Michele Haynam | LPC, CSAC, CSOTP
Counseling with Michele
Have you been feeling tired, angry, unheard or just dissatisfied with your life, your career or relationships? Maybe you have been reflecting on life choices, family drama or parenting challenges and want to explore how you can make your life easier. Are you or someone you know struggling with addictions? Or are you a teenager struggling with the unprecedented challenges of social media, bullying, sexual pressures, parental tensions or the absence of a support system? If any of these ring true for you, I believe working together, you will discover the courage to create the life you desire!
I integrate a blend of Cognitive, Behavioral, Gestalt, and Solution Focused tools and techniques (and let’s not forget humor), to support individuals to make sense of who they are and their ideal path forward. You will be encouraged to explore and achieve more peace in your life.
“Nothing will work unless you do.”
-Maya Angelou-
Take the first step. I recognize this is not easy, but we both know being “stuck” is no fun either. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in building your best life.
Counseling Services Provided
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Professional Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP)
Education
Masters Degree (M.Ed) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University
Master Degree (MLIR) in Labor and Industrial Relations
Bachelors Degree (B.S.) from LeMoyne College in Industrial Labor Relations and Minor in Sociology/Criminology
Tierra Ruffin | LPC
Counseling Philosophy
It's an honor to partner with teens & adults! I provide cognitive behavioral therapy infused with person-centered & strength-based approaches. I believe that we are born with a series of specific purposes. Unfortunately, the grilling of life’s negativity occasionally chars us by bringing us out of alignment with our true purposes. Consider getting back into alignment with your original purposes by linking arms with a supportive, informed and honest professional! That's me of course (smiles). I was created to counsel, and through the years I’ve gained skills, training and insight from the best! I’ve provided therapy for those experiencing grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma & substance use. I link arms with clients within an individual or group setting by helping them to identify goals and decrease negative thinking patterns. Let's agree to work together at identifying negative patterns that you may have inherited from your familial or environmental experiences. We will shift the focus onto identifying & implementing your strengths. We will also partner your strengths with a skill set that reinforces a behavioral transformation.
Community Speaker
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Ben Newman | LPC, CSAC, CSOTP
Counseling Philosophy
Counseling is designed to be a unique setting where a person, family or couple is able to reflect on their experiences within a safe environment. When people are able to feel truly supported in therapy they work towards self-actualization and meaning. As a therapist, my goal is to provide everyone with a productive experience that includes significant support, intentional challenges and a place for reflection.
It has been a privilege working in the counseling field for over ten years with adults, adolescents and families. In that time, it has become clear that the match between client and counselor is extremely important.
It can be difficult to get an understanding of a therapist by seeing a picture and reading a short paragraph. If you think I maybe the right match for you and/or your family, please feel free to call anytime for more information.
Counseling Services Provided
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Professional Credentials & Education
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP)
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
Approved Counseling Supervisor (ACS)
Masters Degree (M.Ed) in Community and Addictions Counseling from The College of William & Mary - 2009
Bachelors Degree (B.S.) in Sociology and Criminology from Longwood University - 2006
Dr. Constance Adams | LPC, PHD
Counseling with Constance
Constance Adams, a Virginia-based Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), has relocated to this area, but has been providing therapeutic services to children, teens, adults, families, and couples for approximately 10 years. She began providing therapeutic services in Omaha, Nebraska in 2002 as a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Provider, and was licensed in 2006 through 2010. Constance received her license as a professional counselor by endorsement from South Carolina in September of 2016, North Carolina in July of 2017 and Virginia in December of 2018
Constance has over 10 years of counseling experience with a wide range of patients in a variety of treatment settings. These have included providing counseling in a treatment foster care agency, private practice, residential and day treatment program, and assisted living facilities.
Constance has a strong base of counseling experience working with adults in a wide variety of settings. Specialty areas include men’s issues, veterans experiencing PTSD, co-morbidity, anger management issues, depression, bipolar disorder, general mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and paranoid personality disorder. Constance also has experience in the areas of premarital, marital and family therapy.
