-Licensed Professional Counselor in VA

-Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

-Evergreen Certified in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

I offer therapy with individuals (including children and teens), couples, and families, assisting with challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family concerns, parenting, and spiritual concerns.

Counseling

Couples Counseling

Do you ever wish your relationship felt more connected, supportive, and fulfilling? Perhaps you're hoping for more positivity and less tension, greater closeness instead of distance, or more shared joy and less conflict.

Change is possible!

Through couples counseling based on the research-backed Gottman Method, you and your partner can:

  • Rebuild and deepen your friendship

  • Learn healthier ways to manage conflict

  • Create shared meaning and purpose in your relationship

Take the first step toward a stronger, more satisfying connection by reaching out to me today.

Oak Hill Academy

Boarding School Partnership

Attending boarding school is an exciting milestone—one filled with opportunities for personal growth, independence, and new experiences. As the former Director of Counseling at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, VA, I understand the unique challenges and rewards that come with boarding school life.

Now, in continued partnership with Oak Hill Academy, I offer on-campus counseling hours for students and families who request support. Whether your student is adjusting to the transition, navigating mental health concerns, or managing everyday stress, I can be a trusted resource during their time at school.

So, if you are an Oak Hill family/student seeking additional support while on campus, feel free to reach out. Together, we can create a plan to help you/your family thrive.

What Exactly Is Coaching?

Not quite sure if you need therapy, but feeling stuck or overwhelmed by a life transition? That’s where coaching can come in.

Unlike counseling—which is provided by licensed professionals and often focuses on healing from past experiences or managing mental health conditions—coaching is all about forward motion. It’s designed to help you set meaningful goals, tap into your strengths, and move with clarity and confidence into your next chapter.

Whether you're navigating a major life change, facing relationship challenges, feeling stuck in a rut, or simply craving support as you level up your life—coaching can help you find your direction and take action.

Coaching isn’t therapy. It’s a focused, collaborative partnership to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.

Sessions are $90 each and are typically not covered by insurance..

Coaching Services

Launch Your College Journey with Confidence!
College Success Coaching for Freshmen

Hello Class of 2029! Now that you are settled on your new campus, how is it going? Inevitably, there will be challenges along the way, and coaching can help you meet them with confidence and with strategies that truly bring success!

With experience coaching hundreds of high schoolers as they make their college transition, I know the real challenges students face:
- Staying organized and academically on track
- Navigating social life and new independence
- Managing ADHD, learning differences, or mental health needs

As your coach, I will be your personal college success partner. We’ll meet regularly so I can support you as you develop…
-A strong, confident mindset
-Powerful academic tools & time management strategies
-Social-emotional skills for college life

Scheduling is flexible to fit your class load.


Just text or email me at:

276-768-9027

joygroves123@gmail.com