Free Spirit Counseling & Collaborative

12/25/2025

10/03/2025

*FREE GROUP* last day to register - spread the word! 🌳🌟

NEW **FREE** ADULT SUPPORT GROUP OPEN "Rooted & Resilient - An Adult Support Circle" – Register by Fri 10/3/25 - In Person Starting Mon 10/6/25 @ 7p with interns Ashley Carty, B.S. & Dee Korpman, B.A. – 8 weekly sessions – free of cost – details below!
This free of cost group for adults is confidential, in-person at our Yorktown location, and closed after the registration deadline of Fri. Oct. 3.
Through a blend of psychoeducation, reflective activities, and group support, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Build emotional awareness
- Create customized stress coping tools
- Strengthen boundaries & self-care
- Design a forward-looking wellness plan

The group will run Mon. 10/6/25 - 12/1/25 for 8 sessions. Space is limited but open spots remain, sign up by Fri 10/3/25 to secure your spot!
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To get more information or to join the group, simply reach out to begin the process at:
ashley@freespiritonline.org, call: 757-241-8588 or visit https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/dee-korpman/
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Looking for individual or relational therapy? Visit our convenient virtual "front desk" for immediate openings with personalized *ASK THE DIRECTOR* help from Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin, LPC at: [www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment](http://www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment...)
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All Free Spirit therapists can schedule directly with clients -full list at: [www.freespiritonline.org/our-team](http://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team...)

09/30/2025

*GREAT NEWS* We've got *IMMEDIATE OPENINGS* with 8 therapists, for ages 6 & up, individuals, couples & families, online & in-person (in both Yorktown & Virginia Beach) - including *free therapy still open with interns!*
Here are the details & you can click the links for their bios & direct scheduling!
We have *Openings Right Now* with:
1) Licensed Resident*: Heather Moore, M.Ed. – 15 & up; individuals, Veteran & Military Life specialty; In Person (Yorktown) & Online: M-F; (daytime/after-school/evening!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/heather-moore/
2) Licensed Professional Counselor: Leanna Caplan, LPC- 16 & up; individuals, music therapy; In Person (Virginia Beach Location) & Online: M-TH (day/after-school) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/leanna-caplan/
3) Licensed Resident*: Alyssa Hamill, M.A. – 16 & up; individuals, couples; In Person (Yorktown) & Online: M-TH; (day/afterschool!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/alyssa-hamill/
4) Licensed Resident in Counseling*: Gabby Tal, M.S.Ed., M.A. - 14 & up; individuals & couples; In Person (Yorktown) & Online: M-F; (day/after-school/evening!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/gabby-tal/
5) Licensed Professional Counselor: Erik “Pema” Norman, LPC– 12 & up; individuals; Online Only: T & W (daytime & after-school!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/erik-pema-norman/
6) Licensed Professional Counselor: Vernisha Holland, LPC, CSAC - 16 & up; individuals, couples; In Person (Yorktown) & Online: T-TH (after-school/evening!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/vernisha-holland/
7) Intern in Counseling**: Dee Korpman, B.A., QMHP-A – 11 & up; individuals, couples, family; In Person (Yorktown) & Online: M-SAT (day/after-school/evening!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/dee-korpman/
8) Intern in Counseling**: Ashley Carty, B.S. – 6 & up; individuals, couples, family; In-Person (Yorktown) & Online: W & SAT (daytime/evening!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/ashley-carty/
Pics of these open therapists are below - you can schedule direct with them in the bio links at the top of the post or send us a quick Virtual Front Desk Form - we're so happy to be of service to you!
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Use our simple *Virtual Front Desk Form* and select Ask the Director to have our Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin curate a list of custom options *just for you* here: https://www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment/
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*SPECIAL NOTE on RESIDENTS*: Residents are in network with:
- Aetna (Commercial & Medicare)
- Sentara (Commercial, Medicaid & Medicare
- All Medicaid plans!
- If not on these, residents can be seen for a negotiable sliding fee.
**= Interns in Counseling provide FREE THERAPY through our Free Spirit Cares non-profit!
Bonus -- This post is shareable if you know anyone would like to hear about these openings today!

