Mile by Miles Counseling
Mile by Miles Counseling was established in 2019 as a means to reach more of the Richmond, tri-city areas, and Virginia with mental health counseling services. Clinicians are dedicated to providing a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment that is respectful and affirming of all individuals.
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Jenna Miles (she/her)
LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C, Founder
Jenna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), an LPC Supervisor (LPC-S), a National Board Certified Counselor, and is certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). She is also a preferred provider for Postpartum Support Virginia. Jenna has a Master's in Counseling Education and is diligent about remaining up to date in learning different counseling modalities.
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Jenna's experience in mental health includes having worked in inpatient psychiatric hospital settings, community-based mental health, adoption & foster care services, intensive in-home, and finally private practice. These experiences have offered her the opportunity to work with individuals diagnosed with different Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Couples & Family work, as well as several other mental health concerns.
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All that to mean, Jenna has a genuine love for people. She is open to learning from and assisting individuals and couples as they unpack their own personal stories. Jenna is deeply passionate about accompanying individuals and couples through the trenches of life; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Her approach to counseling lends to a more direct approach in that she challenges both herself and those she works with every day, asking hard questions and digging down deep. Working together in a collaborative and nonjudgmental way, Jenna provides a relaxed atmosphere of authenticity and mutual trust to allow you to explore issues that may be holding you back from living your best life.
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Counseling techniques are tailored specifically to you to help you achieve your personal goals. Jenna is truly excited at the opportunity to help you navigate through this journey called life!
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Eloise McCorkle (she/her)
Resident in Counseling
Eloise is an experienced Resident in Counseling with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked within the mental health field for over a decade from her time practicing as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in England.
Eloise has worked alongside individuals with a range of mental health difficulties including Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Long Term Health Conditions, and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Compassion Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.
You are the expert on your experiences, and Eloise has a genuine interest in knowing your story and working collaboratively with you. Eloise will take the time to acknowledge, understand, and address all aspects of your cultural identity and how this can influence your wellbeing. Eloise’s warmth and compassion creates a safe and non-judgmental environment to help you process significant past events and increase personal insight and awareness. During your time together, you will gain practical strategies to break cyclical habits and develop coping skills to manage adversity and achieve your goals. Eloise is passionate about empowering individuals, and through your growth you can experience healing, renewed strength, resiliency, and self-compassion.
Eloise is British. She is accustomed to the unique experiences and hardships that come from relocating as a military wife. Eloise has two children and embraces the everchanging highs and lows that shape us in motherhood. Her experiences in motherhood sparked a passion for maternal mental health.
Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), who graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017 with a Master’s degree in Social Work. Since that time, she has been able to garner experience in a variety of settings including hospice, emergency room/inpatient mental health, outpatient counseling and non-profit settings. She is particularly passionate about supporting those who are grieving/experiencing loss, maternal mental health, and women's issues/relationships.
Lauren’s priority is to collaborate with you to build a life aligned with your strengths, values, and life aspirations. She is ready to partner with you on this journey of self-exploration and acceptance in a comfortable, relaxing, judgement-free environment. At times, this journey can be challenging. Lauren is ready to support those challenges while also pushing you outside of your comfort zone if needed. This can be hard work and the ultimate goal for this therapeutic process is to leave you feeling empowered to embrace your needs and have hope for your future. She is ready to support those seeking short term support or those who are striving for continuous personal growth.
During the therapeutic process, a variety of interventions and approaches may be used when navigating the complex feelings and emotions that come with these mental health concerns and life stressors. Lauren employs a strength-based, holistic approach when working with each individual client. It is important to remember and include the impact of experiences from the family, social, culture and spiritual dimensions. Lauren is LGTBQIA+ affirming and culturally competent. She looks forward to supporting adolescents, adults and couples on their path to achieve their personal goals.
When not working Lauren enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to the beach, exploring the RVA restaurant scene and reading a good book.
I am a Resident in Counseling who earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have several years of experience providing community-based mental health services, as well as working in crisis settings. I am passionate about supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and adjustment-related challenges. I also hold a special interest in perinatal mental health and enjoy working with women and individuals navigating identity, relationships, and self-esteem.
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My therapeutic style is integrative, meaning I tailor sessions to the needs of each client. I primarily draw from strength- and evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to foster meaningful growth and build practical skills. I regularly utilize mindfulness, grounding techniques, and psychoeducation to help clients build self-awareness, emotional regulation skills, and long-term resilience. I strive to create a space that feels safe, collaborative, affirming, and grounded in respect.
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I have experience working with clients managing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD), agoraphobia, and panic disorder. I meet clients where they are and often draw from their past and upbringing to guide how we heal and improve the present. I approach each person’s story gently but with curiosity, creating a supportive space for exploration, growth, and change.
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In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching TV, traveling, and spending quality time with my dog, friends, and family.
Eden Larkin (she/her)
VCU Couples & Family Counseling Intern
Accepting new clients
Virtual & In-person
Eden Larkin is a student counselor working toward her M.Ed. in Couples and Family Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University. She approaches counseling with compassion, creativity, and a deep respect for each client’s unique story, experiences, and worldview. Grounded in person-centered, Motivational Interviewing, and narrative therapy frameworks, Eden strives to meet individuals, couples, and families where they are: honoring their pace, goals, and stories.
Eden aims to walk alongside you as you explore what matters most, while strengthening the skills, values, and resilience you already possess. Whether you are navigating the impacts of ADHD, anxiety, depression, a chronic illness, another diagnosis or exploring identity and connection in your relationships, Eden is committed to offering a collaborative, affirming, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment.
Eden approaches each client with curiosity and respect for their unique background, values, and lived experience. She offers LGBTQ+ affirming care and welcomes conversations around identity, culture, and systemic influences that impact our lives.
Eden honors the courage it takes to begin counseling and welcomes the opportunity to create a space where you feel empowered, heard, and equipped to create meaningful change and connection in your life — at your own pace.
While Eden is new to the counseling field, she brings a well-rounded background of past experiences, including academic coaching, elementary education and an undergraduate internship at a mental health organization. Throughout her education experience, she has been committed to active learning, professional development, and self-reflection inside and outside of the classroom to best prepare for clinical experience.
Outside of her roles, Eden enjoys starting her mornings with a swim and ending her evenings with a good book or a crochet project. She also enjoys unwinding by spoiling her two cats, Kibby and Bug.