Narrative Therapists in Petersburg City County, VA

We love working with clients eager to discover their identity, purpose, and strengths. As clinicians, we work with individuals and families on developing healthy relationships, interpersonal dynamics, and communication. Clinicians in our office especially work well with people processing ADHD diagnoses and symptoms, spiritual trauma, identity and purpose, and anxiety and trauma. We incorporate animal-therapy, art, play, and other mindful activities into sessions. Our clinicians provide affirming care to all clients and are passionate about collaborating with clients to advocate for equitable support structures in various contexts.

Currently NOT Accepting New Clients...Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or confused? Are you an individual who wants it all and does it all but rarely asks for help with any of it? Maybe life’s circumstances are causing you to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or inadequate. At times, it may be difficult to find the right words to describe what you are feeling and may need some clarity. If you feel this way and are ready for change, you don't have to go through this alone. In our sessions, you are provided a safe space where you can remove your "superhero” cape and be supported through the journey of self-awareness and positive change.

Struggling to function at work and at home, meet deadlines, as well as the expectations of relationships, while also experiencing anxiety, depression or substance abuse-whatever the challenge may be-can be hard to explain to friends and family. At times explaining what's happening in our heads actually feels more exhausting than what's really happening and can lead us to isolation and loneliness.

Bobbie began her career in the human services field as a social worker and child abuse investigator with the Department of Social Services in VA. During her undergraduate college, she gained valuable experience working with families in need. Later, during her graduate program, she provided outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, and their families at a mental health community service board in VA. Her dedication to mental health led her to work in the inpatient psychiatric unit at a local hospital, where she provided counseling services and completed mental health evaluations for several years.

Michael Merlino is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 10 years working in the mental health field with a variety of different populations. He has experience working with all age groups, including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Michael specializes in working with clients experiencing mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and other major life transitions.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Virginia with over 13 years of experience as a social worker. I have worked with children, adults, and geriatric populations. In my practice I have addressed concerns regarding depression, anxiety, and Life transitional issues. My practice also includes caring for Family members diagnosed with dementia, or Alzheimer’s, grief, and bereavement matters.

Therapy is a transformative process, It is a courageous act to enter therapy and it takes great personal strength to enter counseling. I work with my patients to foster a comfortable and safe environment, free from labels or judgments. I have experience working with families of and persons suffering from ptsd, adhd, borderline personality disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, body image disorders, and educational concerns. I am trauma informed,haveexperience working with military, first responders, law enforcement and their families.

Hello! I am so glad that you reached out today. I have been providing clinical care to children, adolescents, adults, and families for over ten years and enjoy incorporating a holistic approach to help client achieve healing, and reach their treatment goals. A collaborative approach is important and I look forward to partnering with you to help you achieve the healing, growth, and the change you desire! I specialize in trauma, caregiver fatigue, burnout, and body positivity. I also enjoy incorporating mind-body work, movement, and mindful-eating principles to help you heal from the inside out.

Are you looking to find relief through compassionate and effective care? If you are interested in finding relief from conditions that have affected your mood, your relationships, your work, and/or your life negatively, call or email me now! Together, we can walk the path of recovery until you have reached your imagined destination. Let's work on overcoming anger, toxicity, infidelity, narcissistic abuse, addiction, self-hatred, codependency, shame, isolation, fear, neediness, grief, etc... enough is enough!