Thomasina Valentine, LPC — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Thomasina!

I’ve been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia since 2011. While my given name is Thomasina, I’ve come to embrace my middle name more fully in this new season of life. I value transparency and authenticity, both in my personal story and in my work with clients. I offer a space where emotional safety and honest reflection.

My focus

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals—from toddlers as young as 2 to elders in their 90s; across outpatient, inpatient, and intensive outpatient settings; and within individual, couple, and family systems. I am intentionally focusing my services on individuals, couples, and families.

My approach

My approach is regulation-oriented, meaning we’ll explore how your nervous system responds to stress, relationships, and emotional experiences. I integrate body-based awareness with relational insight to help restore emotional balance and build resilience. We’ll co-create a process that’s intentional, attuned, and grounded in both science and soul.

My communication style

I consider it a sacred honor to be invited into your healing space. My role is not to “fix” or “help” you, but to walk beside you as a servant-partner—creating a safe, attuned environment where your story can unfold with dignity and care. Throughout our therapeutic relationship, you will reveal aspects of yourself, and I will share in return.

My journey to mental healthcare

I completed undergraduate studies in Business Management from Hampton University; graduate studies in Human Resource Management from Troy University, Master of Divinity from STVU at Virginia Union University, and two Master of Science degrees from MCV at Virginia Commonwealth University in Rehabilitation Counseling.

My goals for you

As part of our initial work together, I invite you to complete a brief form identifying up to three personal goals and any current challenges you’d like to address. This process is designed to be individualized—honoring your unique needs, values, and pace. In addition to goal setting, I may engage you in a few structured questionnaires.

Our first session

During our initial sessions, I will review essential platform paperwork and begin gathering information related to your presenting concerns. This process helps us identify underlying issues—drawing from your perspective as well as input from significant others whom you’ve approved and consented to include.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian, Spiritual, Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gestalt

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Divinity (MDIV) in Divinity from Virginia Union University and a Master of Science (MS) in Human Resource Management from Troy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Thomasina Valentine