Welcome! I am Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale. I am a licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with nearly 11 years of licensed experience working with individuals, couples, and families, but a total of 20 years servicing individuals with mental health challenges. I hold a master’s degree in counseling from Liberty University in Virginia, and a Doctoral degree in Human Services from Walden University. I am an active member with the Virginia Counselors Association (VCA).
. My specialties are anxiety, depression, stress and anger management. Clients come to me seeking relief, and as I get to know each client, I actively help them better understand their symptoms and learn ways to improve their lives and relationships with others. I enjoy the work that I do, and I firmly believe that everyone has in them the ability to grow and change to achieve the life they imagine for themselves.
! I use a variety of approaches based in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral therapy, and others. Once we identify what you’d like to get out of the counseling process, we can identify specific strategies to help meet those goals.
