Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Richmond, VA
I work with individuals across the lifespan and from all walks of life, with a special focus on serving the brain injury ( TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) communities.
I approach the therapeutic relationship with creativity and a person-centered focus, fostering a safe environment where clients can share authentically. My work blends evidence-based counseling techniques with expressive and imaginative supports, including music-based interventions when helpful. I support both children and adults navigating ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, and anxiety. Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, I incorporate creative approaches to enhance well-being, daily functioning, and overall quality of life.
I work with individuals across the lifespan and from all walks of life, with a special focus on serving the brain injury ( TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) communities.
I approach the therapeutic relationship with creativity and a person-centered focus, fostering a safe environment where clients can share authentically. My work blends evidence-based counseling techniques with expressive and imaginative supports, including music-based interventions when helpful. I support both children and adults navigating ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, and anxiety. Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, I incorporate creative approaches to enhance well-being, daily functioning, and overall quality of life.
Mike Pease
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy often focuses on life’s biggest challenges and difficult emotions, but that doesn’t mean therapy has to be a distressing experience. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, adjusting to life changes, addiction, and PTSD. I specialize in treating trauma and utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy to guide individuals through reprocessing what they have experienced in order to cultivate healing and growth from their traumas. I have helped survivors of a wide variety of traumatic events including but not limited to; sexual assault, childhood abuse, combat related trauma, and domestic violence.
Therapy often focuses on life’s biggest challenges and difficult emotions, but that doesn’t mean therapy has to be a distressing experience. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, adjusting to life changes, addiction, and PTSD. I specialize in treating trauma and utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy to guide individuals through reprocessing what they have experienced in order to cultivate healing and growth from their traumas. I have helped survivors of a wide variety of traumatic events including but not limited to; sexual assault, childhood abuse, combat related trauma, and domestic violence.
Are you missing spark in your life? Want to find your voice and actualize your potential? I have good news; you are already taking the first step, in seeking therapy. For the steps to come in your journey, I would be grateful to support, equip, and empower you in therapy to collaboratively help you to navigate and overcome stressors and symptoms of mental illness in your life.
Are you missing spark in your life? Want to find your voice and actualize your potential? I have good news; you are already taking the first step, in seeking therapy. For the steps to come in your journey, I would be grateful to support, equip, and empower you in therapy to collaboratively help you to navigate and overcome stressors and symptoms of mental illness in your life.
In response to COVID-19, we are now offering remote talk therapy sessions and supervised neurofeedback home training. The Virginia Center for Neurofeedback, Attachment & Trauma offers the gold standard in QEEG-guided neurofeedback for emotional distress, trauma, PTSD, ADD, creativity enhancement and peak performance training. Services also include psychotherapy, EMDR and LENS neurofeedback.
In response to COVID-19, we are now offering remote talk therapy sessions and supervised neurofeedback home training. The Virginia Center for Neurofeedback, Attachment & Trauma offers the gold standard in QEEG-guided neurofeedback for emotional distress, trauma, PTSD, ADD, creativity enhancement and peak performance training. Services also include psychotherapy, EMDR and LENS neurofeedback.
I'm here to help you resolve your challenges and move forward. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and making changes can feel like an impossibility. Relationships, trauma, health issues, life transitions, grief, complicated family dynamics, and childhood wounds can keep us feeling stuck. They can rob us of our joy and even dim the vision we have for our lives. By applying complementary therapy approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), together we can unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I'm here to help you resolve your challenges and move forward. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and making changes can feel like an impossibility. Relationships, trauma, health issues, life transitions, grief, complicated family dynamics, and childhood wounds can keep us feeling stuck. They can rob us of our joy and even dim the vision we have for our lives. By applying complementary therapy approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), together we can unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, I work to develop collaborative, supportive relationships that facilitate the change process. It is an honor to be invited into the lives of people during vulnerable difficult times. I seek to help my clients with what matters most - living in the present, engaging in activities and relationships of value, and minimizing all that distracts. 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
As a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, I work to develop collaborative, supportive relationships that facilitate the change process. It is an honor to be invited into the lives of people during vulnerable difficult times. I seek to help my clients with what matters most - living in the present, engaging in activities and relationships of value, and minimizing all that distracts. 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’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Rachel Walls
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23226
Waitlist for new clients
I am a graduate of Tulane University’s School of Social Work, a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my clinical license in 2015 and have been an Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner since 2022. My expertise is in treating medical trauma, grief and post-traumatic stress related to events surrounding disease, medical care or medical emergencies. My approach is tailored specifically for each client.
