Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Therapists in Richmond, VA
I work primarily with adolescents and adults with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, phobias, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and more. As my client, I focus on helping you identify and draw from your own strengths perspective to help you through the healing process. I believe in teaching you about your own unique mental health issues and helping you develop a toolbox of skills to manage your symptoms through the course of your everyday experiences to improve your overall quality of life.
I work primarily with adolescents and adults with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, phobias, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and more. As my client, I focus on helping you identify and draw from your own strengths perspective to help you through the healing process. I believe in teaching you about your own unique mental health issues and helping you develop a toolbox of skills to manage your symptoms through the course of your everyday experiences to improve your overall quality of life.
If you are serious about getting better and improving the quality of your life by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, panic, sleep problems or any symptom interfering with living and enjoying life, contact my office and allow me to help you. With extensive training in the treatment of all types of trauma, my focus is to help you reduce the pain and suffering it causes. I take my responsibility to you and your difficulties seriously with the sole purpose of improving your ability to enjoy your life.
If you are serious about getting better and improving the quality of your life by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, panic, sleep problems or any symptom interfering with living and enjoying life, contact my office and allow me to help you. With extensive training in the treatment of all types of trauma, my focus is to help you reduce the pain and suffering it causes. I take my responsibility to you and your difficulties seriously with the sole purpose of improving your ability to enjoy your life.
People seek behavioral health treatment and support for a wide variety of reasons. Some of come to have support and guidance with solving problems with loved ones, hostile work settings, or with motivation to attain occupational or other personal goals. Others seek treatment for personal, internal emotional struggles or for behaviors that are troubling to them or others. It is always my goal to help resolve each person's challenges to having an optimal life in the most caring and considerate manner possible.
People seek behavioral health treatment and support for a wide variety of reasons. Some of come to have support and guidance with solving problems with loved ones, hostile work settings, or with motivation to attain occupational or other personal goals. Others seek treatment for personal, internal emotional struggles or for behaviors that are troubling to them or others. It is always my goal to help resolve each person's challenges to having an optimal life in the most caring and considerate manner possible.
I see adults and children, age 3 and up. I am trained in TF-CBT, PCIT, and EMDR. I also see children with behavioral concerns and I am a dedicated trauma therapist with a passion for helping individuals heal from past experiences and find inner strength. My main modality of treatment is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapy approach that facilitates the processing of traumatic memories and promotes emotional healing. With a deep understanding of the impact of trauma on mental health, I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and supportive space for their healing journey.
I see adults and children, age 3 and up. I am trained in TF-CBT, PCIT, and EMDR. I also see children with behavioral concerns and I am a dedicated trauma therapist with a passion for helping individuals heal from past experiences and find inner strength. My main modality of treatment is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapy approach that facilitates the processing of traumatic memories and promotes emotional healing. With a deep understanding of the impact of trauma on mental health, I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and supportive space for their healing journey.
Erica Stempil Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Life can be complicated when you are coping with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship issues, or parenting concerns. Do you find yourself plagued with unhelpful thoughts that negatively affect your mood and keep you from being the person you once were or always wanted to be? Together, we will explore your goals and find ways to help you reach them. Let's spend time finding the YOU you want to be and change the thoughts that are getting in the way of being your best self!
Life can be complicated when you are coping with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship issues, or parenting concerns. Do you find yourself plagued with unhelpful thoughts that negatively affect your mood and keep you from being the person you once were or always wanted to be? Together, we will explore your goals and find ways to help you reach them. Let's spend time finding the YOU you want to be and change the thoughts that are getting in the way of being your best self!
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I offer a supportive, down-to-earth therapy space for teens, adults, and couples who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and ready for something to feel different.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I’m here to help you make sense of what you’re feeling and move forward in a way that feels grounded and intentional.
I offer a supportive, down-to-earth therapy space for teens, adults, and couples who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and ready for something to feel different.
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As a master’s level graduate, military wife, and experienced behavior technician with a background in community mental health, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, and adults from diverse walks of life. My work has allowed me to help individuals navigate challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, and behavioral issues, as well as life transitions, family conflict, and relationship stress. These experiences have deepened my belief that everyone deserves a safe, understanding space to heal, grow, and rediscover balance.
