A Team of Specialized Therapists, Thoughtfully Matched to Your Life Stage and Needs

Creative, Trauma-Informed Therapy In-person in Fredericksburg and On-line Across Virginia

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Attachment-based care designed to meet children, teens, and adults where they are.

A safe place to heal, connect, and thrive

At Thrive Counseling for Healing and Connection, we are a team of specialized, attachment-based therapists intentionally matched to meet your life stage, needs, and goals. We support children, teens, young adults, women, and men in moving from emotional overwhelm to meaningful connection. Each therapist brings focused training and experience with specific populations, using trauma-informed, relationship-centered, and evidence-based approaches to support healing and growth—in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and across Virginia through telehealth.

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  • Therapy for Women

    Women

    Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for women navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions. Our specialized therapists support women across all stages of life in healing past wounds, strengthening emotional resilience, and reconnecting with their sense of self. We offer integrative care using EMDR, CBT, somatic, mindfulness-based, and supportive therapy approaches, tailored to each woman’s unique experiences and needs.

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    Men

    Effective, evidence-based therapy for men facing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, and life transitions—including veterans and first responders. Our specialized therapists work with men to deepen emotional awareness, understand relational patterns, and build stronger connections using EMDR, CBT, supportive, and mindfulness-based approaches. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with what matters most.

  • Therapy for Young Adults

    Young Adults

    Supportive, evidence-based therapy for young adults navigating anxiety, identity development, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Our team of therapists support young adults in building emotional regulation and confidence, using CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based, and supportive therapy approaches, creating a life aligned with their values. We provide a steady space to sort through uncertainty and move forward with greater clarity.

  • Teens

    Teens

    Developmentally informed, evidence-based therapy for teens navigating anxiety, depression, school stress, identity development, and peer relationships. Our specialized therapists support teens in building coping skills, emotional awareness, and confidence using CBT, DBT, EMDR, and creative therapeutic approaches. Therapy provides a steady space to manage academic pressure, peer dynamics, and the transition toward greater independence.

  • Tweens

    Tweens

    Developmentally appropriate, evidence-based therapy for tweens (ages 10–12) navigating emotional regulation challenges, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and family stress. Our specialized therapists engage tweens through play therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches to support healthy expression, resilience, and growth. Parents remain thoughtfully involved to strengthen connection and support progress at home.

  • Children

    Children

    Nurturing, trauma-informed therapy for children focused on emotional development, regulation, and well-being. Using both child-centered and directive approaches, our therapists integrate play therapy, CBT, sandtray, art-based activities, and structured interventions to help children express emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience. We work closely with parents to support connection at home and foster calm and confidence beyond the therapy room.

  • Trauma Recovery

    Trauma Recovery

    Trauma-informed therapy for tweens, teens, young adults, women, and men recovering from grief, anxiety, PTSD, and other distressing experiences. Our trained therapists use EMDR, CBT, IFS, Ego State, mindfulness-based practices, and somatic approaches to help clients process trauma, reduce symptoms, restore emotional safety, and build resilience. Therapy offers a steady, supportive space to reduce overwhelm, strengthen regulation, and reconnect with a sense of stability and hope. Care is paced with intention, honoring each client’s capacity and readiness for healing.

  • Therapy support for individuals living with chronic illness and disability

    Chronic Illness & Medical Disability

    Trauma-informed, supportive therapy for people living with chronic illness, disability, and medically complex conditions. Our compassionate and trained therapists support clients navigating medical trauma, identity shifts, chronic stress, and relationship challenges using CBT, ACT, somatic, mindfulness-based approaches, and supportive therapy approaches. Therapy provides a safe space to help build resilience, self-compassion, and connection while honoring each person’s lived experience.

  • Geek-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming therapy supporting connection and emotional growth

    Geek-Affirming & Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

    Affirming, interest-based therapy for teens and adults who have felt misunderstood, different, or out of place. Our therapists work with neurodivergent individuals, gamers, anime and fantasy fans, and socially anxious or withdrawn clients using shared interests as a bridge for connection. Therapy offers a respectful space to build emotional awareness, confidence, and meaningful relationships—without asking clients to minimize who they are.

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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.

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