Laura Ann Rowsey-Collins, LPC
Owner, CEO, LPC, Lead counselor
Availability - by appointment only:
Tuesday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Biography
I live in the Appalachian Mountains in rural, far southwestern Virginia. My husband and I have a blended family, and 5 dogs. Several people in my family are Neurodivergent while others are Neurotypical. I am a 2E, Late diagnosed Autistic AFAB person. I identify as demisexual and my pronouns are she/her. I have MCAS, EDS, POTS and a couple other chronic conditions and illnesses. I have Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and am a breast cancer survivor (Mastectomy for DCIS and Invasive Breast Cancer Stage IA, 7-2024). I have lived experience being the caretaker for family members who have chronic physical or mental conditions requiring advocacy and extra support needs.
My husband and I work together in a small private practice providing online counseling services. I work with the clients and am helping to develop new counselors as a supervisor. Andrew manages the website and helps fill in administratively where needed. He builds most of my documents. He is also working to develop a gaming streaming business. As of 2025, we are working on expanding the business. So far, we have Kim who manages the office and does some of the marketing. Brian (my son) who manages the logistics. Elizabeth is a resident in counseling and is taking new clients. Julie does our billing and credentialling.
I am a generalist, working with most all mental health needs. I have chosen to be a generalist because the people in my area have very limited access to mental health services. They have a large range of needs, and there are few providers. Geographical barriers, resource barriers (including access to internet), and other barriers create difficulties for many of the people in this area. That is also why I offer appointments by phone. I do provide sessions with a text component to the video platform for persons who communicate best through non-verbal methods.
It is because I am a generalist that I do not provide services for people who are seeking treatment for eating disorders or for people who are seeking court mandated sexual offender treatment. I do not provide sex therapy. I do not provide primary substance use/abuse treatment. All these services require specialization. I do not work with persons who are under the age of 18.
I create customized therapy experiences for my clients. I am a geek. I LOVE data and learning, and incorporate much of that learning into my therapy style. This is why most of my clients find their therapy experiences with me have a holistic frame. I am also quite good at identifying what I DO NOT know. When there is something about which I am uninformed, I am willing (and often very happy) to spend the time needed to learn and become competent in that area. I am also willing and happy to refer out as needed to ensure that my clients get the best possible service.
I believe YOU are the expert in you. My purpose, as a counselor, is to work WITH you to identify your needs, to develop your goals, and to create a pathway to move from where we are now to where you want to be when your goals are achieved. I firmly believe that honoring lived experience is essential to effective therapeutic treatment.
I value diversity and practice awareness and support of culture, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and other factors of identity. I am dedicated to continuing to seek educational opportunities to increase my awareness and activism in supporting diversity. I strongly believe that one of the purposes of my life is to advocate for others, to provide service to those who may be marginalized by broader society. I am passionate about providing a space of acceptance and about helping others find their strengths.
Why I became a counselor:
I became a counselor after my son was born with an immune system which did not work properly. He had multiple medical interventions, which caused him to have severe PTSD. He also was coping with mental illness. We could not find the counselor who could help my son be a child instead of a mini-medical patient. Now, he is in his twenties and doing well.
But, the quest to find the counselor who could help him with his trauma and who could help us as a family, weighed on me. The need for a practical type of counselor, who understood a broad range of needs, and who was willing to meet us where we were seemed to be significant. And, there did not seem to be such a counselor in our rural area of the state.
I decided to become the type of counselor we had needed, but we could not find. I closed my business, left the sales field, and went back to school. To support myself during school, I ran an in-home daycare. In my counseling career I have worked at a community service board in a jail diversion program, in a free-clinic providing outpatient services, in Mental Health Skill Building, and in private practice.
WHY I BECAME A SUPERVISOR:
As a supervisor, I am working to help train emerging and new counselors to be humble, affirming, and to provide excellent care to ND persons, LGBTQIA+ persons, multiply marginalized persons, and to persons with chronic conditions and illnesses in a way that actively combats the systemic traumas that are pervasive across American medical and social systems.