Constance has a broad and unique base of experience counseling children and adolescents. Areas of emphasis with children include mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. Constance has also significant experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced developmental delays, varying degrees of trauma, various types of physical and/or sexual abuse, abandonment and/or neglect, and dysfunctional family systems. Constance strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which clients can be supported in their efforts to change and grow as well as become reconnected to their strengths and dreams.
Counseling Services Provided
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Rashida Bantu-Foster, LPC
Counseling Philosophy
Life happens, and at times, its challenges cause us to experience strong emotions or feelings of defeat. Transition can create complications; especially a traumatic transition. Whether that transition is in response to an unexpected event like: the death of a loved one, sexual abuse, or a recent incarceration; you should not have to respond to life’s challenges alone. I’d like to partner with you through your challenges and assist in developing strategies that will support in smoothing out life's transition. I’m a passionate and encouraging therapist with a strong belief that there’s HOPE through every one of life’s challenges.
I use Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy as the foundation of my work. I also integrate Emotion-Focused Therapy to increase growth and healing. I believe that there are no cookie cutter individuals, and it is for that reason, I use an eclectic approach to support RESILIENCY.
The end goal of therapy is to develop and enhance resiliency skills that will propel each individual to the next level of their life. As mentioned earlier, life happens. However, you don’t have to deal with life's struggles alone. Let’s link and work towards creating your own road to resiliency.
Counseling Services Provided
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Group Counseling
Client Focus:
• Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
• Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
• Adults
• Elders (65+)
Counseling Approach
Types Of Therapy:
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Person-Centered
• Positive Psychology
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Strength-Based
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Ariel Tal, M.Ed (Resident in Counseling)
Counseling Philosophy
Life is full of all types of experiences, including unexpected obstacles, people who lose their way, relationships that break apart, struggles with anxiety, anger, communication and connection and families trying to overcome special challenges. Counseling can help and can be very effective in dealing with disappointments and difficulties. My goal is to help each individual, couple, or family find solutions, restore relationships, realize their potential, and live their best lives. We will work together and use techniques and methodologies rooted in person-centered therapy, positive psychology, existentialism, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness.
My passion is working with people who are at a crossroads in their lives or who need to manage and adjust to challenges, make choices about relationships, make life stage transitions, or who are burdened with finding an overall life purpose or direction. If you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety/depression, low self-esteem, family or romantic relationships, disappointments at school or at work, communicating, socializing and connecting, anger, grief, parenting a child with special needs, feeling powerless, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I would welcome the opportunity to assist you in healing and overcome these issues. We will work together to help you increase your self-knowledge, learn to incorporate healthy thinking, and identify techniques to support your path forward and achieve personal happiness.
I believe that successful therapy must include creating a connection between therapist and client. As a counselor, I will be fully engaged, my clients will know they are heard and understood and that I genuinely care and will do my best to help them succeed.
“Life is about being and becoming.” (Carl Rogers)
Counseling Services Provided
- Individual Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Group Counseling
Focus and Specialties
- Families and children, family bonds and communication
- Couples and marriages
- Creating and maintaining relationships and connections
- Teenagers struggling with school, friends, meaning
- Adults who feel they cannot connect
- Those who have lost or don’t understand a purpose in life
- Families with children with autism
- Older adults
- Philosophy and positive psychology
- Mindfulness and Meditation
Jamie Brown | M.ED (Resident in Counseling)
Counseling with Jamie:
Sometimes the journey we take through life can be overwhelming. Events happen that can throw us into a tailspin and get us off track. At times, situations may feel discouraging, out of control and even hopeless. Often, we become our own worst critic and the negative self-talk becomes discouraging.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, out of sync, or just blue, I look forward to supporting you in identifying your challenges, while encouraging you to set and achieve your personal goals. I use a person-centered approach and we will tailor counseling to your individual needs and style.
We all need someone to stand by us, to help us realize we aren't alone in our journey. I believe compassion is vital to the counseling relationship; you won't find any judgement from me, just a place to be your authentic self. If you think we might work well together, please feel free to reach out. I work on a sliding scale accepting cash and most credit cards. Currently I do not accept insurance.
Counseling Services Provided
- Individual Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Group Counseling