Domestic Abuse Therapists in Richmond, VA

Justice Journey Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD (c), LCSW
Online Only
Justice Journey Wellness is a therapy practice dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. Our priority is to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you are seen as a whole person, not defined by charges, convictions, or system involvement. We understand how incarceration, supervision, and reentry can affect mental health, identity, and relationships. Our approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative, grounded in honoring your lived experience and resilience. We walk alongside you as you navigate reentry, probation or parole, and family reunification.
Justice Journey Wellness is a therapy practice dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. Our priority is to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you are seen as a whole person, not defined by charges, convictions, or system involvement. We understand how incarceration, supervision, and reentry can affect mental health, identity, and relationships. Our approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative, grounded in honoring your lived experience and resilience. We walk alongside you as you navigate reentry, probation or parole, and family reunification.
(929) 416-3926 View (929) 416-3926
Brightside Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Lavenda, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, LLMSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am certified among providing intimate partner violence counseling, parenting enhancement education, batterer’s intervention services, DWI counseling, and sex offender treatment and assessments.
Brightside offers a safe space via telehealth for consumers to work on reducing episodes of anxiety, depression, and stress through a person-centered approach. Brightside assists with improving self-esteem, positive awareness, and building resilience through utilizing TF-CBT Services, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and mindfulness while improving outcomes.
I am certified among providing intimate partner violence counseling, parenting enhancement education, batterer’s intervention services, DWI counseling, and sex offender treatment and assessments.
Brightside offers a safe space via telehealth for consumers to work on reducing episodes of anxiety, depression, and stress through a person-centered approach. Brightside assists with improving self-esteem, positive awareness, and building resilience through utilizing TF-CBT Services, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and mindfulness while improving outcomes.
(910) 634-5298 View (910) 634-5298
Dynamic Journey Therapeutic Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richmond, VA 23222
We strive to provide adequate culturally informed mental health treatment. Utilizing a person-centered strengths based approach, our goal is to help clients and family’s preserve their dignity and self-worth on their healing journey.
We strive to provide adequate culturally informed mental health treatment. Utilizing a person-centered strengths based approach, our goal is to help clients and family’s preserve their dignity and self-worth on their healing journey.
(804) 348-1005 View (804) 348-1005
Pamela A Waitkus
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Richmond, VA 23230
Counseling is growth through conversation—a dedicated space to gain clarity, healing, and meaningful change. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the effects of past experiences, therapy offers an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and move forward with greater confidence. I provide personalized, compassionate care in a warm, supportive environment. My approach blends evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and body-centered techniques to help clients cultivate insight, resilience, emotional balance, and lasting transformation.
Counseling is growth through conversation—a dedicated space to gain clarity, healing, and meaningful change. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the effects of past experiences, therapy offers an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and move forward with greater confidence. I provide personalized, compassionate care in a warm, supportive environment. My approach blends evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and body-centered techniques to help clients cultivate insight, resilience, emotional balance, and lasting transformation.
(804) 682-2066 View (804) 682-2066
Dr. Shannah Ziatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD , LCSW, CCTP , CCHT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If therapy hasn’t worked for you before you’re not alone & it doesn’t have to stay that way. Opening up can feel overwhelming. Trust, vulnerability, & meaningful change are not easy, especially when past therapy experiences have been discouraging. Effective therapy requires the right approach, applied with skill and intention. My work focuses on identifying and moving through the barriers that keep clients stuck, creating meaningful and lasting change. With advanced training in a wide range of evidence-based and holistic modalities, treatment is precisely tailored, so you feel understood & supported with steady progress.
If therapy hasn’t worked for you before you’re not alone & it doesn’t have to stay that way. Opening up can feel overwhelming. Trust, vulnerability, & meaningful change are not easy, especially when past therapy experiences have been discouraging. Effective therapy requires the right approach, applied with skill and intention. My work focuses on identifying and moving through the barriers that keep clients stuck, creating meaningful and lasting change. With advanced training in a wide range of evidence-based and holistic modalities, treatment is precisely tailored, so you feel understood & supported with steady progress.
