Haley Padgett

I honor the courage it takes to begin a journey in therapy. As I partner with each client, I prioritize building a strong relationship so that I can deeply understand each individual’s unique context, challenges, and goals for therapy. I strive to create a non-judgemental space where clients can freely express and explore what matters most to them, while I draw on my clinical experience and expertise to offer support, guidance and hope.

I welcome clients across the lifespan, from young children to older adults, and tailor my approach to each client’s individual needs. I have training and experience working with a wide range of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship problems. When working with children, I draw from play therapy and expressive arts techniques, while collaborating with parents to identify ways to strengthen the child’s support system beyond the therapy room. I am particularly passionate about working with clients of all ages who have experienced trauma, and have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

After almost a decade as an educator and therapist, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of children, teens, and adults. As I seek to understand each client’s unique cultural context, I also bring a sensitivity to the ways in which forces of systemic oppression shape our lived experiences and perspectives. I strive to serve as a strong advocate and ally for all of my clients. As a military spouse and Pat Tillman Scholar, I am also sensitive to the unique mental health needs of military and veteran families, and particularly those within the special operations community.

I believe individuals deserve the highest quality of care possible, and am constantly finding new opportunities to grow in this profession. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, I am currently pursuing certification in Play Therapy and EMDR. On top of my clinical role, I am the intake and outreach coordinator at Alexandria Place Therapy.