These therapists are licensed in Virginia and available to work with you.
Ivan Resto
(MA, LPC)
My Story: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has 15 years of experience in the field. I strive to provide individuals with the highest quality counseling services. Through compassion, knowledge, and respect, I work all individuals to encourage personal growth and development. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, family relational problems, ADHD, Read more... or any number of other difficulties, it is my goal to help you and your family in achieving your goals and improving your quality of life. Christian faith-based counseling prioritizes your faith as an important part of the healing process and can help you to navigate life’s challenges in ways that respect your faith. At some point in our lives, we all will need assistance and someone with whom to talk. I am here to assist you on your journey toward a happier and healthier future.
Testimonials:
- Ivan has been fantastic- great insights into my issues and suggestions for actionable improvements every session. Great listener and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend. -
- Ivan has literally been hands down the best counselor I have ever had in my life. For more than a year he has helped me make so many significant changes in my life that I did not think were even possible. He helped me to explore many different challenges in my life that were so hard for me to look at. With his help I was able to find new ways to deal with the challenges, not get stuck and continue to find growth and healing. When I first signed up for therapy I was beyond anxious and at times struggled with being open even when I really wanted to be open. Ivan was so patient with me during these times. Ivan has an amazing personality that just really makes the counseling experience so much smoother. Ivan helped me believe in myself when all I could see was fear in my face. He helped me knock the walls of fear down and push through and start looking at where my life is and what my life could become. So many times, we all ask ourselves what if this…? or what if that...? or what if I never…? I learned that all of these for me were rooted in fear. Once I started to learn and understand more about this fear, Ivan continued to help me walk through building up my confidence and what that looks like for me. As time continued to go on, I learned so many new ways to think about myself in positive ways that helped me work on changing different actions I would take. I learned that fear/anxiety did not have to control my life anymore and that I can still go after the things that I want. Ivan really helped me with so many different issues from work, relationships and just being there when I was having so much chaos going on in my life. Honestly without Ivan’s assistance there is no doubt in my mind that I would have been able to make such huge strides on my own. My friends and family have noticed a difference in me when it comes to my attitude and they are just so surprised because according to them I am not the same person that they once knew and I am the 2.0 upgraded, better version of myself. I totally wish Ivan was licensed in every state. Do yourself a favor and sign up for sessions with him, it will not only change your life, but individuals that are around you will be changed as well. -
Goldie Oakes
(LPC)
My Story: Hello. My name is Goldie Marker Oakes, Licensed Professional Counselor. I truly look forward to meeting you and supporting you to gain meaning, serenity, peace, and joy in your life. As your counselor, I strive to serve as Christ's vessel where we will create and work as a therapeutic collaborative Read more... team with the primary goal for you to obtain wholeness, growth, progress, and improved functioning in your life. My primary therapeutic modality includes a strong but eclectic therapeutic modality that incorporates strong Christian principals and values and a holistic and spiritual perspective using Mindfulness, Relaxation Therapy, and Prayer. My professional approach also includes a strong clinical perspective using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, all of which are meant to help you confront negative core beliefs; search and rediscover self and oneness; overcome life's trauma, loss, and grief; and creating a healthy future. My professional experience with adults includes: • treating clinical concerns such as anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and other clinical concerns. • relationships, self-image, self-esteem, and self-efficacy • self-harm behaviors and impulse control • anger management and stress management My therapeutic approach often incorporates homework such as reading specific scripture or Christian literature, journal writing and practice of specific CBT and DBT strategies outside the clinical setting, at home, and in the community, all of which supports your growth and progress. My goal is for your growth to be internal as you move towards defining or redefining your relationship with Christ. This means a great deal of your progress requires your need to periodically evaluate your own progress through self-evaluation and self-reflection, in addition to my own clinical assessments with your progress. My goal as a counselor is to help you find peace, joy, and happiness in life as you learn to overcome those things in your life that have caused a loss of functioning individually or within the family dynamic. This path is not always an easy one; however, God promises us that we Never have to travel that path alone.
Testimonials:
- Ms. Goldie is a beautiful soul who helped me through one of my most challenging seasons. I had never been to therapy before and she made my first experience transformative. She helped me approach relationships differently, alter thought patterns, and prepare for change with excitement. I now feel motivated to incorporate therapy into my self-care journey. -
- Goldie is wonderful! She has helped me work through a lot of my grief. I would recommend her to a friend. -
Dr. Beverley Gray
(DCC, MA, LMHPC)
My Story: My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person centered, trauma focused, solutioned focused therapy and spiritual counseling and addiction counseling. I am a licensed Chaplain and an Ordain Read more... Pastor with over 20 years of experience providing grief counseling, addiction counseling and spiritual. counseling I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I will meet you where you are and assist you with getting to your purpose and plan for life. I look forward to working with you!
Testimonials:
- Dr Gray is an excellent counselor! I recommended her to my friends. In this short period of time she has really helped me and I look forward to many more sessions with her. -
- Dr. Gray has been wonderful to work with and extremely helpful in offering parenting and relationship advice. Thank you so much. -
Dr. Latoya Gassaway-White
(PsyD)
My Story: My name is Dr. Gassaway-White and I am of Catholic faith. I hold my faith in high regard as I am practicing daily to always be the best version of myself in likeness of God. Following my Christian faith may have its challenges at times, but I truly believe that Read more... following God's plan is the best plan for me and my family. I am here to help guide anyone that may want a more Christian therapy approach, but by no means do I push my faith onto others as I do believe everyone’s therapeutic and faithful journey is different and I try to be a therapist that meets clients where they are at and help guide them to where they want to be.
