
Support for Parents and Caregivers
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences, but it can also be incredibly challenging. Whether you're a biological parent, adoptive parent, foster parent, grandparent, or other family member raising children, the demands of caregiving can sometimes feel overwhelming. From meeting the emotional and physical needs of your children to managing household responsibilities, work, and your own personal life, it's easy to feel stretched thin. The emotional weight of parenting, especially when navigating complex family dynamics, can take a serious toll on your mental health.
At Freedom Support Services, we understand the unique challenges faced by parents and caregivers. Our compassionate counselors are here to provide the support you need to manage stress, improve your parenting and caregiving skills, strengthen your relationship with the ones you care for, and better balance caring for yourself and others.

Why Choose Freedom Support Services?
Specialized Care
Whether you’re adjusting to parenthood, navigating the challenges of fostering or adoption, or supporting children through behavioral or emotional struggles, we understand the mental and emotional demands of parenting.
Improving Parenting and Caregiving Skills
Our services can help you develop healthier, more effective parenting and caregiving strategies, strengthen communication, and build a positive relationship with the children or individuals you care for.
Experienced Counselors
Our team is skilled in helping parents cope with challenges such as stress, burnout, parenting in blended families, balancing work and home life, and dealing with behavioral or emotional issues in children.
Flexible Appointments
We offer in-person and virtual counseling to fit your busy schedule, serving families across the entire state of Virginia.
Accessible Options
Most major healthcare plans are accepted, and we offer some no- to low-cost options for those without insurance.
Personalized Support
Whether you're seeking guidance on family communication, coping with a child's mental health struggles, or simply need a space to process your own emotional well-being, we offer support tailored to your needs as a parent or caregiver.
Support for Parents and Caregivers

Our practice is based in Christiansburg, VA, and proudly serves parents and caregivers in the surrounding areas of Blacksburg, Radford, and Roanoke. Through virtual counseling, we also offer support to families across Virginia, including Richmond, Alexandria, Fairfax, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.
Let us help you improve your parenting or caregiving skills, strengthen your relationships, and ensure you have the support you need to balance caring for yourself and others.
Check out the providers below and let us become part of your support system.

Shaterra Walker, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Pragya Agarwal, M.S.
Resident in Counseling

Taylor Moore , MA.Ed
Resident in Counseling

Chandra Shorter, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Katelyn Lloyd, M.S.
Resident in Counseling

Eleah Ruffin
Graduate Intern

Lauren Rutledge, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Tameesha Curry, M.S.
Resident in Marriage & Family Counseling

Hannah Einstein, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Julie Jackson, M.A.
Resident in Counseling