Amy Clay, LPC

11/08/2025

I've just reached 500 followers! So glad so many of you are here! 🙌

11/08/2025

Happy to feature another talented Graduate Intern. Low rates are available for in-person meetings in Richmond and or virtual sessions for anyone living in Virginia. ☀️

Meet Nicole Chelonis, Graduate Intern! 🧡👋

Creative soul, world traveler, and gamer with a heart for helping people reconnect with themselves.

She works with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, relationships, big life transitions, and identity exploration, including those who are part of or connected to the LGBTQ+ community.

Before becoming a therapist, Nicole was a foster parent supporting transgender teens, and she’s deeply passionate about creating affirming, inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen and supported. 🌈

Based in Richmond and available virtually across Virginia. Book your appointment today!

https://sunstonecounselors.com/counselor/nicole-chelonis/

11/03/2025

Hope everyone enjoyed their extra hour of sleep! 😴 With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'm all about celebrating gratitude this month, and I’ve got a fun idea to share.

How about creating a sun drawing to list all the things we’re thankful for? ☀️ The possibilities are endless! You can put together your personal sunshine in a day or take your time and add to it throughout November. And why not make one for a friend or loved one, highlighting specific reasons you’re grateful for them? It’s such a sweet way to show your appreciation!

Gratitude is seriously a game-changer—it boosts our happiness, strengthens our relationships, and helps reduce stress. So let’s spread the gratitude love this season! I think we all could use a little extra positivity. 💗

If you are struggling to find gratitude, that makes sense too. Sunstone Counseling is here to support you. Please reach out to ☀️ clientcare@sunstonecounselors.com

11/02/2025

Co-regulation isn’t about fixing someone.
It’s about showing up — calm, steady, and present — so their nervous system can remember what safety feels like.
That’s what secure attachment really is: not perfection, but presence.

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween 😂🎃

10/31/2025

Reminder to come by Sunstone’s Ashburn’s office today between 9am-11am for some Halloween Mental Health Mingling! 🎃👻

10/31/2025

Please share with new mom’s in VA with babies newborn - 1 year old.

Navigating the “4th Trimester” starts soon! 🧡

The weeks after giving birth can be some of the most beautiful and the most challenging. Between sleepless nights, shifting identities, and the pressures of “bouncing back,” many new parents find themselves asking, “Is it supposed to feel this hard?”

In collaboration with Postpartum Support Virginia, our free virtual group, Navigating the 4th Trimester: Societal Pressures, Support Systems, and Self-Care, is here to remind you that you’re not alone. This 6-week therapeutic group, led by Kristine Lawrence and Tessie Schonder, offers a compassionate space to explore the emotional, social, and physical realities of postpartum life.

🗓️ Begins: November 5th
🕗 Wednesdays | 8–9 PM | Virtual
🎟️ Registration closes November 1

Click here to register: bit.ly/sunstoneregistration

10/28/2025

10/27/2025

Meet Rachel Costlow, MA, NCC, Resident in Counseling ☀️

Plant mom. Dog lover. Camper. Therapist.

Offering virtual therapy across Virginia, Rachel is passionate about helping people find light in the dark, especially when sadness, stress, or big transitions feel overwhelming.

Her style is warm, holistic, and strength-focused. She uses evidence-based approaches like CBT, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy to help teens, adults, and couples reconnect with their resilience, even when it feels buried under stress or self-doubt.

Rachel has worked with individuals navigating mood disorders, body image struggles, trauma, relationship conflicts, and tough life transitions. No matter what someone is carrying, she believes everyone deserves a safe place to explore the connection between thoughts, feelings, and healthier coping.

✨ Now accepting new appointments: https://sunstonecounselors.com/counselor/rachel-costlow-ma-ncc/

10/23/2025

👻 Have you RSVPed for a "spooktacular" morning dedicated to celebrating mental health this HALLOWEEN- next Friday 10/31🎃
https://lnkd.in/eRi2eDjY

It’s going to be a Spooktacular morning at Sunstone! 👻🧡

We’re teaming up with our friends at AMFM (A Mission for Michael) and Monte Nido for a morning of community, resources, and support.

Costumes optional, smiles encouraged. Come say hi, grab a treat, and connect with your community! 🧡

10/15/2025

Millennials are often balancing careers, kids, relationships, and caregiving for parents, all while navigating a world that feels constantly overwhelming.

It’s no wonder many feel like they’re stuck in survival mode. But you deserve more than just getting by. You deserve rest, joy, and support.

Get started at sunstonecounselors.com. ☀️