Jeanette Virden

Hi, my name is Jeanette Virden, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I am the owner of Inner Light Counseling LLC where the foundational philosophy is that within each of us, there is a light that is the highest expression of who we are. Sometimes, life challenges can dim that light, but it is always there. I will walk with you, through the stories of your life, to clear a path toward your own inner light. You were meant to shine and from the day we meet we will begin the process with a compassionate, evidence based, plan of action.

My areas of focus are trauma, relationship conflict, family dynamics, PTSD, C-PTSD, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

I have more than a decade of experience working with clients in a variety of professional settings including a domestic violence shelter, school counselor, and an outpatient alcohol and drug treatment center where I provided group and individual therapy.

I am EMDR trained, certified in substance use counseling, TREM (Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model), DV/SA counseling, yoga and meditation, and Reiki. I provide trauma informed care, CBT, mindfulness techniques, IFS, somatic healing, narrative therapy, and the use of creative expression.

I offer a clinical yet holistic approach to therapy as I believe there are multiple pathways to healing. You will be met with a warm, affirming, judgment free space, as I view therapy as a deeply personal and unique process. I will support you toward self-actualization and realization while maintaining a healthy balance to ensure mental wellness and healing. I believe in meeting my clients where they are with authenticity, an open mind and an open heart. My years of experience as a clinician and yoga teacher lend insight to the important connection between mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. I enjoy this work immensely, working with diverse populations from all walks of life, supporting clients to transform challenges into healing, peace, and empowerment.

To accommodate client's individual needs, sessions are offered in office and via telehealth.

You can expect to leave each of our sessions with insight, techniques and strategies to support your healing journey. I value providing the service of communication between sessions when necessary via email, text, or phone call to support your efforts.