Hypnotherapists in Richmond, VA
Love is a battlefield? Maybe, but only if you are fighting for the same team. You don't have to go through this alone. I help couples move from disconnection to security, teaching them to fight for each other rather than against each other. Through Emotion-Focused Therapy, I guide partners in recognizing their conflict patterns and expressing their needs while deepening their bond. Together, we build a foundation where the question, “Are you there for me?” is met with the answer, “I’m right here.”
Love is a battlefield? Maybe, but only if you are fighting for the same team. You don't have to go through this alone. I help couples move from disconnection to security, teaching them to fight for each other rather than against each other. Through Emotion-Focused Therapy, I guide partners in recognizing their conflict patterns and expressing their needs while deepening their bond. Together, we build a foundation where the question, “Are you there for me?” is met with the answer, “I’m right here.”
I work with people who have tried everything and are still feeling stuck. Lingering trauma can cast a long shadow over life, causing feelings of dread, shame, and a constant sense that something bad is lurking around the corner, even when everything seems fine. It may lead to a perpetual state of high-alert, distracting the mind with worrying thoughts and exhausting the body through constant tension and anxiety. Others struggle with the isolation that comes from eating disorders and skewed body image, or they might belong to families weighed down by old pain, caught in frustrating cycles of arguments and guilt.
I work with people who have tried everything and are still feeling stuck. Lingering trauma can cast a long shadow over life, causing feelings of dread, shame, and a constant sense that something bad is lurking around the corner, even when everything seems fine. It may lead to a perpetual state of high-alert, distracting the mind with worrying thoughts and exhausting the body through constant tension and anxiety. Others struggle with the isolation that comes from eating disorders and skewed body image, or they might belong to families weighed down by old pain, caught in frustrating cycles of arguments and guilt.
My practice offers a safe and supportive environment in which to work through life's challenging issues, shift thoughts, feelings, behaviors and resolve relationship difficulties. It can be difficult to reach out for help, whether for anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, sexual issues/trauma, and difficult life transitions. I will help you gain the knowledge, insight and tools you need to reclaim your life, your relationships and reach your full potential. Our work together will facilitate your personal growth, increase your self-esteem, and set you on a path to reach your personal goals, deepen relationships, and come into the fullness of your life.
My practice offers a safe and supportive environment in which to work through life's challenging issues, shift thoughts, feelings, behaviors and resolve relationship difficulties. It can be difficult to reach out for help, whether for anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, sexual issues/trauma, and difficult life transitions. I will help you gain the knowledge, insight and tools you need to reclaim your life, your relationships and reach your full potential. Our work together will facilitate your personal growth, increase your self-esteem, and set you on a path to reach your personal goals, deepen relationships, and come into the fullness of your life.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, experiential therapy, along with mindfulness and somatic awareness can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are inside and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, experiential therapy, along with mindfulness and somatic awareness can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are inside and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.
Mary Catherine Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, NBCCH, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with individuals in recovery from substance use, those who have faced personal loss in life or are struggling with life transitions and are seeking a place of peace. At the initial interview, we will jointly set treatment goals and determine the course to achieve those goals. In sessions, neuroscience informed skills are utilized to activate and heal emotional pain, examine obstructive thinking and barriers to growth, determine more supportive self choices, increase self and other awareness and to ultimately bring about greater presence, joy and calmness in life.
I specialize in working with individuals in recovery from substance use, those who have faced personal loss in life or are struggling with life transitions and are seeking a place of peace. At the initial interview, we will jointly set treatment goals and determine the course to achieve those goals. In sessions, neuroscience informed skills are utilized to activate and heal emotional pain, examine obstructive thinking and barriers to growth, determine more supportive self choices, increase self and other awareness and to ultimately bring about greater presence, joy and calmness in life.
Entering psychotherapy is one of the most important decisions a person can make in life, requiring courage, humility and a powerful desire to resolve one's difficulties and become the person you want to be. I know because I've done it several times! It is a privilege to join with you in a collaborative process of unlocking your inner resources and reaching your personal goals. I intend to earn your trust, make you feel comfortable and offer a personalized approach to psychotherapy. Please visit my website to learn more about me.
