Therapists in Richmond County, VA
There are no results for therapists in Richmond County
Check out therapists located nearby or offering teletherapy in Virginia below.Online Therapists
![Photo of Anna Hanson, PhD, LCSW, EMDR-T, CHWC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/198030ca-5dda-49fc-88ba-41f7bb1bbda1/3/320x400.jpeg)
Anna Hanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, EMDR-T, CHWC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20110 (Online Only)
Commitment, mindfulness, and motivation are the key to success!.
Are you searching for a psychotherapist who can provide the guidance and support you need to overcome difficult issues? I am here to help you navigate through the challenges that have left you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and defeated. I believe in taking a holistic approach, addressing not just your thoughts and emotions, but also the connection between your mind and body. Together, we will explore your feelings, delve into your subconscious, and discover coping mechanisms that will empower you to take control of your life. Let's embark on this therapeutic journey together and unlock your true potential!
Commitment, mindfulness, and motivation are the key to success!.
Are you searching for a psychotherapist who can provide the guidance and support you need to overcome difficult issues? I am here to help you navigate through the challenges that have left you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and defeated. I believe in taking a holistic approach, addressing not just your thoughts and emotions, but also the connection between your mind and body. Together, we will explore your feelings, delve into your subconscious, and discover coping mechanisms that will empower you to take control of your life. Let's embark on this therapeutic journey together and unlock your true potential!
![Photo of Jason Deramo, LCSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a97eadf4-860e-4a80-8b57-5648a7fd528d/1/320x400.jpeg)
I tailor my services to each client and their unique needs, always from the humanistic approach. That means that I see my clients first and foremost as human beings, having what we would consider a human experience. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job issues, or really any other type of discomfort will benefit from my integration of mindfulness and meditative practices into their treatment, alongside the use of building the psychological tools that empower them to create measurable changes to their circumstances.
I tailor my services to each client and their unique needs, always from the humanistic approach. That means that I see my clients first and foremost as human beings, having what we would consider a human experience. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job issues, or really any other type of discomfort will benefit from my integration of mindfulness and meditative practices into their treatment, alongside the use of building the psychological tools that empower them to create measurable changes to their circumstances.
![Photo of Trasie Marie Phillips, LICSW, EAP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/78c16625-b97e-48ae-b1c6-83a7724d55de/3/320x400.jpeg)
Trasie Marie Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EAP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22033 (Online Only)
Private pay sessions for 60$ dollars, couples 75$, I take most insurance and the insurance I accept is increasing. I have experience of over 35 years expert professional, licensed in 3 states, CA, VA and WA. Currently in the Wash DC area on assignment with the DOD working with Military Families and providing therapy virtually to clients in California and Washington State. I'm a certified expert provider in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Family Dynamics and specialist and a DOD consult in Combat, childhood trauma, PTSD Psychotherapy. I also provided Christian counseling upon request.
Private pay sessions for 60$ dollars, couples 75$, I take most insurance and the insurance I accept is increasing. I have experience of over 35 years expert professional, licensed in 3 states, CA, VA and WA. Currently in the Wash DC area on assignment with the DOD working with Military Families and providing therapy virtually to clients in California and Washington State. I'm a certified expert provider in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Family Dynamics and specialist and a DOD consult in Combat, childhood trauma, PTSD Psychotherapy. I also provided Christian counseling upon request.
![Photo of Dr. Sepideh Saiedi, PhD, LPC, Life, Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/702f6f5f-02be-4962-9f8e-a63d833a0730/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Sepideh Saiedi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
You are not alone! As a Psychotherapist and a Life Coach, I provide compassionate/mindful, cognitive, holistic, and psychoanalytic approaches for mental and emotional concerns. I specialize in treating adults using the evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and energy psychology to manage and heal the emotional and mental health struggles.
You are not alone! As a Psychotherapist and a Life Coach, I provide compassionate/mindful, cognitive, holistic, and psychoanalytic approaches for mental and emotional concerns. I specialize in treating adults using the evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and energy psychology to manage and heal the emotional and mental health struggles.
