Marriage Counseling Therapists in Richmond, VA

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Emmanuelle Kahn
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, LMHP-S
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23226
I also enjoy working with couples.
I strive to cultivate a space where my clients feel empowered, affirmed, supported and respected. My therapeutic approach is collaborative in order to best support your needs and goals in your therapy journey. In my work I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based and relational lens to foster connection and resilience with my clients. As your therapist, I am here to honor the identity you hold while simultaneously challenging the narratives that hinder your growth and perpetuate harm. My aim is to help you explore and navigate the beliefs and systems that impact your mental well-being.
I also enjoy working with couples.
I strive to cultivate a space where my clients feel empowered, affirmed, supported and respected. My therapeutic approach is collaborative in order to best support your needs and goals in your therapy journey. In my work I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based and relational lens to foster connection and resilience with my clients. As your therapist, I am here to honor the identity you hold while simultaneously challenging the narratives that hinder your growth and perpetuate harm. My aim is to help you explore and navigate the beliefs and systems that impact your mental well-being.
(804) 297-5206 View (804) 297-5206
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Carolyn Palmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I provide individual and couples therapy with a focus on resolving functionally impairing issues associated with anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, and trauma.
The journey through life is unpredictable. So, when you feel as if challenges are coming at you from every direction, you should confront them. It is important to take control of your story by determining your path.
I provide individual and couples therapy with a focus on resolving functionally impairing issues associated with anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, and trauma.
The journey through life is unpredictable. So, when you feel as if challenges are coming at you from every direction, you should confront them. It is important to take control of your story by determining your path.
(804) 395-5174 View (804) 395-5174
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Kelly Lynn Humes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
I am honored to support individuals and couples seeking emotional wellness. I function from an empathy-based perspective and take great pride in my ability to feel with my clients, working to create a safe space for desired change. I have over 14 years of clinical experience serving clients managing Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD as well as the complex layers of Personality Disorders and Substances Use Disorders. I have a special interest in supporting parents who are navigating technology and the impacts on children. I offer virtual group support on this topic.
I am honored to support individuals and couples seeking emotional wellness. I function from an empathy-based perspective and take great pride in my ability to feel with my clients, working to create a safe space for desired change. I have over 14 years of clinical experience serving clients managing Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD as well as the complex layers of Personality Disorders and Substances Use Disorders. I have a special interest in supporting parents who are navigating technology and the impacts on children. I offer virtual group support on this topic.
(804) 587-8085 View (804) 587-8085
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Fig Tree Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richmond, VA 23230
We are a Christian based organization that specializes in EMDR and DBT. We see clients from 3 years old to 99 years old.
We are a Christian based organization that specializes in EMDR and DBT. We see clients from 3 years old to 99 years old.
(804) 670-5521 View (804) 670-5521
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Vic Tedrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
5 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23235
Waitlist for new clients
Raise your hand if you’re still people-pleasing, over-functioning, and trying to earn your worth. If you are a teen, young adult, or LGBTQ+ human looking to find their voice and reconnect to your authentic, empowered, and free self, I'd love to connect. I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, and C-PTSD, with a focus on chronic illness, perfectionism, shame, poor self-image, difficult relationships, overwhelming emotions, and body dysmorphia.
Raise your hand if you’re still people-pleasing, over-functioning, and trying to earn your worth. If you are a teen, young adult, or LGBTQ+ human looking to find their voice and reconnect to your authentic, empowered, and free self, I'd love to connect. I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, and C-PTSD, with a focus on chronic illness, perfectionism, shame, poor self-image, difficult relationships, overwhelming emotions, and body dysmorphia.
(804) 265-4722 View (804) 265-4722
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Middle Way Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ME
Online Only
Is life hitting you hard right now? You feel stuck. Maybe you feel alone. Maybe you struggle doing what you need or want to get done. Maybe you struggle with the way your mind works. Or just maybe you feel like there's not much meaning in your life. My name is Michael Sheffield and alongside obtaining a Master's degree, I have been working as a counselor with people for 5 years. My life and training are lent towards working with people experiencing depressed mood, anxiety, overactive/judgemental minds, relationship stress, pessimism, trauma, sleep disturbance, OCD, uncontrolled anger/mood, workaholism, and chronic pain.
Is life hitting you hard right now? You feel stuck. Maybe you feel alone. Maybe you struggle doing what you need or want to get done. Maybe you struggle with the way your mind works. Or just maybe you feel like there's not much meaning in your life. My name is Michael Sheffield and alongside obtaining a Master's degree, I have been working as a counselor with people for 5 years. My life and training are lent towards working with people experiencing depressed mood, anxiety, overactive/judgemental minds, relationship stress, pessimism, trauma, sleep disturbance, OCD, uncontrolled anger/mood, workaholism, and chronic pain.
(757) 379-8539 View (757) 379-8539
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Tamara C Hill
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA, BCB
Richmond, VA 23219
I have worked with a wide range of mental wellness obstacles - including anxiety, depression, career shifts, health concerns, life changes, grief, sexuality and gender topics. It is my opinion that our goal is to be able to face these obstacles life presents us in a way that feels comfortable and in-line with who we want to be.
