As a Southwest Virginia native, I was raised with the belief that every person is equipped with the inner wisdom and strength to heal themselves, I merely have the honor of being with you as you find that wisdom and strength to become your truest self.
I am a pre-licensed professional, under the supervision of Tamara Pincus with the Pincus Center and working under Lori Long at Wings of Warriors.
My approach to therapy
I desire to be with you in your aching dilemmas ultimately inviting you to a space of freedom, hope and expansive love. My therapeutic approach includes person-centered, solution-focused, and strengths-based therapy, with a particular emphasis on mindfulness. (Ohh, and I love to throw in some enneagram fun along the way.) Through calm observation and awareness, I strive to cultivate a therapeutic space that is inclusive, curious, compassionate and healing.
I work with people experiencing
- dissatisfaction in marriage/relationships
- betrayal
- challenging life transitions (menopause, parenting, moving, new career, retirement, divorce, empty nesting, etc.)
- mismatched libidos
- out of control sexual behaviors
- pelvic pain & erectile issues
- exploration of gender and sexuality
(I especially enjoy working with parents of children who are questioning parts of their sexuality.) - sexual struggles due to medical concerns or religious trauma
I am eager to help you create a more satisfying and fulfilling marriage and life. I welcome people in all relationship dynamics and identities as we work together to deepen connection, cultivate delight and strengthen dynamic empathy and understanding.
“The hope is to understand, heal, and transform the world and oneself.”
-Loretta Pyles, Healing Justice
I transitioned into couples and sex therapy from a career in nonprofit and business development. Born and raised in Southwest Virginia, Christianity is my mother tongue. As a parent, wife, and spiritual explorer, it is a great joy to be with you on your journey. Read full bio here.
Education & Training
-Master of Social Work from Radford University
-M.Ed. in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia
-B.S. in Religious Studies and Kinesiology from the University of Virginia
-Mental Health First Aid – National Council for Mental Wellbeing
-Safe Zone Trained – Highlands Community Services
-Accessible Sex Ed Facilitator Training Certificate – RISE Healthy for Life
-Stellar Sex Ed Facilitator Training Certificate – RISE Healthy for Life
-Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
As a pre-licensed professional, I am supervised by Tamara Pincus.
Services
- Individual Therapy
- Couples/Marriage Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Therapy Intensives: 2-4 hour deep dive sessions
- Virtual Therapy
- In Person Therapy in Abingdon, VA
Sliding scale payment available. I invite you, as the client, to choose an amount that is affordable for you. Depending on your current health insurance plan, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part. Please contact your provider to verify how your plan compensates you for psychotherapy services.
Contact Me
lcompton@wingsofwarriors.com
276.285.0110
Wings of Warriors
350 Russell Rd NW
Abingdon, VA 24210
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