As a master’s level graduate, military wife, and experienced behavior technician with a background in community mental health, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, and adults from diverse walks of life. My work has allowed me to help individuals navigate challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, and behavioral issues, as well as life transitions, family conflict, and relationship stress. These experiences have deepened my belief that everyone deserves a safe, understanding space to heal, grow, and rediscover balance.
On my journey to be a LMFT my passion comes from helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. With a unique blend of personal and professional experiences, I specialize in working with clients facing life transitions, relationship issues, and cultural identity struggles. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, where I work alongside you to foster healthier communication, stronger connections, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your loved ones. As a Tunisian-American and a single father who grew up in MN, speaking both French and Arabic, I bring a multicultural lens. Let's Connect.
On my journey to be a LMFT my passion comes from helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. With a unique blend of personal and professional experiences, I specialize in working with clients facing life transitions, relationship issues, and cultural identity struggles. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, where I work alongside you to foster healthier communication, stronger connections, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your loved ones. As a Tunisian-American and a single father who grew up in MN, speaking both French and Arabic, I bring a multicultural lens. Let's Connect.
You may be overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or trying to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, caregiving, relationship concerns, life transitions, or burnout. You want a therapist who will listen without judgment, help you feel safe, and support you in finding clarity, coping skills, and emotional balance. Together, we can work toward healing, healthier relationships, and helping you feel more like yourself again.
You may be overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or trying to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, caregiving, relationship concerns, life transitions, or burnout. You want a therapist who will listen without judgment, help you feel safe, and support you in finding clarity, coping skills, and emotional balance. Together, we can work toward healing, healthier relationships, and helping you feel more like yourself again.
I work with teenagers and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, substance use concerns, work-life balance challenges, women’s issues, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or after minimizing their struggles due to shame, guilt, or the belief that they should handle things alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, build coping skills, gain insight, and work toward meaningful change and healing.
I work with teenagers and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, substance use concerns, work-life balance challenges, women’s issues, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or after minimizing their struggles due to shame, guilt, or the belief that they should handle things alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, build coping skills, gain insight, and work toward meaningful change and healing.
I have experience with individual counseling as well as co-counseling groups comprised of children, teens, and adults. I believe in the benefits of counseling and strive to help improve clients' lives through understanding and compassion. I love working with children through play and artistic expression. I have dealt with many issues to include abuse, ADHD, Autism, depression, anxiety, trauma, "Adulting", relationships (through individual counseling), parenting, Bipolar Disorder, personality disorders, and many more. I offer weekly and bi-weekly appointments.
I have experience with individual counseling as well as co-counseling groups comprised of children, teens, and adults. I believe in the benefits of counseling and strive to help improve clients' lives through understanding and compassion. I love working with children through play and artistic expression. I have dealt with many issues to include abuse, ADHD, Autism, depression, anxiety, trauma, "Adulting", relationships (through individual counseling), parenting, Bipolar Disorder, personality disorders, and many more. I offer weekly and bi-weekly appointments.
Hi, I’m Rebekah. My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in compassion. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely understood and not judged. In our work together, we focus on building emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, and creating meaningful changes that extend beyond the therapy room. I draw from evidence-based approaches including person-centered therapy, solution-focused techniques, and skills-based interventions to help clients develop insight and confidence in handling life’s challenges.
Hi, I’m Rebekah. My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in compassion. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely understood and not judged. In our work together, we focus on building emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, and creating meaningful changes that extend beyond the therapy room. I draw from evidence-based approaches including person-centered therapy, solution-focused techniques, and skills-based interventions to help clients develop insight and confidence in handling life’s challenges.
You may be carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, substance use concerns, or life challenges that make it hard to feel grounded. You want support that is compassionate, direct, and practical—not judgmental or one-size-fits-all. Whether you are a child, teen, adult, couple, or family, therapy can help you understand patterns, build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move forward with more confidence, accountability, and hope.
You may be carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, substance use concerns, or life challenges that make it hard to feel grounded. You want support that is compassionate, direct, and practical—not judgmental or one-size-fits-all. Whether you are a child, teen, adult, couple, or family, therapy can help you understand patterns, build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move forward with more confidence, accountability, and hope.
