Sheila Robinette founded Smithfield Christian Counseling in 2001. Her experience and expertise brings an abundance of professionalism and knowledge to Smithfield. It is also not rare to find Interning Therapists at Smithfield Christian Counseling who welcome clients without health insurance.
Sheila D. Robinette, Licensed Professional Counselor
Sheila Robinette is licensed to practice professional counseling. She received her Master’s of Art Degree and Certificate in Counseling from Regent University of Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1993. She received her Bachelor’s of Art Degree in Psychology from Concord College of West Virginia in 1990.
Ms. Robinette was a Prison psychologist for five years, providing individual and group therapy to adult inmates. She served adults and adolescents on a Community Service Board as a Licensed Professional Counselor for five years. She also assessed children and adults in various settings for inpatient admission. Sheila has been in private practice for 18 years.
“I believe that changing wrong thinking about one’s self and the world fosters wellness. God’s word provides the standard to direct this metamorphosis.” ~ Sheila
Gabrielle Pascual, Licensed Professional Counselor
Gabrielle Pascual began her career working as an intern at Smithfield Christian Counseling. After completing her internship, she graduated with her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Regent University in 2016. Over the next five years she worked for a Local Community Service Board and gained a wealth of experience working with different clients in a variety of settings, including outpatient counseling. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2019 and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in 2021. Gabrielle made the transition to private practice and joined Smithfield Christian Counseling in 2021.
Gabrielle approaches therapy as a collaborative process, she utilizes a variety of different therapy models to meet the unique needs of each of her clients. Gabrielle specializes in working with individuals, families, and couples. She also is trained in EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) this approach can help heal psychological pain and physical discomfort related to symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and other life events. It can be used to effectively treat both upsetting past events and well as present life conditions. Gabrielle currently sees a variety of clients both in-person and online via telehealth.
Joe Ann Jenkins, MA
Joe Ann is a Resident therapist working at Smithfield Christian Counseling. She is compassionate about helping clients to bring out their potential for understanding themselves, self-healing, and personal growth. Each person needs something different from therapy, new ideas about unsatisfactory relationships, exploring and clarification of difficult life situations or encouragement to reach for joy and purpose in life. Modalities that she is trained in and uses are CBT, DBT and the use of spirituality when appropriate.
Billing Department
For inquiries regarding billing, please contact Carrie Goss at Goss Practice Solutions via (276) 521-3345.
Interns
Smithfield Christian Counseling has hosted numerous interns from various Universities and Colleges, even being quoted as “the most valuable internship site” by former Interns from Regent University of Virginia Beach. Smithfield Christian Counseling provides plentiful opportunities for getting intership hours and gaining experience through the diverse client base.
“I have gained more than enough intership direct and indirect hours. I also gained an immense amount of knowledge pertaining to the workings of a private practice. It is definitely a great placement.” ~ Caroline Ingram
For more information regarding Internship opportunities, please contact Sheila Robinette at (757) 356-1813.
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