I have worked with a wide range of mental wellness obstacles - including anxiety, depression, career shifts, health concerns, life changes, grief, sexuality and gender topics. It is my opinion that our goal is to be able to face these obstacles life presents us in a way that feels comfortable and in-line with who we want to be.
(804) 374-8639 View (804) 374-8639
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Paul Willson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23220
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker; I also have a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar from Virginia Commonwealth University. As you may guess I feel creativity can be a huge asset in therapy but also more broadly in life! I use mindfulness techniques and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music in addition to more traditional talk therapy methods to offer several different avenues for healing. I also love working with artists, musicians and meditators For Artist Coaching and or Spiritual Direction contact me via my music website by a quick web search of 'Paul Willson Music'
I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker; I also have a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar from Virginia Commonwealth University. As you may guess I feel creativity can be a huge asset in therapy but also more broadly in life! I use mindfulness techniques and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music in addition to more traditional talk therapy methods to offer several different avenues for healing. I also love working with artists, musicians and meditators For Artist Coaching and or Spiritual Direction contact me via my music website by a quick web search of 'Paul Willson Music'
(804) 466-3218 View (804) 466-3218
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Kathryn Wilder Schaaf
Psychologist, PhD, LCP, ABPP
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23226
I work with individuals, couples and families and treat a wide range of presenting issues including: Relationship and Family Concerns; Stress and Life Dissatisfaction; Anxiety; Depression;Trauma; Recovery after Neurological Disorders
I have worked as a mental health professional since 2003 and utilize best available research to inform treatment with my clients. Prior to working full time in private practice, I worked as a Staff Psychologist at McGuire VA Medical Center and served as faculty at VCU in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
I work with individuals, couples and families and treat a wide range of presenting issues including: Relationship and Family Concerns; Stress and Life Dissatisfaction; Anxiety; Depression;Trauma; Recovery after Neurological Disorders
I have worked as a mental health professional since 2003 and utilize best available research to inform treatment with my clients. Prior to working full time in private practice, I worked as a Staff Psychologist at McGuire VA Medical Center and served as faculty at VCU in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
(804) 375-5861 View (804) 375-5861
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John Feeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richmond, VA 23226
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I enjoy working with people to address the pain/stuck points in their life and to build a positive future. Bringing compassion and understanding into sessions, I work hard to provide a safe environment for you. I am currently working with adults taking on anxiety, depression, personality disorders, substance use issues, and trauma. I use several different therapeutic approaches to address client concerns. Please call or email with any questions, and I look forward to connecting with you.
Welcome! I enjoy working with people to address the pain/stuck points in their life and to build a positive future. Bringing compassion and understanding into sessions, I work hard to provide a safe environment for you. I am currently working with adults taking on anxiety, depression, personality disorders, substance use issues, and trauma. I use several different therapeutic approaches to address client concerns. Please call or email with any questions, and I look forward to connecting with you.
(804) 538-3230 x2 View (804) 538-3230 x2
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Matthew Barber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have diverse experience in group therapy, individual therapy, and couple's counseling.
My specialty is helping individuals struggling with anxiety, including generalized anxiety, medical anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, phobias, and social anxiety. My approach is based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which works by changing your relationship with anxiety itself rather than trying to reduce or control it. Anxiety is pretty hard to directly control, but more importantly, you don’t need to control or reduce it to start living a more meaningful life. In fact, focusing on reducing anxiety often just means you are focusing more on your anxiety. Let’s try something different.
I have diverse experience in group therapy, individual therapy, and couple's counseling.
My specialty is helping individuals struggling with anxiety, including generalized anxiety, medical anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, phobias, and social anxiety. My approach is based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which works by changing your relationship with anxiety itself rather than trying to reduce or control it. Anxiety is pretty hard to directly control, but more importantly, you don’t need to control or reduce it to start living a more meaningful life. In fact, focusing on reducing anxiety often just means you are focusing more on your anxiety. Let’s try something different.
(804) 451-4753 View (804) 451-4753
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Callie Shirts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
With a compassionate, genuine, and non judgemental approach, my goal is to see individuals and couples working toward a happier, healthier life.
I am licensed in both Virginia and Oregon and I practice from an Attachment based perspective and have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. I specialize in couples therapy, religious trauma, mindfulness, depression, anxiety, betrayal trauma, infidelity, communication issues, and life transitions. I work with teens, adults, and couples.
With a compassionate, genuine, and non judgemental approach, my goal is to see individuals and couples working toward a happier, healthier life.
I am licensed in both Virginia and Oregon and I practice from an Attachment based perspective and have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. I specialize in couples therapy, religious trauma, mindfulness, depression, anxiety, betrayal trauma, infidelity, communication issues, and life transitions. I work with teens, adults, and couples.
