Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Lynchburg, VA

It is a gift to have people trust me with their vulnerability, emotions, and authentic self, and see them make lasting changes in their life. People come to therapy because they want something to change and want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Every person is different. It is important therapy adjust to individual needs.

It takes strength, courage, and determination to seek help. I love what I do! I have years of therapy experience with trauma/abuse, depression and mood concerns, anxiety, substance issues, relationship/family issues, grief, self-esteem, men's issues, gender and sexuality, identity, religion, career issues, and more. I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP). Licensed psychologist in North Carolina and Virginia. PsyPact certified. I have extensive experience with adults 18 - 60, and have specialized experience with university students.

I have been counseling and supporting individuals and families from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds for over nine years.

You’re used to holding it all together—but stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion may be catching up. I help high-functioning women navigate burnout, regain balance, and feel like themselves again. I provide collaborative psychiatric care including diagnostic clarification, medication management, and support to stabilize symptoms of burnout, anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Please feel free to call me Sam. I'm originally from North Carolina and received my bachelor's degree in social work at Appalachian State. In 2022, I moved to Southwest Virginia and received my master's degree in social work from Radford University. Overall, I have 13 years of experience as a Social Worker in different capacities, including grief and loss, chronic illness, and burnout. My passion is working with adults and older adults navigating life changes.

I am an LPC in Virginia and LMHC-S in Florida my background in practice consists of treating adolescents, families, children in at risk populations and treating adults with depression and anxiety. I take a holistic approach to counseling and meet the client where they are at. I include CBT and solution-focused techniques in order to assist clients dealing with a variety of issues. I also have a background in TF-CBT informed therapy and utilize this as needed.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you don't have to figure it out alone.

I help adults work through anxiety, ADHD, depression, and the stress of big life transitions so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.

I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over a decade of clinical experience, and I bring a calm, grounded presence to the work.

My background spans trauma-informed care, support for college students building self-advocacy and success strategies (especially those with learning differences), and extensive work with the military community — including wounded warriors and their families.

Whether you're navigating a career or life change, managing attention or focus challenges, working through anxiety or depression, or facing relationship stress, I offer a safe, collaborative space where real growth is possible.

Clients often describe me as warm, real, non-judgmental, and direct in a supportive way. I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcome people from all backgrounds with a spirit of inclusion and care.

Is there a heavy feeling in your chest that you just can't seem to shake? Do you ever feel as if your coping skills are not working or you just don't have the desire to even try anymore? Are you losing sleep because your thoughts are racing? Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger Management, Family Issues, Maritial Infidelity, ADHD or Life Transitions? If it is difficult for you, then it's important to talk about. Therapy will help you to explore your understanding of why you feel the way you do.

My name is Kenatta Bethea and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I have multiple years of experience in the mental health field ranging from outpatient and community mental health, inpatient, crisis management, and residential treatment. I am passionate about providing mental health treatment to people with anxiety, depression, and neurodivergent challenges.