Magdalena Ralston

Magdalena Ralston, LGPC | Virtual Only

In network with CareFirst/BCBS and Cigna/Evernorth.

Magdalena (she/her/hers) believes in treating the client as a whole and uses her training to integrate emotional, relational, and spiritual healing for those of all faith backgrounds. Magdalena specializes in working with teens, emerging adults, and adults across the lifespan who struggle with anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, burnout, and major life transitions. Her clients often struggle with setting boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, avoidance, and overthinking. Magdalena also has a special interest in working with high school and college athletes. She is LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming, and believes in an adaptable approach to therapy that meets her clients where they are at.

Magdalena attended Christopher Newport University for her undergraduate studies, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She then attended Chatham University, where she earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology.

Magdalena utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, pulling from multiple modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and psychodynamic approaches. Magdalena has a warm and inviting personality that seeks to build a trusting relationship with her clients. Her goal is to foster a safe environment, where clients feel free to work collaboratively with her. Contact us to get on her schedule; she cannot wait to meet you!