Therapists in Richmond, VA

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.

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.

There's probably nothing you're going to tell me that I haven't heard. Although my clients have diverse anxieties, they often find that their shame in talking to me is quite unnecessary. Emerging adults have so many challenges with no clear approach to overcome them. This question of "how" comes back to the person you're becoming, and who you want to be going forward. It's okay if you've made many mistakes thus far – we all have. This is your opportunity to choose what to do this time.

Life seems to be going pretty well. Maybe you recently were accepted to college or started a new job or relationship, and yet something still feels "off." Perhaps you do have some trauma in your background but wonder if it's bad enough to warrant therapy. You are in the right place! I enjoy working with college students as they manage the many transitions and stresses of university. I also have experience working with people of all age groups, on issues relating to stress and anger management, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress as well as LGBTQIA+ identified clients.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work with over 30 years of experiences working with children, teens, and young adults. I enjoy integrating parents into the process of therapy, and utilizing my unique skills and experience to include them. I provide services in both English and Spanish. I am deeply invested in facilitating family cohesion between parents and children where deep cultural values collide with the mainstream American culture. I also have experience working with children in the foster care system, or in residential.

Let's Talk! Your healing begins with self-exploration, discovery and treatment. As a therapist, I offer treatment to individuals who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, divorce and other life transitions. The therapy techniques that I primarily subscribe to include Cognitive behavioral therapy, focusing on the relationship between the thoughts, emotions, and behavior of the client, Dialectical behavior therapy and Solution-focused therapy.

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.

Another sleepless night spent agonizing over every interaction from the day before. I shouldn’t have spoken up in that meeting. Everyone is probably laughing at me behind my back. Why don’t I keep my big mouth shut? You try to push these thoughts down and ignore them, but it’s no use. You’re terrified no one will like you for who you are, so you pretend to be someone else. And for a time, it worked. But every day, you feel less like yourself, more like an imposter. You distance yourself from loved ones, worried they’ll notice this change in you. You’re feeling disconnected – like you have no control over your life. You need help.

Overwhelmed students and young adults often wonder, “Will someone have the experience to help me through this without making me feel even worse than I do about the way things have turned out?” or “ If I can just get through these next crucial years everything might be ok, but for now I am not sure how or even if that can happen.” 13-24 year olds are faced with a challenging game of constant decision making, competitive peer environments, and finish lines that appear to move further away. Families and loved ones also get swept up in the pressure of watching young people in their lives encounter diverse and time sensitive obstacles.

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.

You're looking for someone who gets you, who listens deeply and sees your unique strengths. In our sessions, it's all about you: your challenges, your aspirations, your journey. I'm here to support children, teens, and young adults, alongside their families, in a shared quest for growth and understanding. We'll navigate life's hurdles together with empathy and genuine care, empowering you to unlock your true potential. Let's discover your path to well-being, hand in hand, in a space where you feel valued and heard.

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.

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.

Are you or your child experiencing stress, worry, mood swings, difficulty focusing, burnout, or challenges in relationships? Do you feel uncertain about handling life's different stages or supporting your adolescent in today's complex world? It doesn't have to feel overwhelming! If anxiety, challenging behaviors, ADHD, depression, conflicts with developmental milestones, or life changes are causing struggles for you or your child, I'm here to offer assistance.

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 aim to provide an open and safe environment to address various issues that may arise in one’s life. My specialty population is couples and families, as I have personally experienced the effects of coming from a broken home, as well as surviving a chaotic family environment. I have 17 years of experience working with children and over 12 years of experience working with adults who are severely mentally ill and dually diagnosed. I find joy in helping others navigate through the roller coaster ride, and detours that life sometimes throws at us.

I am Dr. Cynthia Agbayani, a licensed professional counselor, and Air Force veteran. My doctoral studies focus was attachment and trauma. I have 25-plus years of experience working with at-risk youth, families, couples, and individuals covering various issues. I specialize in attachment, trauma, anxiety, and family issues. I work with people who range in age from toddler to old age in varying settings, such as home-based, outpatient, residential, and telehealth.

I believe that each individual has the capacity to make it through unexplored territory in life, often associated with chaos and fear. Moreover, while this place of despair or despondency that we find ourselves in when things in life crumble, I believe that we each can decide to transform that chaos into ordered, habitable, and sustainable realities voluntarily.

I am a licensed psychologist that provides specialized assessment and intervention services for children, adolescents, young adults and families. I aim to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention services for complex cognitive, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and/or academic challenges. I provide a supportive, warm and collaborative environment in which clients and their families are able to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, navigate various challenges and make positive changes. I have diverse experience working in clinical, medical and educational settings.