Therapists in Richmond, VA
I am also interested in working with LGBTQ issues among teenagers, adolescents, and adults.
I am committed to helping individuals find the strength within themselves and to share that with those most important to them. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, I always seek to assist you in finding the most effective way to help you achieve your goals and live a happier life. My orientation is interpersonal, psychodynamic and emotionally focused. I am very active in the therapy.
I am also interested in working with LGBTQ issues among teenagers, adolescents, and adults.
I am committed to helping individuals find the strength within themselves and to share that with those most important to them. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, I always seek to assist you in finding the most effective way to help you achieve your goals and live a happier life. My orientation is interpersonal, psychodynamic and emotionally focused. I am very active in the therapy.
MySpectrum Counseling & Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23235
The specialty areas of the Therapists at MySpectrum include (but are not limited to): children, adolescents, adults (any age); substance use and addiction, LGBTQ (including coming out, identity, etc.
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.
The specialty areas of the Therapists at MySpectrum include (but are not limited to): children, adolescents, adults (any age); substance use and addiction, LGBTQ (including coming out, identity, etc.
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.
Hello, my name is Chloe. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working at my solo practice with one office in Downtown Richmond (Tuesday, Thursday) and one in North Chesterfield (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). I am a sort of generalist and work with clients of all ages, including children, teens, college students, adults, and families. LGBTQ+ friendly
Hello, my name is Chloe. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working at my solo practice with one office in Downtown Richmond (Tuesday, Thursday) and one in North Chesterfield (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). I am a sort of generalist and work with clients of all ages, including children, teens, college students, adults, and families. LGBTQ+ friendly
Rachel Rowlett
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23226 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a compassionate and inclusive space to explore your mental health concerns? My mission is to create an environment where every individual feels seen and heard. I am a dedicated and empathetic counselor with a focus on trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. My approach to counseling is deeply rooted in empathy and a profound understanding of trauma's impact on mental health. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I recognize the intricate ways trauma can shape one's experiences and perceptions. With this awareness, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where healing can flourish.
Are you seeking a compassionate and inclusive space to explore your mental health concerns? My mission is to create an environment where every individual feels seen and heard. I am a dedicated and empathetic counselor with a focus on trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. My approach to counseling is deeply rooted in empathy and a profound understanding of trauma's impact on mental health. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I recognize the intricate ways trauma can shape one's experiences and perceptions. With this awareness, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where healing can flourish.
Our physical, mental, and spiritual/relational health are priorities. Walk & Talks! A dose of nature, movement, and therapeutic support in Richmond's green spaces! Children, teens, and young adults feeling stuck. Parents and elders feeling isolated or anxious. +YVETTE is fully trained in EMDR for trauma and stress. Decrease negative thinking, interactions, and habits. Increase the peace and enjoyment even the bliss of life. You will receive practice and tools for a better life experience. You will let go of old beliefs and expand and create new ones! Welcome ALL - PoC, LGBTQ+, artists, poly, and kink! SUPERvisor certified.
Our physical, mental, and spiritual/relational health are priorities. Walk & Talks! A dose of nature, movement, and therapeutic support in Richmond's green spaces! Children, teens, and young adults feeling stuck. Parents and elders feeling isolated or anxious. +YVETTE is fully trained in EMDR for trauma and stress. Decrease negative thinking, interactions, and habits. Increase the peace and enjoyment even the bliss of life. You will receive practice and tools for a better life experience. You will let go of old beliefs and expand and create new ones! Welcome ALL - PoC, LGBTQ+, artists, poly, and kink! SUPERvisor certified.
Zari N Encarnacion-White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223 (Online Only)
I have worked with many clients that are LGBTQIA and Autistic/ADHD.
I have been in the field of mental health for 12 years. I became a certified substance abuse counselor to help those dealing with substance abuse. I moved to work with children dealing with trauma from physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse in a residential facility. I worked with children and now adults that are Autistic that need someone to take the time and care to meet them where they are to help them reach their goals. I have worked with veterans and others with PTSD and utilize EMDR to assist with navigating their trauma. Throughout my career I have been able to work with people from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
I have worked with many clients that are LGBTQIA and Autistic/ADHD.
I have been in the field of mental health for 12 years. I became a certified substance abuse counselor to help those dealing with substance abuse. I moved to work with children dealing with trauma from physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse in a residential facility. I worked with children and now adults that are Autistic that need someone to take the time and care to meet them where they are to help them reach their goals. I have worked with veterans and others with PTSD and utilize EMDR to assist with navigating their trauma. Throughout my career I have been able to work with people from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Zephyr Acosta-Lewis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23229
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about supporting clients experiencing life transitions and serious mental health challenges in understanding their inner experience, navigating their trauma, and celebrating and reinforcing their strengths with a collaborative approach. I particularly enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and families, folks with expansive experiences of gender and sexuality, neurodiversity, and those with histories of housing instability, complex trauma, and dissociative symptoms.
