Aspect Counseling & Psychiatry
Group Practice
4801 Cox Rd., Ste. 205, Glen Allen, VA 23060
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At Aspect Counseling and Psychiatry, we are committed to using evidence-based treatments and protocols to help examine and improve all aspects of your mental well-being and develop new insights. Our team of skilled therapists and psychiatric nurse practitioners is passionate about mental health care, focusing on proven methods to help you achieve your treatment goals. We offer a broad range of clinical services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Our goal is not only to support you but also to empower you with proven strategies to overcome obstacles and thrive.
Our Team
I work with LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, people struggling with body image concerns, eating disorders or disordered eating, and those navigating the effects of complex trauma. Clients often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or challenged by relationships and past experiences. Together, we build a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports healing, self-understanding, and meaningful growth.
I work with LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, people struggling with body image concerns, eating disorders or disordered eating, and those navigating the effects of complex trauma. Clients often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or challenged by relationships and past experiences. Together, we build a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports healing, self-understanding, and meaningful growth.
Dr. Taliaferro Smith is a resident in psychology who works with a variety of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, family and couple issues, mood disorders, addiction and substance abuse, and various life stressors.
Dr. Smith is actively engaged in helping individuals as well as couples and families develop meaningful and quality relationships both with themselves and others by empowering them to make changes in their lives to improve their emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and overall health. He is comfortable working in non-traditional relationships.
Dr. Taliaferro Smith is a resident in psychology who works with a variety of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, family and couple issues, mood disorders, addiction and substance abuse, and various life stressors.
Dr. Smith is actively engaged in helping individuals as well as couples and families develop meaningful and quality relationships both with themselves and others by empowering them to make changes in their lives to improve their emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and overall health. He is comfortable working in non-traditional relationships.
Having the right support can make all the difference when you are feeling overwhelmed and are needing to make changes in your life. I strive to provide a safe environment so that you can share openly with me individually or as a couple. Whether you are experiencing individual difficulties or are experiencing relationship issues with the people closest to you in your life, I have more that 15 years experience providing therapeutic care to others. On top of my mental health background, I am also a certified sex therapist and am a certified alcohol and drug counselor.
Having the right support can make all the difference when you are feeling overwhelmed and are needing to make changes in your life. I strive to provide a safe environment so that you can share openly with me individually or as a couple. Whether you are experiencing individual difficulties or are experiencing relationship issues with the people closest to you in your life, I have more that 15 years experience providing therapeutic care to others. On top of my mental health background, I am also a certified sex therapist and am a certified alcohol and drug counselor.
Professionally, I approach counseling as an ally and assistant to my clients throughout their counseling journey. I believe "change" is defined by the individual and that everyone has the potential to grow when empowered to do so. We all experience some form of stress, grief, hopelessness, or fear, and the idea that we must shoulder the weight of these emotions alone is counterintuitive to who we are as humans. My goal is to provide you with strong support and tools to manage whatever struggles you may be working through at your own pace while creating a relaxed and collaborative environment for all cultures and identities.
Professionally, I approach counseling as an ally and assistant to my clients throughout their counseling journey. I believe "change" is defined by the individual and that everyone has the potential to grow when empowered to do so. We all experience some form of stress, grief, hopelessness, or fear, and the idea that we must shoulder the weight of these emotions alone is counterintuitive to who we are as humans. My goal is to provide you with strong support and tools to manage whatever struggles you may be working through at your own pace while creating a relaxed and collaborative environment for all cultures and identities.
I believe in allowing clients to have a safe space to be their authentic self and feel comfortable in doing so. Getting to know you as a person is very important and can greatly assist in many aspects of treatment, and a therapeutic relationship. I stress that a mental health diagnosis is no different than any other medical diagnosis you may receive and should be treated as such. If a mental health diagnosis is made, believe that this is only a piece of you and does not define you as a person, often stressing that diagnostics are not the primary focus.
I believe in allowing clients to have a safe space to be their authentic self and feel comfortable in doing so. Getting to know you as a person is very important and can greatly assist in many aspects of treatment, and a therapeutic relationship. I stress that a mental health diagnosis is no different than any other medical diagnosis you may receive and should be treated as such. If a mental health diagnosis is made, believe that this is only a piece of you and does not define you as a person, often stressing that diagnostics are not the primary focus.
Rachel H. Salinas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been providing individual psychotherapy for the past 8 years in both private practices and community mental health. Rachel earned her master’s degree in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018 and became licensed in the state of Virginia in 2021. Being a therapist has been a dream of Rachel’s for many years, and she truly enjoys helping clients make changes, both large and small, in their own lives.
Rachel H. Salinas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been providing individual psychotherapy for the past 8 years in both private practices and community mental health. Rachel earned her master’s degree in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018 and became licensed in the state of Virginia in 2021. Being a therapist has been a dream of Rachel’s for many years, and she truly enjoys helping clients make changes, both large and small, in their own lives.
While I often work with those who are struggling with substance use disorders, I also offer guidance on concerns such as depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, behavior modification, and impulse control. I invite clients to share their stories, highlighting their main focus and concerns in therapy and then work collaboratively on developing a personalized and goal-oriented treatment plan to work through past traumas and current life stressors. I hope to be a driving force in providing holistic care that is able to bridge the gap between mental and physical health.
While I often work with those who are struggling with substance use disorders, I also offer guidance on concerns such as depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, behavior modification, and impulse control. I invite clients to share their stories, highlighting their main focus and concerns in therapy and then work collaboratively on developing a personalized and goal-oriented treatment plan to work through past traumas and current life stressors. I hope to be a driving force in providing holistic care that is able to bridge the gap between mental and physical health.
I believe therapy is a collaborative, supportive space where you can feel understood and empowered to create meaningful change. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to provide a calm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe showing up as you are.
