In Person Therapists in Henrico, VA

Please contact our office regarding using your insurance. Mia is a Resident in Counseling who has been working with children and families for over 20 years. Mia is well-versed in working with family issues, communication and relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, self-esteem, and trauma. Mia is certified in Collaborative Problem Solving, and Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS).

At our first meeting, I will listen to your story so I can understand what got you (or a loved one) to this point, with special attention to your hopes for the future. Over my 30+ years in practice, my clients have found me collaborative, warm, supportive, honest, and engaging, with a healthy dose of humor. I work with school-aged children, teens, and adults and I especially enjoy helping parents develop effective strategies to address concerns about their children's behavioral, developmental, and mental health challenges.

Are you feeling apprehensive about starting your therapeutic journey? I understand! I will take the time to get to know you as an individual in order to best support your needs. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and sometimes it just takes a little support from a neutral party to work through challenges. If you're wondering "what" to do next, "how" to overcome a particular challenge, or are hoping to "learn" new skills to manage your anxieties - please reach out! A good therapist will partner with you and help you feel empowered to take on whatever life throws at you.

Journeying alongside clients during life struggles takes relationship building and rebuilding: relationship with self and others. My goal is helping clients work through strongholds to create a healthier person to have a healthier life and healthier relationships. Getting rid of old habits and wrong beliefs to usher in habits and truths that benefit a well lived life, is a complete life changing make-over that takes time, effort, sweat, and tears. Together, my clients and I work toward conquering mountains by uncovering these strongholds, allowing healing and empowerment to be achieved to live a life with authority.

Life is full of challenges, some easy and some are tough! While we are equipped with some skill sets to handle them, at times the going can get tough and this is where my professional experience can help bridge the gap. I am an RN and a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in areas including anxiety, depression, coping skills, life transitions, and grief, amongst others. Utilizing CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR are few of the interventions to propel the clients towards their achievement of goals and independency.

I hold years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and older adults across several different settings with myriad issues and mental illnesses. I consistency provide services that are respectful of all individuals regardless of their circumstances and background. Using an integrative approach my goal is to help people work through their life struggles. You can expect me to be personable and relatable while also offering the most up-to-date evidence-based treatments. Modalities used in care are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, just to name a few.

"Worried Well" describes those who are dealing with life the best they can in spite of anxious thoughts, depressed moods, overwhelming stress, or grieving. Juggling demands of work and home, struggling with relationships or divorce or a loved one's addiction, or experiencing significant losses can make anyone doubt life will get better. Some feel guilty or selfish for experiencing these thoughts and feelings. Many question God or harbor anger and resentment toward others. Some are simply numb and can no longer find joy in the journey. You are not alone!

As parents, we all want our children to be happy well adjusted individuals who are taking steps toward reaching their full potential. So it goes without saying that one of the most difficult things to do is to watch our children struggle in school and feel powerless in knowing how to help them. If your child is performing below grade level or exhibiting behavioral problems at home and school, these constant struggles may be evoking feelings of intense sadness, anxiety, and frustration in both you and your child and negatively impacting other areas of both your lives.

Would you like to thrive but find yourself facing obstacles? I specialize in aiding individuals to achieve their goals by addressing challenges directly. In this secure environment, you can freely delve into your thoughts, emotions, and worries without fear of criticism. Let's collaborate to comprehend your hurdles and devise effective solutions, employing practical strategies to create and execute a personalized plan for your progress.

Sirena has received an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has nearly 10 years of professional experience with clients from all walks of life. Sirena has worked in a myriad of different counseling realms, including work with children, adolescents, adults, geriatric clients, families, couples, residential facilities for individuals with severe mental illness, intellectual disabilities and eating disorders; and the complex array of concerns that overlap these diverse individuals. Sirena's ideal client includes those open to lasting change, recovery, and healing. She is invested in those who are invested in healing and growth.

Do you struggle with anxiety, fear, grief, depression? Are you having difficulty adjusting to an important life transition? Do painful emotions stop you from doing the things you enjoy or interfere with work, relationships and self-confidence? For the last 30 years I have taught clients how to skillfully manage difficult emotions and unhelpful patterns of mind that feel unbearable. I would like to help you discover a new path forward, one that teaches you how to respond mindfully and compassionately to emotional difficulties and life's uncertainties, and best nourishes your deepest capacity for healing.

Tamara prides herself on creating an environment that is safe and judgment-free where the individuals she serves feel seen, heard, and understood. Tamara believes that no one should have to embark upon their healing journey alone, and she is committed to providing unwavering support to her clients as they commit to becoming the best version of themselves. Tamara works with clients who experience trauma, adjustment disorders, anxiety, and depression. Tamara also proudly supports and serves members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Life has a way of throwing obstacles (trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, etc.) in your path and for some reason we feel the need to control these obstacles. Guess what, encountering obstacles in life doesn't make you weak or a bad person - it makes you human. Regardless of the situation or circumstances, everyone has the capacity to get through life's difficulties. If you allow me to take this journey with you, I'll help you channel your resources, build off your number one strength (yourself) and help you transition from attempting to control problems to finding balance by learning how to manage them instead.

I help couples uncover underlying needs and emotions that drive their conflicts, increasing connection and reducing tension. I also support individuals dealing with religious trauma, sexual shame, and recovering from high-control relationships or loved ones with personality disorders. Our work will explore how attachment, grief, identity processing, and trauma have shaped your life. Together, we'll uncover your authentic self beyond your experiences, working towards greater internal peace. You deserve to be seen, heard, and valued. You are safe to be honest with me, even with the difficult truths. I'd love to help.

If life feels too overwhelming to navigate on your own, I want to help. I am passionate about walking alongside clients as they seek understanding, acceptance, and tools to cope effectively with personal challenges. I particularly enjoy working on cases involving life transitions, women’s issues, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My goal is for my clients to have a positive experience in therapy where they can feel safe to express themselves and learn to better recognize their own personal strength and resilience.

Are worries, insecurities, or sadness affecting your quality of life? Are you wanting relief from these stressors and to increase happiness in your own life? I like to help clients discover the negative messages/beliefs that they have about themselves and the world that they, often unknowingly, have been carrying around with them. Examining these messages, discerning what is true and helpful and what is not, is freeing. A major goal of therapy is to have your positive sense of self well up from within.

I began practicing Christian counseling in 1992 after working as a social worker and substance abuse treatment counselor since 1984. I graduated from Regent University in 1989 where I learned how to integrate psychology with a view of what fits a Biblical/Christian counseling approach. Although most of my clients want Christian counseling, some are just looking for a moral perspective. About half of my caseload are individuals with issues like depression, anxiety, sexual trauma and stressful life situations. The other half are couples and families working through marital and child/adolescent problems and the impact on their families.

So much can happen while trying to successfully raise little humans that leaves us feeling frustrated, ashamed and overwhelmed, turning our households into emotional battlefields. Is your child struggling with BIG feelings and tantrums at home? Having school issues: discipline, refusal, or separation anxiety and nothing you do is working? Are you navigating the intense overwhelm of parenting neurodivergent kids where behavioral interventions don't help? Are you managing a blended family or trying to co-parent and worry about how things are affecting your kids but aren't sure what to do? This is what I do, and I’m here to help.

Reaching out for help can be difficult, and I am happy to walk with you as we navigate life's challenges together. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I emphasize the importance of addressing systemic barriers and social justice while supporting you in fostering an authentic life. I am experienced in working with depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, individuals facing systemic barriers to mental health, and providing trauma informed counseling services.