Teen Therapists in Richmond, VA
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The Center for Connection, Healing and Change (RM)
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT-R, LPC-R, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital/pre-commitment therapy, sex therapy, child/
teen
& family therapy, play therapy, trauma therapy, and EMDR.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.

Helen Mouton Landry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a contemplative psychotherapist and mindfulness meditation teacher, using mindfulness in the treatment of anxiety and depression and in improving relationships, focus and overall health. My hope is that my work as a therapist makes the therapeutic process easy and accessible to many different kinds of people. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I have a special interest in working with
adolescent
girls and with couples and families.

Cora Matthews
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Life is messy. And hard and complicated. It doesn't matter if you are a kid, a parent, a
teen
, or adult we all thrive when we have relationships to connect us to ourselves, families, and our world during stressful times. What I do best is create a space (physical or emotional) for healing within ourselves and relationships. I work with people of all ages, and especially love working with kids and their caregivers, to focus on healing and understanding.

Hope Helton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck & like you need to make changes in your life to be happier & more fulfilled? Do things feel out of balance with your relationship with yourself & others? Do you find it harder to be kind to yourself than a stranger? I have experience in helping
teen
& adult clients, often going through major life transitions. With a goal to better manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship conflicts, improve motivation, & self esteem. We'll address your whole self, mind, body & spirit, to find a balance through cognitive therapy, as well as mindfulness, encouraging yoga & artistic expression to better know yourself.

Alexa Houff
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCC
Verified
Verified
Alexa Houff is a Resident in Counseling with experience in child and
adolescent
inpatient and adult outpatient treatment. Alexa partners with adults and teenagers seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity development, family dynamics, and trauma. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University.Alexa utilizes relational, collaborative, cognitive behavioral, and person-centered approaches to build a relationship with and meet the needs of each unique individual.

Latoya Renea Smith
Resident in Counseling, MEd, MA, NCC
Verified
Verified
Having grown up in a multi-generational home during her
adolescent
years and having served both the comprehensive and exceptional education school settings, Latoya Renea has a deep-rooted admiration and respect for the older population, parents, educators, and caregivers of children/adults with unique needs and abilities. She seeks to provide support to those in need of an extra dose of reassurance, unconditional positive regard, and relevant coping skills to take care of themselves as they take care of others around them.

Katy Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy maintains special interest in working with patients who are working through depression, anxiety, stress, career change, life transitions,
adolescent
issues, and relationship changes.
Katy Webb provides therapy to a wide range of populations including children, teens, adults, the elderly, and families. She provides emotionally-focused marital therapy to help couples work through a range of challenges. She specializes in working with children and adults with special needs (Autism, Intellectual Disability). She is a Certified Parent Trainer and diagnoses Autism. Katy has worked extensively with those experiencing chronic physical/GI illness, cancer, or traumatic injury. Katy Webb received her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and has worked in the medical/mental health field for over six years. **Katy provides LCSW supervision.

Cathleen A Rea PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a child,
teen
, and family psychologist and Past-President of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists, with 30+ years of practice. My background and the core of my work is individual/family therapy from toddler-hood to adult. I have skills and a passion for working with families in a Collaborative Divorce process, a non-litigated process that actually can foster growth in communication and decision-making skills, and I also enjoy providing consultation to coparents following divorce. These ALL build resilience – a core theme in this work!

Child, Parent & Family Institute
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is your child or
teen
exhibiting defiant, oppositional, hyperactive, impulsive behaviors, self-injury, and/or mood swings? Do you as a parent want to assist them during these uncertain times to regulate emotions, improve communication, and/or reduce challenging behaviors? If so, we are here to help.
Not accepting new clients

Tess Meier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I offer therapy services in English and Spanish to
adolescent
and adult populations suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, identity issues, relationship problems, and a wide range of other mental health needs. I am client-centered and strengths-based in my approach, working with you to discover and use your strengths to find the healthy coping skills you need to thrive. I have extensive experience in art, CBT, and mindfulness practices, and often use and encourage movement and outdoor therapeutic techniques to bring you closer to your best self.