![Photo of Paula L Rainer - Dr. Paula Rainer, LLC, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/449413e6-d6c2-43ce-a15e-44270b892b36/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Paula Rainer, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Herndon, VA 20171
Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Mindfulness will supply you with the tools to crush the painful stagnation associated with your depression, anxiety, doubt, and insecurity.
Are you looking for a strength-based approach to life? Are you generally an internally peaceful and pleasant person but your unwanted mood or thoughts are more powerful? Do stress, anxiety, and depression make you someone that you do not recognize? Are you mad, sad, or quiet without a true reason that you can express? Are you isolating yourself from activities that you used to enjoy or would consider pleasurable? Are you tired of people looking at who you are from the outside and think that you have everything that you need, but they are missing your internal pain?
Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Mindfulness will supply you with the tools to crush the painful stagnation associated with your depression, anxiety, doubt, and insecurity.
Are you looking for a strength-based approach to life? Are you generally an internally peaceful and pleasant person but your unwanted mood or thoughts are more powerful? Do stress, anxiety, and depression make you someone that you do not recognize? Are you mad, sad, or quiet without a true reason that you can express? Are you isolating yourself from activities that you used to enjoy or would consider pleasurable? Are you tired of people looking at who you are from the outside and think that you have everything that you need, but they are missing your internal pain?
![Photo of Victor Bucklew, MA, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/976c2a0f-4909-40e6-93f4-2d6387162568/1/320x400.jpeg)
Victor Bucklew
Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
I've written an award-winning book on healing trauma and addiction through self-compassion and mindfulness.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, sensitivity, or past or present traumas? Does your life feel like it's been taken over by grief, addiction, or anxiety? If you feel a readiness to take the next step in your healing journey, you won't be alone. I'm here to support you. Through learning to deeply listen to yourself with love, presence, compassion, and courage, you can begin to connect with your innate healing capacity, and wholeness of being. Gradually learning to live from this place in yourself invites a soft joy, relief from suffering, transformative healing, and insight into how to live your best life.
I've written an award-winning book on healing trauma and addiction through self-compassion and mindfulness.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, sensitivity, or past or present traumas? Does your life feel like it's been taken over by grief, addiction, or anxiety? If you feel a readiness to take the next step in your healing journey, you won't be alone. I'm here to support you. Through learning to deeply listen to yourself with love, presence, compassion, and courage, you can begin to connect with your innate healing capacity, and wholeness of being. Gradually learning to live from this place in yourself invites a soft joy, relief from suffering, transformative healing, and insight into how to live your best life.
![Photo of Megan Stocker Headley, LMHC, LPC, RYT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6d5a3a2c-8d06-4d41-9a01-420689bf943c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Megan Stocker Headley
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I use techniques grounded in neuroscience, attachment theory, somatics, and mindfulness to honor the wisdom in your body and to guide you toward your most authentic self, rewiring your nervous system in a way that builds back trust with yourself and others.
Do you feel chronically disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns despite "knowing better"? This misalignment might be affecting your physical health, your relationships, your sense of self, and your visions for the future. While many of the strategies you relied upon in early life were both necessary and adaptive, they can also become what hold you back later in life. What if we explore some of your origin stories and update those defaults to better reflect who you are, instead of who you believed you had to be? What if we deepen your self-belonging, thereby strengthening your capacity to connect more effortlessly with others?
I use techniques grounded in neuroscience, attachment theory, somatics, and mindfulness to honor the wisdom in your body and to guide you toward your most authentic self, rewiring your nervous system in a way that builds back trust with yourself and others.
Do you feel chronically disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns despite "knowing better"? This misalignment might be affecting your physical health, your relationships, your sense of self, and your visions for the future. While many of the strategies you relied upon in early life were both necessary and adaptive, they can also become what hold you back later in life. What if we explore some of your origin stories and update those defaults to better reflect who you are, instead of who you believed you had to be? What if we deepen your self-belonging, thereby strengthening your capacity to connect more effortlessly with others?
