Our therapists offer emotional abuse therapy in Roanoke, VA

Maria Tarquinio-Kuhn is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with individuals with mental health concerns. She specializes in helping and assisting children, adults, and seniors with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, parenting, anger management, and behavioral issues. Maria also works with the LGBTQIA population and has spent time during her career in crisis counseling, the school system, and adventure-based counseling.

Maria received her Master’s in Counseling and Human Development from St. Lawrence University and an advanced certificate in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Buffalo. She uses a variety of clinical approaches that target client needs including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and solution-focused therapy.

Maria believes that helping others is her true calling and would be honored to guide you in achieving success and identifying strengths. She is ready to meet you where you are and encourages you to schedule an appointment today!

Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and has approximately 11 years of experience in providing mental health services in multiple environments. She has had the opportunity to work in private practice, two university counseling centers, and crisis services at a community service board. She has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, abuse histories, relationship issues, stress, life changes, personal growth, and family of origin issues.

Shannon has an M.A. in Professional Counseling and graduated from Virginia Tech in 2022 with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. She strongly believes that every individual is different and has different needs in counseling. Through a strengths-based and solution-focused lens, she draws on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals. Her approach to therapy is client-centered; clients are the experts in their lives and determine the direction and depth of therapy.

Shannon has a passion for helping people take steps toward growth, healing, and wholeness and would value the opportunity to come alongside you in your journey! She looks forward to working with you.

I am a licensed professional counselor with 5 years of experience supporting people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I help clients who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward regain clarity and confidence. I use a warm, collaborative approach and evidence-based methods to support healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and empowered.

I hold a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University. My approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to help clients build insight, develop new skills, and move toward emotional balance.

I welcome clients with compassion, curiosity, and respect. I want you to feel truly seen and heard, and to know that your feelings and experiences matter. We will move at a pace that feels right for you. If you are ready to begin, I invite you to reach out so we can take the first step together. You do not have to do this alone.