Spirituality Therapists in Buckingham County, VA
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story.
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, EFT, and DBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, EFT, and DBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
Online Therapists
I believe in your capacity to access your inner authority and invite a deeper knowing about your experiences. I provide the support and listening ear to find that knowing. Informed by somatic practices and the creative arts, I can support you in helping your mind sink into your body’s wisdom. With a curiosity for the deeper layers of experience, I create the space to slow down, listen in, and keep company with the parts of yourself waiting for your gentle attention. At heart an artist, I listen by inviting layers of playfulness and beauty and a capacity to hold the challenging parts of our experiences with the love.
I believe in your capacity to access your inner authority and invite a deeper knowing about your experiences. I provide the support and listening ear to find that knowing. Informed by somatic practices and the creative arts, I can support you in helping your mind sink into your body’s wisdom. With a curiosity for the deeper layers of experience, I create the space to slow down, listen in, and keep company with the parts of yourself waiting for your gentle attention. At heart an artist, I listen by inviting layers of playfulness and beauty and a capacity to hold the challenging parts of our experiences with the love.
Jessica Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, PMH-C
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23229
Waitlist for new clients
You may look like you’re functioning on the outside while internally carrying exhaustion, grief, anxiety, overwhelm, or a version of yourself you barely recognize anymore. Whether you’re navigating infertility, pregnancy after loss, postpartum struggles, birth trauma, parenting stress, relationship changes, caregiver fatigue, or a major life transition, therapy can offer a space to slow down, breathe, process, and reconnect with yourself with compassion instead of shame. Over time, I’ve come to recognize that the heart of my work is supporting people through profound transitions.
You may look like you’re functioning on the outside while internally carrying exhaustion, grief, anxiety, overwhelm, or a version of yourself you barely recognize anymore. Whether you’re navigating infertility, pregnancy after loss, postpartum struggles, birth trauma, parenting stress, relationship changes, caregiver fatigue, or a major life transition, therapy can offer a space to slow down, breathe, process, and reconnect with yourself with compassion instead of shame. Over time, I’ve come to recognize that the heart of my work is supporting people through profound transitions.
I want to work with clients who are feeling stuck. Maybe they have encountered a fork in the road. What path do you take? How do you know you are making the right decision? What do you do when nothing else is working? Will I be forced to do something I dislike? Will it be boring?
I want to empower my clients to make decisions based on their values, interests, and goals. It's living out these parts of ourselves that we get the opportunity to live our best lives. The tricky part is figuring them out and creating a space that is safe to be curious about them and the new possibilities they open up for us!
I want to work with clients who are feeling stuck. Maybe they have encountered a fork in the road. What path do you take? How do you know you are making the right decision? What do you do when nothing else is working? Will I be forced to do something I dislike? Will it be boring?
I want to empower my clients to make decisions based on their values, interests, and goals. It's living out these parts of ourselves that we get the opportunity to live our best lives. The tricky part is figuring them out and creating a space that is safe to be curious about them and the new possibilities they open up for us!
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a relationship problem? Depression can steal your joy and drain your hope. Excessive worry and anxiety can choke the fun out of life and limit your forward movement. Panic attacks can disrupt your days and nights, Fear of humiliation or embarrassment can be so intense that it isolates you from normal social activities. Whether you're married or not, lack of trust, a lost connection, or a poor communication style can take your relationship near its breaking point.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a relationship problem? Depression can steal your joy and drain your hope. Excessive worry and anxiety can choke the fun out of life and limit your forward movement. Panic attacks can disrupt your days and nights, Fear of humiliation or embarrassment can be so intense that it isolates you from normal social activities. Whether you're married or not, lack of trust, a lost connection, or a poor communication style can take your relationship near its breaking point.