(719) 249-6129 View (719) 249-6129
Valerie Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Helping individuals understand different stages as we conquer society, personal and work related challenges to help create a clearer picture of how we can be our best self and glow from the inside out. My goal is to create that space for individuals to be their most authentic self and a holistically minded practice that uses anti-oppressive lens.
Helping individuals understand different stages as we conquer society, personal and work related challenges to help create a clearer picture of how we can be our best self and glow from the inside out. My goal is to create that space for individuals to be their most authentic self and a holistically minded practice that uses anti-oppressive lens.
(718) 808-8428 View (718) 808-8428
Deborah Hall Berkley
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD
Serves Area
Hello, and welcome. My name is Deborah Berkley, and I have provided mental health services as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 30 years. During these years, I have been privileged to work with children, adolescents, and adults in the school, outpatient, clinic, and community settings. As a clinician, I believe the therapeutic relationship to be sacred, and have the utmost respect for anyone seeking mental health support. Afterall, it takes great courage to walk through those doors or make that call, and that courage must be valued.
Hello, and welcome. My name is Deborah Berkley, and I have provided mental health services as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 30 years. During these years, I have been privileged to work with children, adolescents, and adults in the school, outpatient, clinic, and community settings. As a clinician, I believe the therapeutic relationship to be sacred, and have the utmost respect for anyone seeking mental health support. Afterall, it takes great courage to walk through those doors or make that call, and that courage must be valued.
(434) 623-5213 View (434) 623-5213
Paula Cales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAT, MA, LPC
Online Only
IC Wellness is offering virtual sessions ( in Virginia and Florida) 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.
IC Wellness is offering virtual sessions ( in Virginia and Florida) 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.
(804) 265-4732 View (804) 265-4732
La-Vonne Moore
Resident in Counseling, MEd, LMHP-R
Serves Area
I have over 25-years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children within agencies and the community environment. I find it a pleasure to serve families or individuals who are challenged with life stress, grief issues, abandonment, adjustment disorders, depression, and mental health needs etc. Therefore, I strive for quality service to ensure positive results. However, it is important for me to reflect, listen, and communicate to make sure that I have a clear understanding of my client’s needs.
I have over 25-years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children within agencies and the community environment. I find it a pleasure to serve families or individuals who are challenged with life stress, grief issues, abandonment, adjustment disorders, depression, and mental health needs etc. Therefore, I strive for quality service to ensure positive results. However, it is important for me to reflect, listen, and communicate to make sure that I have a clear understanding of my client’s needs.
(804) 463-5608 View (804) 463-5608
Lindsey Bowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Professionally, I approach counseling as an ally and assistant to my clients throughout their counseling journey. I believe "change" is defined by the individual and that everyone has the potential to grow when empowered to do so. We all experience some form of stress, grief, hopelessness, or fear, and the idea that we must shoulder the weight of these emotions alone is counterintuitive to who we are as humans. My goal is to provide you with strong support and tools to manage whatever struggles you may be working through at your own pace while creating a relaxed and collaborative environment for all cultures and identities.
Professionally, I approach counseling as an ally and assistant to my clients throughout their counseling journey. I believe "change" is defined by the individual and that everyone has the potential to grow when empowered to do so. We all experience some form of stress, grief, hopelessness, or fear, and the idea that we must shoulder the weight of these emotions alone is counterintuitive to who we are as humans. My goal is to provide you with strong support and tools to manage whatever struggles you may be working through at your own pace while creating a relaxed and collaborative environment for all cultures and identities.
(804) 455-7407 View (804) 455-7407
Colette Giovanniello LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
We often hear that we live in a difficult world. Psychotherapy will help you address and navigate daily struggles while figuring out your journey. Sometimes we must reflect on our lives to strategize how to move forward. We turn to therapists to help us find solutions based on professional expertise. Difficulties in life include employment, life transitions, problems in relationships, divorce, death, and financial hardships. We might experience low motivation and burnout when trying to reach our goals in life, I will help you to create change in your life to grow and experience peace, contentment, and joy.
