We am happy you are here... Life can be challenging and even unbearable at times. We understand that. Whether you are experiencing a loss, having relationship difficulties, or simply desiring to make a change, we can find the path that reveals your best self together. We have diverse professional backgrounds and can offer you counseling that is flexible and best suits your needs. DOUGAN AND WALDEN WELLNESS is a small therapy practice with two offices in RVA. We offer psychotherapy, evaluatio...
My purpose is to ultimately help my clients achieve the goals they wish to accomplish. I offer a safe, empathetic and a warm environment. I use interventions that offer not only symptom relief, but also a means to improve emotional connections to the individual and others. I have experience in treating LGBTQIA populations, depression, sexual challenges, anxiety disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, chronic pain, chronic illness, disabilities, and disease. As a dedicated p...
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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...
Jon utilizes a holistic, eclectic, and experiential approach to mental health. Jon is a trauma informed, person-centered, and systemic therapist believing in the power our experiences and relationships have. Jon’s clinical experience has been with those who are going through “Life’s Transitions” including those who are struggling in adolescence, college students, parents working to develop their parenting skills, identity concerns, and those who are needing to know more about their symptoms. ...
No one gives us humans an operating manual or instruction book for how to deal with tough situations. I am here to guide you in a non-judgmental way through the therapeutic process. My name is pronounced "Dah-NEE-ka" and I live in the Northern Virginia area of Metro Washington DC. I was born and raised in Massachusetts and I am a New England girl at heart. I live with my husband of 24 years, my 21 yo "human" daughter, our 19 yo "Bonus Daughter" (friend of my daughter's whose family left the area...
Something isn’t working. Sometimes, nothing is working. Even daily reminders that help is needed engenders worry that acknowledging problems will make them more real. We may wonder if it’s best to accept fleeting comfort from the ways we’re used to. Cold comfort feels better than no comfort. But if you’re reading this, a part of you suspects that just because it feels that way doesn’t mean it has to be that way. Life is hard, change is harder, but ignoring the call toward change is the harde...
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 ...
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Dr. Sporn has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. She assists her clients in providing practical ways to approach some of life’s most difficult challenges. She works with individuals, groups, couples and families. Dr. Sporn specializes in treating relationship problems, developmental adjustments, depression, anxiety and post trauma. Dr. Sporn holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. This blend of approaches has ...
I use in person or telehealth via zoom to provide a safe place to assess, discuss and assist with issues regarding anxiety, mood, worries or problems in family relationships or friendships....
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I established Refuge Counseling Services August 9th, 2019. Currently services are only being provided via Telehealth. Where my goal as a provider is to care for all people despite race, gender identity, sex, religious and all things that make us wonderfully different....
Life is tough! I recognize and understand that sometimes life knocks us down or throws us a curve ball. Every now and then it can make it hard to get out of bed, ignoring our everyday responsibilities. Sometimes it can make us very anxious, worrying all the time if the decisions we’re making are the right ones. Making difficult transitions in life (i.e. what college to go to, what job to accept and am I in the right relationship) can be stressful. Therapy is a great opportunity to get a new pers...