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I value honesty, inclusivity, and kindness. I believe the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship requires empathy, un...
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I value honesty, inclusivity, and kindness. I believe the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship requires empathy, unconditional positive regard, validation, and authenticity. I will provide these qualities to you in a safe and collaborative environment.
Jennie Brogan (pronouns she/her/they) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals in various counseling arenas. Jennie specializes in topics related to sex and sexuality, sex therapy, couples/relationship therapy, LGBTQ+ issues, "alternative lifestyles," religion & faith, and the intersection of sex and faith. She has been successful in treating clients with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, and self-esteem issues. She has helped individuals develop healthy relationships, confidence, assertiveness, and communication skills.
Jennie earned her BS in Psychology at James Madison University, Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development at Radford University, and Master of Education in Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. She uses person-centered therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Jennie's work and life experiences show that she understands the unique challenges you experience throughout life. They persevere through many transitions (college, marriage, divorce, career changes) and identity-defining experiences. If you are looking for a counselor to guide you to success, schedule an appointment with her today!
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As a therapist, I understand the importance of providing a safe, non-judgmental space in which individuals are met with kindness a...
As a therapist, I understand the importance of providing a safe, non-judgmental space in which individuals are met with kindness and where trust can grow and healing can begin.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 4 years of experience supporting adults and teenagers with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Being bilingual in Spanish and English allows me to serve the Spanish-speaking community and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds. I also have experience working with the immigrant population and strive to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care that meets clients where they are.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling and Human Development and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Radford University. My approach is holistic and includes person-centered, multicultural, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive arts, solution-focused, and supportive-directive methods, tailored to each client’s needs.
I understand that life can feel difficult and overwhelming at times. I believe healing and growth are possible when trust and rapport are built, and I will walk alongside you at your own pace in the journey toward well-being. Together, we can create space for hope, resilience, and meaningful change.
As a woman of color, I strive to assist individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in navigating life’s challenges with underst...
As a woman of color, I strive to assist individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in navigating life’s challenges with understanding, empowerment, and healing.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and life transitions. I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance while creating a safe and welcoming space for meaningful growth and healing.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and began my career as a community-based mental health professional. My work draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic principles to help clients gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting emotional change.
I believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to walk beside clients as they pursue healing, personal growth, and peace. Together, we’ll create a path toward greater self-understanding and emotional freedom—one that honors your unique story and empowers you to thrive.
As someone who has experienced depression and loss, I understand how we can be impacted by feelings of hopelessness and how one ca...
As someone who has experienced depression and loss, I understand how we can be impacted by feelings of hopelessness and how one can heal and gain a new perspective on life.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked in residential facilities, skills-building programs, case management, and crisis intervention settings. I specialize in helping individuals process trauma, manage anxiety and depression, navigate life transitions, and rebuild a sense of meaning and stability in their lives.
I earned my master’s degree in counseling from Oregon State University. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, and person-centered therapy. I tailor treatment to each individual’s needs while honoring the client’s voice and personal strengths.
I believe healing happens in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. While the work can feel challenging at times, it can also be deeply rewarding. I strive to build a strong therapeutic alliance and support you as you move through life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.
As a queer and trans-identified therapist, I know how vital it is to have someone who truly gets it and I'm here to offer a compas...
As a queer and trans-identified therapist, I know how vital it is to have someone who truly gets it and I'm here to offer a compassionate, affirming space for support.
Hudson Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience across the mental health crisis continuum, including inpatient care, community stabilization, and prevention. He works with diverse concerns such as substance use, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. Hudson centers marginalized and under-resourced individuals, using an intersectional approach to support resilience. He welcomes all clients, with a focus on LGBTQ+ folks, disabled individuals, and those impacted by their social identities.
Hudson earned his Master’s in Counselor Education from Virginia Tech. He uses an eclectic, client-centered approach to therapy. Grounded in empathy and nonjudgment, he sees the therapeutic relationship as a space to explore new thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while supporting each person’s capacity to grow into who they need to be.
