Virginia Wade

Experienced clinician blending CBT and mindfulness

LPCC Kentucky

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Virginia

Virginia Wade is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and addiction-related issues.

Background and approach

With 14 years of experience, she draws on several established methods to help clients explore patterns, process past wounds, and build practical coping strategies that fit everyday life. Her style centers on listening and tailoring interventions to each person’s needs, blending cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care and mindfulness practices.

She also integrates motivational interviewing and narrative therapy when those approaches support a client’s goals, paying close attention to attachment, family of origin, and communication dynamics that often underlie presenting concerns.

Virginia often focuses on areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, substance-related problems, impulsivity, isolation, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. She aims to help people move from feeling stuck to developing clearer choices and healthier relationships through collaborative work and practical tools.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Virginia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and change patterns that perpetuate difficulties. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a collaborative relationship, helping people feel heard while they explore values, emotions, and goals.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices when useful, teaching simple attention and breathing exercises that can reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences over time rather than prescribing a single path from the start.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, try different session rhythms, and access therapeutic tools from home while working together with a licensed professional to build practical strategies and long-term skills.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, self-esteem problems, and addictions. Additional focuses include attachment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her practice blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, and she may also use motivational interviewing and narrative therapy when helpful. The approach emphasizes collaboration and practical skills alongside exploration of personal history.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 14 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational challenges. That background informs a flexible use of evidence-based methods.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky with licence number KY LPCC 240635. She practices from Kentucky and holds the LPCC credential listed here.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and allows scheduling based on open times.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Addictions

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English