As your counselor, I’ll guide you through some of your toughest challenges in life with a gentle but “real” approach. Within our counselor-client relationship, I prioritize developing trust and openness, allowing you the freedom to share anything on your mind without fear of judgment or criticism. I enjoy helping others find freedom from anxiety and depression, build self-esteem and confidence, and feel great about being themselves! If it's helpful, I sometimes use hypnotherapy to help cha...
Struggling with sadness, anxiety, stress or are you overwhelmed by strong emotional reactions? Whatever difficulties that you are facing, please know that there is help. Therapy is a safe space where you deserve to be heard and supported with kindness and compassion. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and supportive while focusing on your strengths and resilience....
Since 1980, we have been offering our clients experienced and compassionate clinical care. Our staff of licensed specialists helps adults, adolescents and young children deal with a wide range of mental health issues. Whatever your difficulties may be, we are committed to working with you in an atmosphere of trust, respect and understanding....
As a therapist, I believe you are your own expert, and I will use each session to support your journey and provide a safe place for therapy. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community with specialized training working with transgender folx and parents of transgender youth. I'm currently working toward my WPATH certification and provide gender affirming care and counseling support letters. With over 15 years’ experience working in college admissions, I also bring a deep understanding o...
I'm not your typical therapist. I'm a real person, free from judgement, & genuinely care about your progress. I am creative & passionate in my personal & professional life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, & Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. I believe in bringing a creative approach to all aspects of life. Art therapy allows me to bridge the gap for those that struggle with verbal expression by offering...
Are you feeling stuck or struggling to make changes in your life but can’t quite figure out how to get there? I offer tools to help people learn to decode their emotions so that they no longer need a therapist guiding them, but rather they can address life's challenges with greater confidence. My treatment focuses on helping people accept the past, and make concrete changes in their lives that lead to a greater sense of peace and satisfaction. My aim is to create a warm and collaborative environ...
Previously referred to as Healing Sounds, The Center for Creative Healing offers creative therapeutic experiences to promote wellness, change behaviors and improve quality of life for people of all ages and all walks of life. What started in 2009 as a music therapy business has turned into a multi-creative therapies practice servicing greater Richmond. Our services include music therapy, art therapy, play therapy, dance movement therapy and counseling. We see clients in our North Chesterfield of...
Hi there! We are so happy you have chosen our practice for your mental health needs. We are a growing group of online only counseling providers with diverse experiences and long histories of work in the helping and mental health field. Our diverse team has flexible schedules and have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families and active duty and veteran military service members. We use a variety of counseling techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solutio...
Grief, relationships, trauma, health concerns, life transitions, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar and persistent mental illness. I offer support to individuals to become and maintain the best version of themselves. I strive to achieve this by creating a safe, supportive and empowering environment for all clients. As a counselor, I work from a person-centered approach to therapy, partnering with you to meet you where you are, leverage individual strengths and identify are...
I think about patients from a psychodynamic perspective, and I make liberal use of both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques. In plain English? In all therapeutic endeavors, I try to maintain a balance between exploring early contributors to current troubles on the one hand -- and, on the other, focusing on present-day patterns that maintain or exacerbate them. I work from the premise that our choices and behavior often have unconscious motivations and unarticulated assumptions. ...
I work with clients who think of themselves as "the black sheep"- someone who feels like they don't quite fit in. Sometimes, clients identify that they are co-dependent in relationships, meaning they struggle to make decisions on their own....
Robin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with 18 years of experience in the fields of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Robin received her Master's of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2002 and has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults in a variety of settings. She has provided intensive in-home counseling to children and families, clinical case management and counseling to adults struggling with addiction, and outpat...
You have been telling yourself and others that you are completely fine. You genuinely would like for this to be true but you are struggling. You aren't sleeping well and you can't focus at home, school or work because you are consumed with worry and fear. You find yourself nervous all the time, overwhelmed, exhausted, and quick to anger. The activities you once enjoyed don’t seem appealing, and you would rather just stay home. You want to feel joy again and have a life that is not consumed by...
At JFS Counseling, we help you find your way. Our experienced therapists work with you through the issues you're facing in a welcoming, supportive environment right here in the Richmond community. Our counselors are highly skilled in assisting individuals of all ages, couples and families, children and adolescents, older adults and those with special needs. For more than 170 years, Jewish Family Services has provided exceptional guidance and support to individuals and families of all ages, fait...
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you experiencing relationship struggles with family members or friends? Life is not for the faint of heart, is it? The truth is that we all go through trying times in our lives. During these times, we often benefit from the help we receive from family, friends, and sometimes even professionals. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my counseling approach involves listening to my clients' stories, gaining an understanding of their goals, and collaborat...
The pressure in college can be really insane. Trying to keep up with your school work and still be a good friend and daughter, not to mention all of the other balls you juggle can feel untenable. You’re learning more about yourself everyday, and that means your relationships are changing too. This time in your life should be about excitedly preparing for your future. If anxiety, self consciousness, relationship issues or even traumatic stuff from your past is over shadowing that, I can help....
We provide high quality counseling, Psychological and Psychiatric mental health services to children, teens and adults in the Richmond and Fredericksburg, Virginia areas. We were founded on the principle that all individuals will face challenges in life, and we all posses the ability to overcome them. However, sometimes circumstances can feel overwhelming and we struggle to manage the realities of everyday life. This is when feelings of depression, anxiety and hopelessness can begin to dominate ...
Feeling overwhelmed? Anxiety stealing your peace? Has healing from the past felt like a daunting task? If so, have a seat on our couch. Our wellness co-op of mental health & allied health partners offers compassionate therapy and wellness services that go beyond surface-level solutions. Whether it's overcoming negative patterns, expanding your coping toolbox, or making peace with your past- we can help. Our trauma-informed, person-centered, and holistic approaches will empower you to build the s...
As women we play so many roles and often have little time to care for our personal needs. This can become a way of being which often leads to feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed, drained, and stressed. When we create a healthy balance that includes our needs as priority, we experience more energy, more love, more joy, and a clearer sense of purpose. As your therapist, I will explore your concerns, assist you in identifying your personal strengths, and help you to develop effective coping strategies...