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French, M.A., L.P.C., L.M.F.T. The Goal - A Faith Based Christian Counseling Center Larry is the founder and the Executive Director of the Virginia Center for Family Relations. VCFR is a fulfillment of his desire to develop a counseling practice that provides the very finest psychological services that emanates from a Christian world and life view. The objective of our staff is to help facilitate healing to the emotional and relational hurts of individuals and families in our community. Training & Education He earned a Master of Arts degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from Azusa Pacific University @ the California Family Study Center (in the Los Angeles area) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds dual licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon completion of his graduate studies, he was licensed as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor and was in private practice in Southern California for several years before moving to Virginia. Larry is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the Virginia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Virginia Association of Clinical Counselors. He has served as a Clinical Supervisor with the AAMFT, a Counselor Supervisor with the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors and has been a Field Practicum Supervisor with the University of Virginia. His training in Family Systems and his years of clinical and supervisory experience shapes his Cognitive Behavior approach to counseling. Having completed the 3 levels of the Gottman Training for Marriage Counseling; he utilizes those effective approaches as well. In addition to the standard counseling appointments, he offers a more intense, four (4) hour couples therapy option. He provides counseling related to relational and family issues as well as individual therapy. This includes: stress management, depression, self-image, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic and anxiety disorders, step-family tensions, communication skills, toxic faith issues, sexual addictions and recovery from childhood abuse and dysfunctional families. Consultant & Teaching Larry has worked with small businesses and churches to deal with personal conflict. He has presented onsite training classes in anger management, improving interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, "stopping the gossip" and other custom designed workshops. He has provided assistance for churches in crisis and has come along side, providing support for pastors facing professional burn-out. He has been in a supervisory role and now as referral resource for Focus on the Family. Living life for most of us is an enormous challenge. As you know, there is one difficulty after another. How do we face these day-to-day struggles and continue to grow and mature as a person? Having a deep and abiding faith is crucial to successfully navigating the turbulent seas of life. Military Service Before Larry started his professional journey in psychology, he served four years in the USCG. (He was involved with search and rescue flights out of Miami.) He is so proud of the men and women (and their families) that have worn the uniform of our military. Thank you for your sacrifices to keep our country free and safe. https://www.vcfr.org/peggy-rudnick daily 0.75 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6099e976078a8348aa0bf22c/1624590018989-XCNJLKUEJA1A0W5EKDA6/peggy.jpg Peggy Rudnick - Peggy Reines Rudnick, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., B.C.D. Peggy has been counseling individuals, couples, families and groups for more than thirty years. She is married and the mother of three adult children. With a rich and diverse personal and professional background, Peggy specializes in mood disorders (anxiety and depression), women's issues (pregnancy loss, infertility and menopause), marital therapy, sexual abuse recovery and eating disorders. She works with adolescents and adults (of all ages). She has facilitated women's groups of many types throughout her career. Peggy provides clinical supervision of graduate students in the social work and counseling fields and consults with local pastors on mental health issues. Peggy believes that coming to faith later in life provided another dimension in her ability to relate to and understand where her clients are in their particular journey. https://www.vcfr.org/adrienne-consylman daily 0.75 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6099e976078a8348aa0bf22c/1624590442377-4PWNVM56VRLBFNGWWSB4/Adrienne+Consylman.jpg Adrienne Consylman - Adrienne Consylman, M.A., L.P.C. Christian Counseling -- Adrienne, her dog Sassy & laughter "Hope" - everyone needs hope. Adrienne’s style of therapy is based on "hope". People feel comfortable with her and feel free to talk about what is bothering them. Sassy, her little white, fluffy dog, often comes to the office with Adrienne. Sassy greets people in the office and helps to cheer them up. Laughter is encouraged because a merry heart is good medicine. Adrienne thinks the point of counseling is to better enable people to love and work and to be relatively free of undue stress and emotional burdens. Her favorite verse that relates to counseling is: “He gives beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” Isaiah 61:3 She's enjoyed traveling and living a lot of life Growing up she moved around in the Northeast and Midwest. She settled in Virginia in 1975. She lived in Japan for a year during college. She has her Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. She has had a wide variety of jobs before becoming a counselor. These life experiences helps her to relate to folks from all walks of life. Adrienne has both a background in the counseling field and a background in the arts. She was originally trained as an Art Therapist in Boston, MA in the 1970’s. She has worked in the mental health field both inpatient and outpatient. