Rhiannon Vergundia, LPC-R

Rhiannon Vergundia, LPC-R

Licensed Resident in Counseling

She/Her/Hers

It feels like I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to become a counselor, but I think one of the main reasons that led me to becoming a counselor is my experience growing up in a bicultural household. Being raised by my Japanese mother and American father, a lot of the Japanese culture and traditions were instilled in me since I was a child while I was growing up in America. One of the things I love about the Japanese culture is how the people act altruistically, meaning they act out of unselfish concern for the well-being of others. And this is exactly my mission as a counselor, as I walk alongside my clients’ journey of mental wellness.

My clinical experience includes working with families, with children in a school setting, and with those struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, and stress and anger management. My approach to counseling involves making the process a collaborative effort, meeting my clients where they are at, and with a culturally aware perspective.

I strongly believe that each individual’s experience of the world is inherently unique and valuable, and a person’s perception of the world is their reality. My #1 goal as a counselor is to create a safe space for my clients and honor that space during our time together.

My Education

Master’s in Counselor Education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor’s in Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University