Entering psychotherapy is one of the most important decisions a person can make in life, requiring courage, humility and a powerful desire to resolve one's difficulties and become the person you want to be. I know because I've done it several times! It is a privilege to join with you in a collaborative process of unlocking your inner resources and reaching your personal goals. I intend to earn your trust, make you feel comfortable and offer a personalized approach to psychotherapy. Please visit my website to learn more about me.
I integrate IFS, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, and KAP to help you get to the root of what's beneath the surface.
Hi, I’m Dr. Adina Silvestri, LPC. If you’re done with “just cope harder,” you’re in the right place. My work is soul-led and science-backed—integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), clinical hypnosis, expressive writing, and (when appropriate) ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in collaboration with a medical prescriber. We’ll calm the nervous system, unblend from harsh inner critics, and rewrite stale stories so your life fits your values—not the other way around. Please visit my website at adinasilvestri dot com for more information.
I integrate IFS, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, and KAP to help you get to the root of what's beneath the surface.
Hi, I’m Dr. Adina Silvestri, LPC. If you’re done with “just cope harder,” you’re in the right place. My work is soul-led and science-backed—integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), clinical hypnosis, expressive writing, and (when appropriate) ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in collaboration with a medical prescriber. We’ll calm the nervous system, unblend from harsh inner critics, and rewrite stale stories so your life fits your values—not the other way around. Please visit my website at adinasilvestri dot com for more information.
Whether you’ve spent a lifetime together or are just beginning your journey, relationships provide us with priceless opportunities to learn, grow, and heal. So often, we see conflict and power struggles as “warning signs” rather than precious growth gifts. How can this be when conflict with our partner is so painful? The answer lies in the struggle itself. Beneath the anger, there nearly always lies hurt, disappointment, fear, or sadness. The Imago relationship approach challenges us to embrace our vulnerability and communicate with our partner openly and without fear. When we are heard and truly seen, healing begins.
Whether you’ve spent a lifetime together or are just beginning your journey, relationships provide us with priceless opportunities to learn, grow, and heal. So often, we see conflict and power struggles as “warning signs” rather than precious growth gifts. How can this be when conflict with our partner is so painful? The answer lies in the struggle itself. Beneath the anger, there nearly always lies hurt, disappointment, fear, or sadness. The Imago relationship approach challenges us to embrace our vulnerability and communicate with our partner openly and without fear. When we are heard and truly seen, healing begins.
Are you motivated to change your life, but don't quite know where to start? My clients come for help to deal with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and loss. With counseling you can begin improving close loving relationships, manage difficult emotions calmly, replace negative thinking with positive rational thoughts, and let go of old fears and pain to more easily enjoy life. As a licensed clinical psychologist I have worked in schools, prisons, community mental health centers and for the last twenty-five years in private practice. I enjoy working with couples in my home office.
Are you motivated to change your life, but don't quite know where to start? My clients come for help to deal with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and loss. With counseling you can begin improving close loving relationships, manage difficult emotions calmly, replace negative thinking with positive rational thoughts, and let go of old fears and pain to more easily enjoy life. As a licensed clinical psychologist I have worked in schools, prisons, community mental health centers and for the last twenty-five years in private practice. I enjoy working with couples in my home office.
Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Trauma, and other issues can all hinder our ability to experience peace and fulfillment in life. To look inward and explore the root of suffering is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. If you find yourself in need of support on this journey, I would be honored to accompany you.
Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Trauma, and other issues can all hinder our ability to experience peace and fulfillment in life. To look inward and explore the root of suffering is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. If you find yourself in need of support on this journey, I would be honored to accompany you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in private practice, working with clients who have suffered loss, anxiety, depression and trauma. I provide individual therapy to adults ages 18+. My goal is to partner with you while disbanding the stigmas of mental health and normalizing that it’s “OK, to not be OK”. I feel that It is paramount to provide a safe space to be your authentic self while you walk on your journey to transformation and healing. I believe in meeting you where you are, because it is your life, and your story. I am only here to help you make it to your next chapters.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in private practice, working with clients who have suffered loss, anxiety, depression and trauma. I provide individual therapy to adults ages 18+. My goal is to partner with you while disbanding the stigmas of mental health and normalizing that it’s “OK, to not be OK”. I feel that It is paramount to provide a safe space to be your authentic self while you walk on your journey to transformation and healing. I believe in meeting you where you are, because it is your life, and your story. I am only here to help you make it to your next chapters.