We often hear that we live in a difficult world. Psychotherapy will help you address and navigate daily struggles while figuring out your journey. Sometimes we must reflect on our lives to strategize how to move forward. We turn to therapists to help us find solutions based on professional expertise. Difficulties in life include employment, life transitions, problems in relationships, divorce, death, and financial hardships. We might experience low motivation and burnout when trying to reach our goals in life, I will help you to create change in your life to grow and experience peace, contentment, and joy.
(703) 291-1490 View (703) 291-1490
Commonwealth Clinical Services, LLP
Psychologist, PsyD
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
We at CCS work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services for adults, adolescents, and children that focus on trauma and PTSD, depression, grief counseling, parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. We provide therapy services to address: Trauma and PTSD, Military and Veteran Concerns, First Responder Concerns (Law Enforcement, Fire, etc.), Depression and Anxiety, Post-Partum Concerns, Stress Management, Substance Use Issues, Mood Disorders and Daily Life Stressors/Adjustment Issues. We also provide psychological assessments and testing.
We at CCS work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services for adults, adolescents, and children that focus on trauma and PTSD, depression, grief counseling, parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. We provide therapy services to address: Trauma and PTSD, Military and Veteran Concerns, First Responder Concerns (Law Enforcement, Fire, etc.), Depression and Anxiety, Post-Partum Concerns, Stress Management, Substance Use Issues, Mood Disorders and Daily Life Stressors/Adjustment Issues. We also provide psychological assessments and testing.
(804) 451-6766 View (804) 451-6766
K D Diamond
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LSATP
Online Only
In addition, I facilitate behavior modification groups for domestic violence prevention, anger management, and shoplifting prevention.
I believe in showing up authentically and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their identity and experiences. My passion is helping people navigate life's challenges to discover their most authentic selves. I offer one-on-one talk therapy, with a special focus on providing affirming, culturally competent care for the LGBTQIA+ community.
In addition, I facilitate behavior modification groups for domestic violence prevention, anger management, and shoplifting prevention.
I believe in showing up authentically and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their identity and experiences. My passion is helping people navigate life's challenges to discover their most authentic selves. I offer one-on-one talk therapy, with a special focus on providing affirming, culturally competent care for the LGBTQIA+ community.
(804) 578-7988 View (804) 578-7988
Laura L Cook
LPC Intern, RIC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if something in your life was different? Or thought to yourself, "I wish that I could chase my dreams," but got overwhelmed once finally sitting down to attempt to set goals for yourself? Have you ever hoped that someone could just SEE you or honestly listen to what you say or think in life without judgment? Someone to "walk' alongside the true you? Are these questions themselves causing you anxiety or leaving you feeling stuck after answering yes to at least one? If so, you are not alone. You're having a human experience, and these challenges are incredibly typical throughout one's life.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if something in your life was different? Or thought to yourself, "I wish that I could chase my dreams," but got overwhelmed once finally sitting down to attempt to set goals for yourself? Have you ever hoped that someone could just SEE you or honestly listen to what you say or think in life without judgment? Someone to "walk' alongside the true you? Are these questions themselves causing you anxiety or leaving you feeling stuck after answering yes to at least one? If so, you are not alone. You're having a human experience, and these challenges are incredibly typical throughout one's life.
(804) 676-6068 View (804) 676-6068
Lori Reibach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that in order to succesfully grow and make changes in your life you need support, validation, and resources. It is my goal to meet you where you are at when you are feeling most hopeless, anxious, and lost. I believe everyone has unique strengths to create change in their lives. Therapy is a way to explore and challenge yourself. Together we can find ways to reconnect to an empowered and resilient whole self. Together we can create a space where you can be vulnerable and heard.
I believe that in order to succesfully grow and make changes in your life you need support, validation, and resources. It is my goal to meet you where you are at when you are feeling most hopeless, anxious, and lost. I believe everyone has unique strengths to create change in their lives. Therapy is a way to explore and challenge yourself. Together we can find ways to reconnect to an empowered and resilient whole self. Together we can create a space where you can be vulnerable and heard.
