Therapists in Mathews County, VA

You've achieved a lot in your life, and at a high level and fast pace, but yet today you're facing trauma, grief, addiction or interpersonal conflict that you just can't seem to shake - and you are brave enough to ask for help. I believe your body, mind, and relationships want to heal from grief, trauma, addiction, and conflict - you and your relationships just need a confidential, brave space in which to do that. I use techniques drawn from addiction treatment, EMDR, and trauma therapy, as well as couples therapy (Gottman Method), to help you achieve your goal of healing. I also welcome your feedback to ensure I'm helping you.

"People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are" -Carl Rogers I believe that if a person is given the appropriate environment and support they can become their best self. Together we can take a look inward and work toward developing and unlocking the best you. For years we often hold ourselves prisoner, allow me the privilege to assist with developing personal insight into past traumas and future successes. By developing the capacity to live in the moment, we tap into our 5 senses and allow ourselves to truly live in the moment free of our past or future.

MySpectrum is an outpatient therapy practice located at 707 North Courthouse Road in North Chesterfield, Virginia. We offer outpatient counseling and coaching to any person, on any spectrum. We focus on the Autism Spectrum, Mental Health Spectrum, Substance Use Spectrum, and the Whole Life Spectrum. Our philosophy is that any person, regardless of situation, should have access to skilled Therapists who will truly meet you where you are at in your journey. To that end, each Therapist specializes in certain areas so that we can capture the needs of any person. We serve all of Virginia through Teletherapy.

Pema brings over 5 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, children, groups, families, and couples in community mental health, in-home, and outpatient settings. His experience also includes supporting individuals with complex diagnoses, neurodivergence and judicial-connected care needs. His willingness to learn and grow serves as a key asset in helping patients improve. Pema earned a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Psychology from U.C. – Davis, School of Medicine. He then completed his M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology at SOFIA University.

I want to assist clients recognize and manifest their full potential. Given the appropriate and adequate support, no matter how difficult the situation, you can change/heal and thrive. Even if we are working with difficult subjects, therapy is meant to engage a part of us that loves to know the truth about ourselves.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, or the lingering effects of trauma, you are not alone. We all face stress and uncertainty and sometimes our usual coping mechanisms just aren't enough. In counseling, you will have the space to freely process your thoughts and feelings while working on new skills that can help you improve your mental health and relationships. As a therapist, I take a collaborative and person-centered approach designed to empower you to reach your goals. I also work from a multicultural, anti-racist, neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ affirmative framework with my clients.