Family Counseling to Support Your Well-Being
12872 Harbor Drive, Woodbridge, 22912 20047 US Route 1, Ruther Glen, 22546
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Welcome to Cardinal Family Counseling, PLLC!
Sharlene Hamilton, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and state approved Supervisor, experienced in providing individual and family counseling. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am experienced with anxiety, depression, relationship/marital difficulties, grief & loss difficulties, parental separation/divorce, trauma/PTSD, suicidal ideation/self-harm, social phobias, peer relationship and social skills difficulties.
I use an integrative approach, however specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy techniques to guide clients through their difficulties. With the client, I develop an individualized treatment plan to help them construct solutions and develop effective coping skills. I believe people have the ability to overcome problems when provided a safe helping environment to grow the necessary skills for change.
I believe a strong working relationship between client and counselor allows for trust and healing. I am a retired soldier and a military spouse and have seen resiliency at work and believe it resides in everyone.
Reach out today and let's talk about how we can get started. We're here to help.
Nicole Ronayne, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
I am a dedicated/passionate/skilled and caring professional counselor who believes in the healing power of connection, change, and individual empowerment. I work with adult individuals, families, and couples at the weekly outpatient treatment level. I provide treatment services to address depression, anxiety, transition/adjustment issues, emotional issues, OCD, phobias, panic attacks, grief/loss/traumatic grief, trauma, substance use, emotional dysregulation issues, self-harm, stress, suicide ideation or behavior, narcissism or codependency,intimacy and sex issues, and relational issues/disconnection from self. My time in service with the
United States Army and United States government has also contributed to my experience with treating and understanding service related issues. My approach is based on theories that encourage personal exploration of ourselves, our experiences, and how we relate to others in order to gain valuable insight, awareness, and understanding of our emotional/internal worlds to promote/sustain adaptive behavior change, increase connection/congruence with self, and move toward a meaningful and values-based life.Clients working with me can expect a safe, validating, compassionate, empathic, confidential, genuine, and collaborative space where they are encouraged to take the time for themselves and explore what matters most. I believe that the human experience, which is filled with its ups, downs, and challenges for all of us, was never meant to be experienced alone, but rather with the support and trusting connection with other people. This belief is at the core of my practice and ultimately what I seek to provide to every client. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who holds specific certifications in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Advanced Compassionate Bereavement Care (MISS Foundation), and am a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional. I am a mom of a young child, a cat-lover, and an aspiring yogi.
Danielle Wade, Licensed Resident in Counseling
Are you going through a difficult time and unsure how to navigate it? Are you looking for a safe space to vent and be free to express yourself? Are you struggling with “societal norms?” Do you feel lost and need guidance? If any of these questions apply to you, I would absolutely love to assist with your therapeutic journey today. My top priorities are empowerment, acceptance, and inclusivity. I offer a safe, culturally sensitive space for
you to be vulnerable, validation of your feelings and experiences,
and suppot in managing your emotions.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families. I have experience working in community agencies, school settings, and with high risk clients in crisis. I provide evidence based interventions, personalized therapeutic services, and highly supportive counseling to clients experiencing Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Grief/Loss, Depression and more.
Working collaboratively with you, we will explore specific concerns, process barriers, and exercise personalized therapeutic modalities that will best accommodate your goals. My goal is to better assist you, highlight self awareness, provide effective coping techniques, and help navigate through your challenges and emotional needs.
Ileana Delagarza, Counseling Intern
I am a graduate student with the University of Louisiana Monroe earning my master’s in science in Counseling with a dual concentration in clinical mental health and addiction counseling. I earned my B.S in Psychology from the University of Maryland Global College in December 2021. I am a military spouse and have had the opportunity to experience diverse cultures and meet individuals with diverse backgrounds. Living in various parts of the United Stated, Germany, traveling in Europe and Mexico has increase my appreciation of diversity. Growing up in a Hispanic culture, I understand firsthand the stigma behind mental health and the influence cultural believes have on an individual to not seek help when struggling with mental health. I am passionate about decreasing the stigma in mental health and helping individuals break down that barrier with psychoeducation about mental health. Understanding that every individual that walks through the door is unique, therefore treatment plans and goals are tailored individually and collaboratively with evidence-based practices. My goal is to provide you with a healthy safe space to effectively achieve your goals to the best of my ability.
Caneshia McAllister, Licensed Resident in Counseling
Life has trouble built into it. I am passionate about seeing individuals succeed despite the challenges or trouble they face. For the previous 17 years I have worked with individuals with disabilities and Veterans. This rewarding work involved helping individuals overcome life challenges. I provide counseling to individuals, couples and families to address depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and other life stressors. It is my desire to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can freely express themselves. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Decision Sciences (Management Information Systems) from East Carolina University and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern University A&M College. I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading and traveling.
Anxiety & Depression Support
We work closely with each client to develop a management plan for all scopes of anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
Grief & Loss Counseling
We are a resource for restoring hope and healthy functioning to adults, teens and children who are coping with grief and loss.
Separation & Divorce Strategies
We help you to work through the confusing and difficult feelings that accompany separation and/or divorce and help you to create a plan to move forward.
Trauma Counseling
We use specialized techniques to identify
trauma and potential triggers, and provide support plans accordingly.
Attention Deficit/Behavior Change
We use behavior modification strategies along with parent coaching to improve function with peers, in school settings, and within the home environment.