Bringing over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Robert Petry has offered insight and guidance to both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. He is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia (VCU-MCV). He is a graduate of post doctoral programs in cognitive, psychodrama, metaphysical, gestalt and Hakomi mind/body therapy. He has trained with or attended workshops with some of the greatest innovators in psychotherapy and in most modalities, including cognitive and behavioral. Dr. Petry is a Virginia State Board Licensed Psychologist with a recognized area of specialty in hypnosis (highest distinction Diplomate).
Bringing over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Robert Petry has offered insight and guidance to both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. He is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia (VCU-MCV). He is a graduate of post doctoral programs in cognitive, psychodrama, metaphysical, gestalt and Hakomi mind/body therapy. He has trained with or attended workshops with some of the greatest innovators in psychotherapy and in most modalities, including cognitive and behavioral. Dr. Petry is a Virginia State Board Licensed Psychologist with a recognized area of specialty in hypnosis (highest distinction Diplomate).
I offer soul-centered psychotherapy that integrates modern clinical tools with ancient wisdom traditions. My approach is holistic, working at the intersection of mind, body, and spirit. Clients come to me seeking not just symptom relief, but meaningful transformation—especially during times of spiritual awakening, grief, identity shifts, or emotional overwhelm. I work best with seekers—those who sense there’s more to healing than symptom relief, who feel called to explore the deeper terrain of the psyche, body, and soul with curiosity, courage, and compassion.
I offer soul-centered psychotherapy that integrates modern clinical tools with ancient wisdom traditions. My approach is holistic, working at the intersection of mind, body, and spirit. Clients come to me seeking not just symptom relief, but meaningful transformation—especially during times of spiritual awakening, grief, identity shifts, or emotional overwhelm. I work best with seekers—those who sense there’s more to healing than symptom relief, who feel called to explore the deeper terrain of the psyche, body, and soul with curiosity, courage, and compassion.
As a bereaved mother and trained therapist, I have a deep personal as well as clinical understanding of the difficult issues facing those in grief. When grief and trauma are combined, the journey can be even more painful and overwhelming. I can help you find your way on this dark, but sometimes beautiful, journey through grief. I have worked with individuals, families, couples, worked with hospices, led groups and retreats with traumatically bereaved people of all ages. Your journey is unique but you are not alone.
As a bereaved mother and trained therapist, I have a deep personal as well as clinical understanding of the difficult issues facing those in grief. When grief and trauma are combined, the journey can be even more painful and overwhelming. I can help you find your way on this dark, but sometimes beautiful, journey through grief. I have worked with individuals, families, couples, worked with hospices, led groups and retreats with traumatically bereaved people of all ages. Your journey is unique but you are not alone.
Interested in a free 30–minute consultation? Are you feeling exhausted and burned out trying to find solutions? Have you seen countless different helping professionals but still can't seem to achieve your goals?
Interested in a free 30–minute consultation? Are you feeling exhausted and burned out trying to find solutions? Have you seen countless different helping professionals but still can't seem to achieve your goals?
What all of my clients have in common is a desire to be self-reflective (even though this may be scary), to learn more about themselves at a deeper (unconscious) level, and to grow in ways that allow them to have the life and relationships for which their hearts yearn. Psychotherapy is a process of learning to listen to, care for and heal the pained parts of ourselves that burden our mind, body, heart and spirit. Including the body in this process is essential, as it carries our pain. This is not always easy, but is certainly self-empowering and life-changing.
What all of my clients have in common is a desire to be self-reflective (even though this may be scary), to learn more about themselves at a deeper (unconscious) level, and to grow in ways that allow them to have the life and relationships for which their hearts yearn. Psychotherapy is a process of learning to listen to, care for and heal the pained parts of ourselves that burden our mind, body, heart and spirit. Including the body in this process is essential, as it carries our pain. This is not always easy, but is certainly self-empowering and life-changing.
Please feel free to visit my website for more information; www.PsychologisitsinVirginia.com
Please feel free to visit my website for more information; www.PsychologisitsinVirginia.com
Shawna Pfeiffer, Watershed Hypnotherapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23225
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in medical support hypnotherapy and in work with highly sensitive individuals and women in transition.