09/24/2025

NEW **FREE** ADULT SUPPORT GROUP OPEN "Rooted & Resilient - An Adult Support Circle" – Register by Fri 10/3/25 - In Person Starting Mon 10/6/25 @ 7p with interns Ashley Carty, B.S. & Dee Korpman, B.A. – 8 weekly sessions – free of cost – details below!
This free of cost group for adults is confidential, in-person at our Yorktown location, and closed after the registration deadline of Fri. Oct. 3.
Through a blend of psychoeducation, reflective activities, and group support, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Build emotional awareness
- Create customized stress coping tools
- Strengthen boundaries & self-care
- Design a forward-looking wellness plan

The group will run Mon. 10/6/25 - 12/1/25 for 8 sessions. Space is limited but open spots remain, sign up by Fri 10/3/25 to secure your spot!
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To get more information or to join the group, simply reach out to begin the process at:
ashley@freespiritonline.org, call: 757-241-8588 or visit https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/dee-korpman/
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Looking for individual or relational therapy? Visit our convenient virtual "front desk" for immediate openings with personalized *ASK THE DIRECTOR* help from Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin, LPC at: [www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment](http://www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment...)
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All Free Spirit therapists can schedule directly with clients -full list at: [www.freespiritonline.org/our-team](http://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team...)

08/18/2025

GREAT NEWS!!! *IN PERSON, ONLINE, EVENING APPTS OPEN WTIH HEATHER!
Mon. - Fri. (afternoon, after-school & evening) openings for Teens, Young Adults & Adults! Aetna, Cigna, Medicaid & Sentara In-Network plus Sliding Scale Fee Options
Heather is a Licensed Resident in Counseling in Virginia and a graduate of William & Mary's Military & Veterans Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She is passionate about creating a safe space for people to grow and become the best versions of themselves. She works in-person and online with individuals aged 15 & up. Her style blends Person-Centered Therapy, with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychotherapy & Narrative Therapy. Additionally, if clients request it, she can also provide Christian Counseling.
She brings a caring and collaborative approach to helping clients with:
- life transitions
- young adult life
- career choices
- military life
- self-esteem, self-confidence & self-care building
- healthy lifestyle design
- time management
- healthy relationship building
- boundaries & communication skills
-stress management
- burnout recovery
- ADD/ADHD
- emotion management
- grief/loss
- anxiety
- depression
- trauma support
- and more
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In her own words:
“Creating a safe space for people to share their personal stories is very important to me. I believe counseling is much like going on a walk where you lead, and I will help support and empower you along the way. I am passionate about helping you to work through hard times and to discover and embrace the best version of yourself throughout the process.”
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Heather can see clients across the entire state of Virginia! On the practical side, she can see clients in-network on the following insurance:
- Aetna (commercial)
- Aetna Better Health (Medicaid)
- Anthem Healthkeepers+ (Medicaid)
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
- Optum Community Plan (Medicaid)
- Sentara Commercial, Medicaid & Medicare

If you are not on these plans, you can see Heather for a sliding scale negotiable fee.
All Residents in Counseling at Free Spirit work under the clinical supervision of Dr. Jill Nardin, LPC.
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To schedule now with Heather, simply contact her directly to
begin the process at:
heather@freespiritonline.org or call: 757-656-2811
For Heather's full biography, please visit:
https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/heather-moore/
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Visit our convenient virtual "front desk" for immediate openings with personalized *ASK THE DIRECTOR* help from Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin, LPC at: www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment
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All Free Spirit therapists can schedule directly with clients -full list at: www.freespiritonline.org/our-team

08/14/2025

NEW **FREE** GROUP OPEN FOR LICENSED THERAPISTS & RESIDENTS!!! "OFF THE CLOCK: Therapist Process & Real Talk" – Register by SAT 8/23/25 - In Person Starting Sat 9/6/25 @ noon with Ashley Carty, B.S. & Dee Korpman, B.A. – 10 weekly sessions – free of cost – details below!
This free of cost group is for licensed mental health therapists & residents. The group is confidential, in-person at our Yorktown location, and closed after the registration deadline of Aug. 23.
Through guided reflection, peer support, and honest dialogue, participants will unpack topics like:
- Burnout prevention, boundaries, and identity in clinical work
- Breaking free from imposter syndrome
- Experiencing connection & mutual support from others in the field
The group will run Sat. 9/6/25 - 11/8/25 for 10 sessions. Space is limited but open spots remain, sign up by Sat 8/23/25 to secure your spot!
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To get more information or to join the group, simply contact Ashley directly to begin the process at:
ashley@freespiritonline.org, call: 757-241-8588 or visit www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/ashley-carty
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Looking for individual or relational therapy? Visit our convenient virtual "front desk" for immediate openings with personalized *ASK THE DIRECTOR* help from Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin, LPC at: www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment
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All Free Spirit therapists can schedule directly with clients -full list at: www.freespiritonline.org/our-team

