About

Hey! My name is Garika and I'm a licensed professional therapist out of Virginia. I spent the first 7 years post-grad working in a residential facility with adolescents, and coming up on my 2nd year proving care through telehealth therapy to people from many walks of life. Over the years, I have worked with various diagnoses including depression, anxiety, ADHD, severe trauma, PTSD, dual diagnosis, and personality disorders; along with areas like family issues and grief/loss. When not working, I am spending time with my wife, son, 2 step-sons, and dog. I enjoy traveling, gardening, and trying new things.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

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Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Client Focus

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Academic Underachievement
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Individuals

Education

  • Liberty University, Master's in Professional Counseling
  • Mary Baldwin University (Bachelor's)

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Buddhist

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YP2500X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Professional

Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LPC 0701007369 Verify VA

Practice Locations

106 Community Way

Staunton, VA 24401-5097

Phone Number: (540) 416-2551

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