I am a graduate of Tulane University’s School of Social Work, a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my clinical license in 2015 and have been an Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner since 2022. My expertise is in treating medical trauma, grief and post-traumatic stress related to events surrounding disease, medical care or medical emergencies. My approach is tailored specifically for each client.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to make meaningful progress toward their goals while understanding that growth does not require perfection. They are open and honest in communicating about their therapeutic journey, including the therapeutic relationship and any needed adjustments. They value collaboration and actively engage in the therapeutic process. My ideal client follows through with recommended interventions and commits to consistent attendance. Ultimately, they seek personal growth, increased insight, and sustainable change.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to make meaningful progress toward their goals while understanding that growth does not require perfection. They are open and honest in communicating about their therapeutic journey, including the therapeutic relationship and any needed adjustments. They value collaboration and actively engage in the therapeutic process. My ideal client follows through with recommended interventions and commits to consistent attendance. Ultimately, they seek personal growth, increased insight, and sustainable change.
Taking the step to begin counseling can feel vulnerable, especially if you've been carrying things on your own for a long time. I aim to provide a safe, welcoming space where you feel supported and I am committed to offering compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals navigating life's challenges. I believe healing occurs within a collaborative relationship; one where you feel seen, heard, and empowered throughout your journey. I honor each client's cultural identity and lived experiences and strive to create an inclusive environment where all parts of you are welcomed, respected, and valued.
Taking the step to begin counseling can feel vulnerable, especially if you've been carrying things on your own for a long time. I aim to provide a safe, welcoming space where you feel supported and I am committed to offering compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals navigating life's challenges. I believe healing occurs within a collaborative relationship; one where you feel seen, heard, and empowered throughout your journey. I honor each client's cultural identity and lived experiences and strive to create an inclusive environment where all parts of you are welcomed, respected, and valued.
Are you looking for an affordable therapist with a unique skill set that can help you deal with everyday life stressors? Are you feeling in a downward spiral? Challenged with relationship issues that are weighing you down and your supportive network? If so, you have come to the right place!
Are you looking for an affordable therapist with a unique skill set that can help you deal with everyday life stressors? Are you feeling in a downward spiral? Challenged with relationship issues that are weighing you down and your supportive network? If so, you have come to the right place!
Dr. Carrie Hartwell is a licensed clinician specializing in trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and individual and family adjustment following traumatic events, loss, or illness/injury. As both a clinician and researcher, Dr. Hartwell's primary interests are in risk and resiliency among trauma survivors, with particular emphasis on identifying and strengthening factors which promote positive adaptation and healing. She has over 25 years of experience as a mental health practitioner in the U.S. and abroad, serving in clinical, administrative, and academic roles. For the last 20 years, Dr. Hartwell
has been in private practice in VA.
Dr. Carrie Hartwell is a licensed clinician specializing in trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and individual and family adjustment following traumatic events, loss, or illness/injury. As both a clinician and researcher, Dr. Hartwell's primary interests are in risk and resiliency among trauma survivors, with particular emphasis on identifying and strengthening factors which promote positive adaptation and healing. She has over 25 years of experience as a mental health practitioner in the U.S. and abroad, serving in clinical, administrative, and academic roles. For the last 20 years, Dr. Hartwell
has been in private practice in VA.
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.
The fact that you are reading this now is proof that you are taking the first steps on the road to a better life. Each life has depth and diversity of experience, and we all do our best to strive forward and tackle life’s challenges. Therapy offers an effective means to deal with life’s stressors and conquer these challenges in healthy and supported ways. You do not have to go it alone. It would be my honor to share a safe space with you to work through whatever issues may be of concern to you, provide you with tools that you can draw on in your daily life, and support you on your journey to your goals.
