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Through my experience working with a variety of individuals, I truly believe that we all hold an innate ability to heal. This beautiful process gets hindered by obstacles, such as trauma or shame, perhaps resulting from adverse life events to our family of origin to systemic oppression. My role is to be a guide in re-finding your voice and your own path toward greater mental health and wellness. My hope for individuals that sit with me is to feel safe and empowered. Safety allows you to freely ...
We at WFP are a multi-disciplinary group comprised of clinicians who are well-versed in many different treatment modalities. As a group we include licensed nurse practitioners, psychologists, clinical social workers and professional counselors. Our training perspectives may vary, but we are united by an abiding interest in providing state-of-the-art psychological evaluations and treatment for children, adults and families in the Richmond, Virginia community. We believe in working collabora...
You can do hard things, but you're tired, or wondering if things have to be this hard. You take care of yourself, but you still feel lonely or worried. People on the outside might say you're crushing it, but on the inside, sometimes you feel you're being crushed. You have big questions for which there may be no answers. I live in the same world you do, with its profound beauty and heartbreaking flaws. I strive to connect with my clients authentically, and sit with them as we contemplate diff...
Dr. Justin Leak is a 2016 graduate of the American School of Professional Psychology @ Argosy University (ASPP). He received his BA in Speech Communication and African & African American Studies from the Pennsylvania State University in 2002. Dr. Leak completed his MA at Lewis & Clark College in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy (MCFT) in 2008. Dr. Leak completed his APA-accredited internship at The John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Ch...
I am a therapist in a private practice that sees teens and young adults or parents of teens and young adults via telehealth only. Having been a therapist in a University Counseling Center for both Undergraduates and on a Medical School Campus I am familiar with a diverse set of difficulties that young adults may face during the years while they are seeking their education. I am aware that teens and young adults may have a variety of difficulties, from testing anxiety and mild depression all th...
Cassie McCarthy's therapy practice is tailored to help individuals, especially college students, navigate and overcome the challenges of anxiety or living through traumatic/painful events in their past. She also has a specialized expertise in helping survivors of sexual trauma overcome the unique effects of sexual & relationship violence. Cassie leverages science-backed approaches, and focuses on teaching practical skills and techniques to effect lasting change. Her approach is results-orient...
Your health is important to us — we have immediate openings to quickly begin supporting you. You will receive individualized care to support your unique needs, and you can talk to our counselors using telehealth no matter where you live in Virginia....
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor with close to 20 years of experience. I am passionate and committed to helping others achieve their goals and to live a balanced and fulfilled life. I specialize in CBT (cognitive-behavior therapy), mindfulness and psychodynamic therapies. I help you clarify your values and goals, and then encourage you to live life based on those values and goals. I teach you how to best connect with self and others, and belie...
ADHD is more than inattention or being unable to sit still. It affects nearly every aspect of our lives. Maybe you're struggling with procrastination, losing things, feeling "edgy" and like you're constantly forgetting something, missing deadlines. Perhaps you push yourself to get started on something, only to get distracted in the middle of it. You're constantly spinning your wheels but feel like you've gotten nothing done. Those of us with ADHD often feel shame and embarrassment from our actio...
We are a relational center. Relational psychotherapy is an integrative form of therapy, born from a combination of several therapeutic theories and practices. In the 1980s a shift occurred in the practice of therapy, in that it moved away from simply exploring inner experiences (intrasubjective) and toward greater understanding of the impact of relationships on individual experiences (intersubjective). Since then, relational psychotherapy has expanded, growing to become a widely used theoretical...
In my work with clients, I use a really practical, active and results-oriented approach called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I don't spend much time at all on trying to figure out the past origins and history of your problems. Instead, I help you learn and apply specific strategies, skills and techniques so you can overcome your problems in the present, and achieve whatever personal therapy goals you choose for yourself, such as: socializing, making friends, forming relationships, being as...
Making the first call is sometimes the hardest part of the therapeutic process. I commend you for your strength and courage in seeking help. One of the most important steps of pursuing counseling is finding a passionate, knowledgeable, and trusting therapist that you feel comfortable with. One that will sit with you through your difficult moments and help you to recognize or remind you of your strength. If a mood disorder or anxiety is taking control of your life, I can help you to learn how to ...
Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life? Are you finding it difficulty to manage anxiety, marriage relationships, trauma history? We, at Play Therapy Essentially, PLLC believe that any person can change and improve their situation through support and intentionality. There are no “cookie-cutter” interventions because each person has their own uniqueness. We are available to address such issues as stress, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, postpartum mood d...
Urban Village Therapy has a strong passion to help you alleviate distress and gain insight into your struggles. We specialize in helping young adults navigate life transitions, gain relief from anxiety and depression, and manage relationship stress. We imagine you may be feeling overwhelmed with emotion but life doesn't have to be a constant balancing act in which you’re trying to effectively manage your academics, social life, family, or dating, constantly shifting yet never feeling steady. May...
My website is the best way to learn about me and how I work. My website is at www.lisakays.com. You may also complete my inquiry form on my website to learn more about my practice and so that I can determine if my practice is a good fit in terms of your scheduling and treatment needs. If you're not sure, please ask!...
Do you have anger, depression, anxiety, stress or something close to this that you feel you need to talk about? Are you going through a divorce, a remarriage, or having problems with your sexual life? Is something new and big happening in your life that you need help coping with or understanding? Or do you just feel like you need to talk to someone, and would like a safe environment and a listening ear to do so? Everyone needs a little help at some point in their life, and even as adults, it is ...
I work with individuals of all ages, and who are facing many different emotional and life challenges; and I appreciate opportunity to help those starting, or restarting, their adult lives. You will be heard and supported in our work together. My clinical specialties are working with individuals who have experienced early life sexual abuse, and those struggling with living in new or blended culture. I work with couples as well as individuals. Please telephone 703-532-6220, or email me at Dala...
Wyndhurst Counseling provides help for many people. Being stressed and overwhelmed is all too familiar. Whether your problems are related to stress from classes, finances, relationships, home life, or physical challenges (e.g., fatigue, lack of drive, weight struggles, medical issues), counseling done in person or by private video conferencing can provide a place to work through current and past struggles. Lynchburg Counseling of Wyndhurst offers counseling that offers support and offers a gentl...
My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of philosophies and theories, and I am skilled in helping clients become more aware of deeper connections to their problems, whether it be in their relationships with others or in their relationship with themselves. I specialize in sex addiction, compulsive pornography, trauma, LGBTQ issues, veterans and active military, athletic/performance problems, couples issues, spiritual integration, and various conditions. I also provide ...