Alan Forrest, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT

Alan is Chair and Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at Radford University. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Nationally Certified Counselor, who has extensive clinical experience in individual, couples, family and group counseling . He has been a consultant for various mental health centers, school Read more

Angela Cardenas, M.S.

Resident in Counseling Angela’s background which includes an education in counseling, human development, psychology, and the biological sciences helps her to facilitate a holistic approach in therapy. She believes that good mental health is a vital part of wellness and that the role the mind plays in overall health is often overlooked. Angela’s passion is Read more

Andrew Burns, LPC

Andrew is a Licensed Professional Counselor with twelve years of clinical practice experience. He has served children, adolescents, and adults in various settings in the community. Andrew has a special interest in helping people overcome anxiety and trauma, as well as depression, life adjustments, substance abuse, and seek personal growth. His view of those he Read more

Tracy Wills, LPC

Are you struggling with fertility, life transitions, chronic pain or mood issues? I have solutions and great enthusiasm for helping people overcome their struggles by teaching them strategies, techniques, problem solving and coping skills to live life in a more fulfilling way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides a welcoming environment where clients Read more

Angela McGoldrick, LPC, Executive Director

“It has been my vision for many years to create a Center that is warm, inviting and relaxing for people to come to unwind and reconnect with their inner self and rejuvenate from the stress life can bring. On May 1, 2010 I was able to realize this dream by creating the Life in Balance Read more

Erin Sullivan, LCSW

Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 26 years experience, the last 10 while serving as Director of Radford University Student Counseling Services.   Erin enjoys working with adolescents and adults in individual, couples and group counseling. Erin believes that counseling is helping people to help themselves. She provides support and useful tools to Read more

Brandi Gray, MS

Resident in Counseling Brandi feels like her life experiences have helped her to become an effective and open counselor. She prides herself on her compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to counseling. Brandi has a Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds. She believes that all Read more

Sarah Trenis, MA

Resident in Counseling Sarah began working with children as a special education teacher and then, went on to pursue her passion, working in mental health and as a counselor. Sarah has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in group and individual settings to include residential treatment, psychiatric hospital, inpatient programs, therapeutic day treatment, intensive in-home Read more

Liz Kates, LPC

Liz is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an intrinsic passion for helping others. Growing up in a military family, Liz was exposed to diverse populations with varying levels of need. From a young age, Liz felt compelled to serve others, both in her own community and in neighboring communities. After relocating to Southwest Virginia in Read more

Jenny Cole, MS Resident Counselor

Jenny has been a resident counselor at Life in Balance since April 2018. She holds a Masters degree in Professional Counseling, has a passion for helping others and takes a holistic approach to counseling. She works with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, life changes, self-esteem, ADHD, social skills Read more

Kate Buchanan, MS, CMT, Resident in Counseling

Kate graduated in 2002 with a Masters Degree in Counselor Education from Radford University. She has been a full-time School Counselor at Blacksburg High School for 13 years and has provided extensive academic, career, social, and personal counseling. Kate has an interest in providing assistance to clients in adolescence through adulthood with:   Depression Anxiety Read more

Dana Lee, LPC, RPT (registered play therapist)

Dana earned her Masters degree in Counseling and Psychology from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA where she centered her studies in holistic and expressive therapies. She has worked with children, adults, and families in various school and mental health settings since 2003. Dana welcomes adults, teens, and children ages 5-12 to her practice. She specializes Read more

Sara Yun,BS, LMT

Sara Yun, B.S., LMT Sara graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Human Nutrition, Food and Exercise in 1997. After working in this field for several years she chose to pursue a career as a Massage Therapist. She completed a 500 hour program at Charleston School of Massage and Healing Arts in Charleston, South Carolina in Read more

Clare Ellen Mann, BGS, LMT

“Your pain is real. Whether it be emotional or physical pain, you deserve support. Let me help you to move your body in the most pain-free and joyful way possible!” Clare Ellen Mann is a Massage Therapist, licensed by the Virginia Board of Nursing. She earned her CSC in Massage Therapy from Dabney S. Lancaster Read more

Crystal L Addison, Reiki Master

Crystal Addison is a Certified Reiki Master as well as an Inspirational Guide. She has been practicing Reiki and Personal Empowerment, professionally since October of 2013. Crystal uses a variety of self empowering tools and techniques to assist her clients in healing through raising their personal awareness and building a firm foundation of self confidence. Crystal is also graduate of Read more

Cindy Blevins, LPC Specializing in Children & Adolescents

Cindy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with adults, children and adolescents. Starting out in teaching, then moving into counseling, Cindy has been able to integrate her knowledge of education and mental health, helping people to problem solve, work through personal issues, and move toward positive transformation. She takes joy in helping others Read more

Season Childress, LPC

Season Childress is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who graduated in 2007 from Radford University with a Masters degree in Counseling and Human Development. She has experience in the mental health field in both school and outpatient settings, and has worked as a teacher, school counselor, early childhood development specialist and outpatient mental health therapist. Season is Read more