Substance Use Therapists in Richmond, VA

Are you desiring to reclaim your life after a painful loss? Are recent changes in your normal routine have you feeling emotionally drained? Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. Whether it's the death of a loved one, a divorce, career change, a move, change in health, loss of freedom, or any of the 40+ losses a person may experience during their life time; I will walk this journey with you! Also, with 35 years as Substance Abuse Treatment Professional and an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, an additional aspect of my work is centered in the correlation between addiction, grief and relapse.

Hello! My name is Jen and I specialize in working with the queer community, trauma, and substance use (you do not need to qualify for all or any of these to come see me). If complex trauma and PTS/D symptoms are things you struggle with, I am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting. In my office you choose what you’d like to address and what is off limits. This is your space to explore and process what you need and want to. You are the only expert of yourself. I like to meet you where you’re at and explore what is challenging and/or painful. My goal is to help my community heal and find wholeheartedness and acceptance, exactly as you are.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use , or the lingering effects of trauma, you are not alone. We all face stress and uncertainty and sometimes our usual coping mechanisms just aren't enough. In counseling, you will have the space to freely process your thoughts and feelings while working on new skills that can help you improve your mental health and relationships. As a therapist, I take a collaborative and person-centered approach designed to empower you to reach your goals. I also strive to integrate a multicultural and LGBTQIA+ affirmative framework into my work with clients.

I believe that therapy can be useful to anyone and everyone, whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or have sought therapy in the past. There is always something to learn, unpack, or explore more in every phase of life that you enter. In my work, I strive to create a space that is non-judgmental and trauma-informed so that the person feels as safe and as comfortable as possible.

Paul grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and moved to Virginia to attend college and graduate school. He earned his Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary. Paul became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2002. Paul has extensive experience in a variety of settings including inpatient and residential treatment, community-based clinical work, private practice, juvenile drug treatment court, and crisis response.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of counseling experience. I am in private practice under the name Echo Counseling and Professional Services LLC. Our motto is "Reflecting Unlimited Possibility". What if we as individuals practiced reflecting unlimited possibility? If we did, would our life's journey focus on striving to be our best selves? When you select Echo, together we will strive to explore the unlimited possibilities for the changes you seek. We believe that a caring, nonjudgmental, atmosphere provides a solid foundation for developing solution focused, strength based strategies to problem-solving.

Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (VA) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (MD) and the Owner of Prismatic Therapy. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount Universtiy in Arlington, Virginia. Megan has experience in working with clients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, personality disorders, post traumatic stress and more. She has worked in residential treatment for dual diagnosis, intensive outpatient and private practice.

Jennifer works with clients and families who are struggling with the disease of addiction as well as depression, anxiety, and other dual diagnoses that can accompany substance use . She believes in a holistic approach to addiction treatment, healing the mind, body, and spirit in order to break the chains of addiction. Common goals for therapy include eliminating substance use , addressing the underlying causes of addiction, developing healthy stress management, creating a support system, learning how to communicate emotions effectively, maintaining a healthier lifestyle, and repairing damaged relationships.

Alex Carroll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 8 years of experience providing therapy. Alex has developed competency working with a diverse group of individuals, as he has worked in a multitude of settings in the mental health field. Alex specializes in working with adults looking for help with anxiety, depression, substance use , trauma, grief, and loss, as well as other areas. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the College of Charleston and received his Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.

There are times in our lives that we need some extra support and an environment that fosters growth. My goal for all my clients in the therapeutic process is to develop practical solutions, gain insights, and develop appropriate strategies to address acute and ongoing complex issues. I have a passion for helping clients struggling to achieve a personal balance, regain self-awareness, and rejuvenate a drive to approach and manage personal and mental health issues. I have experience in, but not limited to, working with substance use and gambling disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and challenging life transitions.

From pouring a glass of water to playing piano, driving to work and checking our smart phones, so much of what we do is habit. The more iterations we perform, the more engrained it becomes. As it turns out, the way we think is no different. Left unaware, how we see ourselves and the world around us can become automated and no longer a choice. It becomes a reaction rather than a response.

My first goal in therapy is to create a space and relationship where you feel safe to explore issues without fear of judgment or confrontation. From there we begin to explore the potential of change, and ways we could alleviate your issues. We begin together with a solution-focused approach, as we gently progress towards deeper issues where appropriate. I utilize a variety of theories and techniques to assist this exploration such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), etc.

I have been an LCSW and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor for 25+ working primarily with individuals and families experiencing substance use -related related issues. I work to normalize the process of recovery and provide the comfortable process to develop skills for self-care and connecting to peer support to find contentment in sobriety. I am not currently accepting referrals but am happy to assist with identifying other professionals and services in my practice (Archstone Counseling & Treatment) or other settings. Please feel free to reach me by email or phone for a free consultation.

Alison has been the Chief Clinical Officer responsible for operations of community-based programs (Intensive In-home, Mental Health Skill-Building, and Crisis Stabilization) at our sister company, River City Comprehensive Counseling, since 2010. She has experience providing individual and group outpatient therapy in the mental health and substance use fields with older adolescents and adult populations.

Josh Brooks grew up outside Charlotte, North Carolina. He completed his Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and then his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. During his residency, Josh worked with children, adults, families, and couples. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a varied skill set. After moving to Richmond, Josh followed his passion of working with children and adults who struggle with intense emotions.

Wellness has been defined as a way of life oriented toward optimal health and well-being in which body, mind, and spirit are integrated to live more fully within the human and natural community. Ideally, it is the optimum state of health and well-being that each individual is capable of achieving. When working together in counseling, I perceive one’s thoughts are related to their feelings and reactions to events, not the events themselves. Counseling sessions are individualized to meet the unique needs of each client.