ONLINE VISITS (via video)!! You've taken a great first step in feeling better... I'm glad you are here. Do you feel like many days you don't know which end is up, or how to find some balance? You may be feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. You are tired of being irritable and anxious. You may be losing sleep worrying, or just ruminating about your endless "to-do" list. You fear that life may never get easier. You are not alone! Using confidential, convenient, and affordable tele-therapy sessions (via video), I can work with you to get you feeling like yourself again.

Thank you for considering me as you seek help. Please call or email to discuss your concerns and questions. I value helping people live healthier, happier, more successful and more contented lives. I have helped many people with relationships, women's and men's issues, parenting, education, careers, life stage adjustments, medical or physical difficulties and other challenges, during 25+ years of experience providing individual, couple, family and group services. My outlook is fresh and holistic; I am trained in a variety of methods, tailoring my approach to each persons specific needs.

My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in my past training in Gestalt and humanistic-existential therapies. I assume that each person has the potential to achieve satisfaction and fulfillment in his or her life. I believe that we each have a tremendous capacity for self-awareness and self-healing. Although a diagnosis can sometimes be useful to a person seeking help, the richness and breadth of a person's life experience cannot be captured in a diagnosis. Each individual's story is unique and his or her strengths and resilience must be appreciated and incorporated into treatment.

I strive to provide an effective clinical experience focused on mental health or substance abuse issues. Relationship dynamics can promote problems. Including partners or children can quicken the healing process. According to (Relationship, Health, & Marriage: 2005) less than half the participants actually benefit. My job is to understand your problems, see potential solutions, and search for ways to help. Transferred learning from the therapy experience to "real life" means we were successful. "Clients often report the benefits of treatment endure and may continue to improve after therapy" (APA, 2013).

I like to work with clients who genuinely want to improve their lives and are willing to devote time and effort in order to achieve permanent change.

My ideal client is a college student or other adult who wants to address challenges related to leadership, relationships, or ADHD (and co-related conditions) through a coaching process. I coach clients in-person, by phone, or by Skype/Zoom and use interactive tools (e.g., a shared calendar) to help clients manage their time, develop healthy habits and daily routines, and achieve their goals. My clients work toward a balanced life that includes healthy sleeping, eating, exercising, work, and study habits. I also help my clients incorporate mindfulness strategies and good social supports into their lives.

We all feel distressed at times. The time to call for help is when life gets to be more than you can handle and is stopping your growth. Intentions and desires go awry, and despite our best efforts, resolution eludes us. Therapy is two people working together to solve problems. You bring your part: pain, anxiety, depression, suffering, fear, conflicts, hopes, and desires. I bring my part, 30+ years of personal and professional growth and experience. The goal is to help you reconnect with your original desires to live a meaningful and productive life, and do so in ways that best fit your life today.

You're tired, stressed and can't seem to get a good night’s sleep. You’ve been feeling depressed, anxious, or angry. Snapping at folks. Wondering what is wrong with you. You tried to eat it away, drink it away, might even tried to sex it away. But the relief is only temporary, and you feel worse afterwards. Things are not getting any better and you're thinking there has got to be another way. Maybe you even started to think this is just how your life is going to be. No one seems to get it when you tried to talk about it. You just want to get back to happy!

As the founder of The Healing Arts Center of Richmond, I embrace an innovative, strengths-based, truly holistic approach to therapy & wellness. Drawing on 25 yrs. of diverse experience & expertise in trauma, grief, & critical incident/crisis work, I blend traditional & complementary therapies/modalities to treat the whole person - Mind-Body-Spirit. I integrate CBT, EMDR, MARI, GIM, Yoga, Reiki, WFPBN, PLR, Music & Art to assist & empower clients to develop the essential skills, practices, & resilience to make healthy & lasting changes, & promote healing, personal growth, & wellness, & to reach their greatest potential.

Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming and difficult. Deciding if counseling is even what you want or need can be just as hard. “Is this person just going to try to make me re-experience painful memories? Are they going to judge me because I don’t have it all together like everyone else?” Not at all. You deserve to meet with a highly-trained professional whose genuine passion for helping will offer solutions and hope. Or perhaps you are thinking to yourself, “Everyone looks to me and believes I have it all together, but if they only knew the truth…” You don’t have to silently carry these burdens, and you don’t have to feel alone anymore.

I am a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of experience. I provide assessment and treatment to those experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, communication problems, grief, LGBT concerns, and overall life transitions and challenges. I offer a wide variety of techniques and approaches to help clients sort out and solve life's challenges. I provide a safe, affirming and nonjudgemental environment to promote exploration and healing. I can help you find solutions that are right for you.

The Women's Counseling Center opened in 1986 to meet the unique counseling needs of women. We specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety disorders and issues related to life transitions. It is a center dedicated to helping individuals find hope, meaning and peace in their lives. The members of WCC staff have over 32 years experience meeting the counseling needs of RVA area families. We are dedicated to their health and well being.

Karen brings 20 years of experience from the field of children and family services. She provides a safe and open environment for people seeking clinical support with issues from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and post-traumatic stress disorder related to abuse/neglect. Years of working with children and families has prepared her for treating late teens, and adults. Karen specializes in working with families, particularly blended families and couples. Karen also works with parents and co-parents on issues relating to childhood behavioral issues, adult mental health issues, and other issues involving family and marital conflict.

I provide empathetic support to help guide you towards the path of positive change and healing. Whether you are coping with a life transition, chronic physical or mental health issues, or family conflict, I will work with you to promote growth in your life. I have 15 years of clinical experience, the majority of which has been providing therapeutic counseling to persons coping with chronic mental health conditions. *Accepting new patients as of March 2020

If you, your child or teen struggle with emotional extremes, excessive worry or anger outbursts, I can help you better manage these emotions in a warm, supportive and collaborative environment. I use creative arts and play to help children express themselves, improve their behavior, and learn strategies to deal with uncomfortable emotions. I am also passionate about helping adolescents and young adults better manage emotional extremes and achieve more meaningful and balanced lives. I use creative arts and play to help children express themselves, improve their behavior, and learn strategies to deal with uncomfortable emotions.

"Your emotional happiness and growth is determined not so much by what happens in life but by how you respond to what happens". Allow me to support you in helping you understand and overcome life barriers and challenges. I have ten years of experience working in outpatient psychiatric settings, specializing in the treatment of adolescents, children, and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you through an interactive and engaging partnership.

Research shows that having support can make the journey to better health more successful. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), my goal is to help you navigate troubled waters and arrive at a happier life. With the belief that you are your own best expert and in becoming more aware of your world and your experiences, together we can set the stage for meaningful and positive change.

I am a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that is dedicated to offering a non-judgmental safe setting for clients seeking a down-to-earth, authentic therapist focused on helping clients heal from a variety of traumas including childhood sexual abuse. I also work with clients on issues related to sexual health and pleasure from a sex positive perspective and am currently working towards certification to become a Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT. I enjoy working with a diverse clientele and welcome clients from the LGBTQIA community.

I am deeply passionate about supporting women in all facets of their lives. Women have such wide, deep and varied lived experiences. We are wives, partners, students, mothers, entrepreneurs, nurturers, sisters and best friends. The responsibilities of our roles oftentimes leaves very little time to focus on our own emotional need. What we desire most when we are pulled in many different directions is balance and support. We know what when both balance and support are present in our lives, we create a great life not only for ourselves but we have more that we can share with our loved ones.