In-Person in Charlottesville, VA 22902
Online in Virginia
I help people heal from trauma. I use EMDR, Gestalt therapy, and other mind -body methods to address PTSD, anxiety, and depression in ways that are safe, gentle, and effective. If you have any questions, please call me or send me an email .
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Treatment Approach
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: Mind-body methods including EMDR, Gestalt therapy, body psychotherapy.
Education & Credentials
Jim McKinley-Oakes LCSW
- Male
- License # 0904003640
- Licensed in Virginia
- Practicing Since 1994
Education: Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. Graduate of three year training at the School of Philosophy and Healingin Action (SOPHIA). Extensive training in mind-body methods, trauma therapy,and in depth and short term approaches.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Please inquire if you need a reduced fee.
- Accepts Insurance
Jim McKinley-Oakes Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Available Online for residents of Virginia
- Online Therapy Details: During this stage of the pandemic, I am offering psychotherapy in person at my or online through a platorm which is HIPAA compliant.
I have explored the mind-body connection since 1981. I use healing and recovery models of therapy that respect my clients' strength and potential. I believe that every individual finds meaning in their own unique way, so I practice a broad variety of creative short term solution focused methods as well as in depth long-term approaches.
My therapeutic approach is begins with the knowledge that a strong therapeutic relationship is the ground in which healing and growth occurs. Then I integrate decades of training in the ever evolving body of knowledge and experience about facilitating positive change. I am a proficient and non-judgmental therapist with respect and unconditional positive regard for anyone who seeks help. I have success in creating a safe and comfortable environment to resolve trauma, entertain new possibilities, and try out new behaviors.
Therapy is not one size fits all. I honor my clients as unique, with their own history, culture, values, traditions, and beliefs.
I know that psychotherapy is an important investment of a person or family's time, energy, and money. I believe it should produce positive results.
Please visit my website www.jimmckinley-oakes.com.