Therapists in Richmond, VA

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, depression, anxiety, or major life hurdles? Sometimes we can feel stuck in a cycle which can feel draining mentally, physically, and emotionally. It takes getting a little extra support to help give us the tools to overcome adversity. If this is you, I want to first let you know that YOU CAN bounce back! You can put yourself back in control of your life with conscious effort and RESILIENCE!

My clients may feel that they have been unable to comfortably make decisions in their lives or have made poor decisions. They may not have been able to identify or achieve their goals, leaving them feel unfulfilled. Often, they want to initiate change but have uncertainty about their ability to do so or the steps in that process. They seek to establish and achieve goals that will bring fulfillment, enjoyment, material comfort and success in their lives. My clients seek lives in which they are self-confident and motivated. Through the coaching relationship, they determined what was important to them, then pursued and achieved it.

I utilize a positive theoretical orientation which assumes that all individuals possess an innate desire for well-balanced emotional/mental health. I believe a person enters therapy with a strong wish, whether conscious or unconscious, to overcome obstacles and free themselves from constraints that are holding them back.

I am I am a strengths-based psychotherapist, a mother of three wonderful adult children, who returned to graduate school late in life with a strong belief in the "land of possibility." I have great respect for what each individual brings to therapy and faith in the power of relationship to effect growth and change. I believe that my sensitivity to need, whether in very young children or mature adults is a unique gift that brings hope to life. I recently completed a mindfulness and psychotherapy course and strongly believe in its impact on depression and anxiety. I firmly believe in treating the whole individual, body and mind.

Welcome! As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have been helping individuals and couples overcome obstacles to achieving happiness and contentment for over 30 years. Sometimes the issues can seem insurmountable when it's really the way one is trying to cope with them that is the problem. That way of thinking can often be adjusted and can make all the difference! Whether you're experiencing a situational adjustment related issue or a more longstanding one as an individual or couple with depression, excessive stress, anxiety or anger, help yourself by making an appointment and get started.

As a therapist, I work primarily from a relational dynamic perspective and I use human diversity and social justice lenses to further inform my work. This means that I place particular emphasis on emotions and relationships, and that I strive to be emotionally present and available for authentic connection. It is my belief and experience that the work and healing of therapy occur within this connection. Therapy is thus a collaborative process of building an affirming relationship that leads to meaningful change.

Cheryl Colt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, and domestic violence. Cheryl has over 10 years of experience as an LPC working with individuals, couples, and families. Her pastoral background also enables her to support clients using their spiritual resources.

Your sense of well-being, including mental and emotional health, is a vital part of your overall health and thriving and benefits from care and attention. Thinking "Hey, maybe I could use therapy," is pivotal. Usually it's pain, suffering, confusion, difficult emotions, and things just not going right that bring us to therapy. AND although it can feel otherwise, there's no shame in needing or wanting support, or participating in therapy. My hope is that therapy helps you experience greater self-acceptance, compassion, and ease with yourself and your life - it's a worthy and doable endeavor.

Looking for help is the first step. Whether you have experienced a traumatic event or events in the distant past or more recently or have feelings of being sad and depressed or anxious. It could be that you are in a difficult time in your life or that you are ready for a time of growth. I believe that everyone has the capability to heal and to grow. Every individual, couple, and family are different and I customize my therapeutic plan for your individual needs.

Are you feeling lost, hopeless, or anxious? Have you had unexplainable emotions, irritability, or challenges with managing the day-to-day? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Andria is dedicated to understanding mental health and the impact it has on the mind, body, & soul. Our mental health serves as the foundation for our every day functions. We need to THRIVE, not just survive!

I provide sound therapeutic counseling and support to people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse concerns. Using an ecclectic therapeutic approach, I will help you rediscover effective coping skills (and maybe learn new ones) to faces challenges and make change in your life. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults in an individual, family, or group setting. If you are ready to begin the journey, please call or email me.

We are all seeking in this life- seeking to understand ourselves with more depth, connect with others with more ease, and find space from pain with more health. I aim to partner with my clients in the seeking, and offer safety and support in the process. Most of my clients are children, adolescents, and adults struggling with disordered eating, self esteem, and anxiety. I also have a background in working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Additionally, I offer an understanding and safe space for those who are exploring their spirituality, or going through a deconstruction or faith transition process.

I am committed to helping individuals find the strength within themselves and to share that with those most important to them. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, I always seek to assist you in finding the most effective way to help you achieve your goals and live a happier life. My orientation is interpersonal, psychodynamic and emotionally focused. I am very active in the therapy.

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 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!

Employment responsibilities have consisted of group therapy, individual therapy, couple therapy, assessments, supervision, treatment planning, and crisis management. I look forward to working with you. I have experience working in the counseling field through in-patient psychiatric services and out-patient services. I have primarily focused on working with individuals with substance use disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, family dynamics, dual diagnosis, and life transitions. I also have experience working with military family transitions such as deployments and family separations.

I believe there is an optimizing force in each of us that guides unfolding and that my role is to help you release blocks to this natural process. My work is grounded in inquiry and exploration. I will meet you where your questions, heart-longings, and pain reside. My extensive background in addictions, codependency and recovery and in co-occurring issues including depression, anxiety and trauma, has taught me about resiliency of the human spirit. I will help you access both inner and outer resources. Through the therapy process we will not only discover, but refine tools unique for you.

You don't have to go through this alone. The strength that has brought you to this page today is proof that you posses the ability to make positive changes and restore your relationships. I am here to guide you through the process of restoring health and balance. Please don't hesitate to contact me. Whether you are struggling with communication, conflict, parenting, or intimacy I am here to help.

I always try to approach people with a deep appreciation for their complexity. Identified problems and symptoms are only part of the picture, and a more comprehensive view allows us to take full advantage of our strengths, as well as identify aspects of healthy living that are missing. When these tend to be in areas we're less comfortable with, gently exploring and working to improve our comfort level can be powerful tools toward lasting change. A strong therapeutic alliance can be an essential part of this effort.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 9 years. My background and experiences include work in the public school systems, child welfare systems (child protective services, adoptions, and foster care), private counseling center for adolescents and families, therapeutic recreational services, intensive in-home counseling, and an emergency diagnostic residential facility. I have experience working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, grief & loss, divorce, single parenting, job loss, family conflict, stress, domestic violence, substance abuse, and crisis situations. If you are currently in crisis call 911.