Grief Therapists in Virginia

You’ve spent so much of your life walking on eggshells, second guessing yourself, and wondering if you’re the problem. Maybe you’ve been in relationships where your needs were minimized, ignored, or used against you. Now you feel anxious, drained, and unsure of who you are anymore. You might struggle to trust your decisions, set boundaries, or speak up without guilt. Deep down, you want to feel confident, respected, and at peace within yourself. You’re ready to stop overgiving, rebuild your sense of self, and finally feel like you again. I specialize in relationship issues recovery, self-esteem, depression and anxiety related to relationship patterns. We work to quiet self-doubt, rebuild self-trust, and create clear boundaries so you can feel grounded and confident. I offer a space where you can be heard, understood, and start rebuilding your confidence. Reach out via email for free consult!

Hello! I’m a Resident in Counseling specializing in sex therapy, relational healing, trauma recovery, and couples therapy. I work with individuals and couples navigating intimacy challenges, desire discrepancy, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, communication struggles, and relational trauma. I also support clients exploring LGBTQIA+ identity, ethical non-monogamy, and religious or spiritual trauma, including experiences with purity culture, spiritual abuse, faith-related sexual shame, and religious deconstruction.

I am a doctoral-prepared, dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 14 years of diverse healthcare experience. I earned my Associate Degree in Nursing from Prince George’s Community College, my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing from Bowie State University, and my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Brandman University. Currently, I am licensed to provide care to clients residing in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, and individualized treatment planning across the lifespan, serving children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. My clinical expertise spans a wide range of behavioral and mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, sleep disorders, OCD, and substance use disorders. Integrating my extensive background in both family medicine and psychiatric care, I approach mental health from a whole-person perspective. I carefully evaluate the complex interplay between physical health, emotional well-being, lifestyle, and psychosocial factors to deliver truly holistic care. Guided by an evidence-based and patient-centered framework, I work collaboratively with each individual to design practical treatment plans aligned with their specific goals and values. I am deeply committed to creating a respectful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel fully heard, valued, and empowered as active partners in their care. My goal is to support my clients in achieving greater emotional stability, enhanced daily functioning, and a higher overall quality of life.

Johnita McGee-Smith, MSW, LISW (Ohio), LCSW (Virginia), is a licensed clinical social worker, Christian counselor, and founder of Grace to Grace Behavioral Health. She provides trauma-informed, faith-integrated, and evidence-based care across Ohio and Virginia, helping individuals, couples, and families find healing and resilience.

Starting and navigating therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. If you’re feeling stressed, drained, or just wishing for a sense of relief, I’m here to help. In therapy, we’ll work together to explore ways to manage your mood, increase self-awareness, embrace self-acceptance, heal from past trauma, and build more meaningful relationships. This will be a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself and heal at your own pace, while we tailor our approach to fit what works best for you.

I believe all people inherently possess the capacity to make life- enriching, meaningful change. Sometimes, we just need extra support to sort through all that life might throw at us in order to make those changes. I provide clients with a safe, understanding, and nonjudgmental environment. Together, we will work to identify barriers, address challenges and implement plans to make meaningful change: to start connecting, managing, and truly living. I work from a person-centered approach, by which you will feel heard, understood, and in control of your progress. I truly believe that a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust is the key to strengthening resilience and facilitating growth. You no longer have to do this alone. It will be my privilege to walk along side you; to explore opportunities to address challenges and achieve goals. I offer a complimentary 15 minute consultation to discuss how we can move forward together.

I am a clinician of color in NC offering teletherapy to the older adult population. I was born and raised in eastern NC. My grandparents, my second set of parents, were and remain influential in my life.  Reflective Counseling Services goal is to tackle the misconceptions about therapy with the older generation. We all need a listening ear. We desire to help you live your best life.  Services also offered to caregivers in need of therapy. Call us for a free 15 minute consultation or visit us at www.reflectivecounsel.com. Teletherapy provided for clients residing in NC, SC, and VA.

Are you ready to make some changes? I’m a therapist with 25+ years of experience. I help clients with anxiety and trauma develop new skills and insights to feel calmer, confident and in control. If you are struggling with feeling fearful, nervous, overwhelmed, irritable and physically ill, I can help. Therapy can provide you with the tools to be your authentic self, improve relationships and just feel better.  I’m Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Professional and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level II). I would love to speak with you about any questions you have and what you’d like to accomplish in therapy. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we’d work well together. Let’s chat today.