Emotionally Focused Therapists in Richmond, VA

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities to others? Do you feel like you are on "automatic," frustrated with not living the life you once wanted for yourself? Such a lonely place! I can help you move towards healing and transformation. I am here to witness the development of your unique and authentic voice as you create the life you want. Within the framework of a strengths-based and hope-focused perspective, I equip individuals and couples, at any stage of commitment, with strategies to create and maintain healthy relationships now and in the future. Change is possible! Find the life you have dreamed of living!

Specialties include depression, anxiety, self esteem, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, codependency issues, trauma, and stress related issues. My clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, Existential Therapy, EFT , Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Finding the right fit with a therapist who "gets it" can be challenging, and no one understands LGBTQ people better than LGBTQ people. As a gay therapist with a special focus on LGBTQ+ mental health and relationships, I provide a safe, affirming space to help my clients get "unstuck" from their most distressing emotional and relational wounds. I journey with clients through the pain of trauma, grief, addiction, and other significant life transitions. I also enjoy working with artists and creative types to remove the blocks to creative expression and unleash the language of the heart that resides in all people.

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 believe having healthy and whole relationships is the key to well-being and happiness. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families in developing effective communication and in building meaningful connection. My approach is collaborative, practical, yet integrative, striving to help individuals utilize their strengths and understand their growing edges.

I believe that everyone has the capacity to accomplish their goals. My role is to help you uncover and understand the obstacles and trauma that are getting in the way of achieving what you desire, and then help you tap into your inner resources to succeed. With empathy and authenticity, I work alongside my clients to promote healing and discovery of their power to change. Whether you are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss; problems with relationships, parenting, or self-esteem; or a general sense of disconnectedness – whatever it is – I recognize that therapy is self-work, and it's not easy.

Hello! My name is Crystal and I am a trauma informed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia. I am passionate about helping couples and individuals achieve what they want out of their lives and relationships.

"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving , we get stronger and more resilient" Steve Maraboli. If you are reading this, you have already taken the hardest step toward feeling better- reaching out for help. At Compass we understand that it is important for you to feel understood, heard and supported. When we all are working as a team, those things will be automatic. Our approach is direct yet very compassionate. Our goal is for us together to identify the cause of your issues, to develop what is needed and how it can be achieved. We would like to get you unstuck and on the path to happiness.

I believe that everyone can find health and wellness when provided with safe and supportive environments for growth. As a psychotherapist my role will be to facilitate your growth, with you as the decision-maker in what directions we should follow along the journey. Through person-centered, multicultural, and evidence-based methods, I will help you to explore past and present issues affecting your health, going along with your pace as we discover what is important to you in journeying through life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, families, and adults. I have extensive in patient and outpatient clinical experience working with adolescents and adults who have significant trauma histories. In addition, I have worked in Emergency Services for over a decade, helping clients navigate life threatening crisis situations.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in private practice, working with clients who have suffered loss, anxiety, depression and trauma. I provide individual, group and couple's counseling. I believe in meeting you where you are. It is your life, and your story. I am only here to help you make it to your next chapters.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of diverse experience and continue to evolve in new treatment models. I have worked with individuals, families, and couples alike. I have specialized training in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and women's issues. Due to my years of experience, I've learned techniques and strategies that include Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Christian Counseling therapies. I believe that using various techniques and strategies to assist you in your journey is a fulfilling movement as a therapist.

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.

You're not alone. We all get stuck sometimes. Maybe you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, grief, or addiction, and don't know what to do next. Or, you feel that you'd benefit from support while working through a transitional period of your life. No matter whether you are working to develop more mental, emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being, we'll together find a way to help you feel better and meet your therapy goals. By welcoming the suffering parts of ourselves more fully into our lives with presence, compassion, courage, and love, we can discover what we need to heal, grow, and thrive.