Male Therapists in Richmond, VA

The weight of the world is tough to carry; especially when it's too heavy or nobody taught you how to shift the weight. Black and Brown men have been taught and held accountable to be strong and to never complain leaving them unable to feel comfortable feeling overwhelmed or understanding of their emotions. At The Weight Room, we will spot you by helping you learn how to carry and lift the weight of life in a healthy way or we help you learn how to put it down and leave it for good. We provide a safe, culturally aware and responsive environment for you to get the support you need. A space where your cultural identity is not an issue

Online Counseling for Men : Are you a man who feels stuck between anger and numbness? Stressed out and anxious? Maybe you've doubted going to therapy because it seems too strange. Do you wish something would change in your relationship, but you don't know what to do--or worried it might end? Or maybe you're the guy who's constantly the friend of every woman you'd actually like to date. Plus, COVID-19 has raised all these stresses to the nth power. For white guys, maybe you're also realizing how race and racism have played a role in your life. You're ready to take steps to undo harm--but it seems like there's no way out.

Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience in the military and community service providing high quality care and support to people who are socially excluded or who are experiencing problems in their lives. Mental Health issues arise when we are faced with overwhelming emotions in isolation. Without the necessary support, emotions get so big and daunting that we defend ourselves against them, leading to numbness, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to invite intense emotions into the room so that we can learn to regulate them together and they can be reincorporated into the psyche, leading to a fuller and healthier life.

If you find yourself preparing and bracing for that offensive comment; you regulate your speech, dress, and actions to fit in or be safe; or you navigate how much of your experiences to share for fear that you won’t be heard, or that your story will show different your reality is from others—then I want you to know that you’re not crazy, and you don’t have to go it alone. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who knows what it’s like to be immersed in spaces that don’t culturally or racially reflect me, my identity, or my values. And to live in spaces that reject me as I live into my full identity as a black man , a person of color.

Do you ask yourself "why do I feel this way?" or "how did I get here?" or "where am I going in life?" Exploring the inner world can be daunting, and I am interested in helping individuals navigate that path safely, mindfully, and with clear vision and awareness. I'm comfortable working with clients from diverse and varied backgrounds, and I've worked in outpatient and community mental health, intensive residential, hospitals and correctional settings. As a result, I've developed a real respect for the many ways we all deal with issues and struggle through life the best we can.

If you are looking for a therapist who is easy to talk to, a straight-shooter, and a creative problem-solver, then I'm your man . I know that effective therapy has room for laughter AND tears. I'll help you identify and put new strategies and tools in place that will allow you to relieve whatever issue(s) you are currently struggling with, including relationship stress and strain, overwhelming anxiety and/or depression, life transitions, grief, and more.

I welcome individual sessions with adults and older teens with a variety of clinical needs, particularly anxiety, depression, trauma, sex, sexuality, and identity. Using a trauma-informed approach, I enjoy working with clients on personal reflection and growth to meet their goals, as well as processing barriers that make it difficult to meet their therapeutic goal. I am sex-positive and kink-aware.

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.

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.

The mission of Lowery Coaching & Consulting Services, LLC is to cultivate and create a coaching atmosphere that will help individuals identify the desires of their lives without continual contemplation. As your professional life coach, I desire to help you bridge the gap between your reality and the visionary plan you have for your life. I specialize in clinical, spiritual, and holistic life coaching. I am committed to serving diverse populations of adolescents and adults across all genders, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. Offering personal, parenting/family, confidence, transitional, and Christian coaching.

My clients may feel that they have been unable to comfortably make decisions in their lives or have made poor decisions. They may not have been able to identify or achieve their goals, leaving them feel unfulfilled. Often, they want to initiate change but have uncertainty about their ability to do so or the steps in that process. They seek to establish and achieve goals that will bring fulfillment, enjoyment, material comfort and success in their lives. My clients seek lives in which they are self-confident and motivated. Through the coaching relationship, they determined what was important to them, then pursued and achieved it.

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.

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.

I have been working in the behavioral health field for over 25 years, primarily with adults, who are experiencing substance abuse, and related issues. I try to provide a safe environment where individuals can begin to relate their story, and experience grace and truth over time to grow and heal.

**I am not currently taking patients right now.** My professional strengths include flexibility, sensitivity, and a non-dogmatic approach to peoples' issues. I work with clients where they are, seeing each person as unique.

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. (johnboydphd.com)

Educated and trained at Wake Forest University, I am a community based mental health / mental wellness professional. My work targets issues including Marriage and Family, substance addiction, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ(plus) concerns, and challenging life transitions. I have expertise in working with clients of all ages with most of my client being families and adults (ages 18 and up).

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

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).