First Responders Therapists in Henrico, VA

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Dr. Eguono Akpoduado
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
Welcome to my practice! I'm so glad you're here. Taking the step to seek support for your mental health is a courageous and important decision, and I commend you for prioritizing your well-being. My aim is to create a safe, nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. In our time together, I will employ a client-centered approach to therapy, which means that we will focus on understanding your unique experiences, values, and perspectives. This approach is centered around you as an individual, recognizing that each person's journey is distinct and cannot be generalized.
Welcome to my practice! I'm so glad you're here. Taking the step to seek support for your mental health is a courageous and important decision, and I commend you for prioritizing your well-being. My aim is to create a safe, nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. In our time together, I will employ a client-centered approach to therapy, which means that we will focus on understanding your unique experiences, values, and perspectives. This approach is centered around you as an individual, recognizing that each person's journey is distinct and cannot be generalized.
(804) 599-3604 View (804) 599-3604
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Peg Ruggiero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Henrico, VA 23228
I specialize in working with teens, adults, seniors, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of trauma. Many of the challenges my clients bring into therapy are rooted in past experiences, including complex trauma.
I specialize in working with teens, adults, seniors, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of trauma. Many of the challenges my clients bring into therapy are rooted in past experiences, including complex trauma.
(804) 348-0959 View (804) 348-0959
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Laura Pearson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23229
Hello! I'm so glad you have reached out and taken the first step towards healing. Are you feeling stuck, trying to address the same problems over and over? Are past experiences holding you back in the present? Do you want to get to the bottom of that nagging issue? Are you tired of feeling that you have to avoid certain memories or experiences? If yes, then we might be a good fit.
Hello! I'm so glad you have reached out and taken the first step towards healing. Are you feeling stuck, trying to address the same problems over and over? Are past experiences holding you back in the present? Do you want to get to the bottom of that nagging issue? Are you tired of feeling that you have to avoid certain memories or experiences? If yes, then we might be a good fit.
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Marquis Rhodes
Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
With over a decade of experience in the health field, starting with my time in the military, I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of people, from Veterans to Adolescents.
Struggling with depression or anxiety? You’re not alone, and I’m here to walk alongside you. I’m Marquis Rhodes, LPC, and I help clients explore the roots of their challenges—not just the symptoms. Whether you’re a veteran or civilian, we’ll move at your pace, working together to understand your thoughts, actions, and pathways to meaningful change. Together, we’ll create a personalized approach that works best for you, focusing on the roots of your struggles rather than just the surface symptoms.
With over a decade of experience in the health field, starting with my time in the military, I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of people, from Veterans to Adolescents.
Struggling with depression or anxiety? You’re not alone, and I’m here to walk alongside you. I’m Marquis Rhodes, LPC, and I help clients explore the roots of their challenges—not just the symptoms. Whether you’re a veteran or civilian, we’ll move at your pace, working together to understand your thoughts, actions, and pathways to meaningful change. Together, we’ll create a personalized approach that works best for you, focusing on the roots of your struggles rather than just the surface symptoms.
(804) 889-2603 View (804) 889-2603
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Graham Canada
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a dedicated therapist with a comprehensive background spanning residential care, educational environments, and outpatient clinical settings. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. In my current practice, I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults with diverse mental health needs, helping them navigate a wide range of personal and interpersonal challenges.
I am a dedicated therapist with a comprehensive background spanning residential care, educational environments, and outpatient clinical settings. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. In my current practice, I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults with diverse mental health needs, helping them navigate a wide range of personal and interpersonal challenges.
(804) 455-8238 View (804) 455-8238
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Dr. Cait Campbell
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing chronic pain, navigating burnout, or facing major transitions. I'm here to help you reclaim your well-being with compassion and evidence-based support. As a licensed psychologist specializing in chronic pain psychology and burnout recovery, I work with people ready to build resilience and create meaningful change. Whether you're adjusting to a physical disability, feeling overwhelmed by work demands, or courageously managing chronic condition(s), I am here to support your unique experience and your journey toward feeling more like yourself again.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing chronic pain, navigating burnout, or facing major transitions. I'm here to help you reclaim your well-being with compassion and evidence-based support. As a licensed psychologist specializing in chronic pain psychology and burnout recovery, I work with people ready to build resilience and create meaningful change. Whether you're adjusting to a physical disability, feeling overwhelmed by work demands, or courageously managing chronic condition(s), I am here to support your unique experience and your journey toward feeling more like yourself again.
