Positive Psychology Therapists in Henrico County, VA
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Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Sarah Degaraff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23229
Waitlist for new clients
Sarah provides confidential and supportive services from a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach, focusing on the whole person, integrating the mind/body/spirit connection. She also teaches mindfulness practices to help bring compassion and presence to each moment. Other modalities Sarah utilizes are play therapy techniques, relational, positive psychology, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Sarah is passionate about helping others become more self-aware in order to practice greater self-acceptance and self-responsibility to lead more fulfilling, and meaningful lives.
Sarah provides confidential and supportive services from a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach, focusing on the whole person, integrating the mind/body/spirit connection. She also teaches mindfulness practices to help bring compassion and presence to each moment. Other modalities Sarah utilizes are play therapy techniques, relational, positive psychology, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Sarah is passionate about helping others become more self-aware in order to practice greater self-acceptance and self-responsibility to lead more fulfilling, and meaningful lives.
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Beth Curry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, HSMI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23229 (Online Only)
As a certified Holistic Stress Management Instructor, I translate research from positive psychology, sports psychology, and neuroscience into practical strategies to enhance your overall happiness and well-being.
I empower high-functioning individuals to overcome obstacles so that they can get unstuck and perform at their highest potential. Whether it’s sports performance, general anxiety or fear, or learning to manage life stressors effectively, I can help you identify problem areas and to create effective solutions so that you can feel more confident in your pursuits to live the happy and healthy life you deserve. We’ll use a whole-self approach to help find a sense of balance and harmony in your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
As a certified Holistic Stress Management Instructor, I translate research from positive psychology, sports psychology, and neuroscience into practical strategies to enhance your overall happiness and well-being.
I empower high-functioning individuals to overcome obstacles so that they can get unstuck and perform at their highest potential. Whether it’s sports performance, general anxiety or fear, or learning to manage life stressors effectively, I can help you identify problem areas and to create effective solutions so that you can feel more confident in your pursuits to live the happy and healthy life you deserve. We’ll use a whole-self approach to help find a sense of balance and harmony in your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
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Jacklyn McMillan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230 (Online Only)
My principles are heavily based on Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Positive Psychology.
If you have felt the impact of life transitions including anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship and self-esteem issues, therapy can be a beautiful step towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy provides an opportunity to process and explore, in a judgement free space, in order to build upon strengths and identify areas ready for growth and change. As a therapist working in Virginia for well over a decade, I have provided services to both adolescents and adults, assisting with stressors associated with mental health, family and relationship dynamics, communication struggles, life stage changes, and women's issues.
My principles are heavily based on Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Positive Psychology.
If you have felt the impact of life transitions including anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship and self-esteem issues, therapy can be a beautiful step towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy provides an opportunity to process and explore, in a judgement free space, in order to build upon strengths and identify areas ready for growth and change. As a therapist working in Virginia for well over a decade, I have provided services to both adolescents and adults, assisting with stressors associated with mental health, family and relationship dynamics, communication struggles, life stage changes, and women's issues.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23231
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Farnaz E Teimouri
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23229 (Online Only)
Grounded in evidence-based practices, my treatment approach emphasizes the mind-body connection, incorporating modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Positive Psychology, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a licensed psychotherapist offering my services to individuals in Virginia and New York. My practice caters to adults and adolescents, specializing in addressing a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, cultural and adjustment difficulties, as well as daily life struggles. My primary objectives for my patients encompass enhancing overall well-being, fostering personal growth, and building resilience. With a distinctive perspective and extensive experience in psychiatric care, I firmly believe in the transformative impact of holistic integrative approaches on a patient's well-being.
Grounded in evidence-based practices, my treatment approach emphasizes the mind-body connection, incorporating modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Positive Psychology, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a licensed psychotherapist offering my services to individuals in Virginia and New York. My practice caters to adults and adolescents, specializing in addressing a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, cultural and adjustment difficulties, as well as daily life struggles. My primary objectives for my patients encompass enhancing overall well-being, fostering personal growth, and building resilience. With a distinctive perspective and extensive experience in psychiatric care, I firmly believe in the transformative impact of holistic integrative approaches on a patient's well-being.
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New Perspective Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23227 (Online Only)
You have been thinking about therapy for a while now and wondering if it will help you get your life back on track. You feel as if you have been derailed and have not been yourself. You’re not sure when things started to change but you know you need to do something. Work is stressing you out and you’re having trouble communicating clearly in your relationships. You’ve been overthinking, overwhelmed, and eating more than usual. Your sleep is off because your mind is racing, and you seem to be anxious most of the time.
