How Our Counseling Program Works

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At the heart of our counseling program rests the compassion, understanding, and experience of our staff.  We work to help women heal from the wounds of traumatic experiences, illness, loss, troubled relationships, and abuse.  In the very first session we take a thorough history of the problems and concerns and work towards establishing goals. 

Our staff uses a variety of therapeutic approaches in order to best meet the unique needs of each woman.  As a team of therapists, we offer cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, interactive guided imagery, stress management training, and supportive psychotherapy.

Women who see us typically report feeling a sense of relief after the first session when they discover what it feels like to join in a therapeutic partnership.  We are interested in discovering the possibilities for positive change in every woman's life, and commit ourselves to the journey of personal growth.  From the first contact to the last, we are committed to creating a sense of safety, acceptance, reliability, and trust in our work. 

If you are interested in receiving services, please call 872-0047.  We accept insurance and also offer a sliding scale to assist those who do not have insurance or lack adequate mental health coverage.

Contact

1007 East High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-872-0047
434-872-0049 fax

Where to find us

Directions to The Women's Initiative, Charlottesville.

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