Growth starts here.

Professional counseling for individuals, couples, and families in Lynchburg, VA.

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At Growthpoint Counseling Group, we are committed to building and maintaining professional therapeutic relationships that are built on mutual trust. Our therapists will honor the time they spend with you by guarding closely the confidence you put in them, by maintaining a focus on your goals and desired outcomes, and by applying their education, training, and experience in your best interest.

Location

Conveniently located and accessible on Timberlake Rd. Get directions or more info.

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Our Practice

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Fees & Insurance

We believe therapy should be accessible. Learn more about our fees and accepted insurances

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Our Therapists

Abby Barnes

LPC · Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families develop healthier ways of living. Specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relational distress. Draws from EMDR, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method.

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Brittany Dalton

LPC · Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Works with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational conflicts, and identity issues. Trained in EMDR, CBT, and Narrative Therapy with a passion for walking alongside clients as they pursue growth and healing.

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Jessica Burnette

LPC · Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience, including 10 years on the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Specializes in teens navigating anxiety and depression, and women feeling stuck, anxious, or burned out. Offers a warm, encouraging, client-centered approach.

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Lindsey Perkins

LPC · Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor with experience across community mental health, church-based counseling, and private practice. Specializes in trauma, PTSD, EMDR, anxiety, depression, and couples counseling. Also serves as a Clinical Supervisor for graduate counseling students.

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Areas of Focus

Anxiety & Depression

Finding relief from persistent worry, low mood, and the patterns that keep you feeling stuck.

Anxiety & Depression

Finding relief from persistent worry, low mood, and the patterns that keep you feeling stuck.

Persistent worry, low mood, and a sense of being stuck can make everyday life feel overwhelming. We work with you to identify the patterns driving these feelings, develop practical coping strategies, and rediscover a sense of calm, purpose, and possibility.

Mood & Behavior disorders

Support for managing emotional regulation, impulsivity, and the challenges of daily functioning.

Mood & Behavior disorders

Support for managing emotional regulation, impulsivity, and the challenges of daily functioning.

Managing intense emotions and impulsive behaviors can feel exhausting — for you and the people around you. We offer structured, evidence-based support to help you regulate your emotions, understand your patterns, and build a more stable and fulfilling daily life.

Emotional Overwhelm/ Life Transitions

Navigating change, loss, and the moments when life feels like too much to carry alone.

Emotional Overwhelm/ Life Transitions

Navigating change, loss, and the moments when life feels like too much to carry alone.

Major life changes — a new job, a loss, a move, a relationship shift — can leave you feeling unmoored. We help you process the emotions that come with change, find your footing again, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Self-harm / Suicidal Thoughts

A safe, non‑judgmental space to address pain, find stability, and build reasons for hope, with support that meets you exactly where you are.

Self-harm / Suicidal Thoughts

A safe, non‑judgmental space to address pain, find stability, and build reasons for hope, with support that meets you exactly where you are.

If you're struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, you don't have to face them alone. We provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly, find stability, and work together toward hope and healing.

Behavioral Issues

Addressing patterns of behavior that affect relationships, work, and overall quality of life.

Behavioral Issues

Addressing patterns of behavior that affect relationships, work, and overall quality of life.

Patterns of behavior that affect your relationships, work, or daily functioning don't have to define you. We work collaboratively to understand what's driving these patterns and develop practical strategies for lasting, meaningful change.

Faith & Spiritual Struggles

Integrating Christian faith and values into the healing process in a way that feels authentic to you.

Faith & Spiritual Struggles

Integrating Christian faith and values into the healing process in a way that feels authentic to you.

For those who desire it, faith can be a powerful part of the healing process. We offer Christian counseling that honors your beliefs and integrates your values into therapy — helping you find spiritual grounding alongside emotional and psychological growth.

Parenting Struggles

Support for the stress, uncertainty, and adjustment that comes with raising children at any stage.

Parenting Struggles

Support for the stress, uncertainty, and adjustment that comes with raising children at any stage.

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and demanding roles there is. Whether you're navigating a difficult stage, managing behavioral challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed, we offer compassionate support to help you show up for your children and yourself.

Trauma & Attachment

Healing from past wounds and building secure, trusting relationships at every stage of life

Trauma & Attachment

Healing from past wounds and building secure, trusting relationships at every stage of life

Trauma can shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. Whether you've experienced a single difficult event or a lifetime of painful relationships, we provide a safe, supportive space to process what happened, rebuild trust, and develop more secure ways of relating to the people in your life.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"I've had a truly great experience with Growthpoint Counseling. The staff is warm, welcoming, and genuinely committed to helping their clients grow and heal. My counselor is compassionate, insightful, and offers practical tools that have made a real difference in my life. The environment feels safe and supportive, which makes it easier to open up and make progress. I highly recommend Growthpoint to anyone looking for a thoughtful and professional counseling experience."

★★★★★

"As a mental health provider who has worked with many counselor’s in the area, Growthpoint is in the top of my list for referral when clients are in need of outpatient counseling. I have been able to collaborate with Brittany and Lindsay professionally with wonderful experiences all around. It is evident that they take great care with clients and are skilled in many modalities and interventions, including EMDR. Their success with clients speaks for itself regarding their ability to treat complex issues, extensive trauma, and more. If you or your client is ready to start a healing journey, contacting Growthpoint is a great first step!"

★★★★★

"I am a local medical professional, and I have referred many people to Brittany at Growthpoint Counseling Group and consistently receive positive feedback from them. They express their satisfaction with the care they have received, noting that the counselors are professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable. One referral mentioned, "Going to Brittany for counseling was one of the best decisions I've made in a long time." I wholeheartedly recommend this counseling group to anyone seeking support."

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