OUR TEAM
Rosa Jones, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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I enjoy working with adolescents and adults to address the following issues: depression, anxiety, pre-marital & marriage issues; race-related issues/social justice; weight loss; academic issues; life planning & decision making; low-self esteem, and parent-child issues. Many of my clients are couples, undergraduate & professional students, K-12 educators, college/university faculty & staff, health care professionals, clergy/spiritual leaders, first responders and law enforcement officers.
In addition to being a professional counselor, I also have substantial experience as a multicultural counselor and advocate, fitness professional, spiritual leader, college administrator, emergency/crisis counselor, and high school guidance counselor.
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Most of us have the answers we need inside. I work with clients to help build on their strengths, trust their instincts, and develop the necessary skills to move forward in life's journey. I am friendly, non-judgemental, and supportive. I provide challenge and support to help clients to grow through the therapeutic process.
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ShaTerra Walker, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. With my clients, I enjoy working with the following issues: depression, anxiety, self-esteem/body image, career decision-making, life planning, and academic issues.
As a counselor, I offer a chance for clients to take control of their own growth. I specialize in empowering clients to grow towards their goals, while providing skills and tools to help them along the way. I have experience in multicultural counseling, academic advising, and advocacy.
Most of us have the answers we need inside. I work with clients to help build on their strengths, trust their instincts, and develop the necessary skills to move forward in life's journey. I am friendly, non-judgmental, and supportive. I provide challenge and support to help clients to grow through the therapeutic process.
*Please Note: A Resident is a post-graduate level counselor with 1+ years of experience who is in route to professional licensure. Level of experience and expertise varies by Resident. All clients must be approved by Clinical Director. All work is monitored, supervised, and billed under a fully licensed counselor.
Chandra Shorter, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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In a world where we are inundated with so much "noise" at the touch of our fingertips, I want to offer you a quiet space to come, turn off the noise for a while, and process through the things that matter to you. Whether you're dealing with life's stressors, suffering under the weight of anxiety and depression, needing assistance processing through trauma, looking for new tools to cope, or simply searching for a reassuring and validating outlet to help sift through the heavy emotions we all encounter at some point or another, I am ready to come alongside you and walk you through your healing journey.
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I will ride with you in the passenger seat and help you navigate through the difficult times in your life, while also providing comfort, a listening ear, psychoeducational resources, helpful tools and skills to manage symptoms, and practices that will be valuable assets to you as you take control and step boldly into your new destination.
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Regardless of what you look like, where you're from, who you love, or who you authentically choose to be, I want to be an ally for you and a facilitator for change. I look forward to meeting you and beginning your journey of healing together! I also have an emotional support dog available on site as an additional comfort and support for clients.
Nijeria Jones, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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I enjoy working with young adults, adults and elderly individuals from an array of different backgrounds or cultures. In my sessions, I enjoy addressing depression, anxiety, self-esteem/body issues, sexuality, relationship conflict, academic issues, career decision-making, and life-planning.
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I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Radford University. Most of my experience stems around working with adults although I do have some experience with children and adolescents. I also have experience working in crisis intervention/stabilization, intensive services, and emergency services.
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We often feel a variety of emotion and go through various trials/tribulations in life. With these aspects, comes the ability to narrate our own stories and overcome our obstacles. My job is to aid those who may need a little help narrating their story, whether that means discovering one's self, learning a new skill or breaking barriers that stand in the way.
Tameesha Curry
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy
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I am a Married and Family Therapist Resident in Counseling. I completed my Master’s Degree at Northcentral University. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University. My professional experience in career counseling and working with youth services programs has led me to the Marriage and Family Therapy field.
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I offer quality professional therapy using Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have a passion for working with married couples, families, and individuals.
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I enjoy working with diverse populations and
helping people work towards being the best version of themselves, understanding that everyone has what they need inside of them to overcome the obstacles and challenges of life.
