Aubrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. Her dedication to treating all individuals with dignity and respect drives her passion in assisting with access to mental health services for all.
Clinical Focus Areas
Aubrie works both in-person and online with individuals ages 12 and up. Additionally, for her adolescents, she feels it is important to incorporate family sessions as needed to assist in the growth and healing. Aubrie supports those seeking assistance with life transitions, anxiety, depression, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and serious mental illness. Aubrie also offers expertise on serving military families and supporting individuals/families while navigating healthcare, school, and community resources.
Counseling Approach
Aubrie’s therapeutic approach is person-centered, acknowledging we are all products of our environment (person-in-environment theory). She incorporates concepts from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—including radical acceptance, validation, and wise-mind—as well as thought-reframing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She also borrows techniques from evidence-based practices developed in neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and emotional freedom therapy.
Professional Philosophy
According to Aubrie: “Coming to therapy won’t change our past experiences or our current life circumstances, but it can allow us to better understand how we’ve come to be the person we are, identify areas for growth, and develop skills to manage living life on life’s terms. The goal is to regain empowerment in our own lives. As a therapist, it is my greatest honor to embark on this journey with you.”
Educational Background
Aubrie earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work with a Concentration in Healthcare at The University of Maryland in Baltimore and her Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) in Generalist Practice at The University of Texas at Austin.
Professional Experience
Aubrie brings valuable experience from a wide array of positions within healthcare. Aubrie has 4 years of experience working with the severely mentally ill in acute mental health facilities. Additionally, Aubrie has worked over 8 years in medical social work in both the outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital. Aubrie also has experience working with Veterans and older adults assessing needs and connecting to resources.
To request to schedule with Aubrie contact: aubrie@freespiritonline.org or at 757-260-9344.
Aubrie is working to get credentialed with the various insurance panels. She is currently not accepting insurance.