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Hallie McGuinness, MS

Resident in Counseling

If you've found your way here, welcome. I'm passionate about helping you find relief, insight, and lasting change throughout your mental health journey.

I specialize in working with individuals seeking to understand and recover from relational and attachment-based trauma, anxiety, emotional challenges, sexual concerns, and other related issues. I also work with couples to strengthen communication, rekindle intimacy and desire, and deepen emotional connection. In addition, I support individuals and couples navigating the unique demands of high-stress careers and life situations that impact emotional and physical connection.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful, lasting change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in a person-centered, relational framework, blending gentle guidance with honesty when it serves your growth. Together, we'll work to increase self-awareness, regulate anxiety, develop more secure attachment patterns, and build authentic, fulfilling relationships—with others and with yourself. Whether you're navigating a current life stressor or working through long-standing patterns, I believe therapy offers a powerful space for reflection, growth, and healing.

I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and am currently pursuing my Sex Therapy Certification through the Sexual Health Alliance. I am committed to creating a nonjudgmental, affirming space where individuals and couples can explore all aspects of human development, sexuality, and relationships with openness and curiosity.

If you feel I may be a good fit for your needs, I invite you to reach out to schedule a free consultation call. I look forward to connecting with you.

Education

University of Georgia, Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Science

Mercer University, Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Additional Training

Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

As a Resident in Counseling, Hallie is practicing under supervision of Victoria Haynes, LPC, who can be reached at (757) 775-8683.

Clinical Focus

  • Human connection is a basic psychological and emotional need that is essential for our being and development. When our relationships with attachment figures get disrupted, we can become uneasy. Hallie works with clients to navigate relationship conflict and understand the basics of attachment.

  • Hallie walks alongside and supports clients through life changes and adjustments by focusing on compassion and resilience.

  • Anxiety and depression can deeply affect one’s relationships, health, and daily functioning. Hallie uses validation and compassion to support clients in building self-awareness, while guiding them to challenge negative thoughts using skills like cognitive reframing and cognitive challenging.

  • Trauma often leaves us feeling psychologically and emotionally distressed or disturbed, which can inhibit our ability to cope and affect us in many different ways. Hallie uses a trauma-informed lens to offer a nonjudgmental and affirming space where healing from trauma can begin. 

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Rates

Limited space is available for sliding scale rates. Please reach out directly for more information

  • Individual Psychotherapy |  $110

    Couples Psychotherapy |  $110

    Intake and Assessment |  $135

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