COUNSELORS

TITLE:

Mental Health Therapist Resident

EDUCATION:

Bachelors in Sociology – SUNY Buffalo State College

Masters in Social Work – Howard University

Masters in Educational Leadership – Kean University

CREDENTIALS:

LCSW Candidate - VA

Pupil Personnel Certification/ Leadership Endorsement - VA

SPECIALITY:

Stacey has over 20 years of professional Social Work experience. She works with children 8+yrs, adolescents & adults in a number of areas including but not limited to: school social work, clinical assessments, crisis intervention, intensive in-home counseling, domestic violence, case management and leadership.

Stacey works with adolescent survivors of sexual assault, oppositional defiant and conduct issues as well as severe anxiety and school refusal. She  also works with clients who are working through a difficult medical diagnosis. She is a parenting coach that can lead workshops, classes and provide individual parent coaching for parents struggling with severe behaviors in the home. Stacey utilizes a strength- based approach with both cognitive and behavioral therapy along with a reality-based approach to therapy. Insurance accepted under supervision of Dr. Alonda Alloway: Aetna and UnitedHealthcare.  She can be reached directly at StaceyKMSW@gmail.com.

 TITLE:

Mental Health Therapist Resident

EDUCATION:

Bachelors in Literature

Masters in Arts in Journalism 

Master in Social Work - Virginia Commonwealth University

CREDENTIALS:

LCSW Candidate - VA

Licensed Masters Social Worker - VA

SPECIALITY:

 Denise considers herself to be one of those dedicated human beings who dedicates their work time to listening to people’s crises. She graduated from VCU with a degree in clinical social work. Her BA was in literature, and she also has an M.A. in journalism from Brazil, where she grew up. Denise speaks Portuguese,  Spanish, and English.

Denise believes that sometimes the answer is inside us, and with the help of a trained clinician, we can peel the layers of our complex minds and find the best path or make better choices.

She is an empathetic listener who will help you move forward! Denise has experience with teenagers, young adults, and adults dealing with life, family, parenting, or marital crises. She is available for 15-minute virtual consults where you can share your concerns and you can decide if she will be a good match.  Insurance accepted under supervision of Dr. Alonda Alloway: Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. She can be reached directly at dcavcounseling@gmail.com.

TITLE:

Mental Health Therapist Resident

EDUCATION:

Bachelors in Social Work – Barton College

Masters in Social Work – Howard University

CREDENTIALS:

LCSW Candidate -VA

Masters Social Work - MSW

Qualified Mental Health Professional Adult - QMHP-A

Qualified Mental Health Professional Child – QMHP-C

SPECIALTY:

Keysha has over 20 years of professional Social Work experience. She has worked with children 11+yrs, adolescents, young adults & adults in several areas including by not limited to: Child Protective Services, Therapeutic Foster Care, Group Homes, In-home counseling, transitional housing, independent living, intensive outpatient therapy, inpatient group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. Keysha works with adolescents with conduct issues as well as anxiety, depression, and school refusal. Keysha utilizes a strength-based approach with both cognitive and behavioral therapy along with task-centered approach to therapy. Insurance accepted under supervision of Dr. Alonda Alloway: Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. She can be reached directly at  KeyshaMcounseling@gmail.com .

TITLE:

 Mental Health Therapist

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Social Work-University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Master's of Science in Medical Social Work-University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Postgraduate Fellowship in End of Life Care-Smith College, Northampton, MA

CREDENTIALS: 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker-VA Licensed Clinical Social Worker-WI

SPECIALTY: 

 I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. My areas of expertise include working with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, infertility, adoption, life changes and transitions, grief and loss. I have experience and enjoy working with children, teens and adults. I have worked in hospice care, meeting the needs of client's and their families, providing guidance, resources and emotional support along their journey. Empathy, respect and compassion are all at the forefront of my work with client's, with an emphasis on client's strengths and goals. Therapeutic modalities utilized include; solution focused, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, strengths based and acceptance and commitment therapy. I believe in meeting the client where they are at and tailoring individualized plans of care, to meet each client's goals. In my time as a counselor, I have learned that life experiences are different for everyone and that people cope in different ways during stressful times. My approach to all therapy is to walk beside you, provide active listening, emotional support, and to work with you to achieve your hopes and dreams of becoming the best you. Insurance accepted:  Anthem BCBS, Aetna, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, Tricare, and United Healthcare/Optum.  I look forward to helping you soon, and may be reached at  glmcounseling@outlook.com

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 TITLE: 

Mental Health Therapist   

EDUCATION:

 Bachelors of Arts – Le Moyne College

 Masters of Social Work - The Catholic University of America

CREDENTIALS: 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Virginia 

Pupil Personnel Services Certification – VA 

SPECIALTY:

Taylor provides individual therapy primarily to children and teenagers, in addition to working with the parents and families of her clients. She has experience in mental health services across multiple settings and ages, including residential, schools, intensive in-home, and victim assistance services. Taylor uses a strength-based perspective with an emphasis on building positive therapeutic relationships with her clients. Taylor draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, trauma-based practices, and attachment styles based on the needs of the client. Insurances accepted:  Aetna, Anthem BCBS, BCBS Fed Employee Program, and Tricare.   Taylor can be reached directly at SamaniukLCSW@gmail.com.

  TITLE:

Mental Health Therapist  

EDUCATION:

Bachelors in General Studies - Radford University

Masters in Counseling and Human Development - Radford University 

CREDENTIALS:

Licensed Professional Counselor - Virginia

 
SPECIALITY:

 Ms. Skogsberg has over 8 years of  experience working with adolescents, adults and couples. Ms. Skogsberg utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Reality Therapy,Survivor Therapy, Supportive Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients reach their goals/needs. She works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions, parenting skills, domestic violence, chronic illness/grief/loss and career counseling. Ms. Skogsberg believes that all individuals have the potential to live their best lives. Life is a gift...live well. Insurance accepted:  Anthem BCBS, BCBS Fed Employee Program, CareFirst BCBS, CareFirst BlueChoice, Tricare, and United Healthcare/Optum.  Ellen can be contacted directly at tclcounselor@gmail.com