Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Richmond, VA

I have the honor of sitting with others in some of their most vulnerable states, hearing common themes of negative core beliefs that are contributing to their overall symptoms and emotional suffering. A few of these I hear often are "I am not good enough, I have to be perfect, I can't trust anyone, I can't handle it, I am not safe, I am permanently damaged." These are just a few out of a long list of negative beliefs where I help my clients work through to relieve their emotional suffering that may be manifesting in their current life as anxiety, depression, chronic pain (somatic issues) or difficulty in their relationships.

You're having trouble feeling safe with your partner, friends, at work; sometimes feeling safe at all. You know what you experienced was not "OK" and now you're left to experience the sleepless nights, anger, racing heart, and worries. Maybe you're questioning your worth and wondering how you will ever move on. It feels like a piece of you is missing or was even taken. Sometimes, there aren't any words to describe what it feels like in your body. Maybe it has been a month since "it" happened, maybe years. Regardless, you don't have to keep feeling this way.

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 have an LGBTQIA+ affirmative and multicultural focused approach.

Hey y'all! Welcome to Real Talk with Renae! We'll do more than just talk-we'll journey! As the creator and owner of Real Talk, I'm partnering with Grow Therapy to bring hope, healing and change. If you're here, it means you're ready, or at least, curious about making shifts in your life and I'm here for it! Let's face it. Life is downright messy at times!

I provide confidential and supportive services for those looking for help with trauma & attachment issues, stress, compulsive behaviors, relationship conflict, parenting, and difficult teen behaviors. My focus is on the whole person, and incorporates the mind/body/spirit connection. Life experiences, including family of origin work, are often explored to address current symptoms and painful patterning. Mindfulness practices are taught to help bring presence and compassion to each moment. Through this work, one can have greater self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-responsibility. I am passionate about helping others open more to who they are, and broaden the scope of possibilities for deep, meaningful lives.

Life’s challenges may cause us to react and respond in many different ways. Our current situation may or may not be in our immediate control, but when we look at our life, long-term, it will be the decisions that we make today that set the course of the overall outcome. Experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, confusion, and frustration (to name a few) may be a part of that journey, but you do not have to go down that road alone. It's important to have a safe and confidential space to work through challenges, become more resilient, and come out on the other side with confidence and skills to manage the situations you face.

Looking for help is the first step. Whether you have experienced a traumatic event or events in the distant past or more recently or have feelings of being sad and depressed or anxious. It could be that you are in a difficult time in your life or that you are ready for a time of growth. I believe that everyone has the capability to heal and to grow. Every individual, couple, and family are different and I customize my therapeutic plan for your individual needs.