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Finding Peace of Mind - Effective Counseling She enjoys working with adults (18 years old and up). She helps people's lives improve because of her training and wide range of counseling experiences. She tailors her approach to the individual, their problem, strengths and issues. (Areas of treatment include: Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse Recovery, Grief and Loss, Parenting Issues, PTSD, Relationship Conflict & Stress Management.) Adrienne is one of the most compassionate and supportive people on the planet. If you’re hurting and need a safe place to work through your issues, she is eager to see you find "Hope" again. Call today and get on her calendar. Virginia Center for Family Relations at 434 973-5640 (She is a provider with most insurance companies.) https://www.vcfr.org/rodney-d-kibler daily 0.75 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6099e976078a8348aa0bf22c/1624591192858-1XK4CCJKUYKM1Q6T1UL3/Rodney.jpg Rodney D. Kibler - Rodney D. Kibler, Ph.D., L.S.P., L.P.C. Dr. Kibler (his friends call him Roddy) received his doctorate from the University of Virginia with undergraduate and Master's Degree from James Madison University. He entered private practice in 1983. He provides therapy for individuals, couples, families and adolescent children. He especially enjoys working with adolescent boys and adult men's issues. Dr. Kibler is active in his community and his church and additionally, is involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Issues with which he addresses, includes: Grief and Loss, Chronic Illness, Memory Loss, Anger Management, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Vocational Issues, ADHD, Life Coaching, Marital Problems, Self-esteem Issues, Underachievement and Relationship Conflicts https://www.vcfr.org/felicia-m-aldinger daily 0.75 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6099e976078a8348aa0bf22c/1622163002074-KTE7AFBGKHKP8VVIH9VZ/Felicia+9-19.png Felicia M. Aldinger - Felicia M. Aldinger, M.A., L.P.C. Felicia has a passion and calling from God to walk alongside those who are hurting and create an encouraging, warm environment that fosters hope, healing and possibility for change. She prioritizes the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for change and inspiring others to create the life one is destined to live. Felicia uses a cognitive behavioral approach of focusing on and transforming how our thinking affects our emotions, habits and the way we perceive ourselves and the world. She desires to help others find freedom from problematic thinking patterns and build on strengths and future possibilities. This is supported by God’s desire for us: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” - Romans 12:2 Felicia earned a Master's degree in Counseling at Eastern Mennonite University, and a Bachelor's degree in Interpersonal Communication Management with minors in Psychology and Art Studio from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She joined the VCFR staff in 2014, following her counseling work in the Virginia prison system. Felicia finds meaning and purpose in connecting with people in a genuine way and values working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and works with adults and teenagers with issues of: grief & loss, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, stress management, relational issues, self-image, chronic and terminal illness, recent or family member incarceration, military lifestyle, and personal & spiritual growth. Felicia loves the outdoors, music, writing and photography - how they capture the beauty that God created in and around us. She also enjoys hiking, camping and traveling with her husband and their dog. Felicia’s life verse is Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” She believes that God doesn’t waste our pain, but can use it for His greater purposes in our lives. https://www.vcfr.org/john-j-cotter daily 0.75 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6099e976078a8348aa0bf22c/1624592151451-WOR55DYM2GV0NSDGDBAA/John.jpg John J. Cotter - John J. Cotter, M.A., L.M.F.T. John grew up on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, the son of Irish immigrant parents. Like most, John had no idea about which career path he would take. Out of high school, he enlisted and served six years in the Navy. From there he attended San Diego State University and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. His journey led him into a variety of fields including retail and restaurant management, shipyards, construction and utility companies. John understands the struggles, the uncertainty and the pain of running into dead ends and brick walls when trying to find life’s purpose. He continued his path of trial and error; but through prayer and guidance, returned to college and completed a program in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies. From there, he began working as a substance abuse counselor in Southern California. Realizing working with people was truly his calling in life; he continued his formal education, completing a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from National University San Diego. He began working with teens and their families in an adolescent day treatment program. John was licensed in Southern California and is currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist here in Virginia. John enjoys seeing men grow stronger as they become the man God intended them to be. Often men feel alone; under the weight of the world. Having been down that road, John understands the incredible challenges men face in today's world. He can be that trusted coach and guide to being a better man and having healthier relationships. Since being in Virginia, John has worked extensively with women, provided counsel and healing; successfully helping those with some of the most challenging mental health issues with which women struggle. It is so rewarding to see peace and joy come to the lives of those that have been without hope. The treatment issues for women and men include depression, anxiety, addictions, post-traumatic stress personality disorders, panic disorders, existential angst, communication issues, and relational problems. John provides direction and help with the complexities of step-families. He assists members of the two unique families to understand how to work to bring more unity to this "new" combinations of family members. He believes much emotional suffering has its origins in the spiritual dimension. Just as relationships with parents, children, spouses, friends and siblings can affect our emotional health, a healthy relationship with God is crucial for psychological well-being. John has this wonderful gift of coming along side those that are hurting; creating a safe place to encourage people to begin the journey of becoming real and genuine. The famous words of St. Francis of Assisi resonate and echo deep within John’s soul, “Lord make me an instrument of thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love . . .”. He is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia. Call Virginia Center for Family Relations and ask to schedule an appointment with John. He has immediate openings. Don't wait any longer; call today and start this healing journey. 