I’d love to get to know YOUR story—not the story society tells about you, not the story others have told you about yourself, but the story and meaning YOU make about you. I’m here to help build the confidence and empowerment you are worthy of. Because YOU matter—you always have, and always will.
I openly support the following communities: Body Positivity/Neutrality; LGBTQIA+; Non-binary & trans; racial justice; secular & non-religious.
Thank you!
-Jordan
JORDAN WILSON
Licensed professional counselor, lpc, Med
I’ve never believed in censoring. My whole life being told I was “dramatic,” “argumentative” or “sensitive” all sent the same message: you’re too much.
To my fellow “too much”-ers, you are welcome here. You, and all parts of you, are enough. I work empathetically and collaboratively with those wanting to learn more about themselves, untangle the webs of trauma, shame, and despair, to help you reconnect with yourself and who you are. I work with folks to help them get in touch with their story—to help empower the ability to understand it, to share it, or to change it.
I work with both teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, shame, trauma, PTSD, depression, and self-esteem struggles. I specialize in an integrative and strength-based approach, looking at the ways in which resilience & survival has shown up in the face of obstacles and trauma. I also spend a large part of therapy deconstructing the ways in which societal systems impact our mental health and processing traumatic experiences. For teenagers, I work individually with supplemental joint sessions including parents as necessary to help create a safe and connecting environment within the family unit.
While my integrative approach is based on best-fit, here are the following therapy modalities I borrow from the most: Humanistic, narrative, internal family systems, acceptance and commitment, multicultural/feminist, trauma-focused, existential, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, mindfulness/sensorimotor psychotherapy, play and art-based techniques. Our work together is collaborative, creating a tailored therapeutic experience that best supports your needs.
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Kate Scales
Licensed PRofessional Counselor, LPC, EdS
I graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Drama in 2001. After earning my EdS in School Counseling in 2007, I stepped back from the workforce in order to spend time with my young children. During my time off, I continued to prioritize service to the community through volunteer work with the Shelter For Help in Emergency, ReadyKids and the Adult Learning Center.
I have spent the past four years working as a Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist with Region Ten CSB striving to be rigorous about collaborating with parents and other providers in the community and about creating spaces of safety where children can feel supported in expressing their feelings.
My time working with children inspired me to become a Licensed Professional Counselor with the goal of becoming a community counselor. When working with clients, I incorporate motivational interviewing, interpersonal process, play and expressive therapies and brief interventions to empower clients to meet their life goals.
Nickie Dunn
Supervisee in social work, msw
When life feels directionless and overwhelming, taking the first step toward therapy can seem daunting. Perhaps you’re wrestling with feelings of shame, guilt, or fear of judgment, making the idea of being vulnerable even more challenging. You might be questioning whether therapy is truly necessary, or if it would even help at all. These doubts and anxieties are understandable, and they often stem from the very challenges you are hoping to address.
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I provide a supportive and empowering space for teens and young adults facing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. I draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop coping skills, gain self-awareness, and create meaningful change. I believe you are the expert on your own life; my role is to support and guide you on your journey to healing and self-discovery. I recognize that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all, and I tailor my approach to meet your needs and address your unique concerns. Together, we can work to challenge thoughts and relational patterns that are no longer serving you, and create space to step into new ways of thinking and being. I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, affirming, and authentic.
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Caylyn Arbogast
RESIDENT IN COUNSELING, MA, EdS​
While pursuing my Master’s degree at James Madison University, I discovered a profound commitment to serving rural communities. This passion led me to an enriching internship in Page County, VA, where I have continued to serve ever since. My professional journey includes experience as a Crisis Therapist, mental health therapist, and therapist for Page County's Adult Recovery Court Program.
Currently, as a Resident in Counseling, I provide a range of therapeutic services to clients aged 6 and up, including individual, group, couple, and family therapy. My integrative therapeutic approach is designed to address diverse needs and is largely based on a Humanistic foundation with interventions that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), expressive arts, Play Therapy, and other evidence-based interventions.
I am a generalist who has worked with clients facing serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, identity challenges, trauma, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and comorbid substance use disorders.
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My clinical supervisor is Crystal Myers, LPC. She can be reached at (434)990-1744.
Having achieved my Master’s Degree in Social Work and clinical licensure later in life has reignited the passion I feel about being a helper. I bring to you both professional training combined with lived experience having served women and children at risk, adults with severe mental illness, children and adolescents with trauma, the elderly and end of life care, individuals in crisis, and coping with loved ones with substance use. Let’s work collaboratively to find the tools and treatment that are right for you.
My clinical supervisor is Crystal Myers, LPC, who can be reached at 434-990-1744.
Danette Kesner
Licensed clinical social worker, lcsw, msw
Most of us experience difficult struggles because life is hard sometimes. You may be questioning your sense of worth and trying to find your voice. Or you may be experiencing the brokenness that accompanies the loss of a relationship or a loved one. You may be trying to manage the stress and anxiety that goes along with raising children and launching them into this wild world we live in. Perhaps you are trying to recover from the long-term effects of trauma or abuse, but doing any of these things on your own can be difficult.
My question to you is do you want to work through these struggles alone? If so, is it working for you? Or, are you open to having someone come along your side? As we work together, you may grow in confidence and a sense of worth with a voice that can speak to those things or people that threatened you in the past. You may find healing and hopefulness to move beyond your loss while holding onto the happy memories. You may also learn how to process and eventually cope with the pain of past trauma and abuse, while adding healthy ways to manage your stress, strengthening yourself and relationships.
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Having achieved my Master’s Degree in Social Work and clinical licensure later in life has reignited the passion I feel about being a helper. I bring to you both professional training combined with lived experience having served women and children at risk, adults with severe mental illness, children and adolescents with trauma, the elderly and end of life care, individuals in crisis, and coping with loved ones with substance use. Let’s work collaboratively to find the tools and treatment that are right for you.
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Danette kesner
licensed clinical social worker, lcsw, msw
Most of us experience difficult struggles because life is hard sometimes. You may be questioning your sense of worth and trying to find your voice. Or you may be experiencing the brokenness that accompanies the loss of a relationship or a loved one. You may be trying to manage the stress and anxiety that goes along with raising children and launching them into this wild world we live in. Perhaps you are trying to recover from the long-term effects of trauma or abuse, but doing any of these things on your own can be difficult.
My question to you is do you want to work through these struggles alone? If so, is it working for you? Or, are you open to having someone come along your side? As we work together, you may grow in confidence and a sense of worth with a voice that can speak to those things or people that threatened you in the past. You may find healing and hopefulness to move beyond your loss while holding onto the happy memories. You may also learn how to process and eventually cope with the pain of past trauma and abuse, while adding healthy ways to manage your stress, strengthening yourself and relationships.
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