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As a working wife and mother of two adult children, I understand the struggles that life can bring....
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As a working wife and mother of two adult children, I understand the struggles that life can bring.
April Gardner is a Resident in Counseling with 4 years of experience. She works with adults (and their loved ones) dealing with a variety of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia and related disorders. April also has experience working with the incarcerated and addiction disorders. She has worked in settings including hospice care, bereavement, community mental health, inpatient hospital, emergency service, and private practice.
April Graduated from Liberty University with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement. April is non-judgmental and believes that together people can impact the world for the better.
You are the master of your future, and April will partner with you to help set goals and take steps to a better tomorrow. No matter where you have been in the past, the path to healing is only a day away. April warmly invites you to schedule an appointment!
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Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction...
Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Tricia uses a humanistic approach and a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, strength-based, narrative, acceptance and commitment, expressive art as therapy, and positive psychotherapy.
Tricia completed her Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She will actively listen, help you gain perspective, explore with you what is keeping you from becoming the best version of yourself, and make a plan that will empower you to reach your goals.
“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety” (Abraham Maslow). Sometimes what feels safe, comfortable, and familiar, is actually unhealthy; change can be hard and the unknown scary. Do you feel stuck, repeating toxic patterns or negative thinking? Have life events or stress become overwhelming or seem unmanageable? Maybe you just need a supportive space to talk about what you’re going through and how you are feeling.
This world is not to be dealt with alone. Let me come alongside you and we can tackle it together!...
This world is not to be dealt with alone. Let me come alongside you and we can tackle it together!
Monica Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in the mental health and substance use treatment fields. She has provided treatment in various settings and with a wide range of populations. She seeks to help people live more effective lives in order to thrive, not just survive, in life. She specializes in emotional dysregulation, depression disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, interpersonal conflict, grief, major life transitions, complex trauma, and mindfulness practices.
Monica Alexander completed her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MA) at Liberty University in 2012. She is a wife and mother and an active member in her community and church. These roles coupled with clinical training and experience allow her to have an effective approach to problem-solving with modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use treatment modalities (matrix, seeking safety, living in balance), and motivational interviewing.
Monica is ready! She believes you can do hard things. She wants you to become unstuck and free. Monica is confident that she will be able to provide effective treatment and straight answers, and that she will know the difference between when a client needs information versus affirmation to cope with challenges. If you are looking at this now, take the next step and schedule an appointment with her today!
As an adult child of alcoholic parents, with over two decades of sobriety, I understand the insanity and struggle of addiction....
As an adult child of alcoholic parents, with over two decades of sobriety, I understand the insanity and struggle of addiction.
Lynn Lemon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of clinical experience working with adults in the mental health field. Lynn has experience with individuals diagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, substance abuse disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
She received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Lynn’s therapeutic approach, although eclectic, is greatly influenced by Psychodynamic theory. Each client comes to therapy with different needs and Lynn collaborates with them developing a unique treatment plan.
She believes in order to move forward one must look within and to the past to uncover obstacles preventing change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is also used to assist the client in changing negative thought patterns and exposure therapy is also used to overcome the avoidance of situations causing anxiety.
Lynn believes everyone has value and is capable of living the life they dream of. The environment that one is raised in greatly influences how one feels about themselves and interacts with others. There are unconscious patterns that play a role in one’s ability to make choices that will take them from where they are, to where they want to be. To identify the maladaptive automatic responses is the key to growth and to live the life of ones dreams.
As an eclectic therapist, I understand that not one approach works for everyone, and I will help find a style that works for you....
As an eclectic therapist, I understand that not one approach works for everyone, and I will help find a style that works for you.
Catherine “Cat” Webber is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience supporting individuals facing substance use, addiction, trauma, and serious mental health challenges. She draws from a background working with justice-involved populations and emphasizes empathy, nonjudgment, and personal responsibility. Cat values lifelong learning and is deeply committed to helping clients rewrite their stories with courage, clarity, and connection.
Cat earned her Master’s in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University. She uses a client-centered approach rooted in empathy and empowerment, helping clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Her practice includes support for co-occurring disorders, trauma recovery, and crisis management.
Cat is warm, easy to talk to, and passionate about creating a space where clients feel safe, heard, and capable of change. She values the therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively to help clients heal, grow, and build stronger, healthier lives.
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Borderline personality disorder counseling in Fredericksburg, VA is the main form of treatment for borderline personality disorder. It teaches individuals skills that enable them to better manage and cope with their symptoms.
Borderline personality disorder counseling at Thriveworks is personalized to each individual. Depending on your unique needs, it can help you learn to manage uncomfortable feelings, reduce impulsivity, and improve relationships (which might otherwise be negatively affected by your condition).
Borderline personality disorder counseling with our Thriveworks Fredericksburg therapists can be conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of borderline personality disorder counseling sessions will vary from one person to the next, dependent on their specific needs. However, most treatments for borderline personality disorder last for 1-3 years.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition in which an individual has difficulty controlling their emotions. People with BPD feel intense emotions for extended periods of time and have difficulty finding balance within these periods of irregularity. The episodes are brought on by emotional triggers. These emotional episodes can lead to strained relationships, self-harm, low self-esteem, and impulsive actions and decisions.
In recent research, it was determined that over 75% of individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are women. Men are also impacted but commonly misdiagnosed.
Borderline personality disorder experience instability and insecurity within their emotions. These signs and symptoms may include:
As with many mental health illnesses, the root cause of borderline personality disorder is not clear and is the source of many research projects. The factors that contribute to the onset of BPD can range from family history to brain imbalances. Here is a breakdown of a few factors:
Borderline personality disorder does not have a concrete testing, which can make it extremely difficult to diagnose. Mental health professionals use comprehensive testing and evaluations that help to determine if the symptoms are in fact indicative of BPD.
BPD patients are treated using personalized plans that address their symptoms. Mental health professionals can use one or more techniques during therapy that includes medication, group therapy, or psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is usual the first method of treatment mental health professionals uses to treat BPD patients.
These methods are adjusted as the plan progresses depending on how effective the treatment plan is in managing BPD symptoms. If a patient is suicidal, short-term hospitalization may be necessary to ensure their safety until their episode is stabilized.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fredericksburg is located near Kenmore Avenue and Mary Ball Street, off Route 1. It is near the Kenmore Historic Mansion and a short distance from the University of Mary Washington.
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