First Responders Therapists in Richmond, VA
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of multiple roles — caregiver, professional, partner — and unsure where you fit in all of it? I help women who are ready for meaningful change untangle stress, trauma, and old patterns so they can reconnect with themselves and move forward with clarity and confidence.
As someone who understands both the strengths and the struggles of rural life, I bring a grounded, modern perspective to therapy. I believe in resilience, autonomy, and the power of small, meaningful shifts that lead to long-term growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of multiple roles — caregiver, professional, partner — and unsure where you fit in all of it? I help women who are ready for meaningful change untangle stress, trauma, and old patterns so they can reconnect with themselves and move forward with clarity and confidence.
As someone who understands both the strengths and the struggles of rural life, I bring a grounded, modern perspective to therapy. I believe in resilience, autonomy, and the power of small, meaningful shifts that lead to long-term growth.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sherika Hairston Scales, and I am passionate about helping individuals navigate
life’s challenges, develop resilience, and unlock their full potential. With over a decade of experience in
counseling, ministry, and coaching, I provide a holistic approach to personal and spiritual development,
drawing on my diverse professional background and extensive training.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sherika Hairston Scales, and I am passionate about helping individuals navigate
life’s challenges, develop resilience, and unlock their full potential. With over a decade of experience in
counseling, ministry, and coaching, I provide a holistic approach to personal and spiritual development,
drawing on my diverse professional background and extensive training.
Are you hoping to find a greater sense of empowerment and stability in your life? I would be honored to join you on your journey. I am passionate about empowering individuals as they process trauma, and my approach focuses on creating a safe and productive space where you can feel supported, heard, and free from judgment. My goal is to help you gain control over your emotions, rather than feeling controlled by them. I strive to assist clients in finding this balance, enabling them to experience more peace and well-being in their lives.
Are you hoping to find a greater sense of empowerment and stability in your life? I would be honored to join you on your journey. I am passionate about empowering individuals as they process trauma, and my approach focuses on creating a safe and productive space where you can feel supported, heard, and free from judgment. My goal is to help you gain control over your emotions, rather than feeling controlled by them. I strive to assist clients in finding this balance, enabling them to experience more peace and well-being in their lives.
I’m equally committed to first responders, healthcare staff, teachers, and caretakers—people in isolating roles—helping them feel seen, supported, and connected.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Richmond, VA with over 12 years of experience in private practice. My background prior to private practice was in criminal justice, interpersonal violence and career counseling. I currently love helping others find out who they are and how to be the best versions of themself. I also have 3 small dogs who love to make appearances on camera and/or in person.
I’m equally committed to first responders, healthcare staff, teachers, and caretakers—people in isolating roles—helping them feel seen, supported, and connected.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Richmond, VA with over 12 years of experience in private practice. My background prior to private practice was in criminal justice, interpersonal violence and career counseling. I currently love helping others find out who they are and how to be the best versions of themself. I also have 3 small dogs who love to make appearances on camera and/or in person.
Hi, I’m Terra, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 8 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship challenges, guiding them on their path to healing and growth. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Talladega College and my graduate degree from Faulkner University. I look forward to meeting you and working together to help you achieve your goals.
Hi, I’m Terra, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 8 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship challenges, guiding them on their path to healing and growth. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Talladega College and my graduate degree from Faulkner University. I look forward to meeting you and working together to help you achieve your goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider who brings a compassionate, client‑centered approach to my work with adolescents and adults. My experience gives me a deep understanding of the many ways people experience and cope with emotional challenges. I specialize in supporting adult women navigating anxiety, depression, stress, bipolar disorder, and trauma, and I’m especially passionate about helping clients manage family conflict, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen communication so they can feel empowered.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider who brings a compassionate, client‑centered approach to my work with adolescents and adults. My experience gives me a deep understanding of the many ways people experience and cope with emotional challenges. I specialize in supporting adult women navigating anxiety, depression, stress, bipolar disorder, and trauma, and I’m especially passionate about helping clients manage family conflict, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen communication so they can feel empowered.
Healing from trauma and finding balance in life can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m Nikki Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and adults. I draw on trauma-informed approaches, family work, and even equine-assisted therapy to help clients process challenges and build resilience. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Healing from trauma and finding balance in life can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m Nikki Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and adults. I draw on trauma-informed approaches, family work, and even equine-assisted therapy to help clients process challenges and build resilience. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and meaningful change.
My name is Charles, and my areas of focus are Trauma, Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Porn, Sex Addiction, betrayal, and infedility. Are you feeling stuck in conflict, disconnection in your relationship, or maybe behavioral patterns that feel out of control? Or maybe trapped in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, and lack of purpose? Imagine freeing yourself from the pain of the past and rebuilding trust, balance, and meaning. I invite you to take this journey with me—to create a beautiful, authentic, and purposeful life.
