About Us
Anderson Counseling Services is a mental health agency that was was founded in 2004 by Dr. Mike Anderson. Our practice is headquartered at 434 Graves Mill Rd. in Lynchburg, Virginia and serves the community through in-person and telehealth sessions. In addition to the Lynchburg area, Anderson Counseling Services offers assistance to communities of Amherst, Altavista, Appomattox, Forest, and Rustburg.
Anderson Counseling Services accepts Medicaid and many major health insurances. Please contact our office at (434) 239-2004 or email leia@andersonva.com to explore your options.
CEO and Clinical Director
Mike Anderson, Ed.D., LPC, ACS
Mike@andersonva.com
Dr. Mike Anderson is the president of Anderson Counseling Services, a clinical supervisor, a licensed professional counselor, and a member of the Virginia Counselors Association. With over 26 years of clinical and administrative experience, he is committed to learning ways to better serve his clients and colleagues. Mike completed his studies in professional counseling at the University of Lynchburg. He has been happily married to his wife, Matrice, for over 30 years, and the couple have two children. When he isn’t tinkering with classic cars, Mike enjoys reading, fitness training, and coaching youth sports. Mike credits his achievements to his faith and a calling to the helping profession.
Jim Hutchison, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT
jamesrhutchison@andersonva.com
Clinical Training Consultant/Outpatient Counselor
Assistant Administrative Director of Community Mental Health (CMHC) & Rapid Response
Javaughn Colbert, QMHP-A 434-420-3980 javaughn@andersonva.com
Intake Coordinator
Leia Anderson 434-239-2004 ext. 201 leia@andersonva.com
Outpatient Counselors
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST & Outpatient Clinical Program Coordinator - Nicole Adams, MS, LPC
nicoleadams@andersonva.com
CURRENTLY BOOKED
National Board for Certified Counselors
Nicole strives to provide a supportive and understanding environment unique to each client’s needs. She focuses on building a strong rapport with clients in order to promote change in their daily lives. Nicole views counseling as a collaborative relationship between the counselor and client to develop skills and decrease symptoms. Nicole attended the University of Scranton for a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and continued her education there obtaining a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her study of neuroscience helps provide clients with additional insight into the way brain functioning contributes to mental health issues and how parts of the brain can be shaped through consistent behaviors to reduce symptoms. Nicole predominantly works with clients 8 to 40 years of age. She focuses on PTSD, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, attachment issues, and self-esteem. Nicole utilizes Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Narrative based therapy techniques through a variety of interventions.
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST & Agency Clinical Services Coordinator - Tyler Yeatts, MA, LPC
tyler@andersonva.com
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Tyler Yeatts is an LPC, Virginia Board of Counseling #0701013860
Tyler provides a judgment-free space for clients to grow and heal. He enjoys working with all age groups and enjoys clients from diverse backgrounds. Tyler is highly skilled in building rapport and trust with his clients. Ultimately, he believes the purpose of therapy is to empower the client to learn to believe in their full potential. He collaborates with clients to identify and enlist their internal strengths and resources to approach life’s challenges. With the client leading the way, experiences can be explored together resulting in new positive outlooks. Tyler has a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from James Madison University. He utilizes Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic Therapy. Tyler has experience supporting those with anxiety, depression, and trauma whose symptoms often show up as frustration, anger, isolation, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and overall loss of pleasure in life. He started his career in community mental health working with both children and adults in their homes. Tyler enjoys working with children and helping families move towards healthier relationships. He works to address negative thought patterns and habits while improving self-regulation and daily functioning. He seeks to provide a safe and comfortable environment for his clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. Tyler enjoys going to the movies, playing basketball, working out and spending time with friends.
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST - Tiffany Shaver, MA, LPC-R
tshaver@andersonva.com
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Tiffany has over five years of experience in the mental health field and has a passion for helping individuals of all ages. Tiffany also has over fifteen years of experience working with children and teenagers in different capacities, and together we can overcome obstacles and create a brighter future filled with resilience and happiness. She offers a unique perspective and a tailored approach to address a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, trauma, addiction, and more.
Tiffany utilizes various therapeutic methods such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Insight Oriented, Psychodynamic, Play therapy, and Family Systems approaches to help clients reach and achieve their best self. She prioritizes radical genuineness, acceptance, validation, and being non-judgmental while she practices. No matter what challenges you are facing, whether it's depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, trauma/abuse, addictions, mood dysregulation, or any other obstacles, she is here to walk alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth. She is dedicated to providing compassionate support and guidance.
She believes that everyone strives for safety and healthy connections with others. As a therapist, her approach is systemic, which means that she considers clients' lives and the problems they present in therapy through a biopsychosocial lens. This means she takes into account their mind, body, and relationships, and how all of these things affect each other. Her goal is to help her clients find safety, establish healthy relationships, overcome obstacles, and work through and process trauma. She is here to support her clients in maintaining and establishing stability in their life and mental health. Together, you can work on establishing healthy boundaries, regulating emotions, staying in the moment, and creating and practicing healthy coping strategies and techniques. She provides a safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing their traumas or simply having a place to sit without having to say anything.
She is a Resident in Counseling with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and two Bachelor's degrees in Christian Counseling and Crisis Counseling. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She understands the challenges of mental health and the importance and difficulty of reaching out and asking for help.
If you have a spiritual component to your life and would like a Biblical approach, including prayer, she can incorporate that into the sessions, upon request if you are comfortable with it.
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST - Samantha Taylor, MA, LPC-R
samanthataylor@andersonva.com
Samantha practices using unconditional positive regard for her clients in order to facilitate a safe environment for healing and growth. Samantha began working in the field of community mental health, working with children and adult clients in their homes. As an outpatient therapist, Samantha primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and as needed incorporates approaches from Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Samantha works with individuals with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, neurodivergent diagnoses (i.e. ADHD, ASD), addiction, stress, trauma/abuse, mood dysregulation, and grief/loss. Samantha collaborates with her clients to find what works best for them and guide them along the path to their goals.
Samantha is a Licensed Resident in Counseling within the Commonwealth of Virginia. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, and is currently pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
In her free time, Samantha enjoys watching TV/movies, riding horses, hiking, swimming, paddle sports, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.