Virginia Hagen
Compassionate counselor with decades of experience
LMHC Florida
- Experience
- 35 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Virginia
Virginia Hagen is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 35 years of professional experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and a range of behavioral health concerns.
Background and approach
She combines clinical practice with a long career as a registered nurse and decades of work in mental health settings to support clients facing eating disorders, addiction, trauma, parenting and custody challenges, ADHD, and related family issues.
Her approach emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and practical skills are taught for ongoing use. Virginia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-focused and client-centered techniques, and she integrates elements of DBT and emotionally-focused work as appropriate.
Her background includes inpatient and outpatient mental health work, a independent practice in Crystal River, Florida, court testimony on custody matters, and chaplaincy training completed during a clinical pastoral education internship.
In addition to clinical credentials, she completed a Certificate in Christian Studies and was ordained by the Federation of Christian Ministers, which informs the option of faith-based counseling for those who request it. Virginia aims to help clients build coping tools and lasting strategies for life changes and relational challenges.
Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care
Virginia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep disturbance. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her work, addressing relational patterns and early connection issues to improve communication and emotional bonds in important relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and then tailor a blend of methods that fit each person's needs rather than applying a single method across the board.
Online therapy with this clinician includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited mobility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and access support in formats that fit daily life while working on skills and therapeutic goals.
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Experience
35+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English