Hudson has dedicated his career to supporting historically silenced communities and supporting clients as they grow into their most authentic selves. If you're seeking a space where you can show up as you are, Hudson welcomes you to reach out and begin your journey.
I believe that the greatest struggle in life is the battle within yourself and that the trials and tribulations you go through can...
I believe that the greatest struggle in life is the battle within yourself and that the trials and tribulations you go through can be used to develop you as a person.
Keyonda Johnson is a Resident in Counseling with over 10 years of experience assisting adults and seniors who have a range of concerns including self-judgment, emotional pain, grief, chronic illness, behavioral problems, and difficulties in coping with challenging life situations and transitions. Keyonda supports individuals overwhelmed or defined by their life stories, particularly those facing trauma, identity struggles, relationship issues, mood or personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. She has previous experience in crisis intervention, skill-building, community stabilization, and intellectual disability.
Keyonda received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Keyonda utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are targeted to client needs including dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, solutions-focused therapy, and radical acceptance.
Keyonda empowers others to see their experiences from a new perspective and rewrite their stories to highlight strengths, agency, and the possibility for change in a safe space. Whether you're seeking guidance through life's challenges, coping with stress, or wanting a deeper understanding of yourself, Keyonda is here to support you.
I believe, that most often times, it takes an individual to experience significant pain or dissatisfaction in their life in order ...
I believe, that most often times, it takes an individual to experience significant pain or dissatisfaction in their life in order for them to pursue counseling and change. I understand that the step to reach out and ask for assistance with life’s issues is a huge step and I do not take that lightly. As your therapist, it is my commitment to come along side of you and support you through the more challenging times in life.
The goal of my practice is to provide a safe environment where clients can discuss difficult issues which are free from judgment, and develop meaningful life change so that they can work towards their goals and have a better quality of life. My approach to counseling integrates several skill and evidenced based approaches into therapy such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness, self-care, and boundary setting. I am experienced in working with teenagers, young adults, and adults. My areas of special interest are: depression, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, vocational counseling, spirituality, faith-based counseling, self-esteem, coping with physical illness and pain, relationship issues, substances use disorders, and life transitions.
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There are many ways to approach PTSD/trauma therapy. My go-to approach is to use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, reality therapy, and solution-focused techniques. I prefer using a combination of different therapeutic approaches, as everyone will be at a different place with their traumatic past than others and it's best to be flexible, meet a client where they are at, and be willing to go at the pace that they are comfortable with in order to help them feel a sense of control.
I teach cognitive behavioral therapy techniques such as identifying and challenging cognitive distortions or mindfulness techniques like nonjudgmentally identifying and sitting with uncomfortable emotions and reality therapy and solution-focused techniques that essentially help clients identify the presence of something positive they want to increase in their life rather than the absence of something negative that they don't want. For example, think of questions like, “If you weren't feeling [unpleasant emotion] in this particular scenario, how would you want to be feeling instead? How would you be able to tell you were feeling that way? What would be different?”
I can tell that a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they are more comfortable talking about something that happened to them without becoming overwhelmed. Sometimes, clients will barely be able to touch on the subject at first without wanting to change the subject. I can also tell a client is making progress when a client's narrative has shifted about what happened to them.
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by working on skills learned in therapy, journaling, using mindfulness techniques, etc. They can also supplement their time by finding things in their life that give them value, meaning, and joy (so not necessarily a specific therapeutic skill, in other words!).
Preparing for PTSD/trauma therapy may depend a bit on the specific interventions you are going to do (such as EMDR). In general, I would want clients to feel safe and in control dictating what they feel like discussing and when. I would also want to acknowledge that it can feel uncomfortable to discuss traumatic events, but that is a normal part of the process and may not always feel as intense as later it may initially (assuming someone is talking about their trauma for the first time).
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Blacksburg is located in the Southpark Business Park near Southpark Drive and Industrial Park Road, off Main Street. It is close to the Virginia Tech campus and right by the Huckleberry Trail.
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