Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor who 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 […]
Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor who 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 therapy, crisis stabilization, community-based treatment, and schools.
In therapy, Sarah uses creative outlets and a variety of techniques while focusing on the whole person to help people discover their strengths and ways to best help themselves. Sarah views each individual and situation as unique and utilizes an eclectic, person-centered approach to therapy. Sarah welcomes children, adolescents, and adults to her practice.
Areas of interest and experience include:
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 […]
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 2009, Liz completed the Counselor Education program at Radford University, with a focus in community mental health counseling. Liz received her Master’s degree in 2011. Liz also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Christopher Newport University, with a major in Industrial Organizational Psychology and minors in Leadership Studies and Philosophy/Religious Studies.
Liz is trained in a variety of treatment modalities, including, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Trauma-Focused CBT; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; motivational interviewing; interactive psychotherapy; expressive art therapy; therapeutic sand tray; solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy; and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.
Liz’s primary experience includes assisting children and adolescents with a variety of concerns, such as:
Liz provides both individual and family counseling to children and adolescents.
Liz has also served adults in addressing issues, such as:
Liz provides individual counseling for adults.
Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years’ experience, 10 of them while serving as Director of Radford University Student Counseling Services. Erin enjoys working with adults in individual counseling utilizing in person and telehealth appointments. Erin believes that counseling is helping people to help themselves. She provides support and useful tools […]
Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years’ experience, 10 of them while serving as Director of Radford University Student Counseling Services. Erin enjoys working with adults in individual counseling utilizing in person and telehealth appointments.
Erin believes that counseling is helping people to help themselves. She provides support and useful tools to assist clients in attaining their goals of personal growth and symptom relief. Erin has a special interest in the use of brief therapy utilizing: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Insight Oriented Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Erin is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist in EMDR and is a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner.
Havening is an exciting newer technique in which the client to applies physical touches on the face, arms and hands while utilizing relaxation breathing and distractions which actually helps to shift brain chemistry to decrease strong emotional reactions. It is amazing how helpful this tool has been for clients.
Her areas of expertise include:
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Angela is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background that 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 […]
Angela is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background that 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 to help people work with this awareness in a caring and compassionate way to achieve personal growth and balance.
Angela has interest in helping people overcome depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and crisis. She also teaches social skills and mindfulness. Angela has served adolescents and adults in groups and individually in various settings in the community as well as inpatient.
To schedule with Angela call 540-381-6215.
Andrew is a Licensed Professional Counselor with twenty 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 […]
Andrew is a Licensed Professional Counselor with twenty 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 serves is based on an understanding of each individual as a whole person, which goes beyond their challenges.
Andrew’s education in the biological sciences, as well as in mental health allows him to understand the important relationship between mind and body to find true balance. He embraces a Person-Centered philosophy, with use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, and more.
Andrew accepts the following insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Anthem EAP, Cigna, Humana, InTotal Health, Magellan, MHNET, Optima, Optima EAP, Tricare, Value Options and Virginia Premier.
Please call our office to schedule with Andrew: 540-381-6215.
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 […]
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 explore how a holistic approach can bring about positive personal growth, using individualized planning with each case. In other words, Cindy strives to use what works best for each unique situation. She has a background in outpatient, prevention, adventure-based, group, Intensive In-Home, residential treatment, school –based environments, and working with Military Families. Cindy has a special interest in incorporating creative arts into the counseling process.
Cindy accepts the following insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Anthem EAP, Beacon Hill, Cigna, CompPsych, Humana, InTotal Heath, Magellan, MHNet, Optima, Optima EAP, Optum/United Behavioral, Tricare, Value Options, and Virginia Premier.
Please call our office to schedule with Cindy: 540-381-6215.
Alan Forrest, Ed.D., is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Counselor Education at Radford University. Over the past 44 years he has held a variety of positions in both inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse settings. Alan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has extensive clinical experience […]
Alan Forrest, Ed.D., is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Counselor Education at Radford University. Over the past 44 years he has held a variety of positions in both inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse settings. Alan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has extensive clinical experience in the areas of individual, group, couples, and family counseling. He has facilitated training seminars, workshops, and retreats in the areas of loss, grief, and bereavement; substance use disorders; couples communication skill training; men’s issues in counseling; and mindfulness/meditation practices in counseling.
Alan has been a consultant for various mental health centers, school districts, hospices, businesses, and other organizations. In addition to his personal mindfulness meditation practice, Alan leads, and co-leads, mindfulness retreats/workshops for college and graduate students, medical and nursing students, human service and mental health professionals, educators, young adults, and others.
Alan’s therapeutic approach resides in his inherent belief in an integrated and holistic body, mind, and heart approach to growth and change. Alan is trained and grounded in the treatment modalities of: Humanistic/Phenomenological Counseling, Solution-Focused Counseling, Mindfulness/Meditation, Structural Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Alan is In-Network with the Following Insurance Companies: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, CompPsych, Magellan, Tri-care, Value Options, Virginia Health Network. Please call our office to schedule with Alan: 540-381-6215.
“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 […]
“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 Counseling & Wellness Center in Christiansburg Virginia.”
Anjalia is a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated with top honors from Radford University in 2006 with a Masters Degree in Counseling and Human Development.
Anjalia also has a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and was an honor graduate from the University of Michigan in 1996. Anjalia worked 7 years as a dental hygienist but her heart and her passion were always in helping others at deeper level.
As a teenager Anjalia faced many struggles and obstacles being a teen mother and on her own at an early age. It was a counselor who gave Anjalia hope to believe in herself and courage to know that she could overcome any obstacle that stood in the way of her dreams of going to college and overcoming poverty. Anjalia has never forgotten the difference this counselor’s words of encouragement made in her life and wanted to give back to others in this same way.
Contact Anjalia directly: 540-381-6215 ext 303 or by e-mail at lifeinbalancecenter@gmail.com.
Anjalia’s Specializations Include but are not limited to:
Anjalia also Leads Groups Including:
Anjalia accepts the following insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Anthem EAP, Cigna, Compsych, Humana, InTotal Health, Magellan, MHNET, Optima, Optima EAP, Optum/United Behavioral, Tricare, VA Permier, and Value Options.
Please call our office to schedule with Anjalia: 540-381-6215.
