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James Anderson, Ph.D. 
Counseling Connections
2616 Langhorne Road
Lynchburg, Virginia 24502
434-847-0006
Clinical psychologist.  Speciality:  Neuropsych assessment/testing

Gibbs L. Arthur, Jr., LPC, LMFT
317 Brook Park Place
Forest, Virginia 24551
434-385-0573      Emergency: 434-845-9414 Fax: 434-385-5317
Available Monday through Friday by appointment; some evening appointments available.  Waiting period is approximately two weeks.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, National Certified Counselor specializing in Behavioral & Emotional problems of School Age Children and Adolescents; Family Counseling; Psycho educational Evaluations; ADHD related evaluation/treatment for children and adults.
$80 per 45-50 minute clinical hour (fees subject to change without prior notice).
Handicapped accessible

Steve Baker, LPC, CAC
100 Archway Court (Wyndhurst)
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-237-2655
Specializing in Adults, adolescent, substance abuse.
Insurance:  Anthem, PCHP

Anne Barlow, PhD
7315 Timberlake Road
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-237-8143 Emergency: same Fax: 434-386-0105
Available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am to 6:00pm. No waiting period.
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Couples, Families, Adults, Adolescents; Women's Issues; Eating Disorders; Relationships; Sexual Orientation Issues.
$80 per hour.
Third party payments accepted

Sally [Creamer] Barker, LPC
Forest Independent Therapists
1922 Graves Mill Road
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-385-0013
Specialty Issues: Marital, family, group, music geriatric
Insurance:  Most companies - Medicaid w/extended benefits only

Mark Beck, M.Div., M.Ed., LPC
Stronger Churches, Stronger Families
4246 S. Amherst Highway
Madison Heights, Va. 24547
434-940-2282
Specialty Issues: Pastoral Counseling.  Individual, Family & Marital Counseling.

Becky Bergum, LPC, LMFT, CSOTP
Peachtree Counseling Center
798 Leesville Road
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-239-1928 Fax: 434-239-8779
Available Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.  No waiting period.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider specializing in Abuse Counseling; Sex Offender Counseling; Domestic Violence; Mood Disorders; Individual and Family counseling.
$100 Intake, $85 per session.
Third party payments accepted (MHN, Magellan, Ceridian, Sentara, PCHP)
Handicapped Accessible.

Deborah H. Berkley, LPC, LMFT
The Madeline Center
1869 Forest Road
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-239-0003
Specialty Issues: Individual & family, Eating Disorders, substance abuse, stress, depression, ACOA, ADHD
Insurance:  Most companies including Medicaid.  NO Magellan, NO Medicare

Peter Betz, M.D.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Email: peter.betz@centrahealth.com
Office: 434-200-5999
Board certified in psychiatry.
Board certified in geriatric psychiatry.
Specialty areas: Memory disorders, mood disorders, and other psychiatric illness throughout the lifespan.

Teresa Billinglsey, M.Ed., LPC
Wishing You Well Counseling Center
21731 Timberlake Road
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-455-5033
Specialty Issues: Individual, family, children 6+, adolescents & young adults
Insurance:  Medicaid, Anthem, VA Premier

Les Blondino, Jr., LPC, LMFT
Strategic Therapy Associates, Inc.
108 Duncraig Drive
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-237-9450
Specialty Issues: Adults, children, adolescents, couples and families
Insurance:  Most companies accepted including Medicaid

J. Preston Bond, M.D.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Office: 434-200-5999
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialty areas: Attention deficit disorders, as well as mood and anxiety disorders.

Miranda Breit, Ph.D.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Office: 434-200-5999
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified by AAMFT and AASECT
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology. Specializes in Couples; Families; Sex Therapy.
$166.75 Initial evaluation; $132.25 per session
Third party payments accepted.
Handicapped accessible.