*Please Note: A Resident is a post-graduate level counselor with 1+ years of experience who is in route to professional licensure. Level of experience and expertise varies by Resident. All clients must be approved by Clinical Director. All work is monitored, supervised, and billed under a fully licensed counselor.
Lauren Rutledge, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. With my clients, I enjoy working with the following issues: depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, academic issues, and life transition and planning. I also enjoy working with motivated parents to explore healthy parenting tools and techniques that enable deep connection and emotional wellness with their children.
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I have an enthusiastic, warm and open approach to helping clients meet their treatment goals. As a counselor, I encourage clients to explore their deepest needs and desires for life and find congruence with their thoughts and actions. I work with clients to empower them to be in charge of their growth and healing and find wellness tools that work for them as an individual.
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I specialize in utilizing mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques to assist with mental health symptom management and aid in overall health and wellbeing. I enjoy helping clients learn to set and respect boundaries, increase self-awareness and improve emotional awareness and maturity. I love building clinical relationships that can be a catalyst for long-lasting change and life satisfaction.
Hannah Einstein, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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I enjoy working with young adults and adults to address concerns with anxiety, depression, spirituality, self-esteem/body image, relational difficulties, transitions, and more. My desire in counseling is to provide a place where people feel safe, seen, and validated. I love asking questions that help the individual dig deeper to learn about themselves while challenging mindsets that may be hindering growth. Ultimately, I hope to empower my clients to use the skills and knowledge gained in counseling to reach their goals.
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If you are seeking Christian counseling, I also enjoy working with individuals desiring spiritual growth. In addition to being a licensed counselor, I have years of experience being a leader within the Christian church and have been involved in ministry to help church plant.
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If you are ready to take a step toward freedom, I would love to join you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Pragya Agarwal
Resident in Counseling
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We are the catalysts for our own change. My ideal client is one that is open to change, discovery and discussion. Each experience and challenge we face are a part of our story and my goal is to assist my clients on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves. Being able to work together to share new ideas, establish short-term and long-term goals and also reflect on the progress is important to me in this journey. I have a passion for working with clients in a collaborative way that brings their knowledge and resilience forward and celebrates their strengths while working through a culturally informed, trauma-focused and intersectional lens.
I provide therapy using techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and a person-centered approach. I greatly enjoy incorporating mindfulness, meditation and grounding strategies to assist with mental health symptom management and to provide comfort in one’s overall wellbeing. I hold a masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling and enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults from different backgrounds and cultures. My experience stems from working as a K-12 teacher and as a residential counselor for at-risk youth. I have clinical experience with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relationship conflicts, academic issues, self-esteem/body image, grief, life transitions and many other mental health issues.
I believe in providing a safe and authentic space where clients are able to get healing, compassion, and understanding for what they are experiencing. Everyone feels an array of emotions that provide us the ability to narrate our own experiences and stories to overcome our challenges. I look forward to working with you as you take a step into furthering your healing journey where you feel empowered in the world again, connected to yourself, your values, and your goals.
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I am fluent in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.
*Please Note: A Resident is a post-graduate level counselor with 1+ years of experience who is in route to professional licensure. Level of experience and expertise varies by Resident. All clients must be approved by Clinical Director. All work is monitored, supervised, and billed under a fully licensed counselor.
Maura Lesko, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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I am a certified clinician trauma profession and I offer a holistic approach to counseling taking into consideration every facet of a person's life experiences and provide a compassionate and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their needs and develop their strengths. I utilize a person centered and strengths based approach to aid clients in building skills and managing symptoms in ways that work best for them.
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I believe that every person is different and offers a unique perspective about the world and that they hold the knowledge and resiliency to solve their problems. It is my intention to come along side you, offer support and encouragement in identifying your strengths and accomplishing your goals.
Taylor Moore
Resident in Counseling
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I am deeply passionate about helping toddlers, children, adolescents, and young adults in navigating emotional challenges and expressing themselves in healthy ways.