My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I strive to meet clients where they are while gently supporting them in moving toward the life they want to live. Therapy is not about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for understanding, healing, and meaningful progress at your own pace
I believe therapy is a collaborative, supportive space where you can feel understood and empowered to create meaningful change. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to provide a calm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe showing up as you are.
My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I strive to meet clients where they are while gently supporting them in moving toward the life they want to live. Therapy is not about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for understanding, healing, and meaningful progress at your own pace
With over 25 years experience as a therapist, I understand the importance of finding a welcoming space for therapy. Often people cope with stress in ways that can cause long-term problems. Whether you struggle with instability in your relationships, have mood swings, or addiction issues, therapy can help you learn more effective ways of coping, allowing you to be more effective and reduce suffering in your life. I specialize in treating individuals with various mental health concerns, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), addiction, LGBTQIA+ related issues, depression, OCT, trauma, and/or anxiety.
With over 25 years experience as a therapist, I understand the importance of finding a welcoming space for therapy. Often people cope with stress in ways that can cause long-term problems. Whether you struggle with instability in your relationships, have mood swings, or addiction issues, therapy can help you learn more effective ways of coping, allowing you to be more effective and reduce suffering in your life. I specialize in treating individuals with various mental health concerns, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), addiction, LGBTQIA+ related issues, depression, OCT, trauma, and/or anxiety.
My goal as a therapist is to help empower my clients to build fulfilling and meaningful lives that are in line with their values; for some clients that might mean getting support in exploring what a meaningful life means to them. Others may already have specific goals in mind and are looking for support in the form of skills and tools to get there. There is no one “right way” to be a healthy, fulfilled person. I am especially passionate about working with polyamorous, queer, and neurodivergent adults, and I strive to provide affirming and culturally humble care to all my clients.
My goal as a therapist is to help empower my clients to build fulfilling and meaningful lives that are in line with their values; for some clients that might mean getting support in exploring what a meaningful life means to them. Others may already have specific goals in mind and are looking for support in the form of skills and tools to get there. There is no one “right way” to be a healthy, fulfilled person. I am especially passionate about working with polyamorous, queer, and neurodivergent adults, and I strive to provide affirming and culturally humble care to all my clients.
Welcome. As a therapist and case manager I've worked with people from all walks of life. I've supported them with many different issues as a therapist and with getting connected with additional services to address barriers and challenges to living their best life. I consider myself to be a DBT therapist with an additional strong focus on OCD and addiction, yet I often find that for so many people, these behavior patterns often exist only as a part of maladaptive thought and behavior patterns. People often need support to not only address the addiction, OCD, etc, but also these thought patterns and behaviors that orbit it.
Welcome. As a therapist and case manager I've worked with people from all walks of life. I've supported them with many different issues as a therapist and with getting connected with additional services to address barriers and challenges to living their best life. I consider myself to be a DBT therapist with an additional strong focus on OCD and addiction, yet I often find that for so many people, these behavior patterns often exist only as a part of maladaptive thought and behavior patterns. People often need support to not only address the addiction, OCD, etc, but also these thought patterns and behaviors that orbit it.
My therapy style utilizes an integrated approach with focus on Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness based intervention. I take pride in providing a warm and nonjudgmental environment in which you can feel safe to explore relationship issues, life transitions, daily stressors, and trauma. I believe therapy is an opportunity for people to learn ways to make last changes in their lives. My style will help provide structure, guidance, feedback, and support.
My therapy style utilizes an integrated approach with focus on Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness based intervention. I take pride in providing a warm and nonjudgmental environment in which you can feel safe to explore relationship issues, life transitions, daily stressors, and trauma. I believe therapy is an opportunity for people to learn ways to make last changes in their lives. My style will help provide structure, guidance, feedback, and support.
It takes strength to admit our need for help. It is my privilege to be a collaborator with you on this journey. While treatment is unique for each client, I tailor my approach to your individual needs and background. My sessions integrate behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and motivational enhancement techniques to facilitate necessary changes. I desire to offer a safe place that allows you to feel accepted, safe, and supported.
It takes strength to admit our need for help. It is my privilege to be a collaborator with you on this journey. While treatment is unique for each client, I tailor my approach to your individual needs and background. My sessions integrate behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and motivational enhancement techniques to facilitate necessary changes. I desire to offer a safe place that allows you to feel accepted, safe, and supported.
Ages 13+ on a variety of challenges including, but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, LGBTQ issues, school behaviors, relationship issues, substance use struggles, disordered eating, and stressors around coming of age.
Ages 13+ on a variety of challenges including, but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, LGBTQ issues, school behaviors, relationship issues, substance use struggles, disordered eating, and stressors around coming of age.
Feeling stuck—even after doing everything “right”?
You’ve tried the medications. You’ve followed the advice. But you’re still not getting better. Maybe you’ve been handed multiple diagnoses or feel like your treatment plan is more guesswork than guidance. It’s frustrating. Exhausting. And often, lonely.
Let’s change that.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who combines medical expertise with a whole-person approach. That means we’ll explore everything from medication and physical health to sleep, personality, behavior patterns, and life history. I believe lasting change happens when we understand you—not just your symptoms
Feeling stuck—even after doing everything “right”?
You’ve tried the medications. You’ve followed the advice. But you’re still not getting better. Maybe you’ve been handed multiple diagnoses or feel like your treatment plan is more guesswork than guidance. It’s frustrating. Exhausting. And often, lonely.
Let’s change that.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who combines medical expertise with a whole-person approach. That means we’ll explore everything from medication and physical health to sleep, personality, behavior patterns, and life history. I believe lasting change happens when we understand you—not just your symptoms
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Aspect Counseling & Psychiatry
4801 Cox Rd.
Ste. 205
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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