Nancy Whitehead Brockman, MSW, LCSW
Peace of Mind, Inc.
3742 S. Amherst Hwy.
PO Box 128
Monroe, Va. 24574
434-929-0355 Emergency: 434-929-0357 Fax: 434-929-0357
Available Tuesday through Friday, 9:00am to 7:00pm. Waiting period within 7 to 10 days.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in General Psychotherapy for individual and family, ages 10 and up with primary areas of focus on Grief Issues; Life Transitions; Mid-life Issues; Abuse Issues; Trauma; Family; Mood Disorders; Personality Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Co-Dependency; Martial Counseling; Adolescent Issues; Women's Issues.
Between $50 to $110 per session depending on session.
Third party payments accepted.
Handicapped Accessible.

Patricia H. Bryant, LCSW, RN, CS.
810 Blue Ridge Avenue, Suite A
Bedford, VA
Office: 540-587-5852
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
BSN, MSW.
Specialty areas: Geriatrics, Adult & children over 10, marital, grief, substance abuse, people w/disabilities.
Insurance:  Most companies including Etna, Champus, Carilion, Value Options, Medicaid & Medicare.

Pamela Ferrell Caldwell
1922 Graves Mill Road
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-385-0013 Fax: 434-385-1073
Available Monday through Friday; late appointments as needed; Saturdays as needed. Waiting period usually 2 weeks.
Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Critical Incident Debriefer; specializing in co-dependency; ACDA; PTSD; couples.
$70 per session.
Most insurance accepted including PCHP and Athem.
Handicapped Accessible.

Judy Campbell, LPC, LMFT, LSATP
Peace of Mind
3742 S. Amherst Highway
Madison Heights, VA 24574
Office: 434-929-0355
Specialty:  Substance Abuse, Co-dependency, Women's issues, domestic violence and depression.
Insurance: All third parties except Medicare, takes Medicaid.

Jason Captain
Hope for Tomorrow Counseling Services
1617-A Enterprise Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Office: 434-239-4949, Fax:  434-239-4955
Open 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM weekdays
Insurance:  Medicaid & sliding fee scale for uninsured

Joann A. Chrysanthus
The Madeline Center
18697 Forest Road
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-239-0003 Fax: 434-239-0181
Available Monday through Saturday, by appointment only. Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 8:00pm. Saturday, 9:00am to 12:00pm.
No waiting period.
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Couples; Women's Issues; Anger Management; Sexual Orientation; Depression; Anxiety; Life Transitions (i.e. Divorce, Grief).
$85 per session.
Most insurance accepted.
Handicapped Accessible.

Judith Cleary Connell, M.Ed., LPC
The Madeline Center
18697 Forest Road
Lynchburg, Va. 24503
434-239-0003 Fax: 434-239-0181
Available Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 6:30pm.  Waiting period usually 1 to 2 days.
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Children and Adults; ADHD; Bipolar Disorder; Depression; Anxiety; Oppositional Defiant Disorders; Parenting Skills; Grief and Loss; Career Development.
$85 per session.
Third party payments accepted including Medicaid, Anthem, PCHP, Mamsie.
Handicapped accessible.

Doris DeMato, Ph.D.
Light Counseling
2811 Linkhorne Dr., Suite B
Lynchburg, Va. 24503
434-384-1594 Emergency: 434-384-1594 Fax: 434-384-3228
Available Monday through Thursday evenings, 5:00pm to 8:00pm.  Waiting period 1 week.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Individual, Children, Adolescents and Couple Therapy.
$105 initial evaluation, $95 per hour
Most insurances accepted.
Handicapped Accessible.

Mary Lou DeWitt, LPC, LMFT
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, Virginia  24503
434-947-5999 Emergency: 434-845-9544 Fax: 434-947-5993               Available Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Depression; Panic & Anxiety Disorders; Addictions; Co-Dependency; PTSD; Marital; Adolescents, Individual; Christian Counseling.
$99 intake; $79 per session
Third party payments accepted.
Handicapped Accessible.

Sandra S. Duis, Ph.D.
Yoder, Jefferson, and Associates, Inc.
105 Richeson Drive, Lower Level
Lynchburg, Va. 24501
(as of November 1, 2003)
3209 Forest Brook
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-845-0744
Available variable hours.
Clinical Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist specializing in Child and Adolescent Assessment and Treatment; Evaluations for ADHD; Learning Disabilities; Developmental Needs.
Call the office for fee schedule.
Third party payments accepted (Anthem & PCHP)
Handicapped accessible.

