Abigail Conley, Ph.D.
Abigail Conley, Ph.D., NCC, Resident in Counseling
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Welcome…
I am deeply passionate about helping folks move towards whatever version of themselves they are searching for. I know that moving towards change can be difficult, overwhelming, and sometimes exciting. Seeking out help is brave, and I am so glad you are here. My counseling style is to work collaboratively with you to assist you in making the changes you want in your life. You are the expert on your life, and I am here to guide you on the path that you know is where you are meant to be.
I have worked in multiple counseling settings that include a range of client concerns, however I specialize in navigating transitions (like parenthood), healing trauma, and building resilience. As a wellness practitioner, I take a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to counseling that honors the whole person including their mental, physical, spiritual, and social health. Focused on both prevention, and intervention, our work will explore your presenting concerns not in isolation, but within the context of your full self and the systems you interact with. I am a firm believer that work/life balance does not exist, and pursing an unattainable goal of “balance” leaves us feeling like we are doing it wrong. Instead we will work on integrating all of your experiences, roles, responsibilities, and goals into your life to empower you to not only get through the day, but thrive for years to come.
I can help you with:
Motivation and Burnout
ADHD
Anxiety or Depression
Stress Management
Healing After Trauma
Navigating transitions including parenthood, grief, career changes/loss, etc.
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Outside of work I spend my time with my partner, our two young kids and our two wild dogs. We love going on river adventures, exploring Richmond, and tending to our garden.
My educational background:
2004: B.A. in Psychology and Comparative Religions from Wake Forest University
2006: M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College
2012: Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from North Carolina State University
Academic positions:
2012-2013: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2013 - 2018: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
2018 - Present: Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
Licenses and Certifications:
Resident in Counseling, Virginia, #0704015617
Board Certified in General Counseling (NCC) from the National Board of Certified Counselors