At a glance
- Credentials
- LPCC
- License
- LPCC, Kentucky / 240635
- NPI
- 1285939454
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Faith-informed care
- Practical coping skills
- Motivational support
About Virginia
Virginia Wade is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma. She provides faith-informed care and aims to create a calm space where clients can talk about what matters to them and take small steps forward.
Her work focuses on practical change. She uses approaches that help people notice patterns, strengthen communication, and build better coping skills. Sessions often center on real-life problems like social anxiety, parenting strain, addiction concerns, and feeling isolated.
Virginia combines several familiar therapeutic styles to fit each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered techniques to listen deeply, cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, and narrative work to reframe personal stories. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when people need help finding motivation for change.
She also integrates mindfulness practices to help with stress and grounding during difficult moments. Her background includes 14 years of clinical experience, and she brings that practical experience to everyday worries and long-standing patterns alike.
In sessions she aims to be straightforward and compassionate. People can expect a conversational approach that highlights what they want to change, explores barriers, and supports concrete steps toward healthier routines and relationships.
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How her approaches translate to online therapy
Virginia often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people tap into their own reasons for change and build momentum one step at a time. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work and involves active listening and empathy to help clients explore their priorities and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers straightforward tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress is made. That way therapy stays practical and aligned with what the client wants to change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and needs so sessions are useful and sustainable. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
14+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Virginia commonly address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, and addictions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, focusing on listening and helping the individual set goals and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Kentucky LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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