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Chevelle Moss-Savage

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

LPC Virginia

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Chevelle

Chevelle Moss-Savage is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with more than 20 years of experience. She supports people facing relationship strain, grief, career uncertainty, LGBT concerns, and the stress that comes with big life changes.

Background and approach

She aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable and intentional for each person. She listens first and tailors conversations to what matters most to the individual.

Sessions focus on practical ways to handle current problems while also exploring deeper patterns that keep issues repeating. Chevelle uses approachable methods from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

Her work also draws on the Gottman Method to look at communication patterns and rebuild connection, and Internal Family Systems to help people understand different parts of themselves. Those approaches are used as tools to fit each person’s situation, not as rigid rules.

She pays attention to multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and the particular strains caregivers and women can face. Chevelle supports people striving for greater self-love, clearer life purpose, and better coping skills for daily stressors.

Every plan is shaped around the client’s goals and pace. She invites people to talk about what they want to change and then builds small, practical steps to get there.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Chevelle often blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to make sessions practical and person-focused. Client-centered work means sessions start with the client's concerns and priorities, while CBT supplies straightforward techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; together they help with anxiety, low mood, career stress, and coping with change.

She also uses aspects of the Gottman Method to look at communication patterns and reduce repeated conflicts. That approach helps people learn clearer ways to talk and listen when relationships feel strained. These methods are offered as flexible tools the client and therapist decide on together rather than fixed rules.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will explore goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then adjust methods collaboratively. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for fuller conversational work, phone calls are helpful when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can support quick check-ins or shorter reflections between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy lives and varied schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Chevelle commonly address?
She helps people with relationship concerns, grief and loss, LGBT matters, career uncertainty, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, life purpose, multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy are combined with communication-focused work to create usable tools for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings more than 20 years of professional experience to her work. That background includes supporting people through transitions, loss, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and provides services in Virginia. The profile lists licensure in Virginia as the practicing location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available online?
She meets using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After matching, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed in

Virginia

Languages

English