(833) 622-0622 View (833) 622-0622
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Levi Cole
Psychologist, PsyD, PSYPACT
4 Endorsed
Online Only
With over 13 years of experience as a military psychologist, I possess unique qualifications for working with sensitive and specialized career fields, such as aviation professionals on flying status, military commanders and senior leaders, intelligence and special operations communities.
You’ve worked hard, tried to do the right things, and maybe even tried some therapy, but you're still feeling lost, stuck, frustrated, and without the results you want. Whether it's with your mental health, quality of life, significant relationships, marriage, work, career, or personal ambitions, I specialize at working with adults who feel stuck in their efforts to achieve meaningful change and enhancing performance in important areas of their life. I offer fully virtual individual and couples/marital therapy in 40+ states through PSYPACT.
With over 13 years of experience as a military psychologist, I possess unique qualifications for working with sensitive and specialized career fields, such as aviation professionals on flying status, military commanders and senior leaders, intelligence and special operations communities.
You’ve worked hard, tried to do the right things, and maybe even tried some therapy, but you're still feeling lost, stuck, frustrated, and without the results you want. Whether it's with your mental health, quality of life, significant relationships, marriage, work, career, or personal ambitions, I specialize at working with adults who feel stuck in their efforts to achieve meaningful change and enhancing performance in important areas of their life. I offer fully virtual individual and couples/marital therapy in 40+ states through PSYPACT.
(334) 508-5826 View (334) 508-5826
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Dr. Darice Davis
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Serves Area
Dr. Darice Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about providing exceptional mental health services to improve your well-being! Dr. Davis takes a multiculturally sensitive approach and strives to demonstrate a person-centered approach with clients. She highly values relating in effective and meaningful ways with others. Dr. Davis aims to provide care that demonstrates ethical competence and cultural humility. She also desires to provide a space in treatment that encourages and acknowledges clients’ individual experiences.
Dr. Darice Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about providing exceptional mental health services to improve your well-being! Dr. Davis takes a multiculturally sensitive approach and strives to demonstrate a person-centered approach with clients. She highly values relating in effective and meaningful ways with others. Dr. Davis aims to provide care that demonstrates ethical competence and cultural humility. She also desires to provide a space in treatment that encourages and acknowledges clients’ individual experiences.
(804) 597-9347 View (804) 597-9347
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Dr. Michael Pilcher
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, CADC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You want more than just feeling better - you want to create a better life for yourself and those you love. The problem is that you're stuck. You've tried everything you can think of, and you still feel bad - spiritually, emotionally, and physically. If anxiety, panic, sadness, lack of motivation, frustration, anger, or confusion weren't standing in your way, can you imagine what you would do next? If you were willing to have that difficult conversation with your loved one without fearing it'll end in a blow-up or shut-down, could life be better?
You want more than just feeling better - you want to create a better life for yourself and those you love. The problem is that you're stuck. You've tried everything you can think of, and you still feel bad - spiritually, emotionally, and physically. If anxiety, panic, sadness, lack of motivation, frustration, anger, or confusion weren't standing in your way, can you imagine what you would do next? If you were willing to have that difficult conversation with your loved one without fearing it'll end in a blow-up or shut-down, could life be better?
(386) 204-3360 View (386) 204-3360
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Eloise Martinek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you hoping to find a greater sense of empowerment and stability in your life? I would be honored to join you on your journey. I am passionate about empowering individuals as they process trauma, and my approach focuses on creating a safe and productive space where you can feel supported, heard, and free from judgment. My goal is to help you gain control over your emotions, rather than feeling controlled by them. I strive to assist clients in finding this balance, enabling them to experience more peace and well-being in their lives.