You have been thinking about therapy for a while now and wondering if it will help you get your life back on track. You feel as if you have been derailed and have not been yourself. You’re not sure when things started to change but you know you need to do something. Work is stressing you out and you’re having trouble communicating clearly in your relationships. You’ve been overthinking, overwhelmed, and eating more than usual. Your sleep is off because your mind is racing, and you seem to be anxious most of the time.
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Keosha M-B Branch
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the state of Virginia with over 8 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and family conflict, addictions, parenting issues, and anger management. I have also helped many people experiencing phase of life challenges and those struggling with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the state of Virginia with over 8 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and family conflict, addictions, parenting issues, and anger management. I have also helped many people experiencing phase of life challenges and those struggling with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
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Julie E Ebersole
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23226 (Online Only)
I believe, within each of us, lay the resources & strengths to tackle life's challenges. I am here to support you on your path of transformation, recognize you are the expert on your own life, & facilitate a deep dive into your capacity for change. I am genuinely committed to working by your side as we learn from one another! I will not pass judgment based on where you have been, currently are, or may be going. Practicing from a trauma-informed perspective challenges shame & guilt as they raise their ugly head along your journey of change. No matter what you choose to reveal to me, I will hold you in high regard – truly, I will.
I believe, within each of us, lay the resources & strengths to tackle life's challenges. I am here to support you on your path of transformation, recognize you are the expert on your own life, & facilitate a deep dive into your capacity for change. I am genuinely committed to working by your side as we learn from one another! I will not pass judgment based on where you have been, currently are, or may be going. Practicing from a trauma-informed perspective challenges shame & guilt as they raise their ugly head along your journey of change. No matter what you choose to reveal to me, I will hold you in high regard – truly, I will.
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Dr. Ashley Sweet, Certified Sex Therapist
Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230 (Online Only)
As a clinical sexologist, I help folks explore pleasure and better communicate in intimate relationships. As a relationship counselor, I work with couples and poly folks to improve their communication and connection. As a feminist therapist, I help clients dig deep to uncover their personal power, untangle anxiety and heal from trauma. I'm pro-choice, queer/bisexual identified, and welcome LGBTQ+ clients. I'm a curious counselor, and I help people dig to the roots of their pain. Fees are $250 for couples (self-pay only, but can provide superbill for OON benefits).
As a clinical sexologist, I help folks explore pleasure and better communicate in intimate relationships. As a relationship counselor, I work with couples and poly folks to improve their communication and connection. As a feminist therapist, I help clients dig deep to uncover their personal power, untangle anxiety and heal from trauma. I'm pro-choice, queer/bisexual identified, and welcome LGBTQ+ clients. I'm a curious counselor, and I help people dig to the roots of their pain. Fees are $250 for couples (self-pay only, but can provide superbill for OON benefits).
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When individuals, couples, or families reach out to get help in order to face life's challenges, or to find meaning in their lives--I know that the healing journey has begun. I respect and admire the courage that it takes to make that first call and to admit to another human being that one is hurting and needs help. Or, maybe, to admit that one just needs to get another perspective on a difficult problem. As a therapist, I am committed to all who embark on the therapeutic journey of healing.
When individuals, couples, or families reach out to get help in order to face life's challenges, or to find meaning in their lives--I know that the healing journey has begun. I respect and admire the courage that it takes to make that first call and to admit to another human being that one is hurting and needs help. Or, maybe, to admit that one just needs to get another perspective on a difficult problem. As a therapist, I am committed to all who embark on the therapeutic journey of healing.
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Terri Wimbush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23231 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi !! I'm Terri and I am licensed professional counselor in Richmond, VA. I provide individual, family, and group therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. My experience comes from working a variety of roles within mental health and education, including crisis counseling, intensive in-home counseling, and special education. I have worked with a variety of populations including individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. My approach to counseling is person centered, strengths-based counseling using a variety of approaches, such as CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing tailored to your needs.
Hi !! I'm Terri and I am licensed professional counselor in Richmond, VA. I provide individual, family, and group therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. My experience comes from working a variety of roles within mental health and education, including crisis counseling, intensive in-home counseling, and special education. I have worked with a variety of populations including individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. My approach to counseling is person centered, strengths-based counseling using a variety of approaches, such as CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing tailored to your needs.
