Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Staunton, VA
Browse Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Staunton, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Relationships
Laura Goldstein
Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT
Many couples need help to understand what exactly is the root of their issues. Sometimes, after you’ve been unhappy for so long, it's hard to even point to the things that make you feel so frustrated. To really understand the issues you’re having, you also have to understand how they began and how they are affecting your thought and actions towards your partner. Your therapist will offer you guided help to improve your communication skills. Then, you will be better able to handle any obstacle that could come your way. This means we will use “topics of the week” to teach healthier communication skills. You both will get to express your thoughts and emotions so you both get your needs met.
14 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA
Relationships
Summit Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
4/5 counselors offer marital / couples counseling
24 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA
Relationships
Colin Pickles
Psychologist, PsyD
I firmly believe that relationships are central to our well-being and specialize in helping others to understand their relational patterns, strengthen their communication, and feel closer to those they care about. To do so, we can explore how your internal narratives lead you to certain assumptions and behaviors within your relationship, as well as ending sessions with identified skills to practice so that you leave feeling confident. Call me for a free phone consultation so that we can decide if I'm the right fit for you!
17 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA
Relationships
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If your relationship feels stuck in the same arguments, distance, or misunderstandings, you’re not alone. You may find yourselves having the same fight over and over, feeling unheard, or growing apart despite wanting things to improve. Even when there’s love and commitment, it can feel frustrating and discouraging when you don’t know how to break the pattern.
I help couples understand and change the interaction patterns that create conflict and disconnection. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with elements of the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Therapy, and The Developmental Model for Couples, we identify the specific dynamics that keep you stuck. I also integrate tools such as clinical hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), NLP, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help reduce reactivity, improve communication, and create more meaningful emotional and physical connection.
What’s often missing isn’t effort—most couples are trying, but without a clear structure, conversations tend to escalate or shut down. Without understanding the specific patterns driving conflict, it’s easy to keep repeating the same interactions and feeling further apart.
The fact that you’re here suggests you want something different for your relationship. If you’re both willing to approach this in a new way, I can help you communicate more effectively, resolve conflict with less escalation, and rebuild the connection that brought you together in the first place.and sustain healthy relationships.
27 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA
Relationships
Meredith Luttrell
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC, Clinical Supervisor
Whether you're preparing for marriage, rebuilding after betrayal, or simply feeling more like roommates than partners, relationships can find their way back to connection — and I'm here to help. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), one of the most well-researched couples therapy models available, to help partners identify the painful cycles pulling them apart and move toward the safety and closeness they're longing for. From premarital counseling to betrayal trauma, I believe most relationships have more resilience than they appear to in their hardest moments.
17 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Staunton, VA Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Staunton, VA average 18 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%), and Family Systems Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 27% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |