Nicole Drozd | M.A., BC-MT
Rashida Bantu-Foster | LPC
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
Nicole Drozd | M.S., MT-BC
About Music Therapy
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidenced-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Similar to occupational therapy and physical therapy, music therapy is an established health profession and consists of using music therapeutically to address physical, psychological, cognitive, social, spiritual, and musical functioning for patients of all ages. Music Therapy works across the lifespan (i.e. infancy to end-of-life care) and can assist people in times of need.
Populations often served by music therapists include:
• Hospitals
• Substance Abuse Programs
• Nursing Homes
• Psychiatric Treatment Centers
• Schools
• Forensic Settings
• Hospice and Palliative Care
• Private Practice
Common Goals of Music Therapy
COMMON GOALS OF MUSIC THERAPY
Music Therapists use music as an intervention, primarily live, to facilitate changes that are non-musical in nature. Music therapy programs are based on individual assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing treatment evaluation. Through the assessment process, goals and objectives are created (with the patient, family, or treatment team) to target the specific needs of the patient or group. Goals created with the music therapist may include but are not limited to:
• To Improve Communication
• To Enhance Memory
• To Alleviate and Manage Stress
• To Express Feelings
• To increase Social Skills
• To Improve Healthy Coping Skills
• To Increase Quality of Life
• To Promote Physical Rehabilitation
Professional Credentialing
Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
President of the Virginia Music Therapy Association
Education
Master Degree (M.S.) in Music Therapy from Radford University
Bachelors Degree (B.S.) in Music Therapy from Radford University
Heart Song Music Therapy
Rate for Services
Individual Music Therapy Session - 75$
Group Music Therapy Session - Call to find out more
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)