Ana G. Ekstrom, LPC, LMFT
The Madeline Center
www.madelinecenter.com
18697 Forest Road
Lynchburg, Virginia  24502
434-239-0003 Emergency: 434-849-6262 Fax: 434-239-0181
Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30am to 6:30pm. Friday, 12:30pm to 5:30pm. Saturday 10:30am to 3:30pm. Waiting period one to two days. (9:30 a.m. emergency appointments available most days)
Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in  Adults and older Adults (Gerontology specialist); Gender issues; Childhood/Martial Abuse; Trauma Survivors; Marital; Depression; Family members of persons with SMI and of Aging Parents; Sexual Orientation issues (GLB); Adjustment Disorder; Divorce; Life Changes.
$100 Intake; $85 per session (payment arrangements worked out as needed).
Third party payments accepted from most insurance.
Handicapped accessible.

Elizabeth B. Farnsworth, PhD, LPC, LMFT
1120 McConville Rd. Suite A
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-237-4652 Emergency: 434-237-4652 Fax: 434-237-4804
Available Mondays and Thursdays, 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Some Saturday appointments. Waiting period varies.
Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; National Certified Counselor; specializing in Depression; Anxiety; Bereavement; Adjustment Reactions; Women's Issues; Clients with special needs.
$100 intake; $85 per session
Third party payments (some managed care panels).
Handicapped Accessible.

J. Gregory Fisher, M.D.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Email: john.fisher@centrahealth.com
Office: 434-947-5999
After Hours: 434-845-9482
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialty areas: Adult, child and adolescent psychiatry, consultations with physicians and therapists, psychotherapy, and psychiatric medication management.

Amy N. French, LCSW
Trillium Counseling, Inc.
PO Box 128 (3742 S. Amherst Hwy.)
Monroe, Va. 24574
434-929-0355 Emergency: 434-845-9452 Fax: 434-929-0357
Available Tuesday through Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm.  No waiting period.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving Adolescents, (age 12 and over); Adults; Specializing in Women's/Men's Issues; Depression; Anxiety; Grief; Marital; Trauma; OCD; Dual-Diagnosis; Life Transitions.
$85 per hour.
Most major insurance companies accepted including Medicaid/Medicare.
Handicapped accessible.

James Gallagher, M.D.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Office: 434-947-5999
Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology
Specialty areas: Schizophrenia and affective disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders.

Lavinia Garbee, LPC
Wishing You Well Counseling Center
21731 Timberlake Rd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Office: 434-455-5033
E-Mail: wishinguwellcoun@aol.com

Susan C. Henderson, LPC
New Beginnings
2316 Atherholt Road, Suite 107
Lynchburg, Va. 24501
434-528-0184 Fax: 434-528-0187
Available flexible times Monday through Friday.  Waiting period is one to four weeks.
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Art Therapy; Adlerian Play Therapy; Family & Individual Counseling; Mood and Anxiety Disorders; Trauma and Sexual Abuse; Attachment Disorders.
Work on sliding scale.
Medicaid and other insurance accepted.
Handicapped accessible.

John Hendrickson, M.D.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Email: john.hendrickson@centrahealth.com
Office: 434-947-5999
After Hours: 434-947-5999
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialty areas: Attention deficit disorder, affective disorders and anxiety disorders.

Bruce M. James, Ed.S, LMFT
1120 McConville Road, Suite A
Lynchburg, Virginia  24502
434-237-4652 Emergency: 434-845-3922 Fax: 434-237-4804
Available by appointment only.  Waiting period varies.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner specializing in Marital/Family Therapy; Individual Therapy; Child/Adolescents/Adults.
 $85  per hour
Third party payments accepted
Handicapped accessible

Barbara P. Jannah, LCSW
1120 McConville Road, Suite A
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-237-4652 Emergency: 434-426-1133 Fax: 434-237-4804
Available Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.  Waiting period usually 1 week.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, Certified Level I Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, specializing in Individual; Family Therapy with Children; Adolescents and Adults; Eating Disorders.
$100 initial diagnostic evaluation, $85 per therapy session.
Third party payments accepted.
Handicapped accessible.