Continuing Education Units - CEUs
Case Management
· Virginia – DBHDS - Knowledge Center for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services: Basics of Case Management (6 modules) (6 CEU) February 2013
Crisis/Trauma
· ACA Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Treatment of Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder: Where Counseling and Neuroscience Meet (1 CEU) March 2013
· Crisis Intervention Team (Memphis Model) Training January 2013
· ACA The Process of Suicide Risk Assessment (1 CEU) September 2012
· ACA Preparation, Action, Recover: A Conceptual Framework for
Counselor Preparation and Response in Client Crisis (1 CEU) September 2012
Diversity/Special Populations
· MHA Loss and Grief from Chronic and Terminal Illness (3 CEU) June 2023
· Gender Health – Recognizing Bian – Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Gender
Affirming Care (1.5 CEU) October 2022
· Do Something Identity(Ies) Conference by Van Levy (7.25 CEU)
Conference for competence in working with LGBTQIA+ populations &
For writing 1 Session letters for access to medical care May 2022
· Diversity training (no CEU, Insurance requirement) October 2018
· ACA Counseling African American Women (1 CEU) March 2013
· ACA Evidence-Based Effective Practices with Older Adults (1 CEU) March 2013
· ACA Counseling Multiple Heritage Couples and Families (1 CEU) September 2012
· ACA Models of Sexual and Relational Orientation (1 CEU) September 2012
· ACA Counseling Adult Clients Experiencing Chronic Pain (1 CEU) September 2012
· ACA Applying Social Empowerment Strategies as Tools for Self Advocacy in
Counseling Lesbian and Gay Male Clients (1 CEU) September 2012
· ACA The Infertility Experience (1 CEU) September 2012
Ethical and Legal Issues
· CE4Less Ethics and Boundary Issues (5 CEU) June 2023
· MHA 10 Tips for integrating Neuroscience Ethically and Effectively Into
Your Practice (2 CEU) June 2023
· NC LCMHC Jurisprudence Exam (no CEU) July 2022
· Aspira (.gov): HIPAA Privacy Rule & Sharing Information Related to
Mental Health (1 CEU) June 2022
· MHA: Ethical Use of Social Media in Counseling (3 CEU) June 2022
· MHA: E-Therapy: Ethical Considerations (2 CEU) May 2021
· MHA: Ethical Dilemmas in Online Counseling: Case Studies (2 CEU) May 2021
· Chi Sigma Iota Webinar – Legal and Ethical Issues in School Counseling (1 CEU) March 2013
· ACA Ethics and Legal Issues for Group Work (1 CEU) March 2013
· Chi Sigma Iota Webinar – Recent Court Cases: Implications for Counselor
Education and Supervision (1 CEU) February 2013
Practice of Counseling
· Aspira (Zynnyme): Burnout, trauma, or Pandemic Fatigue (1 CEU) June 2022
· MHA – No Longer Surviving, but Thriving:
Moving Counseling from In-Office to Online (1 CEU) January 2022
· Clearly Clinical: Disaster Mental Health: How to Help in the Aftermath of a Tragedy June 2022
· MHA – Fit Your Own Mask First: Professional Self-Care for helpers (10 CEU) June 2021
· National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (0 CEU) February 2019
· Chi Sigma Iota Webinar – Counselor Community Engagement Model:
Strategies for Intentionally Engaging with our Community Partners (1 CEU) March 2013
Sexual Abuse/Other Abuse
· Facilitator Training Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children (7 CEU) June 2012
· Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children Training (3 CEU) April 2012
Neuroscience and Scientific Advances in Counseling
· MHA: Counseling and the Brain: An Overview (3 CEU) June 2022
· Aspira (Leo DeBroek): HPA Axis – Knowledge Put Into Practice (1 CEU) June 2022
· MHA: Counseling and the Microbiome (3 CEU) May 2021
· Brain Wave Biofeedback: Benefits of Integrating Neurofeedback
in Counseling (1 CEU) March 2013
· ACA Neuroscience: The Cutting Edge of Counseling’s Future Webinar (1 CEU) April 2012
Supervision
· CE4less – Supervision: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals – Revised (6 CEU) June 2020
· Clinical Supervision: Models, Role, Legal & Ethical, Cultural Competency,
& Transference – 20 CEUS September 2024
Theory
· ACA Developing Your Own Integrative Theory of Counseling Webinar (1 CEU) February 2012
· ACA Work-Family Conflict and Career Development Theories:
A Search for Helping Strategies (1 CEU) September 2012
· ACA Existential Therapy (1 CEU) September 2012
Treatment of Disorders/Conditions
· OnlineCE Credits Treating Complex Trauma with IFS: Evidence Based Tools (5.75 CEU) June 2023
· AATBS – Parent-Child Alienation (4CEU) July 2022
· MHA – Helping Clients Deal w? Problem Anger: Specific Interventions (3 CEU) June 2022
· MHA – Helping Clients Deal w/ Problem Anger:
Understanding & De-escalating Anger (2 CEU) January 2022
· MHA - Bipolar Disorder (2 CEU) June 2021
· MHA - Borderline Personality Disorder (2 CEU) June 2021
· MHA - OCD and OCPD Case Studies (2 CEU) June 2021
· MHA - Dissociative Identity Disorder (2 CEU) June 2021
· MHA – Managing Chronic Pain (3 CEU) June 2021
· MHS – School Bullying: The Basics (1 CEU) June 2021
· MHA – Supporting Clients Who Self-Harm (2 CEU) May 2021
· MHA – Fostering Resilience in Clients (3 CEU) May 2021
· Coursera – Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle: Issues and Insights – Offered by
Jamie Pope, MS, RD, LDN; Instructor of Nutrition; Vanderbilt University
School of Nursing; 6-week course – Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction June 2013
· Coursera – “Pay Attention!!” ADHD Through the Lifespan –
Offered by Anthony L. Rostain, MD, MA; Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics;
Perelman School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania, 12-week course March-June 2013
· ACA Assessment and Treatment of Insomnia in Adults: A Guide for Clinicians (1 CEU) March 2013
Types of Therapy/Techniques
· ACA Assessment of Core Issues and the Nature of the Client’s Living Story (1 CEU) September 2012
· ACA Humor in Counseling: Leader Perspectives (1 CEU) September 2012
M. Elizabeth Sumaya
MA, Resident in Counseling, NC
Availability:
Wednesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 11:00 am
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Biography
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Hi there! I'm Elizabeth (she/her), a passionate and dedicated Resident in Counseling based in Chesapeake, Virginia. I share my home with my amazing husband, our wonderful daughter, and our two lovable cats, Chandler and Phoebe. Though I grew up in Hampton Roads, being a military family has taken us from the deep South of Mississippi to the far West of California, giving me a deep appreciation for different experiences and perspectives.