Are you hoping to find a greater sense of empowerment and stability in your life? I would be honored to join you on your journey. I am passionate about empowering individuals as they process trauma, and my approach focuses on creating a safe and productive space where you can feel supported, heard, and free from judgment. My goal is to help you gain control over your emotions, rather than feeling controlled by them. I strive to assist clients in finding this balance, enabling them to experience more peace and well-being in their lives.
(804) 575-7096 View (804) 575-7096
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Christy Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience working in addiction treatment, trauma recovery, and mental health care. I work with adults navigating burnout, identity shifts, grief, and relationship struggles, as well as those seeking clarity after trauma or transition. I support individuals who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected and are ready to rediscover themselves in a space that fosters growth, healing, and self-awareness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience working in addiction treatment, trauma recovery, and mental health care. I work with adults navigating burnout, identity shifts, grief, and relationship struggles, as well as those seeking clarity after trauma or transition. I support individuals who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected and are ready to rediscover themselves in a space that fosters growth, healing, and self-awareness.
(804) 376-9702 View (804) 376-9702
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Andrea Benton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
As a former military spouse, I have also worked extensively with service members, veterans, and military spouses.
I utilize a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to establish a caring therapeutic relationship. I am trained in using therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT, but place more focus on creating a safe, empowering, and validating space to help clients gain self-awareness and achieve goals. We'll figure out which modality works the best for you.
As a former military spouse, I have also worked extensively with service members, veterans, and military spouses.
I utilize a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to establish a caring therapeutic relationship. I am trained in using therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT, but place more focus on creating a safe, empowering, and validating space to help clients gain self-awareness and achieve goals. We'll figure out which modality works the best for you.
(804) 656-5099 View (804) 656-5099
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Paige O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
My clients can expect a safe and casual setting that will allow for both solution focused therapy as well as the opportunity to explore deeper, more complex wounds. My diverse background both professionally and personally is most compatible with a varied clientele.
My clients can expect a safe and casual setting that will allow for both solution focused therapy as well as the opportunity to explore deeper, more complex wounds. My diverse background both professionally and personally is most compatible with a varied clientele.
(804) 823-5835 View (804) 823-5835
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Sandra Bandas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m equally committed to first responders, healthcare staff, teachers, and caretakers—people in isolating roles—helping them feel seen, supported, and connected.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Richmond, VA with over 12 years of experience in private practice. My background prior to private practice was in criminal justice, interpersonal violence and career counseling. I currently love helping others find out who they are and how to be the best versions of themself. I also have 3 small dogs who love to make appearances on camera and/or in person.
I’m equally committed to first responders, healthcare staff, teachers, and caretakers—people in isolating roles—helping them feel seen, supported, and connected.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Richmond, VA with over 12 years of experience in private practice. My background prior to private practice was in criminal justice, interpersonal violence and career counseling. I currently love helping others find out who they are and how to be the best versions of themself. I also have 3 small dogs who love to make appearances on camera and/or in person.
(804) 294-3635 View (804) 294-3635
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Camille Werner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
I believe therapy is a collaborative and supportive process that helps individuals better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change. I feel honored to work with clients who are taking courageous steps toward growth, healing, and improved emotional well-being. While therapy can be challenging at times, it can also be deeply empowering and lead to greater balance, resilience, and fulfillment.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and supportive process that helps individuals better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change. I feel honored to work with clients who are taking courageous steps toward growth, healing, and improved emotional well-being. While therapy can be challenging at times, it can also be deeply empowering and lead to greater balance, resilience, and fulfillment.
(804) 494-7149 View (804) 494-7149
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New Perspectives Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, I empower individuals to overcome challenges and realize their potential. My mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, non-judgmental space. I believe in the inner strength of each person and guide them on their journey to healing and growth. With a holistic approach, I address mental health and substance use, equipping clients with the tools and resilience needed for lasting change. My goal is to make a meaningful difference in the lives I serve.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, I empower individuals to overcome challenges and realize their potential. My mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, non-judgmental space. I believe in the inner strength of each person and guide them on their journey to healing and growth. With a holistic approach, I address mental health and substance use, equipping clients with the tools and resilience needed for lasting change. My goal is to make a meaningful difference in the lives I serve.
