JACOB THOMAS, LMSW
Jacob is a licensed counselor specializing in stress management, crisis resolution, and life transitions. He has experience working with clients on how to integrate mindfulness and coping strategies with processing mental health symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as grief and loss. He has a wealth of experience working with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, as well as families and caregivers throughout his professional career.
Jacob has over five years of experience providing therapy for individuals and families within different levels of care, including inpatient, and outpatient settings. His approach as a therapist is to always provide a compassionate therapeutic safe space that promotes the importance of balance, structure, and accountability within the therapy process.
Jacob's areas of focus include life transitions, grief and loss, motivation building, LGBTQ aspects, identity challenges, and aspects related to self-esteem and self-worth. Jacob is a Gotman Level 1 certified counselor focusing on relationship dynamics with family and intimate partners. He also uses CBT, and DBT processes for clients to utilize as coping mechanisms as well.
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Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Social Worker, Virginia State Board of Social Work- License #0903003895
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Professional Memberships:
Member, National Association of Social Work (NASW)
Specialties:​
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Adults, Adolescents, Couples
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Anxiety and Depression
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Stress management
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Coping strategies & Mindfulness
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Relationship support and setting boundaries
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Life transitions
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BARBI CARNEVALE, LMSW
Specialties:​
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Children & Adolescents
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Self-Esteem
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Parenting Education
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Family Systems
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Communication & Conflict Resolution
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Adolescent Grief & Loss
Barbi is a licensed social worker specializing in families, and adolescents and providing therapy through education. Barbi brings 20 years of experience providing therapy for families, children, and adolescents through a passion for working with families, especially young children, and teens. Her therapeutic approach always provides a safe space that promotes balance, structure, and accountability with an understanding of family, community, and school environments within the therapy process.
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​Barbi is a licensed professional who enjoys working with children of all ages. She also works with parents and families in providing education and support in navigating the social development stages of children and adolescents. Barbi has worked in various school districts providing support to students and families in a safe therapeutic environment.
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Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Social Worker, Virginia State Board of Social Work-License #0903003898
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Professional Memberships:
Member, National Association of Social Work (NASW)
