Thrive Learning

Suzanne E. Mikkelson, Ph.D., LMFT, has been an EMDRIA Approved Consultant since 2011. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Suzanne is in private practice with her husband David, a retired US Army Chaplain, LMFT, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor in Lynchburg, VA. Their practice, Hill City Counseling and Consulting, LLC focuses on training and supervising a clinical team of licensed practitioners, residents, and graduate interns. Suzanne’s clinical expertise is trauma, couples and families, and working with military and missionary clients. Suzanne is an international speaker and presenter on trauma, military issues, empathy, and emotion regulation. She and David have 3 adult sons and 6 fabulous grandchildren. She loves to travel the world, hike, read, ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and spend time with family and friends. She is honored to be part of Thrive’s EMDR instructional team.

Vianca Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina. She obtained her Master's degree in Psychology from the University of South Carolina Aiken. Vianca's theoretical orientations include trauma-focused counseling and person-centered therapy. She is fluent in Spanish and English.