I am the owner and lead therapist at Star City Therapy Services, where I offer compassionate, individualized care for individuals, couples, and families. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), I bring a wide range of experience to my practice. I specialize in trauma counseling, couples therapy, and play therapy, using a combination of evidence-based approaches tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.

I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful treatment modality that helps individuals process trauma and work through emotional blockages. I firmly believe that everyone has the ability to achieve their goals, and I’m committed to equipping my clients with the right tools and strategies to facilitate healing and growth.

I graduated from Roanoke College with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Human Development. I went on to earn my first Master’s degree in Human Services in 2013 and my second Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2015. I hold a Virginia License in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I’m deeply committed to staying current with the latest therapeutic techniques to best serve my clients.

As the owner of Star City Therapy Services, I personally supervise each resident therapist on my team to ensure that every client receives the same high level of care I would provide directly. While I currently have a waitlist, I am happy to add you and connect you with one of my skilled residents if you’d like to get started right away. We are actively accepting new clients, and I would be honored to support you in your journey toward healing and growth.

If you're interested in working together, feel free to reach out—I look forward to helping you take the next step.

Emily earned her Masters degree at Radford University. Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She utilizes a wide range of therapy skills including, EMDR, CBT,  Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, Couples Counseling and DBT.

Prior to working with Star City Therapy Services LLC., Emily has worked with individuals suffering from domestic violence, addiction, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.

Emily is currently accepting clients!

“In 2016, I received my Masters of Social Work from Radford University after first completing my Bachelors in Social Work and Liberal Studies from Longwood University in 2014.  Both educational experiences provided me a variety of opportunities to learn in the mental health field.  My passion is to work with individuals who have experienced trauma providing them with the tools to be successful. I have helped children in foster care ages 2-18 work through depression, anxiety, and PTSD. A key to success is to first build strong trusting relationships with my clients. I look forward to continuing my passion with Star City Therapy Services in helping children, adolescent, and adults.”

I work with teens and adults who are seeking insight into the blind spots that keep them feeling stuck in unproductive patterns. I am passionate about helping individuals recognize and shift unhealthy cycles that impact relationships, interfere with personal goals, or create a sense of overwhelm, especially for those navigating ADHD, anxiety, and trauma. 

My focus is on helping clients build stability, self-understanding, and resilience as they move through the ever-changing landscape of their lives.

My approach is collaborative, relational, and evidence-based. I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic modalities to explore how present-day emotional distress and coping strategies may be connected to earlier experiences. A core part of my work is helping clients restore a sense of autonomy when mental health challenges feel like they have taken over. I am dedicated to empowering clients to reclaim control, strengthen resilience, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I strive to see the whole person, not only the concerns that bring them to therapy.

I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I am able to incorporate Christian integration into therapy upon request. I offer fully virtual services, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

If you are ready to begin your healing journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you.

I am a Resident in Counseling and practice under the supervision of Holly R. McCloud, LMFT, owner of Star City Therapy Services.

Tina Malpass is a Resident in Counseling with over a decade of experience as a school counselor, specializing in work with adolescents and young adults. Her areas of focus include trauma, crisis counseling, performance anxiety and wellness, and supporting adults who are exploring adverse childhood experiences that may have impacted trust, relationships, and self-reflection.

In addition to her counseling background, Tina brings over ten years of athletic coaching experience at both the secondary and collegiate levels. She works closely with athletes facing mental health challenges that affect their performance. Whether addressing performance anxiety, loss of confidence, burnout, or mental blocks, Tina helps athletes rebuild resilience and reconnect with their strengths—both on and off the field.

Tina earned her undergraduate degree in Christian Ministries from Emmanuel College and her master’s degree in Counselor Education from Virginia Tech. She is currently pursuing licensure under the supervision of Holly McCloud (LMFT) and Decca Knight (LPC).

Her counseling approach is person-centered, creating a supportive space where individuals can explore their experiences, better understand their thoughts and patterns, and develop meaningful paths forward

Christine Lewis, Resident in Counseling, CAADC, CSAC
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Christine Lewis, Resident in Counseling, CAADC, CSAC, is a mental health professional who has been working in the field for over two decades. Initially planning to become a guidance counselor in the school setting, with a provisional license as a Pre-K –12 school counselor, her career path took a different direction. 

Taking the unexpected path has allowed greater growth and more fulfilling opportunities and Christine has never looked back.

With a strong background in family therapy, Christine has served as a counselor in the community working with at risk youth and families, with children and adolescents in foster care or in the juvenile justice system, a substance abuse counselor, a group therapist in inpatient and outpatient settings and in private practice working one on one with individuals. This varied experience with different populations has afforded her a solid knowledge in many different therapeutic orientations, including family systems, solution focused, motivational interviewing, person centered, CBT, MST, DBT and

behavior therapy. 

Christine prefers to match therapy to the best fit for her clients to provide a

supportive and collaborative relationship, while creating a successful outcome. Focusing on healthy coping skills, effective communication, emotional regulation and increasing empowerment in relationships, Christine is able to offer guidance and solutions to help design a more harmonious,

healthier way of living. Through compassion and a deep understanding that everyone is human and needs to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance, especially when life becomes difficult and hard to

manage, she will give you a safe space to grow and heal.

Life brings about challenges and hardships at times. You don’t need to feel alone in your journey to self-discovery and working through difficult issues. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship difficulties, trauma, domestic violence, court referrals, and other forensic issues. I am passionate about overall health and well-being, cultural diversity, equality, and am LBGTQ+ affirmative.

I earned a Masters in clinical and counseling psychology from Columbia University and a Masters in Forensic Psychology, Professional Clinical Counselor Licensure Track from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where my focus was on providing culturally

sensitive counseling approaches to all individuals. I work from a holistic, person-centered approach and provide a safe, supportive, empathic and nonjudgmental environment for self-discovery.

Working with diverse clients in different settings has helped me understand what is important to people and the betterment of our community as a whole.

Reaching out for counseling is the first step. I look forward to helping you through the next part of your journey toward a well-balanced, healthy approach to life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor

Nicole Byrd, M.A. is a Resident in Counseling with a passion for supporting children and families through life’s most challenging moments. With a strong background in trauma-informed care, Nicole has experience guiding clients through transitions, foster care, and healing from trauma. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can build resilience and move toward meaningful change. Nicole is currently accepting Telehealth clients ages 12 and up.