My goal is to empower clients to live freely and authentically while being a facilitator for positive change in their lives. I enjoy working with clients on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behavioral difficulties, school issues, life transitions, boundary setting, and family conflicts.
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As a person-centered counselor, I believe that the formation of a strong client-counselor healing relationship is of utmost importance in the therapeutic process. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques when helping my clients discover and practice effective coping strategies.
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It is important to me that I create a nonjudgmental, safe space in which clients can share their thoughts, feelings, and emotions fully. I believe that everyone deserves to experience the power of truly being heard, and I would be honored to hold that space for you/your child.
*Please Note: A Resident is a post-graduate level counselor with 1+ years of experience who is in route to professional licensure. Level of experience and expertise varies by Resident. All clients must be approved by Clinical Director. All work is monitored, supervised, and billed under a fully licensed counselor.
Katelyn Lloyd
Resident in Counseling
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I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing issues relating to
sexuality, gender identity, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. As a counselor, I enjoy working with clients who are seeking growth and healing and want to have more satisfying connections in their lives, as well as clients who are willing to put in the work to achieve these goals.
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We all have our own unique paths to healing. Personal growth and progress toward our goals look different for everyone, and I believe there is no one “right” way to live and seek joy and fulfillment. It is my goal to meet clients where they are and empower them to forge their own path. While this kind of work comes with challenges, I believe we all have the capacity to care for ourselves and for others in a way that fosters healing.
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I currently utilize Person-Centered techniques and a Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) approach in my counseling. I believe my relationship with my client is the most important factor in supporting positive change in my clients’ lives; by using our own relationship as an example/model, my clients will learn how to foster real connection both in and outside the counseling relationship.
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I received my B.A. in Sociology from the University of Lynchburg in 2022 and am currently in my second and final year of Virginia Tech’s Counselor Education program. I originally have a background in behavioral health, and I primarily have experience counseling in outpatient settings.
*Please Note: A Resident is a post-graduate level counselor with 1+ years of experience who is in route to professional licensure. Level of experience and expertise varies by Resident. All clients must be approved by Clinical Director. All work is monitored, supervised, and billed under a fully licensed counselor.
Julie Jackson
Counseling Intern
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My ideal client is one who is ready to discover more about themselves and how they interact with the world. Someone who is open to change, and who is prepared to allow me to take this journey alongside them.
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I enjoy getting to know individuals of various backgrounds and learning about their unique strengths and personalities. With a background in early childhood education, I enjoy working with children ages 0-11, preteens, adolescents, and elder adults. As a counselor, I offer a space to process your emotions, promote healing, and collaborate on goals.
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If you are ready to begin your healing journey, feel free to reach out to me. I can’t wait to work with you!
*Please Note: A Counseling Intern is a graduate-level counselor in training. Level of experience varies by Intern. All clients must be approved by Clinical Director. All work is monitored and supervised under a fully licensed counselor. Reduced rates available.
Tiffany Watlington
Counseling Intern
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The type of client that I am most interested in working with is someone who is eager and prepared to make positive changes in their life. They should be willing to put in the necessary effort to achieve their goals. I appreciate individuals who are in touch with their true motivations and believe that they have the ability to accomplish more than their present situation may indicate.
I offer an empathetic listening ear to those who are struggling with various challenges in life. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported in a non-judgmental manner. My goal is to help my clients gain insight into their thoughts and feelings, explore their options, and find solutions to their problems.
As someone who values open communication and mutual respect, I strive to build strong relationships with my clients. By listening actively to their needs and concerns, I can provide personalized guidance and support that empowers them to succeed. Additionally, I believe in promoting a proactive approach to problem-solving.
*Please Note: A Counseling Intern is a graduate-level counselor in training. Level of experience varies by Intern. All clients must be approved by Clinical Director. All work is monitored and supervised under a fully licensed counselor. Reduced rates available.