New River Healing — Therapy & EMDR in Blacksburg, VA

Healing isn't linear.
But it does move.

Therapy, meditation, and clinical supervision for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and the quieter struggles that don't always have a name. In-person in Blacksburg — telehealth across Virginia.

20+ years clinical experience EMDR Levels 1 & 2 trained LCSW Board Approved Supervisor 36 insurance plans accepted

Four ways we can work together.

The methods — and the thinking behind them.

I don't default to a single modality. What you're carrying shapes what we use.

CBT & DBT Practical tools to challenge unhelpful patterns and build emotional flexibility.
Mindfulness Creating space between stimulus and response. I practice what I teach.
EMDR For trauma and experiences that stay raw despite years of understanding them.
Inner Child & Radical Acceptance Tending to earlier wounds with care, and meeting reality without resistance.

Between-session tools matter. Worksheets, thought records, and coping plans are available free on the worksheets page.

You can't lead others until you lead yourself.

Coaching at New River Healing is rooted in self-leadership — the idea that regulated, self-aware people show up better in every role they hold. Whether you're navigating a leadership challenge, a life transition, or simply the gap between who you are and who you want to be, coaching offers a structured, forward-focused path.

With a clinical background woven in, coaching here draws on CBT-informed thinking, mindfulness, and values clarification — without insurance billing or diagnostic language. It's designed for people who are ready to move.

Coaching vs. Therapy — what's the difference?
Integrative Coaching
Forward-focused. Self-leadership and growth oriented. Not billable to insurance. No diagnosis required.
Therapy
Past and present focused. Treats mental health conditions. May be covered by insurance. Requires clinical assessment.

Not sure which fits? A free consultation is a good place to figure that out — no commitment required.

The New River Valley — and throughout Virginia.

In-person in Blacksburg. Telehealth everywhere else in Virginia, including Veterans through the VA Community Care program.

Blacksburg — in-person & telehealth Christiansburg Radford Pearisburg & Giles County Floyd County Pulaski & Dublin Virginia Tech community Veterans — VA Community Care All of Virginia — telehealth

Two practitioners. One practice.

MSW from West Virginia University. Over two decades in behavioral health — from intensive community services to private practice. Father of three. Happiest in the woods.

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Nathan S. Cooke, LCSW
Therapist · Meditation Teacher · LCSW Supervisor · Owner, New River Healing, LLC
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Stephanie Bryson
An Integrative Coaching Practice · New River Healing, LLC
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This practice is not a crisis resource.

For emergencies, call 911 or go to your nearest ER. For emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7. 988lifeline.org

The first step is just a conversation.

A free consultation — no intake forms, no commitment. Just a chance to talk about what you're carrying.

Schedule a free consultation