Compassionate mental healthcare with therapists who meet you where you are.

We offer both in-person appointments in Harrisonburg and virtual appointments across Virginia. Our counselors are in-network with most major insurance plans to make quality care more affordable.

We’re Glad You’re Here.

We are a group of expert licensed psychotherapists providing counseling tailored to the needs of the person across from us. We offer individual and couples therapy, as well as referrals for medication management and other mental health services.

Our therapists are all experienced in helping clients navigate things like stress, depression, anxiety, and relationships, but we encourage you to visit each therapist’s page to decide which of us you might connect with best. While our strong clinical skills are our foundation, we come from an array of life experiences. Each of us offers counseling shaped by where we’ve been.

Taking the step to find a therapist can be daunting. Your decision to prioritize your well-being by reaching out will be met with warmth and a prompt response.

All of our therapists are in-network with most major insurance providers. However, we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare plans. If we are out of network, financial assistance may be available.

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Meet our team.

  • Smiling young woman with glasses and long, wavy hair, wearing a striped blue shirt outdoors.

    Sarah Holsinger, MSW, LCSW

    Psychotherapist

    Sarah focuses her work on building strong emotional awareness based on a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Helping clients reach goals they set for themselves is the most fulfilling part of being a counselor to Sarah.

    Services Available: Individual & Couples Counseling

    Sarah accepts most Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, and Optum/UnitedHealthcare plans.

    Sarah is available 9am to 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

  • A young man with curly hair, a mustache and beard, wearing a striped short-sleeve button-up shirt and a red watch, sitting outdoors in a park with plants, trees, and a pavilion in the background.

    Travis Kessell, MA, LPC, C-DBT

    Owner/Psychotherapist

    Travis offers a compassionate and conversational space for clients to explore their inner worlds. As a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (C-DBT), he helps clients understand their emotions and build the skills to navigate them. He’s especially drawn to working with teens, college students, and young adults as they navigate identity, relationships, and life transitions.

    Services Available: Individual & Couples Counseling

    Travis accepts most Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, and Optum/UnitedHealthcare plans.

    Travis is available 11am to 8pm Monday through Thursday, and 9am to 3pm on Fridays.

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    Sylvia Rhodes, MSW, LCSW

    Psychotherapist

    Using a blend of treatment modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR, Sylvia helps individual clients ages 16 and older address issues of anxiety, PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, stress, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.  

    Services Available: Individual Counseling

    Sylvia accepts most Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, and Cigna plans

    Sylvia is available 5pm to 7pm on Mondays, and 1pm to 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We’ll take the next step together.

Book an appointment or free phone consultation by clicking the button below.

Please note: We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare plans. Financial assistance may be available in these cases. Please email hello@dogwoodridgecounseling.com to learn more.

Want to know more before booking an appointment?

Fill out our contact form, and a member of our team will be in touch within 24 business hours.

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Providing you with an inviting space.

With fully private rooms and complimentary tea, coffee, or water, all in-person appointments are held in our office at 57 S. Main St., Suite 603, in downtown Harrisonburg, VA. We’re next to local shops and restaurants, and a gentle 20-minute walk from Wilson Hall on JMU’s campus.

 

The same quality of care at home.

If you prefer the comfort of home for your sessions, or your schedule makes it tough to come to the office, we offer virtual appointments through a simple, secure video platform. Remote appointments are available to anyone in Virginia.

Current clients can request appointments and access their signed documents, appointment history, and billing documents by clicking the button below.

Current clients who are utilizing insurance benefits can log in to their Headway account using this separate link. Once on the page, click My Portal in the upper right.

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