What Therapy Can Help With
Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm
Depression, Burnout, and Disconnection
Relationships and Life Transitions
Couples & Relationship Therapy
Relationships take work, and sometimes they take support too. Couples therapy at Kaizen covers communication, trust, conflict, and the life transitions that put pressure on any partnership. Whether you're working through something specific or looking for a stronger foundation, we'll match you with a therapist whose approach fits your relationship. That includes relationships beyond a traditional two-person marriage: our approach welcomes all relationship structures, including polyamorous partnerships.
Family Therapy
Families change, and the way they communicate changes with them. A new diagnosis, a move, a blended family adjusting to new roles, or years of tension around the same argument: family therapy at Kaizen gives everyone in the room space to be heard, rather than assigned blame, and sessions stay collaborative rather than confrontational. Justin, Maddie, and Torie all deliver family therapy across Virginia and North Carolina. Justin draws on attachment-based and IFS work to help families see the pattern underneath a conflict, not just the conflict itself.
Inclusive, Affirming Therapy
Kaizen is a welcoming practice for all sexual orientations, relationship structures, races, and political backgrounds, and LGBTQ+-affirming therapy is one of our specialties. You can expect a space to work through identity, anxiety, and life transitions with that groundwork already assumed, so you're not spending session time explaining who you are first. Our approach draws on IFS, attachment-based work, and neuroscience-informed insight, especially useful for anxiety tied to identity or family dynamics.
Individual Therapy
Sometimes the work is just about you: understanding a pattern, getting through a hard season, or figuring out who you want to be next. Individual therapy at Kaizen gives you focused, one-on-one space to work through anxiety, depression, identity questions, and life transitions at a pace that's yours. Every clinician on our team offers individual sessions.
Telehealth Therapy That Supports Real, Sustainable Change
Who We Help in Virginia & North Carolina
Concerns we help with:
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Overwhelm
- Depression
- Burnout
- Disconnection
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Relationship and communication challenges
- Caregiver stress (including Alzheimer's, dementia, OCD)
Who we work with:
- Individual adults
- Couples, including non-traditional relationship structures.
- Families
- LGBTQ+ community members
- Working professionals balancing career and family life
- Caregivers
Why Trust Kaizen
Kaizen was founded by Justin Dixon, LPC (VA #0701011646), LCMHC (NC #21288), after seven years in hospital-based mental health care that included directing a child and adolescent psychiatry unit and training close to 20 clinical interns each semester. His work today draws on IFS, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and attachment-based approaches, blended with neuroscience-informed insight rather than one method applied to everyone. Maddie Meadows, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, works from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches. Torie Pendleton, a Resident in Counseling in Virginia, integrates ACT, ERP, DBT, and mindfulness, particularly for anxiety and OCD. Marteshia Jennings, a Resident in Counseling in Virginia, works from CBT and DBT, with particular experience supporting caregivers and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Where We See Clients in Virginia & North Carolina
Lynchburg, VA
Wilmington, NC
Forest, VA
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Madison Heights, VA
Carolina Beach, NC
Amherst, VA
Leland, NC
Bedford, VA
Hampstead, NC
What Starting Therapy With Us Looks Like
Reach Out
Find the Right Fit
Begin at Your Pace
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
Clear answers to help you decide whether therapy with us feels like the right fit.
Telehealth therapy is counseling provided through secure video sessions, allowing you to meet with a licensed therapist from your home or another private location. It offers the same level of professional care as in-person therapy while providing greater flexibility and accessibility.
We provide therapy for adults, couples, and families seeking support with emotional, relational, or life challenges. Our services are designed for individuals who want a thoughtful, supportive space to work through concerns at their own pace.
Yes. Our therapists are licensed to provide telehealth therapy to clients located in Virginia and North Carolina. You must be physically located in one of these states at the time of your sessions.
Therapy can help with concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. You do not need to have a specific diagnosis to benefit from therapy.
No. Many people begin therapy with a general sense that something feels off or overwhelming. Your therapist will help you clarify goals and identify areas to focus on as therapy unfolds.
The first session is a chance to get to know your therapist, discuss what brings you to therapy, and ask questions about the process. Together, you’ll explore goals and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.
We offer self-pay therapy services and also work with select insurance plans, depending on the clinician. Payment options and fees are discussed clearly before you begin so there are no surprises.
You can start by scheduling a free consultation through our booking system. This allows you to ask questions, learn more about our services, and decide whether therapy with us feels like the right next step.