Terry W. Jefferson, Ph.D.
Yoder, Jefferson & Associates
105 Richeson Drive, Lower Level
Lynchburg, Va. 24501
(as of November 1, 2003)
3209 Forest Brook
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-385-0744
Available Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.  Waiting period varies.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in ADHD; Anxiety; Depression; Learning Disabilities; Behavioral Disorders; Asperger's Disorder; Psychological Testing.  Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
$130 initial diagnostic evaluation. $150 on-going therapy. $125 testing.
Third party payments accepted and filed.
Handicapped accessible.

Elizabeth M. Jenkins, LCSW
James River Counseling Center, Inc.
1120 McConville Road, Suite A
Lynchburg, Virginia  24502
434-237-4652 Emergency: 434-847-8264 Fax: 434-237-4804
Available Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Waiting period usually one to two weeks.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Cognitive Behavior Therapist, Certified Addictions Specialist, NASW Diplomat specializing in Children and Adolescents; Divorce; Step Parenting and Step Families; Substance Abuse; Adjustment Disorders; Depression; Parenting Issues; Sexual Abuse Recovery.
$100 intake; $85 per hour (numerous Managed Health Care panels).
Third party payments (Medicare, Managed Health Care fees).
Handicapped Accessible.

Michael E. Judd, M.D.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Email: michael.judd@centrahealth.com
Office: 434-947-5999
Board eligible in Psychiatry
Specialty areas: Mood and anxiety disorders, women's mental health issues including pregnancy related mood disorders and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and student health.

Ellis M. Karr, L.C.S.W.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Office: 434-947-5999
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW
Specialty areas: Children (ages 5-17), adults, families, couples, senior citizens, depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, ADD/ADHD, parenting issues, grief and loss, Solution Focused Therapy, family and marital distress, anger and stress management.

Katherine S. Kilcher, LPC, LMFT
James River Counseling Center, Inc.
1120 McConville Road, Suite A
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
434-237-4652 Emergency:434-384-9031Fax:434-237-4804
Available Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.  Waiting period varies.
Licensed Professional Counselor (VA.), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (VA), LMHC (FL), National Certified Counselor (NBCC)
Specializing in Child, Adolescent, Adult Counseling; Family and Couple Therapy; Behavioral and Parenting Therapy; ADD; Adjustment Disorder; Depression; Anxiety Disorder; Women's Issues; Infertility; Domestic Abuse; Sexual Abuse Victims; PTSD.
$100 intake; $85 individual or family session.
On 15 managed health care/insurance panels.
Handicapped Accessible.

Howard R. King, Jr., Ph.D.
Light Counseling Inc.
2811 Linkhorne Dr. Suite B
Lynchburg, Va. 24503
434-384-1594 Emergency: 434-384-1594 Fax: 434-384-3228
Available Wednesday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm.  Waiting period 1 week.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in Marital Counseling; Anxiety Disorders; Depression.
$105 initial evaluation, $85 per hour.
Anthem, Humana, Behavioral Health Network accepted.
Handicapped accessible.

Kathryn Kirkpatrick, Psy.D.
Capstone Counseling, Inc.
2250 Murrell Road, Suite K
Lynchburg, Virginia  24501
434-846-6744 Emergency: 434-258-4764 Fax: 434/846-6827
Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. by appointment only.  Waiting period two weeks average.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider.  Specializing in Child/Adolescent/Adult Psychotherapy; Psychological Testing; Psycho educational Evaluations.
$95 per session.
Third party payments accepted. Includes most insurance carriers.

Edward Kuhnley, M.D.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center
3300 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Email: jkuhnley@hotmail.com
Office: 434-947-5999
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialty areas: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, parent-child relationships, and cognitive strategies for self-enhancement.

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