Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Charlottesville, Virginia VA
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Highly Sensitive Person
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
At Washington Psychological Wellness, we understand the unique experiences of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) — someone who feels emotions deeply, notices subtleties others may miss, and can become easily overwhelmed by stress or stimulation. Our therapists provide compassionate, tailored support to help HSPs embrace their sensitivity as a strength while learning tools to navigate the challenges it can bring.
We work with children, teens, and adults to build resilience, set healthy boundaries, manage overwhelm, and foster self-acceptance. Therapy can help you thrive in relationships, at work, and in daily life while honoring your authentic self.
If you identify as highly sensitive, we’re here to support you on your journey to greater balance, confidence, and well-being.
12 Years Experience
Online in Charlottesville, VA Virginia
Highly Sensitive Person
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people who feel and notice a lot. You might be deeply affected by others’ moods, small changes in tone, or the energy of a room. Loud noises, bright lights, busy schedules, or conflict may feel more overwhelming to you than to those around you. Many highly sensitive people grow up feeling “too much” or “too sensitive.”
As adults, this can look like needing more time to recover from social interactions or workdays; feeling easily overstimulated, wired, or shut down; taking on others’ feelings and struggling to find your own center; and being very conscientious, but also prone to burnout or self‑criticism.
Highly sensitive children and teens are often described as intense, dramatic, shy, or “overreactive.” They may have big feelings, strong empathy, vivid inner worlds, or a very thoughtful, observant way of moving through life. In environments that do not understand them, they can become anxious, withdrawn, perfectionistic, or reactive.
In our work together, we explore how your sensitivity shows up in your nervous system, relationships, and daily life. We look at what overwhelms you and what nourishes you so that sensitivity can become less of a constant struggle and more of a source of information, depth, and connection. When I work with children and teens, I also support parents in understanding their child’s sensitivity and responding in ways that feel more workable for everyone. Working with highly sensitive people is central to my practice, and I understand how much strength it takes to move through the world this way.
26 Years Experience
Online in Charlottesville, VA Virginia
Highly Sensitive Person
Karen Hahn, Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
I help clients who feel deeply and are easily overwhelmed learn how to navigate their sensitivity, set healthy boundaries, and use practical strategies to feel more grounded and empowered.
10 Years Experience
Online in Charlottesville, VA Virginia
Highly Sensitive Person
Rebecca Castle-Waller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hey Survivor, are you tired of feeling guilty and overwhelmed all the time? Everyone else seems so together and you're stuck battling your past? I get it. My name is Rebecca Castle-Waller and I help badass women with trauma become present in their lives and in their relationships, so you can actually enjoy this life you've built.
Many of my clients grew up in chaotic and unstable homes where from a young age they started taking care of others. Making meals, waking their parents up for work, getting their siblings off to school. From there, you went on to take care of your partner and your kiddos while also working hard to keep everything running smoothly. Now with work and relationships and family drama and life you feel constantly stressed out and like you should be doing more. Oh, and you're doing all of this while facing nightmares, flashbacks, numbness, random waves of anger, and the like. Who's taking care of you?
Let's give you a space where you can be your messy, imperfect self so you can finally take care of you. It's time to heal your trauma, you've built an amazing life and you deserve to actually live it.
7 Years Experience
Online in Charlottesville, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person
Jackie Bailey
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.Ed., Resident in Counseling
HSPs have a unique and often challenging experience in this world. However, we will work together to harness your gift and make your life more tolerable.
3 Years Experience
Online in Charlottesville, VA Virginia
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Charlottesville, Virginia Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Charlottesville, Virginia average 18 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), Somatic Therapy (47%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 26% | Buddhist |
| 26% | Jewish |