Search Therapists
Available

she/her

Jeanette Gaines
LPC

Jeanette Gaines avatar

Nice to meet you

Life can feel overwhelming. I work with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, stress, past trauma, and relationship challenges. I provide a safe, supportive space where you can be heard and understood. Using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and emotion-focused strategies, we explore patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build practical tools for daily life. Therapy is about growth, connection, and coping at your own pace. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

About Jeanette

Location

Virtual, Virginia

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Empowering, Exploratory, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Focus areas

Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Individual Therapy, Premarital Counseling (2 adults in session), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Religious Trauma, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students, Veterans

Years of Experience

24+
Quote left
Therapy is about growth, connection, and coping at your own pace. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

License number

#701005533

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology, Argosy University Chicago Illinois Masters of Education in Counseling and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Delta State University Cleveland, Mississippi National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy horseback riding, staying active through strength training, dancing, walking, biking, and skating. I also love relaxing on the beach, reading, and exploring new places through travel.