Family Therapy in Richmond, VA
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Catherine Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a psychotherapist I work with adults (including young adults 18+) who are experiencing difficulties with relationships, anxiety, depression, work/school challenges, parenting issues,
family
conflicts, grief and loss, life transitions, or other problems that may get in the way of a more balanced, satisfying life. With each client, I seek to create an empathic, judgment-free space where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and improve coping skills that can help to enhance your life and relationships. My approach is interpersonal and relational--working within a psychodynamic framework toward goals we will set together.

Virginia Therapy & Forensic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to VTFS. Currently, we are offering individual,
family
, and group therapy. We also offer clinical supervision for social workers, consultation for various subject matter, and juvenile competency evaluations. It has been rewarding to start a private practice; where we strive to help address issues and everyday struggles people may have. Clients who want to seek therapy services with the practice; want to seek services were therapists are personable, competent, and passionate about helping individuals and families. Give us a call or send us a email to inquiry about services.
Not accepting new clients

Amy Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
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.
Not accepting new clients

Christina M. Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy supporting people who are seeking to improve their lives through understanding identity, relationships,
family
of origin issues, as well as anxiety and depression.

Jessica P. Hill
Master Social Work, MSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Jessica utilizes a Strength-Based approach, where clients strengths are highlighted to help each individual or
family
, change the narrative of their own life.
“In life, we have the opportunity to surround ourselves with two different types of people: Those that will motivate and mold you, or those who will manipulate and hold you. Which will you choose?” If you have considered therapy but do not know exactly where to begin, look no further. Jessica P. Hill is a Licensed Master Social Worker, with experience with individual and
family therapy
counseling.
Not accepting new clients

Rahikya Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide consultations, Individual counseling,
family
counseling, short-term and long term counseling.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience in the Mental health field. I wholeheartedly believe in people's capacity for change. I bring this belief and enthusiasm to my practice. As a foundation, I work with my clients looking at their early relationships, and how it impacts current relationships. In reviewing relationship patterns we come to understand information below the surface of consciousness. We work together toward awareness, insight and behavioral change."
Richmond, VA 23224
Not accepting new clients

Jaclyn Boykin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
She works to maintain the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual, couple, and
family
.
Jaclyn Boykin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 5 years of experience working with adults, children, families, couples, and the military who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, and serious mental illness. Jaclyn completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Troy University and her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology at Walden University. She is currently working towards her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University.

Kat Gravely
Pre-Licensed Professional, QMHP-T
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also operate with a systemic lens, recognizing and addressing the role that
family
and community systems play in the lives of clients.
Life can be hard. My goal as a mental health professional is to create a warm, empathetic, and positive environment for clients to cope and heal through the difficult times, while working towards wellness in anticipation of better times to come. Building a strong therapeutic alliance and creating a safe, supportive space for clients of all backgrounds, age groups, and presenting concerns to share is the primary aim of my practice.
Waitlist for new clients

The Carter Psychotherapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified
Verified
My areas of specialized training are crisis intervention,
family
systems work, military counseling, and behavior modification with clients diagnosed with comorbid disorders (ex.
Therapy is a process and just starting is an accomplishment. It can be difficult because you may address topics that you have avoided. The Carter Psychotherapy Group provides a place for you to fully engage in treatment so that you leave every session needing therapy less and less. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals and families to access mental health services without barriers to treatment
Not accepting new clients

Justin Huerkamp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP
Verified
Verified
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.

Andrew Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Andy uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, strengths-based,
family
systems, and solution-focused therapy interventions to provide a relaxed, creative, collaborative, and individualized approach to treatment.
Andy Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who has over 10 years of experience working to empower children, adolescents, adults, and families to better face and cope with depression, anxiety,
family
conflict, and trauma. Andy completed both his Bachelor of Science in Creative Advertising with a minor in Psychology and his Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.

John Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker in the State of Virginia with over 3 decades of experience working with adults in a variety of settings. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Counseling and specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger. I can also address the needs that patients may have who are struggling with a
family
member dealing with addiction to alcohol or drug use.

Matt Bitsko
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Over the past 20 years, I have helped children, adolescents, young adults and adults reach their full potential in many areas of their lives - school, career, health,
family
, and social settings. While working with individuals, I often incorporate their
family
or other close relationships to both identify problems and create effective solutions. A trusted therapy environment is often the best place to chart specific goals for a healthier and happier life.
Not accepting new clients

Ziegfred Lacdao Dandan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Starting therapy is a difficult step to take because you are telling yourself that I am broken, something is wrong with me, but it is the opposite. Therapy will help you open your true self to you, to your
family
, friends and loved ones, and to the world. I understand that asking for help can be daunting, but believe me, it will be one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences you will ever have for yourself that will benefit not just you but also everyone that’s around you. Reaching out to a therapist can be overwhelming and at times frightening, exhale and take a moment, call or email and let us figure out how I can help

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 value holistic connection and healing (emotional, relational, physical, mental, spiritual) and intentionally treat the whole person, couple, or
family
.
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.

Sex Addiction/ Porn, Partner Betrayal
You may be struggling with relationship issues, partner betrayal , sex addiction, porn addiction, infidelity, narcissistic abuse, isolation, disconnection, self esteem, anxiety & other feelings. You may not even know what brings you here, just a feeling of being stuck or that life is missing meaning or purpose. I provide a safe space to explore your thoughts that perhaps may be difficult to talk about with
family
& friends. My approach is non-judgmental, supportive & compassionate. I offer confidential, easy-to-connect, face-to-face, video conferencing for your convenience. I offer a free meet & greet for your comfort.

Richmond Center for Eating Disorders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am the Co-Founder, Owner and
Family Therapist
at Richmond Center for Eating Disorders. I specialize in
Family
Based Treatment (FBT), the gold standard in treatment of eating disorders for adolescents. This treatment is adaptable for people 10 through adulthood and includes
family
and loves ones in the recovery process as allies. This inclusion brings the structure and support that a residential treatment facility can provide and in many ways is more powerful and sustainable. Research tells us that this treatment has better full remission and sustained recovery rates at longer term check ins; 6 mo, 12 mo and 5 years.

Carolyn Ethridge Harrington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSOTP
Verified
Verified
Carolyn strives to being an effective blend of experiences, empowerment, education, encouragement, and support to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages, couples, and families. Carolyn’s approach to counseling is centered on the therapeutic alliance. She incorporates CBT, Person-Centered Therapy,
Family Therapy
Techniques with a variety of therapeutic orientations to help individuals/families/couples meet their goals. Carolyn is totally committed to the individuals that she serves and believes that there is great value and importance in human connections.

Kimberly A Hines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified
Verified
I practice from a strengths-based perspective and my therapeutic approach includes psychodynamic, trauma-focused, crisis intervention and
family
systems therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. I consider therapy to be my life's work and find it an honor to be entrusted with being a vessel for others each day. I have vast experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I specialize in working with issues related to adoption, foster care, sexual abuse, complex trauma, PTSD, attachment, depression, anxiety as well as grief and loss. I am passionate and committed to my work with children, adolescents and their families.
Not accepting new clients

LaToya Cotman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to inquire more about the services I offer. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in VA and a Board Certified Clinical Supervisor for LPC Residents. I offer individual,
family
, and group counseling to a variety of ages including children, adolescents, and adults.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.