![Photo of Brandy Walker, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/58b7f02c-4f6d-46e8-80f5-87d068be09ce/1/320x400.jpeg)
Brandy Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
In session, we will use principles from Transpersonal Psychology, meditation + mindfulness, somatic practices, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
As a holistic trauma-informed therapist, I work to help you move from overwhelm and anxiety to navigating life with confidence, ease, and joy. My areas of focus include: anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, and addiction. I help you see your innate wisdom so that you can create goals, remember dreams, and find a deep, abiding sense of contentment within yourself. Many clients I work with were told they were "too sensitive" or "overdramatic" as a child. I am skilled at guiding you reconnect with younger parts of yourself and shift unhelpful core beliefs. I am licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
In session, we will use principles from Transpersonal Psychology, meditation + mindfulness, somatic practices, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
As a holistic trauma-informed therapist, I work to help you move from overwhelm and anxiety to navigating life with confidence, ease, and joy. My areas of focus include: anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, and addiction. I help you see your innate wisdom so that you can create goals, remember dreams, and find a deep, abiding sense of contentment within yourself. Many clients I work with were told they were "too sensitive" or "overdramatic" as a child. I am skilled at guiding you reconnect with younger parts of yourself and shift unhelpful core beliefs. I am licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
![Photo of Melanie Froemke - River Grove Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d2e9ea8d-de59-486b-939c-17cad715ae2d/1/320x400.jpeg)
River Grove Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Our team has training in play therapy, expressive therapies (sand tray, art, and more), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Theraplay techniques, mindfulness and more.
At River Grove Therapy, we hold space for meaningful connection with our clients and their families. The clinicians at River Grove Therapy (RGT) specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life adjustments, trauma and loss. We are a small, high quality psychotherapy practice in Old Town Alexandria. We are an anti-racist, anti-ableist, pro-LGBTQ+ practice. We meet each client's unique needs based on our therapists' experience and specialized training.
Our team has training in play therapy, expressive therapies (sand tray, art, and more), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Theraplay techniques, mindfulness and more.
At River Grove Therapy, we hold space for meaningful connection with our clients and their families. The clinicians at River Grove Therapy (RGT) specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life adjustments, trauma and loss. We are a small, high quality psychotherapy practice in Old Town Alexandria. We are an anti-racist, anti-ableist, pro-LGBTQ+ practice. We meet each client's unique needs based on our therapists' experience and specialized training.
![Photo of Michelle Joyce Northrop, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5167e559-1aa2-4cc9-8bf2-47f5d63cf741/1/320x400.jpeg)
I use mindfulness to improve the ability to tolerate uncomfortable thoughts and emotions.
I'm glad you are seeking help for life's challenges! My passion is to see you living to your full potential through greater consciousness and self-awareness. Tackling difficult issues together can make them less daunting, while uncovering and understanding self-defeating patterns can facilitate lasting change. Using a Jungian/depth psychological approach, we will jointly identify opportunities to grow beyond these problematic areas, gain insight and explore techniques to move towards a more rewarding life. Learning to sit with suffering can liberate us from its bondage and promotes self-compassion, both essential for mental health.
I use mindfulness to improve the ability to tolerate uncomfortable thoughts and emotions.
I'm glad you are seeking help for life's challenges! My passion is to see you living to your full potential through greater consciousness and self-awareness. Tackling difficult issues together can make them less daunting, while uncovering and understanding self-defeating patterns can facilitate lasting change. Using a Jungian/depth psychological approach, we will jointly identify opportunities to grow beyond these problematic areas, gain insight and explore techniques to move towards a more rewarding life. Learning to sit with suffering can liberate us from its bondage and promotes self-compassion, both essential for mental health.
![Photo of Lorne Ladner, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3dd45473-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My work is grounded in positive psychology, facing difficult issues while cultivating positive, health-promoting qualities of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, empathy, compassion, meaning, confidence, self-esteem, and joy.
I believe in a compassionate approach to therapy, working collaboratively to see inner and outer challenges in new ways so that you can have new choices in how you wish to them. Sometimes, it's useful to look to the past in therapy so as to change old patterns of thought, emotion and behavior in order to discover more liberating ways of being in the present and the future. Therapy also focuses on developing new skills to handle one's emotions and relationships so as to decrease suffering and work more effectively towards the goals that you care deeply about.
My work is grounded in positive psychology, facing difficult issues while cultivating positive, health-promoting qualities of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, empathy, compassion, meaning, confidence, self-esteem, and joy.