I am licensed in California, Virginia, Idaho and Arizona. Do you long for connection, yet find relationships frustrating, challenging or even painful? Are you wondering why you feel numb when others seem alive? I assist clients in identifying patterns of relationship, trauma wounds, and thought processes that drive symptoms such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and destructive choices. If you are seeking to understand your suffering or dissatisfaction with life and relationships, I can provide help.
I am licensed in California, Virginia, Idaho and Arizona. Do you long for connection, yet find relationships frustrating, challenging or even painful? Are you wondering why you feel numb when others seem alive? I assist clients in identifying patterns of relationship, trauma wounds, and thought processes that drive symptoms such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and destructive choices. If you are seeking to understand your suffering or dissatisfaction with life and relationships, I can provide help.
At our group practice, HeartMind Resiliency, we are honored to witness people's return to their unique expression of wholeness. The essence of our work lies in meeting you with an attitude of heartful curiosity so that you may safely explore stressors and renegotiate traumas. We utilize integrative body-based modalities incorporating latest discoveries and research in mind-body psychology that do not require reliving intense emotions or detailing painful memories. We will work to discover new resources and truths so that you may experience a newfound sense of well-being and trust in the unfolding process of your life's journey.
At our group practice, HeartMind Resiliency, we are honored to witness people's return to their unique expression of wholeness. The essence of our work lies in meeting you with an attitude of heartful curiosity so that you may safely explore stressors and renegotiate traumas. We utilize integrative body-based modalities incorporating latest discoveries and research in mind-body psychology that do not require reliving intense emotions or detailing painful memories. We will work to discover new resources and truths so that you may experience a newfound sense of well-being and trust in the unfolding process of your life's journey.
I work primarily with adults who are navigating stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed. My style is calm, curious, and grounded. I aim to create a supportive space where you can gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward the kind of life and relationships you want. I have over 20 years of experience working directly with clients and their families. I bring a calm, grounded, and steady presence to therapy, and I believe meaningful change starts with feeling safe, supported, and truly heard.
I work primarily with adults who are navigating stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed. My style is calm, curious, and grounded. I aim to create a supportive space where you can gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward the kind of life and relationships you want. I have over 20 years of experience working directly with clients and their families. I bring a calm, grounded, and steady presence to therapy, and I believe meaningful change starts with feeling safe, supported, and truly heard.
Do you feel "drained" after interacting with certain people? Are you working on building healthier relationships and boundaries? Are you navigating a major life transition or event? Are you a high-functioning person who feels "stuck" in certain areas of your life or that you are "not living up to your potential"? Many of my clients identify as creative, intuitive, and empathic. Clients who choose to work with me are often seeking a more fulfilling and authentic life, working through layers of internalized conditioning, and healing old wounds that are standing in the way of fully embracing and loving themselves and their lives.
Do you feel "drained" after interacting with certain people? Are you working on building healthier relationships and boundaries? Are you navigating a major life transition or event? Are you a high-functioning person who feels "stuck" in certain areas of your life or that you are "not living up to your potential"? Many of my clients identify as creative, intuitive, and empathic. Clients who choose to work with me are often seeking a more fulfilling and authentic life, working through layers of internalized conditioning, and healing old wounds that are standing in the way of fully embracing and loving themselves and their lives.
In my experience as a counselor, I have come to understand how unique each of us truly are. We each come with our own unique experiences, relationships, wounds and beliefs that have been taught to us throughout our life. However, what is also true about each of us is that there is goodness and strength inherent just in who we are and who we are made to be. As such, I seek to walk with each individual I work with to uncover these strengths, untangle the past, and to heal from these wounds and negative beliefs we might be carrying. I work with individuals seeking to overcome anxiety, trauma, abuse or any other wounds in their lives.
In my experience as a counselor, I have come to understand how unique each of us truly are. We each come with our own unique experiences, relationships, wounds and beliefs that have been taught to us throughout our life. However, what is also true about each of us is that there is goodness and strength inherent just in who we are and who we are made to be. As such, I seek to walk with each individual I work with to uncover these strengths, untangle the past, and to heal from these wounds and negative beliefs we might be carrying. I work with individuals seeking to overcome anxiety, trauma, abuse or any other wounds in their lives.
