Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Charlottesville, VA (Martha Jefferson)

"I recognize the courage it takes to ask for help in order to find healing and change. "

Alexis Bahnmaier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with over 16 years of experience working with clients that struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma. She also specializes in helping individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community work through questions of gender, sexuality, identity, as well as the social prejudices and anxieties associated with family, friends, and workplaces.

Alexis earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Florida State University and implements a warm counseling style that is interactive, and heavily client-centered. Focusing on treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, without using stigmatizing labels. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral (CBT), humanistic, and solutions-focused (SFT) methods. 

Alexis will focus on tailoring sessions and treatment plans to meet your unique and specific needs. She is a firm believer that rather than pushing an individual through treatment, therapy should guide and support them at their own pace. Alexis knows that it takes courage to seek treatment for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward positive change. 

"As a marriage and family therapist who has experienced divorce, I understand the challenge that relationships can present even when we put in the effort, address concerns, and try to make our voices heard."

Julia Rubarth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 24 years of experience. She works with adults and seniors who are experiencing a range of issues including postpartum transitions, self-identity, and parenting and relationship stressors. Most recently, Julia has spent time supporting families in the child welfare system. She seeks to give clients a safe place to unpack uncertainties, feel heard, and develop confidence. Julia provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families.

Julia received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. She approaches therapy compassionately and focuses on past successes and pre-existing strengths in addition to current challenges. Modalities used by Julia include motivational interviewing, relational therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to struggle alone. Julia will work with you to identify and dismantle barriers while building skills and confidence in your abilities. If you’re ready to make a positive change, schedule an appointment with her today!

"If you find yourself struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or just want an empathetic listener, I’d love to help."

Sandra Monohan is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has helped clients with depression, anxiety, relationships, communication, grief and loss, and life transitions. She has worked with individuals including adolescents and adults as well as couples and families. Sandra seeks to help clients heal through a therapeutic relationship that explores current and past hurts and unhelpful patterns while focusing on strengths and increasing self-compassion.

Counseling women at various stages has been a specialty of hers as she provides emotion-focused support while helping clients find balance and fulfillment in their lives. Sandra seeks to come alongside all clients in a collaborative effort to reach their counseling goals. Clients are deeply valued and cared for when they engage in counseling with her. Sandra wishes to join you in a journey toward healing, freedom, and a more joyful, peaceful, and satisfying life. 

"Seeking therapy is an important first step towards healing and living your best life; I would be privileged to join you on this journey."

Doris Dodson (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses a strengths-based approach to treat clients dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, adoption, grief/loss, and relationship issues. She believes clients are the experts on themselves and she has worked collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults to overcome challenges. Doris has a wide range of experience including teaching social work students in higher education, leading anger management and batterers intervention groups, and training mental health clinicians in providing therapeutic services to clients impacted by foster care and adoption.

Doris completed her Master of Social Work with a mental health concentration from Virginia Commonwealth University. Doris is warm, accepting, and compassionate and cares deeply about her clients. She uses an eclectic/integrated and holistic approach, incorporating mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and expressive arts.

There are times in everyone's life when additional support is helpful. Doris is highly motivated to work with you toward receiving the support you need. If you are ready to take this next step, schedule an appointment with her today!