My name is Charles, and my areas of focus are Trauma, Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Porn, Sex Addiction, betrayal, and infedility. Are you feeling stuck in conflict, disconnection in your relationship, or maybe behavioral patterns that feel out of control? Or maybe trapped in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, and lack of purpose? Imagine freeing yourself from the pain of the past and rebuilding trust, balance, and meaning. I invite you to take this journey with me—to create a beautiful, authentic, and purposeful life.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially when you’re not sure where to begin or who will truly understand you. You deserve a therapist who meets you with warmth, curiosity, and respect. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, grounded, and empowered to create meaningful change. I also bring a thoughtful mix of humor and creativity into my work, because healing doesn’t have to feel rigid or clinical to be effective .
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially when you’re not sure where to begin or who will truly understand you. You deserve a therapist who meets you with warmth, curiosity, and respect. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, grounded, and empowered to create meaningful change. I also bring a thoughtful mix of humor and creativity into my work, because healing doesn’t have to feel rigid or clinical to be effective .
It is wonderful to meet you here on your journey. My name is Mike, I am a Supervisee in Social Work and practicing nurse. I am a VCU graduate with a training background that reflects serving both diverse clients and mental health concerns. I am grounded in attachment and believe the therapeutic client- clinician relationship can lead to healing and growth. My approach to therapy encourages exploration, cultivates awareness, and invites vulnerability. I practice from an Object Relations framework that reflects upon how we internalize early experiences and ways to offer our present selves corrective solutions.
It is wonderful to meet you here on your journey. My name is Mike, I am a Supervisee in Social Work and practicing nurse. I am a VCU graduate with a training background that reflects serving both diverse clients and mental health concerns. I am grounded in attachment and believe the therapeutic client- clinician relationship can lead to healing and growth. My approach to therapy encourages exploration, cultivates awareness, and invites vulnerability. I practice from an Object Relations framework that reflects upon how we internalize early experiences and ways to offer our present selves corrective solutions.
Dr. Darice Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about providing exceptional mental health services to improve your well-being! Dr. Davis takes a multiculturally sensitive approach and strives to demonstrate a person-centered approach with clients. She highly values relating in effective and meaningful ways with others. Dr. Davis aims to provide care that demonstrates ethical competence and cultural humility. She also desires to provide a space in treatment that encourages and acknowledges clients’ individual experiences.
Dr. Darice Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about providing exceptional mental health services to improve your well-being! Dr. Davis takes a multiculturally sensitive approach and strives to demonstrate a person-centered approach with clients. She highly values relating in effective and meaningful ways with others. Dr. Davis aims to provide care that demonstrates ethical competence and cultural humility. She also desires to provide a space in treatment that encourages and acknowledges clients’ individual experiences.
Whether you are feeling stuck with traditional talk therapy and are looking for something different or you are trying therapy for the very first time, I would be honored to walk with and support you on your journey. I am passionate about working with older teens and adults who have experienced something traumatic—whether in childhood or later in life— and who are curious, motivated, and willing to explore therapeutic methods they may not have tried before in order to reach new levels of healing. If you are looking for a warm, inviting space where you don’t have to navigate things alone, I may be a good fit for you!
Whether you are feeling stuck with traditional talk therapy and are looking for something different or you are trying therapy for the very first time, I would be honored to walk with and support you on your journey. I am passionate about working with older teens and adults who have experienced something traumatic—whether in childhood or later in life— and who are curious, motivated, and willing to explore therapeutic methods they may not have tried before in order to reach new levels of healing. If you are looking for a warm, inviting space where you don’t have to navigate things alone, I may be a good fit for you!
“Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the patient but rather in being someone for the patient.” Ili Rivera Walter. This quote is a great way to describe who I am as a person and my style of therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a EMDR Trained Clinician. I have worked in several different settings and levels of care within the mental health field. I enjoy being myself to be able to connect with my patients on a real level. I am the same person in session as I am in real life. I am very down to earth, calm, positive, and empathetic.
“Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the patient but rather in being someone for the patient.” Ili Rivera Walter. This quote is a great way to describe who I am as a person and my style of therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a EMDR Trained Clinician. I have worked in several different settings and levels of care within the mental health field. I enjoy being myself to be able to connect with my patients on a real level. I am the same person in session as I am in real life. I am very down to earth, calm, positive, and empathetic.
Hey guys! My name is Destiney Tisdale and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CSAC-supervisee, and Life Coach based out of Richmond, Virginia. I am a 30-year-old country girl from a small town called Brodnax, Virginia. I work with individuals struggling with mental health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse disorders. I also specialize in assisting individuals just simply trying to navigate through daily challenges and get a better grasp on life. I assist family and couples as well navigate through phases of growth and assist them in being solution focused to preserve relationships.