You feel lost. Abandoned. Like you’re trapped at the bottom of a dark pit with no way out. You yearn to
connect with others, yet you can’t help but withdraw further into yourself by the day. You want so badly
to feel better, but the truth is you don’t think you deserve to. It’s as though life has lost some essential
spark. It’s challenging to summon the energy to do even the simplest necessary tasks, let alone try to
have anything resembling fun. It feels as though you’re getting further and further from who you want
to be, and it’s hard to recognize the person you’ve become. You wonder if there’s any way to get back
on track.
You feel lost. Abandoned. Like you’re trapped at the bottom of a dark pit with no way out. You yearn to
connect with others, yet you can’t help but withdraw further into yourself by the day. You want so badly
to feel better, but the truth is you don’t think you deserve to. It’s as though life has lost some essential
spark. It’s challenging to summon the energy to do even the simplest necessary tasks, let alone try to
have anything resembling fun. It feels as though you’re getting further and further from who you want
to be, and it’s hard to recognize the person you’ve become. You wonder if there’s any way to get back
on track.
Life can deal out a variety of circumstances that we have to learn how to navigate, but you don’t have to do that alone. We can walk through those complex situations together in a way where you feel comfortable and supported. I am passionate about racial, cultural, and sexual orientation diversity as well as church/religion related trauma. Your counseling journey with me will be LBGTQ+ affirming. I have experience working with individuals concerning depression, anxiety, stress management, work life balance, sexual abuse, and coping with life transition.
Life can deal out a variety of circumstances that we have to learn how to navigate, but you don’t have to do that alone. We can walk through those complex situations together in a way where you feel comfortable and supported. I am passionate about racial, cultural, and sexual orientation diversity as well as church/religion related trauma. Your counseling journey with me will be LBGTQ+ affirming. I have experience working with individuals concerning depression, anxiety, stress management, work life balance, sexual abuse, and coping with life transition.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 13 years of experience supporting adults as they navigate the complexities of life’s emotional patterns. I work with adults and some children from different backgrounds who find themselves weighed down by anxiety, depression, and trauma; who struggle with the exhaustion of peacekeeping, codependency, and stress.
I bring an empathetic, warm, focused, engaged energy into the room. Knowing firsthand the effect of meaningful hard work of therapy drives the love for my work with others.
When you're ready send me an email. I look forward to working with you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 13 years of experience supporting adults as they navigate the complexities of life’s emotional patterns. I work with adults and some children from different backgrounds who find themselves weighed down by anxiety, depression, and trauma; who struggle with the exhaustion of peacekeeping, codependency, and stress.
I bring an empathetic, warm, focused, engaged energy into the room. Knowing firsthand the effect of meaningful hard work of therapy drives the love for my work with others.
When you're ready send me an email. I look forward to working with you.
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist in Massachusetts (online only) and Virginia.
You may have been emotionally, sexually, verbally, physically abused and/or neglected. Are you a survivor of Parental Alienation? You want to be healed, not just struggling. You want your terrifying panic attacks that no one understands to be gone. You want to stop struggling and live the life you were meant to. You want your relationship with yourself and others to be healthier. Is the abuse/neglect you survived still affecting your life? It doesn't have to anymore. There is hope and healing. PTSD, Complex-PTSD, Agoraphobia, and panic can be healed.
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist in Massachusetts (online only) and Virginia.
You may have been emotionally, sexually, verbally, physically abused and/or neglected. Are you a survivor of Parental Alienation? You want to be healed, not just struggling. You want your terrifying panic attacks that no one understands to be gone. You want to stop struggling and live the life you were meant to. You want your relationship with yourself and others to be healthier. Is the abuse/neglect you survived still affecting your life? It doesn't have to anymore. There is hope and healing. PTSD, Complex-PTSD, Agoraphobia, and panic can be healed.
