Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Charlottesville
With over two decades of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Charlottesville, Virginia, I specialize in helping adults, students, and couples navigate emotional challenges through psychodynamic psychotherapy and mindfulness practices. My practice integrates deep clinical expertise with personalized care, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and gender dysphoria. Holding advanced training in meditation since 1972 and a master's degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University, I bring a unique blend of academic rigor and practical wisdom to each session. My approach emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore the root causes of their distress and develop tools for lasting healing. As a transgender woman, I offer a perspective of deep empathy and understanding in both personal and professional contexts.My work with mindfulness, developed through teaching the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at the University of Virginia, helps clients reduce suffering by cultivating present-moment awareness and acceptance. This practice, combined with traditional counseling methods, empowers individuals to transform painful emotions into opportunities for growth. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my extensive education, including training at the Tavistock Clinic in London and a three-year teacher training program in The Alexander Technique. I maintain the highest standards of professional integrity, ensuring every client receives compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couple's Counseling
Mindfulness Training
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of clinical counseling experience in Charlottesville.
- Our practice integrates mindfulness with traditional psychotherapy techniques.
- We provide personalized care for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
- Our counselor has advanced meditation training since 1972.
- We combine academic expertise with compassionate, client-centered approaches.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy addresses emotional challenges through one-on-one sessions focusing on anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Our approach combines psychodynamic techniques with mindfulness practices to help clients process past trauma and develop coping strategies. This service supports personal growth by exploring the root causes of distress in a safe, supportive environment.
Couple's Counseling
Couple's counseling helps partners improve communication and resolve conflicts through structured therapy sessions. We address relationship dynamics, emotional patterns, and interpersonal challenges using evidence-based techniques. This service fosters healthier connections by promoting mutual understanding and developing practical solutions for maintaining strong relationships.
Mindfulness Training
Mindfulness training teaches present-moment awareness techniques to reduce emotional suffering and enhance well-being. Our program incorporates meditation practices that help clients accept current experiences without resistance. This service develops skills for managing stress, anxiety, and painful emotions through guided awareness exercises and practical applications in daily life.
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety treatment addresses panic attacks and chronic worry through specialized therapeutic approaches. We combine cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help clients understand and manage anxiety triggers. This service provides tools for reducing physical symptoms and developing healthier thought patterns to improve overall quality of life.
Depression Therapy
Depression therapy offers targeted interventions for persistent sadness and emotional emptiness. Our approach explores underlying causes while developing coping strategies for daily challenges. This service combines traditional counseling methods with mindfulness techniques to help clients regain motivation and rediscover joy in their lives.
People
Eliot Singer, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Eliot Singer, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Charlottesville, VA, with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness practices, helping clients with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Her background includes university teaching and advanced meditation training since 1972.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual psychotherapy, couple's counseling, and mindfulness training to address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and emotional distress through personalized sessions.
How does mindfulness help with mental health?
Mindfulness reduces suffering by teaching present-moment awareness and acceptance of emotions without resistance, helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and painful feelings more effectively.
What experience do you have working with gender dysphoria?
As a transgender woman with over 20 years of counseling experience, I provide compassionate, informed support for clients navigating gender identity challenges and related emotional concerns.
How long are therapy sessions?
Individual sessions typically last 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling options available to accommodate client needs and treatment goals.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider; clients receive detailed receipts for potential insurance reimbursement and can discuss payment options during initial consultations.