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NU Vision Counseling and Consulting Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BC-TMH, LCSW, NCCE, ACM, SAP
Verified Verified
Glen Allen, VA 23059 (Online Only)
We are a private practice of licensed clinical staff serving several states throughout the east coast, via traditional and non-traditional mental health services, caregiver support and professional development. We support communities, domestic courts and partner with local community agencies, academic institutes and small businesses.
We are a private practice of licensed clinical staff serving several states throughout the east coast, via traditional and non-traditional mental health services, caregiver support and professional development. We support communities, domestic courts and partner with local community agencies, academic institutes and small businesses.
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I licensed in New Mexico and Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I hold an Master of Science in Counseling. My ideal client wants help and is ready to be vulnerable about the thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns they want to change. This is about you feeling better, thinking more clearly, and living your life with the goal of self trust and ease. I take Aetna and Cigna in VA and in NM I take Medicaid, BCBS, Presbyterian, United Healthcare, Molina, Cigna, and Western Skies Insurance.
I licensed in New Mexico and Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I hold an Master of Science in Counseling. My ideal client wants help and is ready to be vulnerable about the thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns they want to change. This is about you feeling better, thinking more clearly, and living your life with the goal of self trust and ease. I take Aetna and Cigna in VA and in NM I take Medicaid, BCBS, Presbyterian, United Healthcare, Molina, Cigna, and Western Skies Insurance.
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Christy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23230 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with adult clients in areas of identity, relationships, stress/anxiety, family of origin issues, and substance use. I also help traditional and non-traditional couples address issues of communication while fostering mutual love, care, trust, and respect and restoring harmony in relationships. I take a strengths-based, proactive approach to treatment to facilitate healing while building lifelong skills and a strong sense of self-worth.
I love working with adult clients in areas of identity, relationships, stress/anxiety, family of origin issues, and substance use. I also help traditional and non-traditional couples address issues of communication while fostering mutual love, care, trust, and respect and restoring harmony in relationships. I take a strengths-based, proactive approach to treatment to facilitate healing while building lifelong skills and a strong sense of self-worth.
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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.
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.
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Kelly Lange
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23294
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I'm Kelly, a dedicated therapist with a strong foundation in social work and a passion for providing trauma-informed, person-centered therapy to adolescents and adults in a warm and inviting environment. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals of all identities feel respected, valued, and supported. With a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Master's degree in Science in Social Work, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice. Additionally, I am trauma treatment graduate certified specializing in trauma-focused interventions.
Hi there! I'm Kelly, a dedicated therapist with a strong foundation in social work and a passion for providing trauma-informed, person-centered therapy to adolescents and adults in a warm and inviting environment. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals of all identities feel respected, valued, and supported. With a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Master's degree in Science in Social Work, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice. Additionally, I am trauma treatment graduate certified specializing in trauma-focused interventions.
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Christina Rawls-Dolin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LMHC
Verified Verified
Glen Allen, VA 23058 (Online Only)
Thank you for visiting my page. Are you currently seeking quality psychological care? I possess a balance of active listening, effective communication skills and high levels of discernment. Just remember, therapy is a collaborative approach. I work with my clients to devise a therapeutic treatment plan that best suits their individual needs.
Thank you for visiting my page. Are you currently seeking quality psychological care? I possess a balance of active listening, effective communication skills and high levels of discernment. Just remember, therapy is a collaborative approach. I work with my clients to devise a therapeutic treatment plan that best suits their individual needs.
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As an integrative therapist, Amira incorporates therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems informed, and Equine interactions in psychotherapy.
As an integrative therapist, Amira incorporates therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems informed, and Equine interactions in psychotherapy.
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Karl G. Memmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Glen Allen, VA 23059
I provide high quality counseling and mental health services to children, teens and adults in Virginia. All individuals will face challenges in life, and we all possess the ability to overcome them. However, sometimes circumstances can feel overwhelming and we struggle to manage the realities of everyday life. This is when feelings of depression, anxiety and hopelessness can begin to dominate our daily reality. The good news is, by combining scientifically proven methods, you can build the resilience skills necessary to thrive, no matter what circumstances you face.
I provide high quality counseling and mental health services to children, teens and adults in Virginia. All individuals will face challenges in life, and we all possess the ability to overcome them. However, sometimes circumstances can feel overwhelming and we struggle to manage the realities of everyday life. This is when feelings of depression, anxiety and hopelessness can begin to dominate our daily reality. The good news is, by combining scientifically proven methods, you can build the resilience skills necessary to thrive, no matter what circumstances you face.
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Positive Psychology Therapists
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.