The fact that you are reading this now is proof that you are taking the first steps on the road to a better life. Each life has depth and diversity of experience, and we all do our best to strive forward and tackle life’s challenges. Therapy offers an effective means to deal with life’s stressors and conquer these challenges in healthy and supported ways. You do not have to go it alone. It would be my honor to share a safe space with you to work through whatever issues may be of concern to you, provide you with tools that you can draw on in your daily life, and support you on your journey to your goals.
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.
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.
Since 2017, I have dedicated my career to the art and science of healing. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, but more importantly, it is rooted in the belief that no matter what you have walked through, growth is possible.
Since 2017, I have dedicated my career to the art and science of healing. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, but more importantly, it is rooted in the belief that no matter what you have walked through, growth is possible.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or navigating major life changes, you might be searching for clarity and a way forward. Perhaps your struggling with the expectations of life or the unique challenges we all face today. You want a safe, nonjudgmental space where your experiences are truly understood and where you can build confidence, find balance, and create meaningful change in your life. You deserve support that meets you exactly where you are and respects your journey.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or navigating major life changes, you might be searching for clarity and a way forward. Perhaps your struggling with the expectations of life or the unique challenges we all face today. You want a safe, nonjudgmental space where your experiences are truly understood and where you can build confidence, find balance, and create meaningful change in your life. You deserve support that meets you exactly where you are and respects your journey.
Expert Counseling and Associates is an integrated group of mental health professional cooperative counselors partnered with PNPs, Psy, and SW. Our goal is to provide quality support and care to the community at all levels. We're engaged in the every day of the community as well as special projects, research, and policy. We are very proud of the diversity at our practice and very happy to say that every individual who works with us has an area of specialty in education and practice. Our organizational culture is rich with collaborative, egalitarianism, empowerment, choice, advocacy, and resourcing.
Expert Counseling and Associates is an integrated group of mental health professional cooperative counselors partnered with PNPs, Psy, and SW. Our goal is to provide quality support and care to the community at all levels. We're engaged in the every day of the community as well as special projects, research, and policy. We are very proud of the diversity at our practice and very happy to say that every individual who works with us has an area of specialty in education and practice. Our organizational culture is rich with collaborative, egalitarianism, empowerment, choice, advocacy, and resourcing.
Life can come with challenges that sometimes we don’t have the words for. While using your voice is just one form of communication, movement offers an alternative way to express emotions and thoughts that go with these challenges. I believe that the body is our first home and movement is our first way of sharing what goes on inside of that home. "Dance is a language beyond words, expressing that for which we have no words." -Jennifer De Leon
Life can come with challenges that sometimes we don’t have the words for. While using your voice is just one form of communication, movement offers an alternative way to express emotions and thoughts that go with these challenges. I believe that the body is our first home and movement is our first way of sharing what goes on inside of that home. "Dance is a language beyond words, expressing that for which we have no words." -Jennifer De Leon
Many of us experience stress, anxiety and depression related to problems related to work and family responsibilities and relationships. Using contemporary approaches to counseling/psychotherapy, I engage with my clients to identify the key elements of these life stresses that are challenging my clients' emotional well-being, threatening relationships, and triggering problem behaviors.
When working with children and families, focusing on each child or adolescent's perception of what's wrong in his or her life comes first. My clinical work with kids and families includes comprehensive neurodevelopmental and academic assessment.
Many of us experience stress, anxiety and depression related to problems related to work and family responsibilities and relationships. Using contemporary approaches to counseling/psychotherapy, I engage with my clients to identify the key elements of these life stresses that are challenging my clients' emotional well-being, threatening relationships, and triggering problem behaviors.
When working with children and families, focusing on each child or adolescent's perception of what's wrong in his or her life comes first. My clinical work with kids and families includes comprehensive neurodevelopmental and academic assessment.
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When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.
What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilization, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counseling.
How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.
What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.