I’m a proud graduate of Virginia State University (B.S.) and Hampton University (M.A.), and I’m passionate about helping people find joy, strength, and self-acceptance along the way. Whether you’re navigating burnout, building self-esteem, or working through life’s ups and downs. I’m here to help you heal, grow, and rediscover the parts of yourself that you may have lost sight of.
I’m a proud graduate of Virginia State University (B.S.) and Hampton University (M.A.), and I’m passionate about helping people find joy, strength, and self-acceptance along the way. Whether you’re navigating burnout, building self-esteem, or working through life’s ups and downs. I’m here to help you heal, grow, and rediscover the parts of yourself that you may have lost sight of.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or unsure how to move forward. They may be coping with anxiety, trauma, ADHD-related executive functioning challenges, life transitions, relationship stress, or behavioral difficulties at home or school.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or unsure how to move forward. They may be coping with anxiety, trauma, ADHD-related executive functioning challenges, life transitions, relationship stress, or behavioral difficulties at home or school.
With compassion and a holistic therapeutic approach we will identify patterns in behaviors and thoughts that may be holding you back from living your best life. Utilizing a solution- focused and cognitive behavioral approach our goal is to help you focus on your desired outcome while building on your strengths. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
With compassion and a holistic therapeutic approach we will identify patterns in behaviors and thoughts that may be holding you back from living your best life. Utilizing a solution- focused and cognitive behavioral approach our goal is to help you focus on your desired outcome while building on your strengths. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Based in Portsmouth, VA, I am a dedicated counseling intern currently completing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My professional background is rooted in service and education; I currently serve as a Family Life Specialist for the U.S. government, where I provide essential preventative education to service members and their families. My expertise includes facilitating workshops on stress management, parenting, effective communication, healthy relationships, and suicide prevention.
Having earned a Bachelor of Music from Norfolk State University in 2019, my clinical approach is uniquely informed by the creative arts.
Based in Portsmouth, VA, I am a dedicated counseling intern currently completing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My professional background is rooted in service and education; I currently serve as a Family Life Specialist for the U.S. government, where I provide essential preventative education to service members and their families. My expertise includes facilitating workshops on stress management, parenting, effective communication, healthy relationships, and suicide prevention.
Having earned a Bachelor of Music from Norfolk State University in 2019, my clinical approach is uniquely informed by the creative arts.
You deserve a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly seen. In our work together, I offer a warm, compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I believe healing begins when you are met with empathy, authenticity, and respect. My approach is gentle and person-centered, helping you reconnect with your strengths, navigate challenges, and move toward meaningful growth and lasting change.
You deserve a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly seen. In our work together, I offer a warm, compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I believe healing begins when you are met with empathy, authenticity, and respect. My approach is gentle and person-centered, helping you reconnect with your strengths, navigate challenges, and move toward meaningful growth and lasting change.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, chronic stress, or life transitions who feel stuck but ready for change. They come seeking clarity, emotional healing, and practical tools. Through personalized counseling, couples therapy, and trauma-informed care, we gently uncover patterns, build resilience, and create real-life strategies so you can move forward with confidence, balance, and renewed connection.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, chronic stress, or life transitions who feel stuck but ready for change. They come seeking clarity, emotional healing, and practical tools. Through personalized counseling, couples therapy, and trauma-informed care, we gently uncover patterns, build resilience, and create real-life strategies so you can move forward with confidence, balance, and renewed connection.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to help your child, teen, or family move forward. You want support that looks beyond the behavior to understand what is really driving stress, anger, anxiety, attention challenges, trauma responses, or family conflict. My goal is to help clients feel heard, build emotional awareness, strengthen communication, and develop practical coping skills they can use at home, school, and in daily life.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to help your child, teen, or family move forward. You want support that looks beyond the behavior to understand what is really driving stress, anger, anxiety, attention challenges, trauma responses, or family conflict. My goal is to help clients feel heard, build emotional awareness, strengthen communication, and develop practical coping skills they can use at home, school, and in daily life.
