Hannah Pocock & Associates is a group psychotherapy practice in Charlottesville, Virginia. We offer individual therapy for adults, young adults, and adolescents aged 16 and older, and clinical consultation and supervision for psychotherapists. We embrace a holistic, integrative approach that honors the complex interactions between body and mind, person and environment, and past and present. To this end, we draw on experiential, psychodynamic, and somatic modalities, among others, to support our clients’ self-discovery and growth.

who we are

hannah pocock, lcsw

Hannah Pocock is a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and attachment issues. Her approach is grounded psychodynamic theories and somatic psychology, and she is a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist. Much of her work involves helping young adults, women of all ages, and members of the LGBTQ+ community with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and identity questions. She also offers consultation and supervision to therapists interested in incorporating somatic, experiential, and psychodynamic approaches into their work.

approach

I see therapy as a collaborative process that allows us to be deeply seen and heard, and to see ourselves in new and transformative ways. It can strengthen our sense of who we are and how we fit into the world. It can help us experience more enlivened states of being, and move through life with greater flexibility and freedom. As we understand ourselves more fully, relationships with others can become richer and more fulfilling.

From the first session, I strive to create a warm and nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel safe and deeply understood. I work together with my clients to make sense of early experiences, address present day concerns, and shift patterns or beliefs that no longer serve them. My approach is integrative, with attention to mind and body as sources of information and resources for healing. This mind-body approach can help clients learn to feel grounded in the present, safely face painful past experiences, and access their innate capacities for healing, growth, and connection. I view the work through an anti-oppression lens, and welcome exploration in therapy of the impact of oppressive systems on individuals and communities. I welcome those who are new to therapy, as well as those who have had negative or lackluster experiences in previous therapies.

training

I received my Master’s degree in clinical social work from Smith College School for Social Work, known for its rigorous psychodynamic training. I have completed extensive postgraduate training in the treatment of trauma and attachment wounds, and am certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a mind-body approach to treating the somatic, emotional, and cognitive impacts of trauma and relationship issues. I am also trained in EMDR.

Kristin Schroeder, MSW

Kristin Schroeder is a social work supervisee offering individual therapy to adults and adolescents aged 16+ who are coping with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, loss, and trauma. She has a particular interest in serving young adults, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people whose mental health has been impacted by racial justice activism and state violence.

approach

In addition to cultivating warm, collaborative relationships with clients, my approach welcomes conversations about the oppressive structures that impact our everyday lives. My clinical tools complement this holistic perspective, which sees individuals and their communities as complex, embodied systems. As a result, I draw frequently from experiential, psychodynamic, somatic, mindfulness, and parts work techniques. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, thrifting, and practicing yoga.

training

I have a masters in clinical social work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a PhD in Art History from the University of Michigan. I completed two graduate-level clinical placements at The Women’s Initiative (Charlottesville) and The ARROW Project (Staunton), where I provided psychotherapy to women and adolescents from diverse backgrounds.