Marteshia Jennings
Resident in Counseling
Your needs deserve space in the conversation, too.
A warm, thoughtful space for adults navigating family relationships, caregiving responsibilities, anxiety, self-worth, and life's changing seasons.
Sometimes the hardest relationships are the ones closest to us.
Relationships shape so much of who we are. They can bring connection, belonging, and meaning, but they can also become sources of stress, uncertainty, and emotional pain.
Maybe you're the person everyone turns to for support, but you rarely have time to consider what you need. Maybe family conflict has left you feeling misunderstood, or you're noticing the same patterns appearing in different relationships. Perhaps a change in your family, health, or responsibilities has left you trying to find your footing again.
I'm drawn to helping people understand these experiences with greater clarity and compassion. I particularly enjoy working with women, older adults, caregivers, and individuals navigating family challenges, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
My approach is calm, attentive, and grounded in genuine connection. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you've been experiencing without feeling rushed toward a solution.
Understanding where you've been can help you decide where to go next.
I believe feeling genuinely heard and understood creates the foundation for meaningful change.
In our work together, I take time to listen and explore your experiences, relationships, and the patterns that may be influencing how you feel about yourself and others.
Sometimes those patterns developed through early family experiences or long-standing expectations about who we're supposed to be. Other times, they emerge as we adjust to new responsibilities, difficult relationships, or changes we didn't anticipate.
While understanding these experiences matters, I also believe therapy should help you move forward. Together, we'll explore what you would like to change and identify practical steps toward healthier communication, emotional balance, and a stronger relationship with yourself.
I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), adapting our work to your individual needs, experiences, and goals.
Getting started should feel straightforward.
Finding the right therapist is a personal decision. A free consultation gives us an opportunity to connect, answer your questions, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
Location
Virginia
Virtual counseling for clients physically located in Virginia at the time of each session.
Services
Individual Counseling
Support for adults navigating relationships, emotional challenges, caregiving, and life transitions.
Availability
Accepting Clients
View current appointment openings and available consultation times through online scheduling.
Getting Started
Free Consultation
Begin with a no-cost, 15-minute conversation to discuss your needs and possible next steps.
Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Sentara, and Anthem (commercial and Virginia Medicaid).
Standard Self-Pay Rate: $100 for Individual Therapy; $150 for Couple's Therapy.
Sliding Scale: Reduced-fee options may be available based on individual circumstances.
Insurance benefits, estimated out-of-pocket costs, and payment arrangements can be discussed before your first appointment.
You don't have to figure everything out before asking for support.
Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, caring for someone you love, or simply feeling ready to better understand yourself, we can start with a conversation.
A consultation is an opportunity to briefly share what brings you to therapy, ask questions about the process, and decide whether working together feels right for you.
Small Steps. Meaningful Change.