434 973-5640. https://www.vcfr.org/brian-j-ede daily 0.75 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6099e976078a8348aa0bf22c/1624624705705-PQQIIGJ0GV7LOSPE270H/Brian.jpg Brian J. Ede - Brian J. Ede, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. You learn a lot about Brian Ede and his life’s journey in the two following quotes. “Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference. “– Robert Frost “Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run there’s still time to change the road you are on.” -Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Brian grew up moving a lot and seeing many different places as his father was in the Army. Additionally, growing up in a Christian home had a huge influence on the development of his world view. But as is often the case, he was a rebellious teenager and was angry toward God. During his first three years of college, alcohol and drugs became a means of attempting to escape from painful emotions. Brian faced the fact his addiction was destroying him and blocking his path to achieving his life goals. God’s love was persistent even in his pain. Brian saw his need for a true Higher Power; God, the true source of strength and comfort. From here, life took a whole new direction. While attending a small Christian college in the Midwest, his Christian faith grew. Although he started out as a political science major, while taking some social work courses, he knew this was the profession where he belonged; this was the right path for him. God was leading him in a different direction. After graduating with his bachelor of social work degree, Brian worked with teenagers in a residential setting, in independent living and at an alternative high school. He also worked as an in-home family counselor with families including children 4 years of age and up. Brian obtained his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa (Go Hawkeyes!) and moved to Arizona where he honed his skills as a family therapist. His experience included being the executive director of a youth and family services shelter and ultimately he was able to return to his military roots and had the privilege of working with Veterans in Washington, D.C. for a number of years. Brian has a compassionate and caring manner about him. He provides an understanding, non-judgmental environment to help facilitate emotionally healing. We don’t always make the right choice. Not every path is smooth or easy; many are unclear, difficult and even dangerous. There are times we need someone to walk with us and to help us along the path or perhaps to help us find a new direction. Having someone that understands because he’s been there makes all the difference in the world. In addition to working with couples and families, he is especially interested in working with men. He gets it. He understands the multitude of struggles with which men face. He sees his role as coming along side and teaching life and relational skills, including: developing problem solving skills, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, having victory over addiction, growing through life development stages and recovering from the symptoms of trauma. Brian is married with 3 children and a pug named Idgie. Brian is a licensed Clinical Social Work and provides Couples, Marriage, Family, Adolescent and Child Counseling. He is a provider with a number of the major insurance panels. Brian is a vital member of our staff. Clients have come to really appreciate his warmth and wisdom. Please give Virginia Center for Family Relations a call at 540 885-3481. We are happy to answer any questions you might have. https://www.vcfr.org/travis-s-kessell daily 0.75 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6099e976078a8348aa0bf22c/1624624773079-W2DZBMTCSWGAPZZUAB6I/Travis.jpg Travis S. Kessell - Travis S. Kessell, M.A. I began my journey toward becoming a professional counselor in my high school A. P. Psychology class. I fell in love with the subject, first as a way of understanding myself and how I was made, then as a way to understand others. We each have a story that’s worth being heard, and studying psychology became the way I started to hear my own story. When I started college, I initially thought I was going to study psychology, go on to seminary, and become a youth pastor. I was highly involved in my church’s youth group as a teen and wanted to see others in my youth group grow in their faith the way I had experienced. It was during my freshman year of undergraduate my calling shifted to professional counseling. Initially, I thought I would become a marriage therapist, but my work with youth throughout my time in undergraduate and graduate school moved me to focus on child and adolescent therapy. I wanted to provide the safety I was given by adults outside of my family as a teen when I faced my own challenges. I wanted to hear their needs and walk with them toward healing. Kids and teens have an emotional honestly I want to nurture. Faith, Science, and Summer Camp I received my B.S. in Psychology: Counseling and Human Development from Liberty University in 2014. I needed to complete an internship after graduation to fulfill my degree, so I was set to be a camp counselor at River Valley Ranch in Manchester, MD. That summer was the first place I saw my faith, knowledge, and desire to help adolescents converge. Campers allowed me into their lives in ways I could not have predicted. I could share how my faith had shaped me and brought healing. I spent my summers at RVR in some capacity while completing my M.A in Human Services Counseling: Marriage & Family and my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. My time there helped form my relational style working with children and adolescents. What does therapy as my client mean? Looking back to my junior year of high school, sitting in my psychology class, that’s where I first began learning how to be a therapist for kids and teens. I began to understand myself as a 15-year-old, and now I guide others toward understanding themselves. First and foremost, kids and teens want to be seen for who they are and to feel loved simply for being themselves. As adults, we sometimes forget how hard it was to discover our identity in our youth. My work as a Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor in Rockingham County gave me the chance to work with middle school students who struggled with both behavioral and emotional issues; including ADD, anxiety, depression, and anger. It was a joy to daily work in the school system and see student clients flourish as they learned about themselves, healed, and formed deep friendships. Work with me means kids and their families will have the space to be heard, learn to hear one another, and grow together. As a therapist, there is no greater privilege than providing a safe place for kids and teens to explore their struggles. My various positions in mental health have given me experience with a range of issues. Whether they’re struggling with behavior at home and school or wanting to heal from something more complex, I’ve helped kids and teens work through depression to know joy, through anxiety to know peace, and to learn who they are meant to be. My faith guides me to recognize the gift children and teens are to our world, and all of my work is built on helping my clients see the gift they are. The fees will be a low flat rate fee of $55.00 for individuals and $65.00 for couples and families. (Travis is not a participating provider with insurance companies at this time.) If you have any questions for Travis, please give him a call. 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