Multicultural Therapists in Richmond, VA

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.

As a child of immigrants, I understand the complex thoughts and feelings you may be experiencing. The conflicting emotions of gratitude and obligation for the sacrifices your parents made to be in this country. The confusion of living in a household with a set of values and culture that differ from your social, school, and professional life. The feeling of not quite belonging among your family/peers and feeling stuck in the “In-between”. All of these experiences understandably leave you to feel depressed, isolated, anxious, sad, frustrated, misunderstood, and unheard.

I have experience working with adults struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, communication difficulties, low self-esteem, multicultural issues, and interpersonal relationship conflict. In addition, I have a background in facilitating family therapy, couples counseling, and group processes. I specialize in working with women (teens, young mothers, adults, minorities). I am also working toward specializing in women’s health counseling, perinatal counseling, and other specific women’s issues.

Currently accepting adult new clients using virtual/teletherapy for concerns including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, phobias, bipolar disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship/intimacy dysfunction, establishing healthy boundaries, assertive communication skills

Are you hoping to find a sense of empowerment and happiness? I would love to be a part of your journey and enjoy empowering people in helping them processing their trauma. My approach is to create a safe, productive space where clients are able to feel empowered. I also ensures that there is no judgement and there is support and accountability. People deserve to feel in control of their emotions rather their emotions controlling them. I aim to assist clients in finding that balance to help them feel more at peace within their life.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if something in your life was different? Or thought to yourself, "I wish that I could chase my dreams," but got overwhelmed once finally sitting down to attempt to set goals for yourself? Have you ever hoped that someone could just SEE you or honestly listen to what you say or think in life without judgment? Someone to "walk' alongside the true you? Are these questions themselves causing you anxiety or leaving you feeling stuck after answering yes to at least one? If so, you are not alone. You're having a human experience, and these challenges are incredibly typical throughout one's life.

I believe that everyone can find health and wellness when provided with safe and supportive environments for growth. As a psychotherapist my role will be to facilitate your growth, with you as the decision-maker in what directions we should follow along the journey. Through person-centered, multicultural, and evidence-based methods, I will help you to explore past and present issues affecting your health, going along with your pace as we discover what is important to you in journeying through life.

I believe that everyone can find health and wellness when provided with safe and supportive environments for growth. As a psychotherapist my role will be to facilitate your growth, with you as the decision-maker in what directions we should follow along the journey. Through person-centered, multicultural, and evidence-based methods, I will help you to explore past and present issues affecting your health, going along with your pace as we discover what is important to you in journeying through life.

Do you have challenges in your life that needs additional support to manage? Are you thinking about how you can overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that affects your ability to live a happy and productive life? It is important to know that you have a professional who is understanding, empathetic, and experienced in resolving issues that matter to you. My collaborative and person-centered approach to counseling will assist you in meeting your goals. Seeking counseling is the first step to improving your mental health and I am here to help you through this process!

Greetings! My name is Tesha Thornton, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor offering therapy services virtually for clients residing in Virginia. I have been in the field of mental health for 20 years. My experience is extremely broad as I have held positions providing individual and family counseling services within juvenile detention centers, crisis intervention services for several Virginia localities, emergency room assessments, and court liaison services for foster care children.

Dr. Naharia Holt-Elliott is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor (LPC, CSAC, NCC, ACS) in the state of Virginia with more than 10 years of experience. She is also a mother and Army veteran who specializes in helping adult clients and families that are having difficulties managing stress and anxiety, struggling with coping skills, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, combat, substance abuse, family and relational issues.

Imagine standing at the edge of a vast, beautiful forest. This forest represents your journey towards healing and self-discovery. It's natural to feel a mix of apprehension and curiosity as you gaze into its depths. The path may not always be clear, and the journey may have its twists and turns, but the beauty and strength you'll discover within yourself are worth every step. As your therapist, think of me not just as a guide, but as a fellow traveler who respects and understands the complexity of your journey. I am here to walk beside you, offering a lantern of insight and a compass of expertise to help and navigate the path ahead.

Mental health is my priority and supporting families is a passion. I am Tracey Johnson-King, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Resident and Life Coach certified. I started my mental health career in 2012 as a community QMHP. I am a mother of 10 and grandmother of 8. Currently, I am Crisis Clinician who assist those with an immediate need of mental health stabilization. I am a crisis assessor and currently started my own company Fresh Nu Beginnings LLC. We assist those within a crisis and support them within the community to stabilize.

Making the decision to seek therapy can be overwhelming. We understand that, and we are here to help guide you through the process and clear a path to emotional well-being .By working together, we can develop a strategy that promotes a healthier life for you and the ones closest to you. Our compassionate approach provides a safe and caring environment for you to seek the support that you deserve.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities to others? Do you feel like you are on "automatic," frustrated with not living the life you once wanted for yourself? Such a lonely place! I can help you move towards healing & transformation. I am here to witness the development of your unique & authentic voice as you create the life you want. Within the framework of a strengths-based & hope-focused perspective, I equip individuals & couples, at any stage of commitment, with strategies to create & maintain healthy relationships now & in the future. Change is possible! Find the life you have dreamed of living! It's within you.

The Counseling Alliance of Virginia believes everyone has the capacity to live a healthy and productive life when offered the support they deserve.

Life can be hard for all of us - pain, disappointment, and loss are inevitable. Luckily, we humans are wired for growth, resilience, and survival. As a counselor, I offer a supportive and accepting environment in which to explore yourself, to feel connected and understood. Counseling is a safe place to unburden yourself of the things you've been carrying around, to learn more about yourself, imagine a better life, and try out new ways of being and doing.

Creating harmony between our personal life, work, or school can help us feel hopeful, and secure in who we are. Using a person centered, holistic, and culturally sensitive approach, my goal is to help others discover healthy ways to manage their stress. I share practical tools to help others get through their day to day stressors. I may also assign homework in between sessions, such as applying and practicing mindfulness based techniques, or facing a fear or difficult task you may be avoiding or struggling with.

I am no longer in the Woodlake - Midlothian area. New address is: 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23225