Shannon Graves, M.A., LPC

Do you often feel anxious or negative toward yourself? Do you want to create better relationships or feel more confident? Are there parts of yourself that you haven't explored but you want to find a way to dive in? If any of these experiences resonate with you, I can help you get there. We all need validation and a space to be completely ourselves, but also to be challenged to dig deeper and grow. I can offer you that space to cultivate a stronger, healthier relationship with yourself and in turn, with those around you.

 

I have a collaborative, inviting style and embrace a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to encourage personal growth, empowerment, and self-awareness. My experience has allowed me to work with a wide variety of therapeutic issues but I am passionate in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, adults who live with addiction, and anxiety, trauma, family-of-origin and boundary-setting exploration. One of my primary clinical interests is using geek culture (e.g., cinema, DnD, television) to facilitate a creative means of self-exploration. I am also experienced in helping those who live with mood disorders (including Bipolar Disorder), ADHD, eating disorders, and OCD.

 

My approach integrates many modalities based on individual need but I primarily utilize a blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, Psychoanalytic Theory, and mindfulness-based therapy. I also lean into attachment-based approaches, ACT, and interventions borrowed from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR. No matter what your goals are, we will work together to bring awareness to areas you’d like to change, develop an ability to challenge them, and deepen your interpersonal connections.

 

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling with a concentration in substance use and psychological disorders from The George Washington University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia and work only with adults over the age of 18. I currently only offer telehealth virtual sessions and do not have a physical office for in-person sessions at this time.

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​I am an approved supervisor by the licensing board in the state of Virginia and thoroughly enjoy providing clinical supervision to Residents in Counseling. Please email me if you are interested in learning more!

 

You have already taken the first step by considering starting therapy. If you allow me the opportunity, I would be honored to take that journey with you. You already have the tools you need to understand yourself and feel more positive, balanced, and confident. If you're ready to get started, I am here for you.