07/05/2025

landfill rescue from goodwill outlet + 13 days of work = this lovely piece for new expanded VB site coming August 2025!
🎨/📸: Free Spirit Collaborative

06/23/2025

Exciting news! We won the GOLD Medal Award for Best Psychiatric Practice on the Peninsula in COVA Magazine's 2025 Best of Reader's Awards! This marks 4 years in a row of their awards now!
***Also we have 10 therapists with IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - even FREE THERAPY - to help you reach for your best life this summer here: https://www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment/
💜We have one simple mission - to help everyone create their most beautiful & fulfilling lives.💜
Celebrating our current "flock" of beautiful humans at Free Spirit, compassionately serving our beloved community, plus our practice therapy dog, Linus! So many thanks to our wonderful clients, to this incredible team, and to those who voted for us! It is an honor to serve you.

05/29/2025

**FREE THERAPY** APPTS OPEN AT FREE SPRIT COUNSELING IN YORKTOWN & ONLINE ACROSS VA!!!
*GREAT NEWS* We have TOTALLY FREE *openings NOW* with our new Practicum in Counseling students (under supervision), seeing ages 6 & up, individuals, couples & families, online across Virginia & in-person in Yorktown! Immediate openings M, W-SAT, day, afterschool & evenings with English & Spanish!
Here are the details & you can click the links for their bios to find out more!
We have *Openings Right Now* with:
1)Practicum in Counseling**: Dee Korpman, B.A., QMHP-A, 11 & up; individuals, couples/family; In Person (Yorktown location) & Online: W & TH (day/eve) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/dee-korpman/
2) Practicum in Counseling**: Ashley Carty, B.S.– 6 & up; individuals, couples/family; In Person (Yorktown location) & Online: W & SAT; (day/eve) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/ashley-carty/
3) Practicum in Counseling**: Ricky Canaday, B.S.– 18 & up; individuals, couples; In Person (Yorktown location) & Online: M & W (day/eve) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/ricky-canaday/
4) Practicum in Counseling**: Lili Castro, B.S.– Bilingual (Spanish/English); 10 & up; individuals; In Person (Yorktown location) & Online: W & F (day/eve) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/lili-castro/
Pics of our open Interns in Counseling are below - you can schedule direct with them in the bio links at the top of the post or send us a quick Virtual Front Desk Form (just below) - we're so happy to be of service to you!
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Use our simple *Virtual Front Desk Form* and select Ask the Director to have our Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin provide a list of custom options *just for you* here: https://www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment/
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**= Practicum Students/Interns in Counseling are seen free of charge through our Free Spirit Cares non-profit program.
Free psychotherapy with Free Spirit Cares students is available online across VA and in person at Free Spirit Counseling HQ, located at 3630 George Washington Mem Hwy, Ste F1, Yorktown, VA 23693 on Rt. 17 just north of Walmart and across from the water treatment facility.

05/09/2025

*GREAT NEWS* for you!! *IMMEDIATE OPENINGS* with 8 providers, seeing ages 4 & up, individuals, couples & families, in-person (Yorktown & Virginia Beach), online(across VA), nights & weekends!
Here are the details & you can click the links for their bios & direct scheduling!
We have *Openings Right Now* with:
1) Licensed Resident*: Gabby Tal, M.S.Ed., M.A. – 14 & up; individuals & couples; day & eve. M-F *In Person* (Yorktown) & Online https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/gabby-tal/
2) Licensed Resident*: Alyssa Hamill, M.A. – 16 & up; individuals; Online: M-W; (morning/afternoon) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/alyssa-hamill/
3) Licensed Resident*: Nancy Ellis, M.A., QMHP – 4 & up; individuals, couples/family; Online: W &TH, SUN; (day/evening!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/nancy-ellis/
4) Licensed Professional Counselor: Megan Colegate, LPC, CSAC– 17 & up; individuals, families; Online Only: M, T, W, TH (morning/afternoon) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/megan-colegate/
5) Licensed Professional Counselor: Lauri Stoltzfus, LPC– 16 & up; individuals; Online: M-TH (morning/afternoon/after-school!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/lauri-stoltzfus/
6) Licensed Resident*: Jasmine Maynard, M.S.– 16 & up; individuals; In Person (Virginia Beach location) & Online: M, W, TH (daytime & after-school!) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/jasmine-maynard/
7) Licensed Resident*: Valerie Kirby, M.S.Ed.– 16 & up; individuals; *In Person* (Virginia Beach location) & Online: TH (morning & afternoon) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/valerie-kirby/
8) Intern in Counseling**: Heather Moore, B.S.– 15 & up; individuals, military life specialty; *In Person Focused* (Yorktown location) & Online: M, TH, F; (day/eve)- free sessions in May! https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/heather-moore/

