What is therapy like? What does a typical session with you look like?

With my expertise and your unique experiences, together we can uncover the root causes of your struggles. Whether they stem from complex life changes, trauma, chemical imbalances or thought processes, I’m dedicated to helping you navigate them all. As a dual certified practitioner in both psychiatry/family medicine, I'm driven to serve a diverse community. Attention, Veterans! I understand the unique challenges you face, and I'm here to support you. For single parents / young professionals, I recognize the difficulties you encounter on a daily basis. To teenagers and college/grad students, I want you to know that you're not alone in your struggles. No matter who you are, suffering in silence is NOT the answer. I partner with clients to develop an individualized treatment plan utilizing an integrated approach to care. Working as a team, we develop mutually agreed upon treatment goals, engage in motivational client education, and discuss the benefits and or risks of various treatment options. After each session, It is my hope that clients will walk away feeling a sense of empowerment, like they were heard, their feelings were validated, and that they were actively involved in developing their treatment goals.

My Name is Lisa Johnson. I am dual-board certified as both a psychiatric and a family nurse practitioner, and I have over 10 years of experience. I provide a safe, non-judgement zone, collaborative environment where I offer medication management, and psychotherapy services. I partner with clients to help meet their unique needs. I am a great listener, I am very empathetic, and I believe in treating the "whole" person. I possess advanced training and certifications in therapy, ADHD, Trauma, military culture, functional medicine, bariatric evaluations, medically supervised weight loss and nutrition.

I'd like to think that I'm a pretty chill person and most everyone seems to really open up around me. It's hard to describe what a typical session looks like because no session is truly typical. Each patient has their own way of thinking, their own struggles that they bring to the table, and they click with me in different ways. Their sessions may be with me, but they are ultimately for them. When I first meet with a patient, I want to get a feel for them in a similar way to how I'd try to get to know a potential new friend. I want my patient to feel as comfortable as possible and to share with me whatever they feel comfortable with sharing during that first meeting. There is absolutely no obligation for a patient to share every single issue they're struggling with during that first session. Instead, I will work with them to try to identify what problems are important to them in that moment and that can serve as our starting point. After all, we may not always know every issue that we're dealing with. Sometimes we discover that what we thought was our issue is actually the symptom of something else. This is a journey of discovery for both of us, and each session is a waypoint along the road.

After having served as a counselor while in the military, I later pursued a PhD in Psychology so that I could help meet the growing demand for available and affordable mental healthcare in this area, especially for those who are part of marginalized groups (such as the LGBTQ+ community) and cannot find safe and affirming people to talk to. While I have my particular specialties, I am more than happy to talk to anyone who is in need of psychological counseling, therapy, evaluations, and support. I'm very knowledgeable with the topics of depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, ADHD, PTSD, autism, sexuality, and more. I try to make patients feel as comfortable and validated as possible.

The first session is an intake session- a "get to know you" session. I'll ask questions to enhance my understanding of who you are as a person, what you are looking to get out of counseling, what approaches have worked for you in the past if you have been to counseling before, and what your therapeutic goals are. All sessions afterward are geared toward reaching your goals. I encourage my clients to practice mindfulness, body attunement, and other skills in session so they have a firm understanding of how to do them outside of session.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who helps people process and cope with chronic stress, trauma, and mood disorders. I am LGBTQIA+ informed and affirming.

As a therapist, I usually like to allow my clients to dictate the material covered in the session, particularly if there is something pressing they would like to discuss. I ask many questions in an attempt to understand my client's point of view as best as possible, and also to help my client consider alternative perspectives than their own.

Dr. Roque is a clinical psychologist licensed in Florida, and the Clinical Director at Counseling Associates of America. She has experience conducting psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Evaluations have been conducted for a variety of reasons including treatment formulation, bariatric surgery clearance, and intelligence and academic abilities. Dr. Roque also completes forensic psychological evaluations for 20th Judicial Circuit. Dr. Roque earned her Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. She earned her Master's and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Roque completed a clinical internship with the Broward Sherriff's Office, North Broward Bureau. Her work there included providing mental health services to inmates with psychiatric disorders, including group and individual therapy, and comprehensive psychological assessments. She completed her residency at the Counseling Associates of America, where she continues to work today. Dr. Roque is fluent in English and Spanish, and able to provide services in both languages.

Sessions start by me asking you questions to get to know you a little better and to gain further understanding of your needs and how I can help to meet your goals, we set goals and then we work in tangible and practical steps towards them. 