I am passionate about supporting clients experiencing life transitions and serious mental health challenges in understanding their inner experience, navigating their trauma, and celebrating and reinforcing their strengths with a collaborative approach. I particularly enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and families, folks with expansive experiences of gender and sexuality, neurodiversity, and those with histories of housing instability, complex trauma, and dissociative symptoms.
I specialize in working with highly self-aware, resilient, and determined individuals who excel academically and professionally, but face challenges in their personal relationships due to emotional trauma, anxiety, and low self-esteem. My goal is to equip you with the skills and mindset necessary to cultivate positive relationships and a healthy outlook on life. I approach this by emphasizing empathy, compassion, and a realistic perspective to foster a responsive and intentional approach towards yourself and others. Let's work together to establish a positive relationship with yourself and the world around you.
I specialize in working with highly self-aware, resilient, and determined individuals who excel academically and professionally, but face challenges in their personal relationships due to emotional trauma, anxiety, and low self-esteem. My goal is to equip you with the skills and mindset necessary to cultivate positive relationships and a healthy outlook on life. I approach this by emphasizing empathy, compassion, and a realistic perspective to foster a responsive and intentional approach towards yourself and others. Let's work together to establish a positive relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Ashlie Manuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, CAPT
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23173
I am glad you are here taking the first step. I believe that counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client to create a relationship that empowers clients to accomplish their mental health and wellness goals. I believe that this can be best done through a trauma informed approach that also focuses on the mind, body, and emotions.
I am glad you are here taking the first step. I believe that counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client to create a relationship that empowers clients to accomplish their mental health and wellness goals. I believe that this can be best done through a trauma informed approach that also focuses on the mind, body, and emotions.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by past experiences, struggling with your identity, or simply trying to navigate the complexities of life. You’re looking for a space where you can be truly seen and heard—a place to heal and grow without judgment. Your goals might include finding peace, building resilience, or gaining a deeper understanding of yourself. Above all, you want to work with someone who respects your unique story and can offer the guidance and support you need to move forward. This is where I can help.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by past experiences, struggling with your identity, or simply trying to navigate the complexities of life. You’re looking for a space where you can be truly seen and heard—a place to heal and grow without judgment. Your goals might include finding peace, building resilience, or gaining a deeper understanding of yourself. Above all, you want to work with someone who respects your unique story and can offer the guidance and support you need to move forward. This is where I can help.
Got Your Six Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23220
Veteran-owned and operated, we seek to help Veterans, First Responders, their Families, and children impacted by traumatic events. We provide specialized individual and group therapy, and provide therapy for a wide range of children, adolescent, and adult clients. We welcome those who are struggling with life issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, coping, gender identity, mood disorders, relationship issues, sexuality, and addictions. We believe that the situations we experience impact us, but do not define us. Our clinicians are trained to help you reach your full potential and overcome difficult situations.
Veteran-owned and operated, we seek to help Veterans, First Responders, their Families, and children impacted by traumatic events. We provide specialized individual and group therapy, and provide therapy for a wide range of children, adolescent, and adult clients. We welcome those who are struggling with life issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, coping, gender identity, mood disorders, relationship issues, sexuality, and addictions. We believe that the situations we experience impact us, but do not define us. Our clinicians are trained to help you reach your full potential and overcome difficult situations.
Hello and welcome! If you're looking for a therapist for yourself or your child, I can help. Although many people are able to express exactly what is causing them stress (or why), it's also common to struggle with putting it into words. You might feel anxious or depressed more days than not. Clients who seek me out often experience overwhelming emotions but might also feel low and unmotivated, or even detached. If you're a parent, you might be concerned about your child but feel unsure how to help them. I'd like to partner with you on how to make things better for you!
Hello and welcome! If you're looking for a therapist for yourself or your child, I can help. Although many people are able to express exactly what is causing them stress (or why), it's also common to struggle with putting it into words. You might feel anxious or depressed more days than not. Clients who seek me out often experience overwhelming emotions but might also feel low and unmotivated, or even detached. If you're a parent, you might be concerned about your child but feel unsure how to help them. I'd like to partner with you on how to make things better for you!