(540) 783-6986 View (540) 783-6986
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Mary Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I have experience working with individuals, couples, first responders and LGBTQIA+.
For the past two years, I've been focusing my trainings and practice toward first responders and couples / relationship concerns. I'm EMDR trained and use this with trauma informed CBT to assist clients with trauma. For couples, I do a lot of work in attachment theory, and I can help with healing attachment wounds and find secure attachment with others.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, first responders and LGBTQIA+.
For the past two years, I've been focusing my trainings and practice toward first responders and couples / relationship concerns. I'm EMDR trained and use this with trauma informed CBT to assist clients with trauma. For couples, I do a lot of work in attachment theory, and I can help with healing attachment wounds and find secure attachment with others.
(804) 465-9537 View (804) 465-9537
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Jenny Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
I especially enjoy working with college students, young adults, healthcare workers, first responders, and global workers—people who often feel like they’re holding a lot inside while still showing up strong for everyone else.
I provide a supportive, collaborative space to help clients reduce anxiety, gain insight, and create lasting change. I use CBT with a trauma-informed, holistic approach to address thought patterns, coping skills, and relationships. I also offer Christian counseling upon request, integrating faith into the healing process when desired.
I especially enjoy working with college students, young adults, healthcare workers, first responders, and global workers—people who often feel like they’re holding a lot inside while still showing up strong for everyone else.
I provide a supportive, collaborative space to help clients reduce anxiety, gain insight, and create lasting change. I use CBT with a trauma-informed, holistic approach to address thought patterns, coping skills, and relationships. I also offer Christian counseling upon request, integrating faith into the healing process when desired.
(984) 833-2859 View (984) 833-2859
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Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
(804) 689-4668 View (804) 689-4668

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Samantha Lynn Wooldridge Felton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Online Only
I am trauma informed,haveexperience working with military, first responders, law enforcement and their families.
My approach is to ensure each individual, couple/family has a unique experience that works best for their current situation. I use therapeutic methods to help people of all ages work through life's problems and heal emotional pain. As we work together, I will listen carefully and will begin helping you achieve your goals
I am trauma informed,haveexperience working with military, first responders, law enforcement and their families.
My approach is to ensure each individual, couple/family has a unique experience that works best for their current situation. I use therapeutic methods to help people of all ages work through life's problems and heal emotional pain. As we work together, I will listen carefully and will begin helping you achieve your goals
(804) 348-0519 View (804) 348-0519

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First Responders Therapists
Why is mental health important for first responders?
As part of their work, first responders are often exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and physical injury that can put them at a greater risk for serious mental health conditions than the general population. Conditions like PTSD, anxiety, substance use, and depression are more common in first responders, which can greatly reduce quality of life and lead to burnout, sleep disruption, and even suicidal thoughts. Therapy can offer an opportunity for first responders to process difficult on-the-job experiences and develop coping skills to better manage any mental health symptoms they may experience.

How can first responders get access to mental health support?
Many first responders can access therapy for free or at a very low cost through their employer, such as through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Workplaces may also offer or have referral recommendations for support groups, where first responders can meet with others in their profession to receive support. Individuals who would like to access mental health services outside of their employer may use their insurance benefits to see a therapist, which they can find by searching for therapists online or asking for recommendations from their primary care physician.

What type of therapy is best for first responders?
The best therapy approach depends on the mental health concerns of the client. Since many first responders struggle with trauma or PTSD, they may benefit from trauma-specific therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Exposure Therapy, or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress may alternatively benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches, which can help clients develop coping skills to manage distressing thoughts.

Can therapy for first responders help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in both treating and preventing trauma and PTSD in first responders. Typically, therapy for trauma and PTSD focuses on developing stress management skills and managing intrusive or unwanted thoughts. Therapists working with first responders often help clients strengthen their relationships and reduce harmful coping mechanisms, such as excessive substance use. Additionally, therapists assist first responders in establishing daily habits that support overall mental and physical health and enhance resilience to future stress, such as regular physical exercise, mindfulness practices, and improved eating habits.