. I work empathetically and collaboratively with those wanting to learn more about themselves, untangle the webs of trauma, shame, and despair, to help you reconnect with yourself and who you are. I work with folks to help them get in touch with their story—to help empower the ability to understand it, to share it, or to change it.
I work with both teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, shame, trauma, PTSD, depression, and self-esteem struggles. I specialize in an integrative and strength-based approach, looking at the ways in which resilience & survival has shown up in the face of obstacles and trauma. I also spend a large part of therapy deconstructing the ways in which societal systems impact our mental health and processing traumatic experiences. For teenagers, I work individually with supplemental joint sessions including parents as necessary to help create a safe and connecting environment within the family unit.
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​While my integrative approach is based on best-fit, here are the following therapy modalities I borrow from the most: Humanistic, narrative, internal family systems, acceptance and commitment, multicultural/feminist, trauma-focused, existential, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, mindfulness/sensorimotor psychotherapy, play and art-based techniques. Our work together is collaborative, creating a tailored therapeutic experience that best supports your needs.
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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.
I openly support the following communities: Body Positivity/Neutrality; LGBTQIA+; Non-binary & trans; racial justice; secular & non-religious.
Thank you!
-Jordan
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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Meagan Sheffler
resident in counseling, med
I graduated from the University of Maryland with a BA in Anthropology in 2010 and, after a decade of soul-searching and gaining valuable life experience, felt drawn to the counseling field. In 2023, I received my MEd in Counselor Education through the College of William and Mary.
I value cultivating a safe, affirming, and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. My hope is to create a space that encourages self-discovery and self-compassion. Together, we will collaborate on goals, build meaningful insights around thought processes and emotional responses, and work to unravel any unhealthy patterns that get in the way of personal growth and healing.
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I work through a humanistic lens and pull from strength-based, attachment focused, and emotionally focused approaches. I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, complex trauma, as well as identity exploration and interpersonal relationships.
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.
I am also a strong believer in the power of play, art, and expressive therapies. You don’t need to be Picasso to reap the therapeutic and healing benefits from creative interventions. We can engage all of the senses and the mind differently through art and
expressive techniques. Ultimately, I want to work with you to determine the best approach for you towards healing, coping, and achieving your goals.
Life has many ebbs and flows, during flows life may feel easy and fulfilling. However, when life ebbs we are struggling against the current. I hope to walk with you through the ebbs and flows to remind you of your strength and hope.
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My clinical supervisor is Tabitha Woodson, LPC, who can be reached at 434-990-1744.
Emma Dulin
RESIDENT IN COUNSELING, MEd, EdS​
I was born and raised in Virginia, and it is truly home to me. I have two sweet dogs, Mochi and Marzi. In our free time, my partner and I love hiking with our dogs and trying different restaurants.
I value the role that nature, and especially bodies of water can have in healing and grounding, as it plays a huge role in my life.
​I earned a BA in Psychology at the College of William and Mary. While living in Williamsburg, I worked at a youth and family services counseling center for three years, where I implemented
mental health prevention programs in local community centers and schools.
I earned a MEd and EdS in School Counseling, while taking the additional requirements for Clinical Counseling. During my graduate program, I worked with children and adolescents ranging from ages 5 to 18. I am aware of the unique challenges children and adolescents are facing now. I provide a safe and engaging space for growth and self-exploration.
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I have experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, interpersonal relationships, as well as multicultural and LGBTQ+ identity exploration. As a counselor, I am person-centered and some of my most widely used techniques are solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative therapy. I believe in the power of owning and reauthoring your story to construct your own meaning of life. My hope for you is to recognize events that may stir up negative feelings and learn to ride the wave of emotions to make sense of feelings and not let them control your actions. The meaning we give to events shape our experience and our thoughts hold power, so, sometimes we need support to change unhelpful thought patterns.
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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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!
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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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!