Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

Chesterfield, VA 23832

(804) 492-0979

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Our team of experienced counselors provides professional and compassionate counseling services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. We are dedicated to supporting mental wellness and empowering our clients to lead fulfilling lives. We have several therapists with different specialties, and we are building support groups that we find are the most in need.

Our clinicians use a variety of techniques to support your needs. Our favorite is Solution Focused. Solution-focused counseling is an approach that focuses on identifying and working towards solutions rather than problems. In context to couples, solution-focused counseling helps partners recognize and build on their strengths, resources, and successes.

We strive to strive to support the profession of mental health by providing quality training and experience for master's level interns and master's level graduates working towards licensure.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Mental Health Advocates now - (804) 492-0979

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Chesterfield, VA 23832

(804) 492-0979

Website

We offer counseling, workshops, and groups Monday - Saturday with flexible scheduling options. For now, all sessions will be held virtually.

I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Marital and Premarital

$50 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (804) 492-0979

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Chesterfield, VA 23832

(804) 492-0979

Website

We offer counseling, workshops, and groups Monday - Saturday with flexible scheduling options. For now, all sessions will be held virtually.

I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Marital and Premarital

$50 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $50
Couple Sessions $135

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Medicaid
We are pending contracts

We are currently awaiting credentialing from some insurance companies. We will update on our website. But you can see us as self-pay and we can provide a superbill for self-filing. Also, our resident counselor Miles, is accepting a lower fee.

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Email us or call with questions - (804) 492-0979

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Email us or call with questions - (804) 492-0979

Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor: Jennifer L Erickson

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701007469 Jennifer L Erickson

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 13 years

Attended Walden University, MS Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2014

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Neuro-Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety

Certificate from Wellness and Nutrition

We have a variety of qualifications including, but not limited to, expertise in Anxiety Due to a Medical Condition, ADHD Testing, Executive Function Counseling, Health and Wellness Living, including Bariatric Pre-Surgical Testing, and the intersections of mental health, substance use, and trauma.

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Email us or call with questions - (804) 492-0979

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Email us or call with questions - (804) 492-0979

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Marital and Premarital

Expertise

Alcohol Use
Asperger's Syndrome
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
Obesity
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Testing and Evaluation
Thinking Disorders
Weight Loss

During therapy sessions, we will develop and work towards goals, and explore personal growth. We concentrate on finding solutions to help you reach your goals. This requires that, together, we determine what you need to improve your life, and that you are active and intentional outside of therapy doing "home practice" where you experiment with new behaviors and techniques to reinforce change.

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Email us or call with questions - (804) 492-0979

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Email us or call with questions - (804) 492-0979

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Gestalt
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Reality Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based

Besides Solution Focused, we also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in our practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your mindset.

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Email us or call with questions - (804) 492-0979

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Email us or call with questions - (804) 492-0979

Groups

Executive Dysfunction Support - 8 Week Group

Hosted by

Carrie Hartwell

Executive Dysfunction Support Group is a micro-group of 5-10 individuals aged 18 or older experiencing executive dysfunction. One session weekly on Wednesday night from 5:00pm - 6:30pm (1.5 hours). The first session will be Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This support group will be 100% virtual. Sessions are $15 per/week and there is an option to pay upfront for the eight weeks at a rate of $100 total. Review our website for more details, to download a brochure and to learn how to register.

Expertise

ADHD

Anxiety

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$20

Group Meets

Every Wed 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Location

Virtual Group

Richmond, VA 23229

Email Carrie Hartwell about this group or call - (804) 492-0979

AuDHD Safe Space Workshop - 8 Week Group

Hosted by

Carrie Hartwell

AuDHD Safe Space Workshop is a micro-group of 5-10 individuals aged 18 or older with diagnosis or self-diagnosis of ADHD/ADD and diagnosis or self-diagnosis of ASD. It's weekly on Tuesday night from 5:00pm - 6:30pm (1.5 hours). This is an ongoing workshop that will last eight weeks. First session is Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The first workshop will be 100% virtual. Sessions are $15 per/week and there is an option to pay upfront for the eight weeks at a rate of $100 total. Go to website to see brochure and register.

Expertise

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$20

Group Meets

Every Tue 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Location

Virtual Group

Richmond, VA 23229

Email Carrie Hartwell about this group or call - (804) 492-0979

Location

Primary Location

Chesterfield, VA 23832

(804) 492-0979

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave

We offer counseling, workshops, and groups Monday - Saturday with flexible scheduling options. For now, all sessions will be held virtually.

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (804) 492-0979

We offer counseling, workshops, and groups Monday - Saturday with flexible scheduling options. For now, all sessions will be held virtually.

Mental Health Advocates

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (804) 492-0979

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