My journey into the counseling world wasn’t a straight path. I initially earned my Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice (2015) with the intention of working in corrections. However, after reflecting on my values, I realized my heart was in helping people heal—not keeping them behind bars. Becoming a mother in 2019 sparked a deeper passion for mental health, leading me to pursue a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern New Hampshire University.
In 2024, I completed my internship with Western Tidewater CSB, where I worked closely with individuals in crisis, gaining a profound understanding of the urgent need for quality mental health care. During this time, I also embarked on a personal journey, discovering my own neurodivergence while working with Neurodivergent clients—an experience that further shaped my empathetic, strengths-based approach to counseling.
My specialties include Adults and :
o Neurodivergence
o Perinatal Mental Health
o Anxiety & Depression
o Life Transitions
o Gender Identity Exploration
o Couples Counseling
o Personality Disorders
My approach is strengths-based and trauma-informed, ensuring that your unique experiences, beliefs, and preferences are at the heart of our work together. I believe in creating a safe, affirming space where you feel empowered to navigate life’s challenges and embrace your journey toward healing and growth.
Qualifications:
1. Passed the required exam for counselors in Virginia in 2024, which qualifies me as an NCC (National Certified Counselor)
2. CPR (2027)
3. Adult Mental Health First Aid Certified
4. Continuing Education Credit: Addressing Neurodiversity with Neuro-Affirming Approaches
5. Helped to create many internal trainings to increase Neurodiverse informed approaches for clients and staff within Western Tidewater CSB
6. Currently completing certification as a Trauma Informed professional
continued education units "c.e.u."
1.Trauma Informed Care/Crisis Response, Suicidal Ideations and Self-Harm - 7 hours, Relias Academy - March 2025
2. Adult Mental Health First Aid - 8 hours, Relias Academy - February 2025
3. Discharge & Termination Training - 2 hours, Relias Academy - January 2025
4. Mandated Reporters Online - 1 hour, January 2025
5. Assessing and Treating Anxiety Disorders Among Older Adults - 1 hour, December 2024
6. Cultural Awareness and Humility - 1 hour, December 2024
7. Preventing Suicide Among Veteran Populations - 1.5 hours, December 2024
8. HIPAA: Privacy Rule - 0.25 hours, December 2024
9. Working with Clients who Demonstrate Resistance - 4 hours, December 2024
10. Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction - 1 hour, July 2024
11. Improving Behavioral Health Equity: Individuals with Marginalized Ethnic Identities - 1 hour, June 2024
12. Understanding Sexual Behaviors in Adolescents - 1 hour, June 2024
13. Assessment and Intervention for Trauma in Early Childhood (0-4) - 1 hour, May 2024
14. Adult Mental Health First Aid - 8 hours, April 2024
15. TOVA training - 12 hours, April 2024
16. Improving Clinical Competency Through an Understanding of Military Culture - 1.5 hours, March 2024
17. Support Coordination & Case Management training modules 1-11 (VCU) - 10 hours, March 2024
18. DLA-20 - 3 hours, March 2024
19. Approaches to Person-Centered Planning in Behavioral Health - 1 hour, March 2024
20. Cultural Competence - 0.5 hours, March 2024
21. Youth Mental Health First Aid - 6.5 hours, March 2024
andrew rowsey
Website Manager, COO
Bio
I am the office chief Operating Officer and website manager at Rowllins mental health and wellness
Some of my duties include hiring and managing employees. Updating the Website and Social Media.
Managing, creating, and making sure all paperwork is up to date.
Making sure that Rowllins mental health and wellness follows current HIPPA guidelines
making sure all insurance laws and manuals are up to date
Managing the
website www.rowllinsmhwc.com and our
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RowllinsMentalHealth/ page.
I'm a free-spirited person who has very firm beliefs. I worked 20 years as a truck driver and various other jobs.
I am also neurodivergent and sometimes struggle with mild depression and PTSD
I like all types of music from heavy metal to southern gospel.
some of my hobbies include
1/10 scale remote control crawling
collecting Hot Wheels I currently have over 100,000.
models
puzzles
collecting Yugi oh cards