(804) 636-3242 View (804) 636-3242
Cindy Gelber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, trauma, addiction, burnout, or relationship struggles? Are you and your partner experiencing conflict, disconnection, or difficulty rebuilding trust? I help adults, couples, first responders, nurses, and high-stress professionals navigate emotional challenges, PTSD, substance use, and life transitions. With over 25 years of experience, I provide a warm, direct, and insight-oriented approach to help clients understand patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, trauma, addiction, burnout, or relationship struggles? Are you and your partner experiencing conflict, disconnection, or difficulty rebuilding trust? I help adults, couples, first responders, nurses, and high-stress professionals navigate emotional challenges, PTSD, substance use, and life transitions. With over 25 years of experience, I provide a warm, direct, and insight-oriented approach to help clients understand patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.
(727) 761-5685 View (727) 761-5685
Alexandria Da Ponte-Cheatham
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, MDiv
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Looking for a sex therapist in Virginia who you can talk to openly, without judgment or shame? Many of the people I work with come to therapy struggling with low libido, desire discrepancy or mismatched sex drives in their relationship, pain during sex, pelvic floor concerns, the lingering effects of purity culture, or navigating their first sexual experiences. Others are trying to understand how their cultural, racial, or religious background has shaped their relationship with their body, identity, and intimacy. Wherever you're starting from, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Looking for a sex therapist in Virginia who you can talk to openly, without judgment or shame? Many of the people I work with come to therapy struggling with low libido, desire discrepancy or mismatched sex drives in their relationship, pain during sex, pelvic floor concerns, the lingering effects of purity culture, or navigating their first sexual experiences. Others are trying to understand how their cultural, racial, or religious background has shaped their relationship with their body, identity, and intimacy. Wherever you're starting from, you don't have to figure it out alone.
(804) 589-5353 View (804) 589-5353
Rebecca Worrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We already hold the wisdom within us, even when our thoughts are spiraling out of control. Therapy helps us to reconnect and find our inner strength. Growth and healing happens when we embrace every part of ourselves. I provide a grounded, compassionate space to help you reconnect with your inner self and navigate the challenges life brings. Whether you're processing trauma, experiencing anxiety or grief, needing accountability and motivation or searching for meaning, I’m here to support you. My approach is intuitive and integrative. I combine therapeutic modalities and mindfulness with a deep respect for your unique life story.
We already hold the wisdom within us, even when our thoughts are spiraling out of control. Therapy helps us to reconnect and find our inner strength. Growth and healing happens when we embrace every part of ourselves. I provide a grounded, compassionate space to help you reconnect with your inner self and navigate the challenges life brings. Whether you're processing trauma, experiencing anxiety or grief, needing accountability and motivation or searching for meaning, I’m here to support you. My approach is intuitive and integrative. I combine therapeutic modalities and mindfulness with a deep respect for your unique life story.
(540) 426-0704 View (540) 426-0704
Seaside Reflections Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LISW-CP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Seaside Reflections Counseling, LLC is dedicated to creating a secure and therapeutic environment for victims of narcissistic abuse and trauma.
I’m a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (CNATC), Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Clinician (C-DBT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – II (CCTP-II) and a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Professional. I am also trained to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) by EMDRIA
Seaside Reflections Counseling, LLC is dedicated to creating a secure and therapeutic environment for victims of narcissistic abuse and trauma.
I’m a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (CNATC), Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Clinician (C-DBT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – II (CCTP-II) and a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Professional. I am also trained to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) by EMDRIA
(571) 546-3031 View (571) 546-3031
Esther R Dubique
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Online Only
I enjoy seeing people do well. Life can be challenging and navigating turbulent times, is daunting. It seems like our world is in a state of unrest-are you questioning who you are, and where you belong? Coping with it all is no easy task. Whatever the source of your unrest, be it emotional distress, anxiety, employment/relationship issues, and trauma/tragedy, I can help. Let's collaborate on creative strategies to turn your life experiences into purpose.
I enjoy seeing people do well. Life can be challenging and navigating turbulent times, is daunting. It seems like our world is in a state of unrest-are you questioning who you are, and where you belong? Coping with it all is no easy task. Whatever the source of your unrest, be it emotional distress, anxiety, employment/relationship issues, and trauma/tragedy, I can help. Let's collaborate on creative strategies to turn your life experiences into purpose.
(757) 740-0536 View (757) 740-0536

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