Hey guys! My name is Destiney Tisdale and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CSAC-supervisee, and Life Coach based out of Richmond, Virginia. I am a 30-year-old country girl from a small town called Brodnax, Virginia. I work with individuals struggling with mental health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse disorders. I also specialize in assisting individuals just simply trying to navigate through daily challenges and get a better grasp on life. I assist family and couples as well navigate through phases of growth and assist them in being solution focused to preserve relationships.
My aim is to help clients navigate major life transitions, anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress — especially when life feels uncertain, heavy, or out of control. Whether you’re dealing with a big change, emotional burnout, or financial pressure, therapy with me is a place to slow down, get grounded, and start making sense of what you’re going through.
My aim is to help clients navigate major life transitions, anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress — especially when life feels uncertain, heavy, or out of control. Whether you’re dealing with a big change, emotional burnout, or financial pressure, therapy with me is a place to slow down, get grounded, and start making sense of what you’re going through.
Finding peace with yourself can be extraordinarily challenging. Facing the turmoil that causes you emotional distress can be daunting, but important and necessary for becoming the most secure version of yourself. You don't have to walk through this journey alone. Therapy offers a safe space, free of judgement, where you can explore the issues causing you discomfort and weighing you down. Dedicating time to this important work can result in helping you flourish into the most content version of yourself, lead to more authentic relationships, and help you navigate the challenges life will bring!
Finding peace with yourself can be extraordinarily challenging. Facing the turmoil that causes you emotional distress can be daunting, but important and necessary for becoming the most secure version of yourself. You don't have to walk through this journey alone. Therapy offers a safe space, free of judgement, where you can explore the issues causing you discomfort and weighing you down. Dedicating time to this important work can result in helping you flourish into the most content version of yourself, lead to more authentic relationships, and help you navigate the challenges life will bring!
My clients can expect a safe and casual setting that will allow for both solution focused therapy as well as the opportunity to explore deeper, more complex wounds. My diverse background both professionally and personally is most compatible with a varied clientele.
My clients can expect a safe and casual setting that will allow for both solution focused therapy as well as the opportunity to explore deeper, more complex wounds. My diverse background both professionally and personally is most compatible with a varied clientele.
I specialize in supporting women in midlife, veterans, and first responders using CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Techniques.
You have spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly carrying the weight yourself. Whether you're a woman navigating midlife changes, a veteran adjusting after service, or a first responder who is expected to stay strong no matter what, you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. Are you tired of overthinking, carrying guilt, or wondering why it feels so hard to enjoy life again? Together, we'll help you regain confidence, create healthier boundaries, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with the person you want to be.
I specialize in supporting women in midlife, veterans, and first responders using CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Techniques.
You have spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly carrying the weight yourself. Whether you're a woman navigating midlife changes, a veteran adjusting after service, or a first responder who is expected to stay strong no matter what, you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. Are you tired of overthinking, carrying guilt, or wondering why it feels so hard to enjoy life again? Together, we'll help you regain confidence, create healthier boundaries, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with the person you want to be.
I have been in the human services field for the past three decades, helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. During this time, I have maintained a private practice and /or provided EAP services in addition to a full time career. My approach to therapy services is based on nurturing a trusted partnership with my clients and outlining strategies together to achieve goals the client has set for themselves.
I have been in the human services field for the past three decades, helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. During this time, I have maintained a private practice and /or provided EAP services in addition to a full time career. My approach to therapy services is based on nurturing a trusted partnership with my clients and outlining strategies together to achieve goals the client has set for themselves.
What if therapy actually felt like talking to someone who gets it?
Not awkward silences. Not repeating your story for the tenth time. Not feeling like a case file.
Just a real conversation with someone in your corner.
That's what I try to create. I work with people who've had a hard time connecting in therapy, whether you tend to shut down, don't trust easily, or just haven't found the right fit. My clients often say they're surprised how comfortable they feel, and how fast the time goes. That's not an accident. I believe the relationship is the foundation. Everything else builds from there.
What if therapy actually felt like talking to someone who gets it?
Not awkward silences. Not repeating your story for the tenth time. Not feeling like a case file.
Just a real conversation with someone in your corner.
That's what I try to create. I work with people who've had a hard time connecting in therapy, whether you tend to shut down, don't trust easily, or just haven't found the right fit. My clients often say they're surprised how comfortable they feel, and how fast the time goes. That's not an accident. I believe the relationship is the foundation. Everything else builds from there.
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Nearby First Responders Therapists Searches for Richmond
- Ashland
- Bon Air
- Chester
- Chesterfield
- Colonial Heights
- Glen Allen
- Henrico
- Mechanicsville
- Midlothian
- North Chesterfield
- Petersburg
- Powhatan