Ricky Lee Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are an adult or
teen
struggling with managing all the transitions in life that have lead to symptoms of depression and anxiety and need assistance with working through and navigating them, I am here to assist you. I am also here to assist with relationship/family issues as well as navigating LGBTQ issues. My approach is integrative in efforts to meet your unique needs. Some of my therapeutic approaches used are cognitive behavioral, person centered, and crisis intervention. The therapeutic process is collaborative as we build on your strengths to produce positive outcomes.

Jennifer P Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello! My Name is Jennifer. I am a therapist with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services. We are a multicultural and multi-lingual practice offering therapeutic services to children,
teenager
, and adults. Our clinicians are trained to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to support and empower a diverse population.

Paula Cales (Online Sessions Only)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAT, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
IC Wellness specializes in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, suicidal impulses, stress, trauma, low self-esteem,
teen
issues, family issues and grief.
IC Wellness is offering virtual sessions only in a safe place where you will find enlightenment and draw upon your inner resources and strengths to produce mental health and awareness. The goal is to provide a comfortable, supportive environment upon which a strong clinical relationship can be built. It is my belief that through this partnership, clients are best able to draw on their individual strengths and capabilities.

Elizabeth Griles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
**TELEHEALTH THERAPIST** We at Finding Clarity believe your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling is here to help maintain your emotional health. With over 5 years of diverse practical and clinical experience, I provide counseling to help individuals and their loved ones address various life issues including (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, life transitions and adjustments, child and
adolescent
behavioral issues, trauma, abuse, grief and loss.

Rachel Melhorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, RYT-200
Verified
Verified
I'd love to help your
teen
learn about themselves, tackle the tape of not-good-enough and stand tall so they can face this world from a place of authenticity and courage.
I support anxious, highly sensitive teens and college students move from a space of worried and unsure to a place of calm and confident. Imagine your child woke up and felt confident, peaceful and just “okay” in their own skin. When she was younger, you never had to worry about her. Now you're worrying all the time. She’s her harshest critic and never seems to think she’s good enough. Maybe you’ve seen friendships change or grades drop and you want so desperately to just understand - to help. Adolescence can already feel challenging, throw in anxiety and it can feel down right debilitating.

Joan Daly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My specialty is working with relationship issues, trauma, conflict resolution, and
adolescent
/family issues.
Have you had difficulty finding solutions that work for you, maintaining relationships or make positive changes? A good match between client and therapist is the key to a productive therapeutic experience - this is the foundation for self-discovery and personal growth. I am comfortable addressing a broad range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family and relationship conflict, work stress and symptom management.

Maddie Fetzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you, your child or
teen
struggle with emotional extremes, excessive worry or anger outbursts, I can help you better manage these emotions in a warm, supportive and collaborative environment. I use creative arts and play to help children express themselves, improve their behavior, and learn strategies to deal with uncomfortable emotions. I am also passionate about helping adolescents and young adults better manage emotional extremes and achieve more meaningful and balanced lives. I use creative arts and play to help children express themselves, improve their behavior, and learn strategies to deal with uncomfortable emotions.

Sarahbeth Spasojevich
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, LPC-R
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
I enjoy working with those navigating parenting in the
adolescent
years, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and developing coping skills.
Sometimes, we all need extra support to process our life situations. I'm here to create a safe place for you to share your authentic and resilient self. We'll work together to bring you to a place of peace and connection -- both within yourself and your relationships. I'll meet you where you are at in your journey. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I view adolescents' struggles as necessary developmental work we can address in therapy. I would love to help make the
teen
years in your family more positive and connected.

Louise H O'Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have worked in the Richmond area for over 15 years. I work with families, adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression and family issues. Past experience includes: inpatient substance abuse hospital(
adolescent
unit, Inpatient psychiatric hospital (
adolescent
unit), United Way, Chesterfield Mental Health, Commonwealth Parenting, St. Bridget's School and private practice.

Heather L Bender
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you worried about your child or
adolescent
who is experiencing anxiety, depression, or relationship problems? Do you personally need some support in coping with life stress, parenting, or marital issues? Your family's well-being is my first priority at Lantern of Hope. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has provided individual and family therapy for 17 years in the Richmond area. My therapeutic style is warm and empathetic and draws on clients' inherent strengths to help them overcome challenges in their lives.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.