Therapists in Richmond, VA

Whether you are facing challenges with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce, parenting or co-parenting, partner relationships, trauma recovery, career stressors or life transitions, there is hope. I match treatment interventions based upon your needs, however I tend to use treatment approaches that are solution focused and trauma informed. I am a direct and active therapist using humor when appropriate. I utilize EMDR, Life Coaching, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches in my work.

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.

Mental health is such an important topic, and it is not addressed nearly enough. My goal is to help individuals struggling with their mental health to identify healthy coping mechanisms to help make their lives easier. Finding coping mechanisms that work best for you is such an important step to managing mental health symptoms and helping you to feel better as a whole.

Are you going through some challenging times? I can help! I believe that life's challenges can be opportunities for growth and self-discovery. I aim to work alongside my clients, supporting them in navigating their unique life journeys. My counseling goal is to empower my clients, providing them with the tools and insights necessary to take charge of their well-being and lead more fulfilling lives.

He has clinical experience providing individual, group, and family counseling and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, anger management issues, substance abuse, and ASD. He enjoys connecting with families through their strengths and stories to facilitate individual and family growth. Clinically, he utilizes a Feminist-Ecological framework by addressing and understanding the need to examine human existence on multiple levels while cultivating social and racial justice and social change. He incorporates CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused perspectives.

Navigating the unexpected twists of life, you find yourself in a moment that defies expectation. Whether in the throes of transition, navigating adulthood, changing professional paths, or grappling with relationships, you're in a space of uncertainty, seeking your place in the world. Perhaps, despite having all you need, a lingering emptiness persists, prompting endless scrolling and relentless pursuit of connection or material solace.

Since youth, I wondered about human behavior and why people do what they do. To explore this interest further I took a class in comparative behavior and loved it. Since then I looked for opportunities to learn more about people, their actions, and their feelings while trying to find ways to help them improve their lives and feel better. I am lucky enough to be trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I used this advanced therapy process in California at the Anne Sippi Clinics in the service of those suffering severe adult psychopathology (mental health issues) early on in his career.

My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment and to evoke a presence of compassion and empathy to build upon and enhance the therapeutic relationship. In doing so, I hope to provide clients with the tools to understand and harness the complex interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, to foster deeper, more authentic, and meaningful relationships with themselves, others, and the world. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, navigating life transitions and challenges, interpersonal relationships, and building their self-esteem.

Christy demonstrates warmth and genuineness towards each individual that she serves and strives to create a non-judgmental space for clients to explore and unpack their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Christy appreciates the complexity and uniqueness of each individual and upholds the belief that each individual is the expert of their own thoughts, feelings, experiences, and problems. Christy enacts a humanistic and strengths-based approach to support individuals with overcoming barriers that come between them and the life they want to live.

I work with clients on broad-ranging topics including addiction, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, family/relationship conflict, and sexuality. My goal is to help clients address the impact of their experiences and emotions on daily living within a safe, supportive, and individualized setting. I encourage clients to accept themselves at every point in their mental health journey, while developing coping skills and support networks that will enrich their lives. My clients range in age from pre-K through adulthood, and come from a variety of different backgrounds.

My ideal client is someone who may face challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, or difficulty with significant life transitions. They come to session seeking a safe and supportive space to express their emotions and gain insights into their behaviors and thought patterns. They are willing to collaborate with me to learn their personalized and effective coping strategies as well as communication skills that may aid them in improving both relationships and overall daily functioning.

I believe that we all have the capacity for great change, sometimes we just need a guide to get us there. My focus in therapy is to develop resiliency, understanding, and self-action. My clients work through past trauma, sexual exposure, problematic sexual behaviors, and developing safe relationships. I provide both individual and group therapy, along with intensive outpatient therapy (IOP) to provide a wide variety of support and therapeutic interventions.

Are you seeking a compassionate and inclusive space to explore your mental health concerns? My mission is to create an environment where every individual feels seen and heard. I am a dedicated and empathetic counselor with a focus on trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. My approach to counseling is deeply rooted in empathy and a profound understanding of trauma's impact on mental health. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I recognize the intricate ways trauma can shape one's experiences and perceptions. With this awareness, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where healing can flourish.

I believe the key for successful therapy is finding someone you can fully trust and feel completely comfortable with. If you are seeking a warm, inclusive and compassionate therapist to help you on your journey, I’d love to meet with you! Most people who come to see me hope to find clarity on relationships, figure out how to set boundaries, give their life a better sense of direction, or find themselves. Whether you are looking for relief from anxiety and worry, or you are trying to regain joy and rhythm of life, I’d be honored to help you on that journey.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for working with adolescents, experiences of trauma and addressing family concerns. I view therapy as a collaborative and exploratory process to find a deeper meaning of self, develop awareness, and enhance strengths. I obtained my BSW at James Madison University in 2008 and my MSW at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2009. I have been licensed since 2015. I have a background in Community Based Mental Health services for both children and adults since 2009.

Are you interested in examining your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to make positive change? I am committed to providing a safe & affirming space to harness strengths, explore current patterns, & see where there could be space for growth. I have worked with individuals on the Autism Spectrum & those with depressive, anxious, & trauma-related symptoms. I acknowledge that treatment of these challenges is not "one size fits all", & pride myself on my experience working with folks in the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals in polyamorous relationships, & those with different health conditions & ability statuses.

Mary Thompson is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia who has been practicing since 2023. She has an MEd, Leadership and Supervision and an MS, Mental Health Counseling. Mary has experience working with various children and adolescents who have a variety of needs including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and interpersonal communication skills. She is able to build trusting relationships with clients and meet them where they are emotionally. Mary explores goals of counseling with the client to develop a reasonable treatment plan.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 8 years of experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more. I specialize in helping kids, teens, and young adults cope with the challenges they face. Families typically feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward when they first come to me. I help my clients get to the root of their problems and create the life they want.

Client's that seek out my services typically need assistance coping with increased levels of anxiety, depression, and/or have a trauma history. I also work with clients with history of self-injury. Client's that seek out treatment from me typically need or want a therapist who will meet them where they are at in their lives and collaborate with them in developing the skills to adapt and function in their daily lives. They want to build the skills needed so that they can continue to function post therapeutic services without needing the same level of care.