Testimonials:
- So far so good! Great therapist. Really tries to work with you and your schedule. -
- This has been a very pleasant experience. -
Mironda Womack
(LCSW)
My Story: I am a current Walden University Social Work Ph.D. student, with a specialty focus on Crisis, Disaster, & Intervention. I have a Master of Social Work degree from Norfolk State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Regent University. My training in Christian counseling will create Read more... unique opportunities to engage in biblical principles and address your personal therapeutic needs with a faith-based goal. I believe in treating others with dignity and respect and establishing a good rapport with all. Displaying the dignity and worth of individuals and the importance of establishing good relationships are personal therapeutic goals of mine. I look forward to establishing a therapeutic relationship with you.
Testimonials:
- Mironda was exactly the therapist I needed in a rough patch in my life. Her listening skills, advice, and kind voice are fantastic! -
- Mironda is great. I expressed what I was feeling and she was able to go right to they why at the core of it. During the first session alone, several points were discovered that were leading to what I'm struggling with, which is more than any other therapist I've had has done. On top of that, she's open, honest, available, and just what I needed to help me be a better me. -
Gwendolyn Young
(LPC, Addiction, Specialist)
My Story: My name is Gwendolyn Young I am honored to respond to a profile that wants me to acknowledge my Christian Faith. My journey with The Lord began during my childhood. However, during my teen and early adult years I strayed from that which I learned and knew Read more... to be right. As I look back on the many dangerous paths that I chose to take but then, I have come to realize that God did not leave me. He was there protecting me all the time! As I became older, I began to really understand the meaning of many scriptures and the importance of seeking God for direction in your life. Having done so, he has blessed me in many areas of my life. I taught Special Education for many years until the life was drained from me. I wanted to give up feeling as if I no longer had a purpose. However, God was not through with me yet. He directed me into the field of counseling. As a result, I have earned a master's degree in Professional Counseling. A master's degree in Addiction Counseling and a post-master's degree in Addiction Specialization. Today I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Specialist. I truly believe in the Power of God, but I cannot tell many of the clients that I see or have seen for fear of ----- (fill in the blank) I wanted to tell them that no problem is too big. I wanted to ask them, do you know the Lord and what he can do for you in your life. I want all of my clients to understand the term "Let Go, Let God because he is able to fit it.
Testimonials:
- Gwen is a good listener. She provides acknowledgement and feedback. She encourages you to think about why you respond the way you do. She tries to be relatable. She’s respectful and kind. -
- She has helped me so much in the past, she inspires me to advocate for myself and better mental health. -
Bryon Mitchell
(MA, LPC)
My Story: If you are looking for a Christian therapist who knows how to apply biblical principals in a practical, easy to understand format, then you have found your counselor. I know that effective therapy has room for laughter AND tears. I'll help you identify and find renewed strength and energy while Read more... reminding you that you are never facing your issues alone. If life has thrown you so many curves that you can fathom how God has allowed all this to happen, I will assist you in finding strategies and tools that will allow you to achieve peace with whatever issue(s) you are currently struggling with, including relationship stress and strain, overwhelming anxiety and/or depression, life transitions, grief, and more. I'm especially skilled with couples, tough cases, and families managing conflict/crisis. I will be your active, engaged ally. I'm not full of clinical or therapeutic jargon; I'm a real believing person dedicated to connecting with you in a real way. The truth is, it all comes down to chemistry: the most effective therapy comes from feeling deeply understood and safe with your therapist. Working together, I know you can discover the clarity, peace and empowerment you're looking for. Call me and let's talk and see if I'm the right fit for you.
Testimonials:
- Very engaged, listened to what I had to say, and was very kind and engaging. -
- Byron was an active listener. He provided some homework to help me create new positive habits in the first session. -
Juanita Stokes
My Story: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and Washington DC with 10 years of professional work experience. My MA Degree is in Clinical Mental Health Pastoral Counseling from Marymount University, Arlington, VA; I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC); a Seminary trained Ordained Minister with a MA in Read more... Religious Studies (MARS) from Howard University School of Divinity, Washington, D.C. As a retired US State Department, GS-15, Manager, I have an understanding of workforce issues. I have experience in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Washington Hospital Center (MEDSTAR). I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. I am a trained Prepare-Enrich Facilitator, the number one on-line Premarital and Marriage Assessment. I have facilitated and guided couples through this assessment to help strengthen their relationships for more than six years. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Testimonials:
- Felt very comfortable during our first session. -
- I feel very safe and comfortable to talk with Rev. Stokes to share my problems. She listens to me very sincerely and guides me towards to the solutions. I hope I knew her earlier. -
Brady Montas
My Story: I am licensed in District of Columbia with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with career difficulties, coping with life changes, & executive and professional coaching. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings, and topics of Read more... faith can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Testimonials:
- As an update to my last review, I’ve been doing bi-weekly sessions with Brady for about two months now, and I have nothing but great things to say. He consistently focuses our sessions and his efforts on my goals, progresses work between sessions, makes sure he understands what I’m communicating, expresses positive feedback, respects and holds space for my feelings, is honest and forthcoming about his own limitations, practices with the utmost professionalism, and is just really easy to talk to. I’ve had a few eye-opening moments speaking with him and I really think I’ve come out better off these last few weeks. -
- My first session with Brady really lifted a weight off of my shoulders. Finding a new therapist can be a difficult process, and it was so relieving to end our session feeling like I was in good hands. Brady seems, knowledgeable, attentive, and caring, I’m looking forward to our next session. -
Delondria Hines
My Story: I am licensed in North Carolina with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe you are the expert of your story and have many God-given strengths that will assist Read more... you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.