Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Fredericksburg, VA

"Life can present with unique challenges and unplanned events. Individuals may want a competent and caring person to talk about their life challenges."

Cindy Painter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and she has worked in the mental health field for the past 25 years. She has enjoyed working and helping families, older adolescents, and adults live successful and healthier lives. Cindy specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger management. She has a lot of experience working with individuals, families, and adolescents. Cindy enjoys assisting individuals and families in a team approach to resolving current issues and stressors.

Cindy completed her Master of Social (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University. She uses multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness. Cindy has a lot of experience working with individuals that are struggling with anxiety and depression and has also worked with adolescents and adults on anger management skills. She brings an understanding of how thoughts affect feelings and uses different coping skills to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Cindy is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new ideas and techniques that allow you to cope with the issues that are present. If you think Cindy would be a good fit for you, schedule an appointment with her today.

Patricia Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Virginia and a Certified Family Trauma Professional (LPC, CFTP). She has over 10 years of experience working to help adult clients who are faced with trauma, PTSD, women's issues, low self-esteem, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, family conflict or disputes, and more. 

Patricia earned her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Cappella University and is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). She also pulls from several theoretical orientations based on the client’s individual needs, including attachment theory, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and narrative therapy. 

Her greatest passion is helping clients move through various stages of life to reach their once-unthinkable dreams and goals. Patricia hopes to inspire you to value your own resiliency and to strive for personal growth. She looks forward to helping you to achieve new personal heights and achievements as a team. 

"I am constantly humbled by my clients' inner resiliency and it's a privilege to walk alongside of them in their healing journey."

Aimee Kluczynski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience helping people improve the quality of their relationships with others and themselves. She specializes in assisting her clients with anxiety, chronic pain, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, self-harm, trauma, and women's issues. 

Aimee holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Delaware and a Master's in Social Work from Widener University. She enjoys partnering with her clients and assisting them to develop a healthy sense of self. Some approaches Aimee uses are solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She has worked with clients in a number of settings including hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and domestic violence shelters.

When she's not in the office, Aimee can be found devouring the latest mystery novel or hiking with her two Labrador retrievers Daisy and Bear.

"I am a relatable, empathetic, easy-to-talk-to and easy-going woman of color, I have seen and lived through many different experiences."

Charlotte Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of professional experience. Also, she has years of life experiences that have helped her to become the person that she is. Some of her life experiences include working in childcare, a psychiatric hospital, and community mental health. She loves working with diverse individuals' diverse problems and learning new things. This includes but is not limited to anxiety, depression grief, parenting, and self-esteem. She is passionate about what she does. Progress is not made in a straight line. There are bumps and curves in the road. It is how we cope with the bumps and curves in the road that cause us problems.

Charlotte completed her Master of Science from John Brown University. She has been married, divorced, has raised three daughters and two granddaughters. Her approach to therapy is eclectic. It includes cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and solution-focused. Your treatment will be specifically for you. It will include your values and beliefs and anything else that is important to you. She has managed several life transitions. Life changes only when you take a chance.

Charlotte treats everyone with dignity and respect. She is able to help you to untangle your thoughts and feeling so that you may make the necessary adjustments to better yourself and your life. May your dreams be bigger than your fears and your actions louder than your words. Thank you for considering me to take with you on your journey.

Tanya specializes in working with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and attention deficit disorder. She seeks to work with her clients from a strength-based perspective while taking into consideration their identities, lived experiences, lifestyles, and psychosocial context. Tanya incorporates various modalities which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques.

"I offer gentle, compassionate, unbiased support and a safe space to work through life's struggles; to heal and overcome. "

Kate Fountain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings over 5 years of experience working with families. Kate enjoys working with adults, children, and families experiencing a variety of issues. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. 

Kate includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and narrative therapy techniques to assist clients in healing and creating positive change in their lives. She is passionate about offering counseling that is nonjudgmental and supportive for every client.

"As a compassionate, cultural-relational therapist, my empathy-based therapeutic goal is to provide, protect, and care for humanity; to positively inspire the desire to encourage, engage, and impact the daily life of every person to always believe in the idea of possibility; and to help others live their most authentic lives if they knew how.""

Tiffany Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose clinical counseling experience is with sex and relationship issues, mental health disorders, personality disorders, grief, and general mental health wellness.

Tiffany completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology at Thiel College, her associate's degree in Business Administration at Germanna Community College, and her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Shortly thereafter, she became certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and in Suicidology. Her clinical counseling experience shifted to personality disorders, and certification to become a sex and relationship therapist. She often provides clinical insight for various populations and current sex and relationship issues as a contributing author for many published articles, both in print and online.

Tiffany believes healing occurs best when there is an open, safe, and person-centered environment combined with the strength of a collaborative therapist and client relationship. She believes that YOU matter, YOU are important to this world, and YOU have a purpose. By customizing a therapeutic treatment plan tailored to your needs, you and Tiffany will discover more on your journey, together.

"As a mother of 4 and a partner of a veteran, I understand the complexity of issues that can interfere with maintaining one's mental stability."

Sabrina Floyd is a Supervisee in Social Work operating out of New York since 2021 when she moved back, along with her fiancé and four children. She has been an enthusiastic member of the human services field for over 10 years. She welcomes new experiences and helps her clients to adjust to their life transitions. She is committed to establishing relationships and building rapport with each client, identifying strengths and providing helpful tools that will help individuals independently resolve issues and achieve goals. Other areas of specialization include parenting/step-parenting, blended families, and advocating for children.

Sabrina completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Walden University. She offers a deeper understanding of mental health challenges, origins, and complex family dynamics. Sabrina utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness.

In life, we all are faced with unexpected challenges and changes. Sabrina has the passion and skills to support you in your transition to gaining new skills and techniques resulting in a new approach to managing life's curveballs. If you are ready to go on the path of rediscovery, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a bilingual Hispanic woman, I understand the struggles one has with addiction, stress, and other problematic life issues. "

Ann Elizabeth Peralta is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults seeking help with a variety of issues. These issues include substance use disorders, stress, depression and anxiety, to name a few. Ann has experience working with the Hispanic population who are often struggling to learn how to understand and adapt to a culture vastly different from their own. She also has 14 years of experience teaching counseling theories and skills at her local community college.

Ann's ideal client is one who is motivated, open, and receptive to help as well as support as they navigate life challenges. This openness allows Ann to help them build healthy relationships, learn how to make positive life choices, and simply live a happy, healthy, productive life. Ann understands that at times one can feel "stuck" in attempting to cope with lifestyle-related problems — she seeks to help one identify maladaptive behavioral patterns and to work on making positive choices that may have left them feeling hopeless, helpless, and frustrated.

Ann's therapeutic approach is based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy. Her approach is a holistic one, focusing on mind, body, and spirit. She understands that each individual is unique and tailors therapy to meet the specific needs of the given client.

Ann would like to have the opportunity to build a trusting, collaborative relationship with you to help you meet your life goals. She has the ability to establish a warm, caring, environment to help you make decisions and effectively direct your own life. You will work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, or fears that may have you feeling "stuck." Ann strongly feels that individuals are able to make better choices/decisions with the guidance and support of a genuine, understanding, empathetic, counselor, and she is fully committed to assisting you in achieving your goals with enthusiasm and optimism.