I believe in a compassionate approach to therapy, working collaboratively to see inner and outer challenges in new ways so that you can have new choices in how you wish to them. Sometimes, it's useful to look to the past in therapy so as to change old patterns of thought, emotion and behavior in order to discover more liberating ways of being in the present and the future. Therapy also focuses on developing new skills to handle one's emotions and relationships so as to decrease suffering and work more effectively towards the goals that you care deeply about.
![Photo of Leonard Brisendine, LPC, MS, CSAC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/82cc3119-ab4b-43e2-99b0-edeb7b5879f3/2/320x400.jpeg)
Leonard Brisendine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, CSAC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Lenny Brisendine. I am credentialed in DC and Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. My professional orientation is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. I offer online therapy and flexible scheduling including Saturday hours, plus an initial free 15 minute video session so you can decide if we are a good match.
Hello. My name is Lenny Brisendine. I am credentialed in DC and Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. My professional orientation is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. I offer online therapy and flexible scheduling including Saturday hours, plus an initial free 15 minute video session so you can decide if we are a good match.
![Photo of Laura Cooper, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cb3c4304-c5d9-4b90-a817-3a8dd2664a64/2/320x400.png)
Laura Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23223 (Online Only)
My two most implemented & successful approaches are Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Trauma Informed Yoga.
Hello, my name is Laura Cooper. I'm a native Kentucky woman with 5+ years of experience in the field of mental health therapy and substance use counseling. I love working with people from all sorts of different backgrounds and cultures. If you have come across this profile, I'm glad you found me, and maybe you will be too. Sometimes in life we need someone to reach out to, someone to lean on and vent to, someone who will listen without judgment. I hope to be that person for you. I'm excited to meet you soon and work together to reach your therapy goals.
My two most implemented & successful approaches are Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Trauma Informed Yoga.
Hello, my name is Laura Cooper. I'm a native Kentucky woman with 5+ years of experience in the field of mental health therapy and substance use counseling. I love working with people from all sorts of different backgrounds and cultures. If you have come across this profile, I'm glad you found me, and maybe you will be too. Sometimes in life we need someone to reach out to, someone to lean on and vent to, someone who will listen without judgment. I hope to be that person for you. I'm excited to meet you soon and work together to reach your therapy goals.
![Photo of Bridget Dunnavant, PhD, LCP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bdc9533e-ccf2-4890-8bec-8bda2d92a354/1/320x400.jpeg)
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, experiential therapy, along with mindfulness and somatic awareness can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are inside and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, experiential therapy, along with mindfulness and somatic awareness can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are inside and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.
![Photo of Nancy Brutsché, MSN, RN, PMHCNS, BC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bee415d3-497f-406d-9ce1-926e38bdcaf8/1/320x400.jpeg)
MINDFULNESS-BASED SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY & INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS: "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." [Ralph Waldo Emerson]. All that you seek already lies within you. It is my great pleasure to assist you in opening up to your wholeness. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, pain, feeling stuck, existential/spiritual issues or simply seeking what you have been missing or what calls you, I am here to help you find the freedom, peace, love and joy you desire. I DO NOT PRESCRIBE NOR MANAGE MEDICATIONS.
MINDFULNESS-BASED SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY & INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS: "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." [Ralph Waldo Emerson]. All that you seek already lies within you. It is my great pleasure to assist you in opening up to your wholeness. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, pain, feeling stuck, existential/spiritual issues or simply seeking what you have been missing or what calls you, I am here to help you find the freedom, peace, love and joy you desire. I DO NOT PRESCRIBE NOR MANAGE MEDICATIONS.
![Photo of Daniela Otoya, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e7511d8d-39df-4a3a-ba11-6dfc193e3b6c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Daniela Otoya
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
I use techniques such as meditation, guided imagery, art, music, journaling and mindfulness practices that help you explore yourself on a deeper level and undo the layers of mental/emotional hardship and distress.
My focus is to help you to connect with the deeper you, the one that’s most authentic and true. Through that process, we work on releasing what’s not truly you, such as the anxiety, depression and other challenges that might present as “you”. These also include core beliefs and limiting thinking that prevents you from experiencing and living your innate joyful self.