(571) 901-1305 View (571) 901-1305
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Philip M. Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist
Online Only
I believe that treatment should focus on making peoples' lives better, on improving their relationships, on helping them understand who they are, and on making sure that progress and healing continues long after treatment ends. I have more than twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults, in outpatient and inpatient settings, and in homes throughout the state.
I believe that treatment should focus on making peoples' lives better, on improving their relationships, on helping them understand who they are, and on making sure that progress and healing continues long after treatment ends. I have more than twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults, in outpatient and inpatient settings, and in homes throughout the state.
(804) 293-0640 View (804) 293-0640
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Madalyn Peyton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LCSW
Online Only
I'm glad you are here! I am a Queer-identifying therapist with experience in both private practice and community mental health settings. I am passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate stress, trauma, and life’s many transitions. Drawing from a compassionate, client-centered approach, I strive to create a space where people feel seen, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace. In my work, I focus on helping clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their resilience.
I'm glad you are here! I am a Queer-identifying therapist with experience in both private practice and community mental health settings. I am passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate stress, trauma, and life’s many transitions. Drawing from a compassionate, client-centered approach, I strive to create a space where people feel seen, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace. In my work, I focus on helping clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their resilience.
(773) 341-2699 View (773) 341-2699
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J Group Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSOTP, ABS
Richmond, VA 23224
Ms. Shalanda Jackson, LCSW, CSOTP, ABS and a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University. Ms. Jackson has an extensive mental health service background and worked in various capacities as an outpatient therapist, crisis services supervisor and sex offender treatment provider. Ms. Jackson is passionate about working with individuals who have an extensive history of trauma, relationship issues, anger management issues and incarceration.
Ms. Shalanda Jackson, LCSW, CSOTP, ABS and a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University. Ms. Jackson has an extensive mental health service background and worked in various capacities as an outpatient therapist, crisis services supervisor and sex offender treatment provider. Ms. Jackson is passionate about working with individuals who have an extensive history of trauma, relationship issues, anger management issues and incarceration.
(804) 409-9112 View (804) 409-9112
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond
Licensed Professional Counselor
Richmond, VA 23230
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(804) 538-3121 View (804) 538-3121
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Felicia M Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MDiv, PhD, LPC-S
Richmond, VA 23230
The mission of Chayah Counseling is to facilitate growth, healing, and wholeness through counseling and education. With over 25 years of person-centered, faith-based, mental health care, my approach to counseling involves a fusion of Solution Focused Therapy and Theology. We offer you time and space to share your story, while providing you tools to move your forward and sustain your growth.
The mission of Chayah Counseling is to facilitate growth, healing, and wholeness through counseling and education. With over 25 years of person-centered, faith-based, mental health care, my approach to counseling involves a fusion of Solution Focused Therapy and Theology. We offer you time and space to share your story, while providing you tools to move your forward and sustain your growth.
(804) 415-8661 View (804) 415-8661
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Lynnay Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Once we decide to work together, we’ll act as partners in your therapeutic journey.
Hello My name is Lynnay Lewis. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. I obtained my Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University in Glen Allen, VA. I have over 10 years of experience working in the counseling field with children, adolescents, and adults. I focus on each patient as a ‘whole person,’ with the understanding that everyone’s psychological well-being is influenced by a matrix of factors that could be limiting their ability to explore life’s infinite possibilities.
Once we decide to work together, we’ll act as partners in your therapeutic journey.
Hello My name is Lynnay Lewis. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. I obtained my Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University in Glen Allen, VA. I have over 10 years of experience working in the counseling field with children, adolescents, and adults. I focus on each patient as a ‘whole person,’ with the understanding that everyone’s psychological well-being is influenced by a matrix of factors that could be limiting their ability to explore life’s infinite possibilities.
(804) 392-1121 x708 View (804) 392-1121 x708
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Mission Statement: The mission of Lowery Coaching & Consulting Services, LLC is to cultivate an empowering coaching atmosphere that helps individuals identify and pursue the true desires of their lives—moving beyond continual contemplation into meaningful action. As your professional life coach, I am dedicated to helping you bridge the gap between your current reality and the visionary plan you hold for your life. I specialize in clinical, spiritual, and holistic life coaching, and I am committed to serving a diverse community of adolescents and adults, across all genders, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Mission Statement: The mission of Lowery Coaching & Consulting Services, LLC is to cultivate an empowering coaching atmosphere that helps individuals identify and pursue the true desires of their lives—moving beyond continual contemplation into meaningful action. As your professional life coach, I am dedicated to helping you bridge the gap between your current reality and the visionary plan you hold for your life. I specialize in clinical, spiritual, and holistic life coaching, and I am committed to serving a diverse community of adolescents and adults, across all genders, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
(804) 207-7513 View (804) 207-7513
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Nakeema Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Looking for a therapist who listens, is consistent, and cares? Look no further! Your goals are important to us, and we want to hear you out!
Looking for a therapist who listens, is consistent, and cares? Look no further! Your goals are important to us, and we want to hear you out!
(804) 676-6241 View (804) 676-6241

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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.