Amy Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 9 years. My background and experiences include work in the public school systems, child welfare systems (child protective services, adoptions, and foster care), private counseling center for adolescents and families, therapeutic recreational services, intensive in-home counseling, and an emergency diagnostic residential facility. I have experience working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, grief & loss, divorce, single parenting, job loss, family conflict, stress, domestic violence, substance abuse, and crisis situations. If you are currently in crisis call 911.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 9 years. My background and experiences include work in the public school systems, child welfare systems (child protective services, adoptions, and foster care), private counseling center for adolescents and families, therapeutic recreational services, intensive in-home counseling, and an emergency diagnostic residential facility. I have experience working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, grief & loss, divorce, single parenting, job loss, family conflict, stress, domestic violence, substance abuse, and crisis situations. If you are currently in crisis call 911.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by life's challenges? Life is full of so many experiences - from the tension of anxiety and the shadows of depression to the twists and turns of daily life. I'm here to journey with you as you process and make sense of it all. I aim to create an environment in which my clients can let their authentic self out! I am dedicated to making sure our work suits your specific goals and concerns. In session, we will work toward understanding your individual strengths, challenges, and aspirations.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by life's challenges? Life is full of so many experiences - from the tension of anxiety and the shadows of depression to the twists and turns of daily life. I'm here to journey with you as you process and make sense of it all. I aim to create an environment in which my clients can let their authentic self out! I am dedicated to making sure our work suits your specific goals and concerns. In session, we will work toward understanding your individual strengths, challenges, and aspirations.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. I consider therapy to be my life's work and find it an honor to be entrusted with being a vessel for others each day. I have vast experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I specialize in working with issues related to adoption, foster care, sexual abuse, complex trauma, PTSD, attachment, depression, anxiety as well as grief and loss. I am passionate and committed to my work with children, adolescents and their families.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. I consider therapy to be my life's work and find it an honor to be entrusted with being a vessel for others each day. I have vast experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I specialize in working with issues related to adoption, foster care, sexual abuse, complex trauma, PTSD, attachment, depression, anxiety as well as grief and loss. I am passionate and committed to my work with children, adolescents and their families.
Jennifer Ann Huffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23220 (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking the first step to heal, grow and make a difference in your life. I truly believe there is hope for every client who is willing to learn and make changes. Every individual, couple and family are different, so I will customize a therapeutic plan specifically to your needs and concerns.
Congratulations on taking the first step to heal, grow and make a difference in your life. I truly believe there is hope for every client who is willing to learn and make changes. Every individual, couple and family are different, so I will customize a therapeutic plan specifically to your needs and concerns.
Ngozi Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23173 (Online Only)
Not Accepting New Clients. Joy Onukogu is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose clinical counseling experience is with mental health disorders, personality disorders, relationship issues, trauma, and grief. Joy’s primary focus is providing therapy to children, pregnant women, moms, and couples. Joy completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University and her master’s degree in marriage and family counseling at Webster Univeristy. Joy provides an environment that fosters healing with a person centered approach, openness and creates a safe space.
Not Accepting New Clients. Joy Onukogu is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose clinical counseling experience is with mental health disorders, personality disorders, relationship issues, trauma, and grief. Joy’s primary focus is providing therapy to children, pregnant women, moms, and couples. Joy completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University and her master’s degree in marriage and family counseling at Webster Univeristy. Joy provides an environment that fosters healing with a person centered approach, openness and creates a safe space.
You have a vision for your life, and despite your best efforts it hasn't yet materialized. You may want more fulfilling relationships, to feel worthy, to feel calmer in your mind and emotions, to focus more on the positive aspects of your life or to make decisions more easily. You may find that long ago or recent experiences continue to bother you even though you think they shouldn't. Maybe you didn't receive the care you needed growing up, were sexually assaulted, experienced medical trauma, or have experienced a loss. You want to heal, grow, and thrive. You may be worried it won't help and you are ready to try therapy.
You have a vision for your life, and despite your best efforts it hasn't yet materialized. You may want more fulfilling relationships, to feel worthy, to feel calmer in your mind and emotions, to focus more on the positive aspects of your life or to make decisions more easily. You may find that long ago or recent experiences continue to bother you even though you think they shouldn't. Maybe you didn't receive the care you needed growing up, were sexually assaulted, experienced medical trauma, or have experienced a loss. You want to heal, grow, and thrive. You may be worried it won't help and you are ready to try therapy.
With a diverse range of experiences and a genuine passion for both her professional and personal interests, Alexis embodies a therapist who is not only well-equipped to support individuals on their mental health journey but also deeply connected to the beauty and diversity of the human experience.
With a diverse range of experiences and a genuine passion for both her professional and personal interests, Alexis embodies a therapist who is not only well-equipped to support individuals on their mental health journey but also deeply connected to the beauty and diversity of the human experience.
Life is hard, being vulnerable is hard, let me help make it a little easier. I want to help you reach your therapeutic goals however I can. Whether it be processing trauma, navigating anxiety, struggling with depression, I am here to help. I try to create a welcoming, supportive, and encouraging environment that helps make the therapeutic process easier.
Life is hard, being vulnerable is hard, let me help make it a little easier. I want to help you reach your therapeutic goals however I can. Whether it be processing trauma, navigating anxiety, struggling with depression, I am here to help. I try to create a welcoming, supportive, and encouraging environment that helps make the therapeutic process easier.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.