Sometimes our reality can feel far off from our desires and goals. Maybe you feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed or full of a lot of uncertainty in your life or relationships. As a result, maybe your mental health has taken a hit. Maybe you’re trying to figure to all out on your own and you just want to get back to that healthier version of yourself or relationship but just not sure how.  Be encouraged change is possible and real!  I work with adults, couples, and premarital couples in cultivating the outcomes they are desiring to have. Life throws many curveballs and I support you by giving you tools and skills to catch them when it does. We will work collaboratively towards your goals and create a path forward where movement is possible, and hope restored. I also provide Christian integrative therapy for those who want a faith based perspective. We all want to feel whole and live a life of meaning and purpose. You don't have to figure it all out alone. Change is possible and a new path forward is available today. I attended Pepperdine University, Masters in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in marriage and family therapy.

When you come to work with me you can expect a collaborative and honest approach. My goal is to meet you where you are at, wherever that might be. My sessions are typically a combination of processing recent thoughts and emotions using a CBT framework, as well as skill-building. Most importantly, I tailor our sessions to what matters most to you. I will often check in with you about your goals for our time together and how I can best support your needs.

Hello! My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for you to evolve. Let’s work together to increase self-awareness, reduce and shift negative thought patterns, increase healthy coping skills, and reach personal goals. I offer therapy in many areas, but primarily focus on anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am a licensed clinical social worker in both North and South Carolina. I look forward to learning more about you soon!

My therapy style is very relaxed and strengths based, I believe that your session is yours, after all you are the expert on you! Sessions will feel like a discussion or conversation, this doesn't mean I won't redirect you or gently push when needed, but do not expect an hour that is rigidly structured. I have been told that my sessions feel like talking to a friend that tells you the truth.

I believe wholeheartedly in treating all of my clients with respect and empathy. I strive to be an authentic person that listens without judgement and will do my best to give you a new perspective on any problems or issues that stand in your way on your journey to wellness. Additionally, I am a divorced mom of two adult children and I have been through the therapeutic process myself, so I know how hard it can be to make this first step. Please reach out if you have more questions or would like to set up an appointment.

Typically I begin sessions with a check-in about the past week and explore anything that the client feels they want to talk about that day. After the check-in, we will dive into any on-going issues and work together to build skills or find ways to support clients in handling challenges. Feedback and questions are welcomed during sessions! I believe that in empowering clients by identifying strengths and building skills.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. I completed my degrees in Social Work through the University of South Carolina (MSW) and James Madison University (BSW). I aspire to help clients overcome challenges, build skills, and find purpose. I believe therapeutic techniques like logo therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solutions focused therapy can help clients to reach their goals. I have experience working with a variety of issues, including trauma, relationship building, and mood issues including depression and anxiety.

This is your time so whatever you want to bring up is up to you. If you’re struggling to know what to talk about I may ask some questions to help you get started, but ultimately I let you take the lead. Our sessions will be very interactive with me asking follow-up questions or providing insight. 

Do you find yourself struggling to know who you are or what you want out of life? Maybe you are going through a big life transition that has left you feeling frazzled. Becoming an independent adult is difficult. With a specialization in working with college-students and young adults (20 & 30-somethings), I can help you gain more self-awareness and manage the stress that becoming an adult can cause. I focus on using relational psychodynamic psychotherapy to help you gain more self-awareness into who you are and how your relationships have impacted you so that you can become the person you want to be. I also incorporate elements of Cognitive behavioral therapy, problem-solving, and mindfulness. As a millennial I know how difficult it can be to start your life as an adult. There are so many unknowns and it can be difficult to know what path to take. It’s easy to feel stuck. But together we can work on whatever is holding you back so that you can move forward towards the life you want.

Therapy can be customized to work for you. I'm trained in a variety of therapeutic theories and modalities, and have an integrative approach. I tend to be candid, informal, and warm. I value the therapeutic relationship, and aim to show up as my authentic self, with the hope that it enables my clients to do likewise. 

Hi! I'm Haley, and I would love to work with you and your partner! I strive to bring hope and compassion into every therapeutic relationship, knowing that it takes courage to reach out for help. I specialize in working with attachment needs and concerns in relationships. Drawing from my background in family systems work, I can assist you in better understanding the impact of your family of origin experiences, and other significant relational experiences in your past and present, as you make changes to your current relational functioning.