Todd Abraham, LPC

Todd Abraham is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with nine years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and major life changes.

He uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods in sessions. Todd listens, asks clear questions, and helps people set practical steps they can use between meetings. He adapts his approach to each person's situation rather than following a fixed script.

Sessions often focus on improving day-to-day coping skills and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. He also addresses specific concerns like drug and alcohol addiction, money and financial stress, mood disorders, phobias, and social anxiety. The work tends to be focused and directed toward measurable progress.

Todd combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. That mix is used to build motivation, test new ways of thinking, and create small experiments clients can try in real life. He explains ideas plainly and helps people apply them to their routines.

He aims to create an inviting and collaborative atmosphere so people feel respected and heard. If someone decides they want to make changes, Todd supports them in planning manageable steps and tracking progress over time.

How Todd Uses CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online

CBT helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior that make problems worse and then try different actions to test new assumptions. In online sessions this looks like reviewing examples from the week, practicing simple coping skills, and setting small homework tasks to try between meetings.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons for change through open questions and reflective listening. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about change, and it pairs naturally with CBT by strengthening commitment before skills work begins.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Todd will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean emphasizing motivation first, then adding CBT techniques, or adjusting the pace and focus as progress is tracked.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for short check-ins, and text messaging supports brief updates or ongoing prompts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity between sessions.