Supporting others through difficult seasons of life is what ultimately drew me to clinical practice. We all experience pivotal times in our life - some are more difficult than others. Wher it is the ending of a relationship that is no longer serving you, parenthood (including prenatal / postnatal concerns), struggles with infertility or loss, the unique experience of special needs parenting, caregiver fatigue / burnout, marriage / separation / divorce I want to help you gain the insight, support and the tools necessary to improve your outlook and to help you move into a new and hopeful chapter with confidence.

Centering Elements aims to offer a professional, compassionate environment designed to provide a favorable, individual experience for each person and/or families to address emotional concerns. We find it important to collaborate with each one on their mental health and wellness. It is important to center your world in a manner that you are comfortable with.

Bringing over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Robert Petry has offered insight and guidance to both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. He is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia (VCU-MCV). He is a graduate of post doctoral programs in cognitive, psychodrama, metaphysical, gestalt and Hakomi mind/body therapy. He has trained with or attended workshops with some of the greatest innovators in psychotherapy and in most modalities, including cognitive and behavioral. Dr. Petry is a Virginia State Board Licensed Psychologist with a recognized area of specialty in hypnosis (highest distinction Diplomate).

It is a great honor to witness people's return to their unique expression of wholeness. The essence of my work lies in meeting you with an attitude of heartful curiosity so that you may safely explore stressors and renegotiate traumas. I utilize integrative body-based modalities incorporating latest discoveries and research in mind-body psychology that do not require reliving intense emotions or detailing painful memories. We will work to discover new resources and truths so that you may experience a newfound sense of well-being and trust in the unfolding process of your life's journey.

As a Clinical Medical Support Hypnotherapist, I guide my clients to tap into their own internal resources and make the important and lasting changes they want to see in their lives. I help them to find freedom from physical pain and discomfort, sleep disturbance, chronic stress and anxiety, excessive worry, fears and phobias, as well as unwanted emotions, habits and behaviors. My goal is to provide guidance, education and coaching to restore optimal physical health and emotional well being.

I'm ready to work if you are! I am willing to commit to your therapeutic process and be a supportive sounding board. I believe in providing a safe and compassionate environment where you can be free to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to combat ongoing suffering. The goal is for you to become confident in yourself and your decision making skills, while developing balance and the ability to manage life stressors.

I offer both individual and couples counseling to adults of all ages, also teaching mindfulness meditation when desired. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, therapy and meditation can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.

Le’Keisha is eclectic and uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Reality Based, and Psycho-education. A holistic approach is utilized by exploring with and educating clients about how mind and body are interconnected. Le’Keisha believes that when a person has hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, people are free to experience change. Exploring, acknowledging, and coping with past traumas of childhood tragedies are profound when attempting to treat mental health and substance use disorders.

Life’s challenges may cause us to react and respond in many different ways. Our current situation may or may not be in our immediate control, but when we look at our life, long-term, it will be the decisions that we make today that set the course of the overall outcome. Experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, confusion, and frustration (to name a few) may be a part of that journey, but you do not have to go down that road alone. It's important to have a safe and confidential space to work through challenges, become more resilient, and come out on the other side with confidence and skills to manage the situations you face.

My professional strengths include flexibility, sensitivity, and a non-dogmatic approach to peoples' issues. I work with clients where they are, seeing each person as unique.

When the therapy hour becomes a place for calm and thoughtful consideration, a way through the problems that surround you can often be found. My goal is to help you to be less reactive, to see your part in problematic interactions, and to be more of a responsible self in all relationships. I believe that understanding the family as a system helps people to navigate through the anxiety it often contains. Problems exist in the context of the family, the work place, the social network, and the society at large. But change begins with the individual.

I believe that treatment should focus on making peoples' lives better, on improving their relationships, on helping them understand who they are, and on making sure that progress and healing continues long after treatment ends. I have more than fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults, in outpatient and inpatient settings, and in homes throughout the state.

Stop waiting to make a change. It’s time! Every day, you help other people, whether in your work life or home life. Helping people heal and grow is hugely important for you, but now it’s time to refocus on your own healing and growth too. You’ve been feeling unsatisfied, stressed out, and tired. You sense some deeper purpose for your life, a spiritual or creative drive, that's going unfulfilled. Compassion fatigue is leaving you too drained to thrive. When you're joyful and healthy, you can serve the world more fully and effectively. Self-care and emotional resilience are essential to health.

Are you feeling like you can't handle life's stressors? Is it hard for you to achieve goals and get your needs met? Are you affected by anxiety, depression, substance use, communication issues, intellectual or learning disabilities, mood swings, lack of social skills, or another mental health concern? Do you need an identity? Or a parent working to develop parenting skills? You can start making changes today by working to identify your needs, desires, and how you have been impacted by your biology, psychology, environment, and spiritual experiences while developing your identity and mastering coping skills in session today.

As a music therapist, I address many goals typically addressed in traditional talk therapy, such as learning how to deal with difficult emotions, use new coping skills, and connect with others in order to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Although talking is a big part of music therapy, music allows me to create an experience rather than a purely cognitive discussion. This can be a powerful path to healing. It doesn't matter if you have never played music before in your life. The music is my job -- your job is just to show up and be open to the experience. Your openness may be the best indicator of a good match with me.

I am a contemplative psychotherapist and mindfulness meditation teacher, using mindfulness in the treatment of anxiety and depression and in improving relationships, focus and overall health. My hope is that my work as a therapist makes the therapeutic process easy and accessible to many different kinds of people. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I have a special interest in working with adolescent girls and with couples and families.

At times, life can throw us major curveballs, and these struggles, no matter the size, can leave us feeling a whirlwind of emotions. Sharing these burdens can help alleviate some of the weight, making it possible to see other views and change for the better. With whatever difficulty you are currently facing, my aim is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, and safe space in order to help you gain insight, problem-solve, and make positive steps toward change. I hope to help you feel empowered over your difficulties so that you can achieve an improved quality of life.

If you are serious about getting better and improving the quality of your life by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, panic, sleep problems or any symptom interfering with living and enjoying life, contact my office and allow me to help you. I take my responsibility to you and your difficulties seriously. Currently, I am working toward certification in EMDR to demonstrate expertise as an EMDR therapist to potential patients.

I champion the cause No Stigma. I believe that everyone deserves access to mental health services and to have that access with limited wait time. I practice from a person centered stand point. For me, this means taking the time to truly understand your needs. We will work together to build a road map with your goals in mind and review your progress along the way. I look forward to working with you. For quick tips on topics such as stress please text CBHEALTH to 22828 to join my mailing list.

My name is Charita Threatt and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an extensive background and training working with individuals with mental health and behavioral health issues as well as those that struggle with daily stress of relationships, work and depression. My private practice is based on person centered, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing therapies. I can assist individuals with coping skills, improving their self-esteem, depression and anxiety symptoms, communication skills, problem solving, relational problems and grief counseling.I work with couples and families to assist them with building a healthy home environment geared towards strengthening the family unit.