As a Clinical Medical Support Hypnotherapist, I guide my clients to tap into their own internal resources and make the important and lasting changes they want to see in their lives. I help them to find freedom from physical pain and discomfort, sleep disturbance, chronic stress and anxiety, excessive worry, fears and phobias, as well as unwanted emotions, habits and behaviors. My goal is to provide guidance, education and coaching to restore optimal physical health and emotional well being.
I specialize in medical support hypnotherapy and in work with highly sensitive individuals and women in transition.
As a Clinical Medical Support Hypnotherapist, I guide my clients to tap into their own internal resources and make the important and lasting changes they want to see in their lives. I help them to find freedom from physical pain and discomfort, sleep disturbance, chronic stress and anxiety, excessive worry, fears and phobias, as well as unwanted emotions, habits and behaviors. My goal is to provide guidance, education and coaching to restore optimal physical health and emotional well being.
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.
Ready for transformation and a new life? New to therapy or tried therapy with little results. Pivot's is the right place! We believe that every person can Pivot (transform) to reach their full Potential. We offer an integrated team approach. Using therapeutic modalities of DBT, CBT, NLP, EMDR & EMI Trauma Treatment combined with Remote Energy Healers & Reiki Practitioners to increase mind & body healing. From stress, relationships, work issues, addiction, PTSD and more. Specializing in trauma, anxiety & depression, we provide clients with support & symptom relief quickly.
Ready for transformation and a new life? New to therapy or tried therapy with little results. Pivot's is the right place! We believe that every person can Pivot (transform) to reach their full Potential. We offer an integrated team approach. Using therapeutic modalities of DBT, CBT, NLP, EMDR & EMI Trauma Treatment combined with Remote Energy Healers & Reiki Practitioners to increase mind & body healing. From stress, relationships, work issues, addiction, PTSD and more. Specializing in trauma, anxiety & depression, we provide clients with support & symptom relief quickly.
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How does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy works by using guided hypnosis to help you reach a state of focus and concentration through mental imagery and soothing verbal repetition. The state is somewhat like being absorbed in a book, a movie, or your own thoughts. You are not under a therapist’s “control,” but they can help you relax and turn your attention inward to discover the resources to achieve behavior change or better manage psychological concerns. Therapy sessions may involve guiding you through recognizing a problem, releasing problematic thoughts about it, and considering and accepting more productive alternatives before returning to normal awareness. Hypnotherapy is typically used by a therapist along with traditional forms of talk therapy. Eventually, your therapist can help you learn hypnotherapy techniques yourself so you can establish a stronger sense of control on your own in stressful or challenging moments.
Is hypnotherapy the same as hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy, which is sometimes called hypnotic suggestion, is a therapeutic technique in which a therapist uses hypnosis to help patients. It is not the kind of hypnosis portrayed in stage shows, or in movies or on television. You will not be unconscious or asleep during hypnotherapy, you will not lose control of yourself, your thoughts, or your free will, and you will be able to fully recall your experience. And while you will hear your therapist’s suggestions, it is always up to you to decide whether to act on them. Hypnosis by a trained mental-health professional is not a form of mind control, which is impossible to achieve anyway.
Can everyone be hypnotized?
The most common challenge of hypnotherapy is that as many as one in four people cannot be hypnotized. Brain imaging has confirmed differences in patterns of brain connectivity between those who respond to hypnotism and those who do not. Other people who could potentially be hypnotized may not respond to the technique because of their skepticism or resistance to entering a hypnotic state. If a therapist’s “post-hypnotic suggestion” is effective, it’s because they are suggesting something you want to achieve.
Does hypnotherapy work?
Through hypnotherapy, you can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. Like other talk therapy techniques, when hypnotherapy succeeds, it’s a case of mind over matter. Effective hypnotherapy involves self-healing because you access resources you need to change inside of yourself and learn how to tap into them whenever you need. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an effective therapy for anxiety, phobias, stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, and undesirable behaviors like smoking. It can be used to help improve sleep or to address relationship challenges, and to aid with pain management, digestive disorders, skin conditions, and the gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy or chemotherapy.