Our therapists offer anger management therapy in Blacksburg, VA

Chardonnay Crabtree is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia with 3 years of experience and a wide range of skills to help tailor treatment best for each client. She has worked with people ages 5-80 with a broad spectrum of disorders. Her areas of specialty are treating trauma with accelerated resolution therapy, as well as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD.

Chardonnay earned a Master's in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Therapy from West Virginia University. Her client-centered counseling style provides a compassionate, empathetic, safe, and nonjudgmental climate for the client. She believes that a peaceful mind creates a peaceful life.

Chardonnay welcomes anyone seeking support and guidance. She recognizes that reaching out for help can be scary, but she is here to provide a safe and empathetic space where your concerns are heard and respected. Let us begin this journey so you can gain the understanding and peace you want and have a more enjoyable day.

*Chardonnay does not provide ADHD Evaluations.*

Michael Orndoff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 4 years of experience in the field of Social Work. He is passionate about helping adults, adolescents, and couples manage their own unique challenges in their daily life. Michael specializes in relationship issues, depression, career concerns, anger management, building self-esteem, and parenting concerns. 

Michael completed his Master's Degree in Social Work from Norfolk State University and his Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Virginia Wesleyan University. Michael came from a blended family and witnessed firsthand the struggles associated with building and maintaining relationships. Michael's professional experience has helped him learn how to develop and implement treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and person-centered therapy (PCT). 

Life is full of challenges and each and every person has their own unique story to tell. Michael is ready to listen and help you navigate your specific situation so that you can feel more empowered to enact positive change in your own life. Through exploration of your unique life experiences, Michael is confident that he will be able to assist you in developing skills and strategies to manage whatever it is that you are being affected by. If you are ready to take back control over your life and put in the effort, schedule and appointment with him.

Brianna Banks is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience supporting individuals in underserved and low-income communities. She is passionate about supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity development. Briana is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore challenges, build on their strengths, and create meaningful change aligned with their personal goals.

Brianna holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has a Master’s in Counseling and Human Development both at Lindsey Wilson College. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies with person-centered techniques to guide clients in developing healthy coping skills, clarifying goals, and navigating challenges with resilience.

Brianna is committed to creating a compassionate and encouraging space where clients feel heard, valued, and supported. She encourages clients to take intentional steps toward growth and healing, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence at a pace that feels authentic and comfortable to them.

I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and life transitions. I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance while creating a safe and welcoming space for meaningful growth and healing.

I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and began my career as a community-based mental health professional. My work draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic principles to help clients gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting emotional change.

I believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to walk beside clients as they pursue healing, personal growth, and peace. Together, we’ll create a path toward greater self-understanding and emotional freedom—one that honors your unique story and empowers you to thrive.

Hudson Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience across the mental health crisis continuum, including inpatient care, community stabilization, and prevention. He works with diverse concerns such as substance use, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. Hudson centers marginalized and under-resourced individuals, using an intersectional approach to support resilience. He welcomes all clients, with a focus on LGBTQ+ folks, disabled individuals, and those impacted by their social identities.

Hudson earned his Master’s in Counselor Education from Virginia Tech. He uses an eclectic, client-centered approach to therapy. Grounded in empathy and nonjudgment, he sees the therapeutic relationship as a space to explore new thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while supporting each person’s capacity to grow into who they need to be.

Hudson has dedicated his career to supporting historically silenced communities and supporting clients as they grow into their most authentic selves. If you're seeking a space where you can show up as you are, Hudson welcomes you to reach out and begin your journey.

Holden Raines is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience working in the mental health field. He has worked with a variety of populations including adults, adolescents, and children/families. He has worked in the community extensively and developed a flexible, person-centered approach. Holden specializes in treating anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and family conflict.

Holden completed his Master's (M.S) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Radford University. Holden first began working with children, adolescents, and their families in the home environment. He then transitioned to crisis counseling in which he provided solution-focused brief therapy directed at short-term goals. He obtained his license in 2021, and now provides outpatient counseling in a traditional face-to-face setting and also via video. Holden has developed an adaptable style in counseling and meets clients where they are. He often utilizes existential, narrative, strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, and person-centered approaches in counseling.

As hard as we may fight it, a stigma still exists regarding mental health and asking for help. Holden understands that it can be a difficult decision to begin therapy. He looks forward to helping you identify goals, work toward them, and live a more fulfilling life.

I believe, that most often times, it takes an individual to experience significant pain or dissatisfaction in their life in order for them to pursue counseling and change. I understand that the step to reach out and ask for assistance with life’s issues is a huge step and I do not take that lightly. As your therapist, it is my commitment to come along side of you and support you through the more challenging times in life.

The goal of my practice is to provide a safe environment where clients can discuss difficult issues which are free from judgment, and develop meaningful life change so that they can work towards their goals and have a better quality of life. My approach to counseling integrates several skill and evidenced based approaches into therapy such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness, self-care, and boundary setting. I am experienced in working with teenagers, young adults, and adults. My areas of special interest are: depression, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, vocational counseling, spirituality, faith-based counseling, self-esteem, coping with physical illness and pain, relationship issues, substances use disorders, and life transitions.

I look forward to meeting and working with you!