Compassionate Therapy for Women, Young Adults, Teens, and Tweens

In-Person in Fredericksburg and
Online from anywhere in Virginia

A safe place to heal, connect, and thrive

Are you feeling like you keep trying to make things better but find yourself exhausted from repeating the same negative cycles over and over?

Are the pressures to have life “figured out” - career, relationships, or goals hitting you from all sides leaving you feeling like you are drowning? 

Are you watching your once carefree child start to shrink under the pressure - grades, friend drama, fitting in - and wonder where their spark went?

Are you embroiled with never ending battles with your teen, worrying that negative influences in their lives threaten the future you hope for them?

A safe place to heal, connect, and thrive
Young girl with long hair sitting, holding a sweater to her face, looking to the side. Moody, indoor setting.
A safe place for women to heal, connect, and thrive
A safe place for teens to heal, connect, and thrive
transformative healing and connection,

There is HOPE. 

Things can be different.

At Thrive Counseling for Healing and Connection in Fredericksburg and Stafford, Virginia, we support women, young adults, teens, and tweens navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles. Our team of experienced and creative therapists help clients move beyond the emotional patterns that lead to frustration, sadness, and disconnection.

Whether you're a young adult feeling pressure to have life figured out, a woman juggling emotional demands while losing touch with your own needs, or a parent watching your tween or teen struggle with self-esteem, peer pressure, or big feelings they don’t yet have words for—we're here to help.

At Thrive, we walk alongside you with compassion and expertise, guiding you through a process of healing, empowerment, and meaningful change so you and your family can thrive with more connection, confidence, and clarity.

  • Therapy for Women

    Women in All Phases

    We offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for women facing anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions. Our therapists help women heal past wounds, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with their sense of self using EMDR, CBT, Somatic, supportive and mindfulness-based approaches.

  • Therapy for Young Adults

    Young Adults

    We provide specialized therapy for young adults navigating anxiety, identity struggles, life transitions, and relationship challenges. At Thrive Counseling for Healing and Connection, our therapists use CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to help clients build confidence, regulate emotions, and create a life aligned with their values.

  • Teens

    Teens

    Therapy for Teens
    We offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for teens dealing with anxiety, depression, school stress, identity concerns, and peer issues. Our therapists use CBT, DBT, EMDR, and creative interventions to help teens build coping skills, emotional awareness, and confidence.

  • Tweens

    Tweens

    We provide developmentally appropriate therapy for tweens (ages 10–12) experiencing emotional regulation issues, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, or family stress. At Thrive Counseling, our therapists engage tweens through play therapy, CBT, and mindfulness to support healthy expression, resilience, and growth. We keep parents engaged in the therapeutic process.

  • Trauma Recovery

    Trauma Recovery

    At Thrive Counseling for Healing and Connection, we provide trauma-informed therapy for tweens, teens, young adults, and women healing from past abuse, loss, or distressing experiences. Using EMDR, CBT, somatic and attachment-based approaches, our therapists help clients process trauma, rebuild safety, and move forward with greater resilience and emotional freedom.

  • Survivors of Homicide Loss

    Homicide Survivors

    Our therapists offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for survivors of homicide loss, including tweens, teens, and adults. Our therapists provide a safe space to process grief, trauma, and complicated emotions using EMDR, CBT, and supportive grief counseling tailored to each stage of healing. We know all too well the deep rawness that comes from these experiences.

Our Team

Gold Standard Treatment
Moving You to a Brighter Future.

Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach supported by a wealth of evidence based research. It helps individuals heal from traumatic experiences and is proven to address and resolve a variety of mental health issues, offering hope and healing to those in need.

heal. connect. thrive.

Your Journey to A Better Life Awaits…we are here for it.

You’ve already taken a first step by searching for help.  Complete the form below to move forward with us. Our Clinical Director will contact you and find the best therapist for your specific situation.