Virginia Hagen, LMHC

Virginia Hagen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 35 years of professional experience. She is also a retired registered nurse after 50 years of service and has worked in a broad range of mental health settings, including inpatient and outpatient facilities. Over decades of practice she maintained a private practice in Crystal River, Florida for 10 years and has extensive experience supporting families and children with special needs and ADHD.

Hagen has helped people navigate depression, stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, and eating disorders, and she has worked extensively on custody matters, often testifying in court on behalf of children. She offers Christian counseling and returned to theological study later in life, completing a 30-credit Certificate in Christian Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in 2019. That same year she was ordained by the Federation of Christian Ministers and served as a hospital chaplain intern for one semester of Clinical Pastoral Education at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.

In October 2025 she attended a retreat in Assisi, Italy, walking in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and noting that 2026 would mark 800 years since his death. Hagen emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and incorporates a range of practical resources so clients can use new skills long term. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports people through each step of the process.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Virginia Hagen integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to address a wide range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early connections, helping clients understand how past bonds influence present emotions and behaviors and supporting work on intimacy, attachment issues, and family dynamics.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own goals and insights. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, coping with life changes, and strengthening personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to develop skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Virginia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions and combines techniques as appropriate so clients receive an individualized plan.

Online therapy with Virginia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and daily responsibilities, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on progress using formats that fit the client's life.