Who will thrive at Youngblood Art Studio LLC. (YAS)? Those who have an interest in navigating life's challenges through their own creativity. Client's who have not found a home in traditional therapy settings may benefit from a more experiential option; The client who may have resisted therapy, but who finds themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma; the client who feels a creative bud and wants to nurture that part of themselves; the client looking for a nurturing safe space to explore themselves without criticism; the client who wants to make changes, but has struggled to do so.
Who will thrive at Youngblood Art Studio LLC. (YAS)? Those who have an interest in navigating life's challenges through their own creativity. Client's who have not found a home in traditional therapy settings may benefit from a more experiential option; The client who may have resisted therapy, but who finds themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma; the client who feels a creative bud and wants to nurture that part of themselves; the client looking for a nurturing safe space to explore themselves without criticism; the client who wants to make changes, but has struggled to do so.
Laura Alm believes that each human person has inherent dignity and value because they are created by God out of love and made in His Image; the more they become their authentic, best selves, the more they are empowered, free, and glorify God. She believes that, through the power of Jesus Christ, who renews hearts and minds, change can happen, and all things are possible. Laura uses an integrative approach to counseling, and draws from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative therapies, as well as dialectical behavior and mindfulness techniques. She strives to foster a warm, caring, and empathic therapeutic environment.
Laura Alm believes that each human person has inherent dignity and value because they are created by God out of love and made in His Image; the more they become their authentic, best selves, the more they are empowered, free, and glorify God. She believes that, through the power of Jesus Christ, who renews hearts and minds, change can happen, and all things are possible. Laura uses an integrative approach to counseling, and draws from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative therapies, as well as dialectical behavior and mindfulness techniques. She strives to foster a warm, caring, and empathic therapeutic environment.
Dr. Deneen Evans has over 30 years experience partnering with diverse clients. Her practice is based on principles of social justice, diversity and inclusion and she empowers clients to restore their mental wellness by identifying their strengths and resources. Dr. Evans enjoys working with teenagers, women and families and has experience with issues related to depression, anxiety, grief, disability, racial identity and trauma.
Dr. Deneen Evans has over 30 years experience partnering with diverse clients. Her practice is based on principles of social justice, diversity and inclusion and she empowers clients to restore their mental wellness by identifying their strengths and resources. Dr. Evans enjoys working with teenagers, women and families and has experience with issues related to depression, anxiety, grief, disability, racial identity and trauma.
Do you question where to even start with everything going on in your life? Or feel so overwhelmed you're not even sure where to start? You are not the first to feel this way!
Also, therapy is difficult and it can take a large dose of courage to pursue it. When you are ready, I can walk alongside you as you explore your life and what it involves.
Do you question where to even start with everything going on in your life? Or feel so overwhelmed you're not even sure where to start? You are not the first to feel this way!
Also, therapy is difficult and it can take a large dose of courage to pursue it. When you are ready, I can walk alongside you as you explore your life and what it involves.
Danielle Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-S, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Accepting Residents in Counseling with interest in Christian Counseling.
I am dually licensed in VA & NY. I am also passionate about providing counseling and guidance to clients in times of crisis and emotional instability. I take an integrative approach to the treatment process and am invested in each client's journey. My specialties include spiritual identity formation, emotional fitness & improving interpersonal relationships. I will come alongside you with effective listening, empathy, compassion, genuineness and tailored solutions for your unique situation.
Accepting Residents in Counseling with interest in Christian Counseling.
I am dually licensed in VA & NY. I am also passionate about providing counseling and guidance to clients in times of crisis and emotional instability. I take an integrative approach to the treatment process and am invested in each client's journey. My specialties include spiritual identity formation, emotional fitness & improving interpersonal relationships. I will come alongside you with effective listening, empathy, compassion, genuineness and tailored solutions for your unique situation.
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.