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I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered....
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I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Hi, I’m Madison Powell, Resident in Counseling, MSEd. I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, and major life transitions. Many of the clients I support feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Whether you're looking to heal from past experiences, build healthier coping skills, strengthen your relationships, or feel more confident in managing life's challenges, I aim to provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered, and narrative approaches, I help clients identify patterns, reframe unhelpful beliefs, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change and personal growth.
Seeking support takes courage, and you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate environment where you feel empowered to grow, heal, and move forward with confidence. If you're ready to invest in yourself and your well-being, I would be honored to be part of your journey.
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Dee Jacobi-Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina who has helped individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. Dee works with clients 18 to 99 years old. Her clients have presented with issues including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and relationship difficulties. Dee has also helped clients who have experienced fear or isolation caused by COVID-19. She understands that grief, loss, and bereavement do not only occur when someone dies, but also when a job is lost, or poor health occurs. Having been a hospice social worker, Dee has also counseled individuals and family members after a loved one has been given a terminal diagnosis.
Dee completed her Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) at the University of Texas at Arlington and her Master of Education (MEd) in Rehabilitation Counseling at Springfield College. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, clients develop an understanding of the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and are encouraged to cultivate flexibility in the process, leading to change in automatic problem-solving responses. Other techniques used include mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation techniques. Dee is also an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider.
Using a conversational style, Dee collaborates with her clients, whether an individual, a couple, or family members, to identify areas of concern. Together, she and her client analyze what the perceived difficulties are and identify achievable goals. In a supportive and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, Dee encourages open communication to resolve conflicts from misunderstandings.
I hope to create a safe space for clients to be themselves and explore their inner experiences....
I hope to create a safe space for clients to be themselves and explore their inner experiences.
Nessalyn Dearce is a Resident in Counseling who has experience providing mental health services to children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, and stress management. Nessalyn is LGBTQIA+ affirming and works to maintain multicultural awareness in session. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Christopher Newport University and her Master of Science (MS) in Education in Counseling at Old Dominion University.
Nessalyn utilizes person-centered, mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, solution focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy. She encourages individuals to acknowledge their inner experiences in healthy ways and assists them in aligning with their goals and ideals. Nessalyn aims to meet the individual needs of each person by exploring the qualities and experiences that make them unique.
Nessalyn understands that getting help can be difficult and intimidating, so she aims to make the office a safe space for clients to be themselves and hopes to establish a therapeutic relationship that makes room for growth and healing.
Elena Papathanassiou is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who is practiced in providing therapeutic care to teens and ...
Elena Papathanassiou is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who is practiced in providing therapeutic care to teens and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, and the LGBTQIA+ community. She strives to maintain a high level of cultural competency while working with diverse groups of people and sensitivity to the unique struggles of those with intersecting identities. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh and her Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Elena utilizes strengths-based and person-in-environment theories while collaborating with the client to ensure their unique needs are met. These inform her usage of solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical-behavioral techniques to provide evidence-based therapy that is flexible, responsive, and tailored to the individual.
Elena seeks to provide a warm, supportive therapeutic relationship with her clients that invites openness and insight to achieve your goals. Through collaboration and building on your strengths, she will assist you in developing a meaningful life in accordance with your values.
With life transitions of moving several states away and changing career paths, I have the ability to connect with those who are ma...
With life transitions of moving several states away and changing career paths, I have the ability to connect with those who are making similar life changes.
Jerusha McClendon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with many people experiencing mental health and addiction personally or in their family. Jerusha has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Ohio State University.
Jerusha believes there is a need to identify and understand where the seeds of doubt and fear come from, as well as how to connect with the seeds of hope and purpose in the present and the future. Her job is to facilitate the conversation and allow clients to gain insight into their condition and develop an action plan to change their lives.
Jerusha’s superpowers include listening empathetically, relating easily to others, and critical thinking. She believes that all people have purpose in life, and she wants to explore that purpose with clients. Additionally, she strives to create a safe place in therapy so vulnerability can be examined and gains made. Therapy is a change process. Join Jerusha in this change process so that you can be a changemaker in your life and spread that change to others in your inner circle.
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With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Imagine: You work from home full-time for a job you love. You have a great family, amazing friends, and you play recreational volleyball on the weekends. However, you’re having a hard time establishing a healthy work/life balance and you find it challenging to step away from work. When you hear a ding on your work computer, you feel compelled to check and see what’s going on. This puts a strain on your relationship with your partner.
Many people associate therapy and counseling with having a more serious challenge like battling depression or coping with the loss of a loved one. In reality, counseling can prove to be beneficial for those with less severe problems, too, like in the situation above. Online counseling is a useful and reliable tool to help you manage stresses, overcome difficult challenges, and better your overall well being.
Online counseling is a powerful tool and very easy to use. In fact, a lot of people are turning to online counseling instead of traditional in-person therapy because of how accessible it is. At Thriveworks Counseling in Harrisonburg, VA, we have a team of online counselors, therapists, psychologists, and life coaches who are readily available to help you achieve your goals and greater overall happiness. If there is something you are dealing with that’s heavy on your mind, consider working with one of our mental health professionals. To get started, simply give us a call.
We talk to our friends and family over the phone, we can meet with our doctors over video chat, and we can even attend meetings from our computers. So, why can’t we also get mental health help virtually? You can! Here at Thriveworks Counseling in Harrisonburg, VA, we offer our clients two convenient ways to talk to their counselors:
Both online counseling options prove to be very beneficial to our clients. Some clients prefer the face-to-face interaction that video counseling offers, while others prefer the telephone option and its flexibility. Regardless, both forms of online counseling are effective, easy, and reliable. Feel free to give both options a try if you’re going back and forth!
Have you ever found yourself rushing from the office to your counselor’s office and getting frustrated when traffic hits? Have you ever wished you could comfortably talk to your counselor from the comfort of your own home? Luckily, online counseling is a solution to these issues.
There are many great benefits to this form of therapy, including comfort, convenience, reliability, and ease. You won’t have to worry about unpredictable factors making you rush to get to your appointment on time. You can even talk to your counselor during your lunch breaks or on the way home from work.
If you’re worried about online counseling not being as effective as traditional in-person therapy, don’t be. Studies show that this form of therapy is just as effective as going to an office to speak to a mental health professional. You can make the same meaningful progress over the phone or video chat.
As we briefly touched on earlier, online counseling at Thriveworks in Harrisonburg, VA covers a multitude of areas. From mental illnesses to life coaching help, we have you covered. Your Thriveworks counselor will work with you to identify the factors that play into the challenges you’re facing to create a plan of action that is custom to you.
Some of the areas we help our clients include:
Regardless of the problem you’re having, a Thriveworks counselor can provide you with the guidance and support you need. Our goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive care so you can live the life you want.
If you’re ready to challenge your negative thoughts and start becoming the best version of you, you’re in the right place. To get started with a trusted counselor at Thriveworks in Harrisonburg, VA, visit our online booking system or give our office a call. We have competitive benefits, including flexible scheduling options, no waitlist, and exceptional customer service.
We look forward to meeting you. Let us help you thrive!
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Harrisonburg is located near Neff Ave and Evelyn Byrd Ave, off US-33. It is right by the Harrisonburg Crossing and near James Madison University.
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