Pics of our open therapists are below - you can schedule direct with them in the bio links at the top of the post or send us a quick Virtual Front Desk Form - we're so happy to be of service to you!
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Use our simple *Virtual Front Desk Form* and select Ask the Director to have our Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin curate a list of custom options *just for you* here: https://www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment/
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*SPECIAL NOTE on RESIDENTS*: Residents are in network with:
- Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth & Sentara commercial insurance
- Sentara Medicare
- All Medicaid plans!
- If not on these, residents can be seen for a negotiable sliding fee.
**= Interns in Counseling provide FREE THERAPY through our Free Spirit Cares non-profit!
Bonus -- This post is shareable if you know anyone would like to hear about these openings today!

05/07/2025

GREAT NEWS!!! *In person, online & evening!* appts. open now with Gabby and going fast! Mon. - Fri. (day & evening) openings for Teens, Young Adults, Adults & couples!
Aetna, Cigna, Medicaid & Sentara In-Network plus Sliding Scale Fee Options
Gabby is a Licensed Resident in Counseling in Virginia. He works online and in-person with individuals aged 14 & up, along with couples. His style blends person-centered therapy, existential theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other techniques tailored to each client’s specific concerns and needs. His deep desire to help others drew him to the field and he believes counseling gives everyone a chance to create desired changes to fulfill their potential.
He brings a caring and collaborative approach to helping clients with:
- life stress & transitions
- career choices
- self-esteem building
- healthy lifestyle design
- grief/loss
- anxiety
- depression
- and more
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In his own words:
“I truly believe an honest, trusting, respectful, and collaborative relationship between the client and counselor is key to the therapeutic process. I help my clients experience being heard and respected, while leaving with a feeling of empowerment. My goal is to help my clients explore opportunities for positive change that lead to a tangible increase in overall well-being.”
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Gabby can see clients across the entire state of Virginia! On the practical side, Licensed Residents can see clients in-network on the following insurance:
- Aetna (commercial)
- Aetna Better Health (Medicaid)
- Anthem Healthkeepers+ (Medicaid)
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Molina (Medicaid)
- Optum Community Plan (Medicaid)
- Sentara Commercial, Medicaid & Medicare
If you are not on these plans, you can see Gabby for a sliding scale negotiable fee.
All Residents in Counseling at Free Spirit work under the clinical supervision of Dr. Jill Nardin, LPC.
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To schedule now with Gabby, simply contact him directly to
begin the process at:
gabby@freespiritonline.org or call: 757-206-2699
For Gabby's full biography, please visit:
https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/gabby-tal/
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Visit our convenient virtual "front desk" for immediate openings with personalized *ASK THE DIRECTOR* help from Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin, LPC at: www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment
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All Free Spirit therapists can schedule directly with clients -full list at: www.freespiritonline.org/our-team

03/26/2025

*GREAT NEWS* We have TOTALLY FREE *openings NOW* with graduate student Interns in Counseling (under supervision), seeing individuals ages 5 & up, both in-person in Yorktown & online across Virginia! Feel free to share the post to spread the news!
Here are the details & you can click the links for their bios to find out more!
We have *Openings Right Now* with:
1) Intern in Counseling**: Heather Moore, B.S.– 15 & up; individuals, military life specialty; In Person Focused (Yorktown location) & Online: W - F; (day/afterschool/evening) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/heather-moore/
2) Intern in Counseling**: Diane Smith, B.S.– 5 & up; individuals; In Person (Yorktown location) & Online: M-W, Sat. (day/afterschool/eve) https://www.freespiritonline.org/our-team/diane-smith/
Pics of our open Interns in Counseling are below - you can schedule direct with them in the bio links at the top of the post or send us a quick Virtual Front Desk Form (just below) - we're so happy to be of service to you!
______________________________________________________________________
Use our simple *Virtual Front Desk Form* and select Ask the Director to have our Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin curate a list of custom options *just for you* here: https://www.freespiritonline.org/schedule-an-appointment/
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**= Interns in Counseling are seen free of charge through our Free Spirit Cares non-profit program.
Free psychotherapy with Interns in Counseling is available online and in person at Free Spirit Counseling HQ, located at 3630 George Washington Mem Hwy, Ste F1, Yorktown, VA 23693 on Rt. 17 just north of Walmart.