I use techniques such as meditation, guided imagery, art, music, journaling and mindfulness practices that help you explore yourself on a deeper level and undo the layers of mental/emotional hardship and distress.
My focus is to help you to connect with the deeper you, the one that’s most authentic and true. Through that process, we work on releasing what’s not truly you, such as the anxiety, depression and other challenges that might present as “you”. These also include core beliefs and limiting thinking that prevents you from experiencing and living your innate joyful self.
![Photo of Alicia Margarita Funes, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa59742f-62a9-413b-bf39-d0558153f5c0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy aims to promote mindfulness, improve health, and provide insight into oneself and the surrounding world.
Therapy is a method of improving daily functioning by acquiring self-motivation through gaining insight, establishing boundaries, and embracing positive and challenging emotional states. You will learn to trust yourself, enhance your self-compassion, recognize your strengths, and discover the gifts with which you have been blessed. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked in diverse settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, home-based counseling, residential treatment centers, hospitals, private practice, and schools.
Therapy aims to promote mindfulness, improve health, and provide insight into oneself and the surrounding world.
Therapy is a method of improving daily functioning by acquiring self-motivation through gaining insight, establishing boundaries, and embracing positive and challenging emotional states. You will learn to trust yourself, enhance your self-compassion, recognize your strengths, and discover the gifts with which you have been blessed. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked in diverse settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, home-based counseling, residential treatment centers, hospitals, private practice, and schools.
![Photo of Jessica Speckhard, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/30759dee-eff8-4058-89bd-3157f8f66f72/2/320x400.jpeg)
Have you been struggling with your mental well being? Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, persistent depression, a sense of aimlessness or hopelessness we will work together to develop a pathway towards healing and growth. I am an empathetic warm person and I have a wide range of clinical experience and training with adults and teens. I take a psychodynamic, trauma informed approach as well as offering mindfulness based tools tailored to your needs and unique personality. We will work together to address your present issues while also diving into how the past has brought you to where you are.
Have you been struggling with your mental well being? Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, persistent depression, a sense of aimlessness or hopelessness we will work together to develop a pathway towards healing and growth. I am an empathetic warm person and I have a wide range of clinical experience and training with adults and teens. I take a psychodynamic, trauma informed approach as well as offering mindfulness based tools tailored to your needs and unique personality. We will work together to address your present issues while also diving into how the past has brought you to where you are.
I also practice mindfulness based stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.
It is my aim to collaborate with you around key factors in your journey to help you better navigate through life’s ups downs. I use a holistic approach to foster mental health and well being. Clients will progress and heal through therapeutic interventions including self-esteem building, CBT and mindfulness. I engage clients in practices for holistic health. This includes spiritual, emotional, social, physical and mental health. My specialty is person centered therapy. My goal is to work with you from where you're at in whatever way works best.
I also practice mindfulness based stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.
It is my aim to collaborate with you around key factors in your journey to help you better navigate through life’s ups downs. I use a holistic approach to foster mental health and well being. Clients will progress and heal through therapeutic interventions including self-esteem building, CBT and mindfulness. I engage clients in practices for holistic health. This includes spiritual, emotional, social, physical and mental health. My specialty is person centered therapy. My goal is to work with you from where you're at in whatever way works best.
![Photo of Janette Brown Engelhardt, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43b3091a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Janette Brown Engelhardt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Warrenton, VA 20187 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My practice evolves around evidence based practices, with an emphasis on mindfulness.
I believe we heal through relationships. They can positively rewire our brains and facilitate growth. In our sessions, we will enter into a therapeutic relationship through conversation. Together we will create a safe space and explore the things that are troubling you. We will learn more about your thoughts, your feelings, and your beliefs. We will examine how those things influence your behaviors. The more you know, the more control you have in the way you move through life. The key to transformational change is awareness. Our focus will be on the present-what is happening now, and how you want to be.
My practice evolves around evidence based practices, with an emphasis on mindfulness.
I believe we heal through relationships. They can positively rewire our brains and facilitate growth. In our sessions, we will enter into a therapeutic relationship through conversation. Together we will create a safe space and explore the things that are troubling you. We will learn more about your thoughts, your feelings, and your beliefs. We will examine how those things influence your behaviors. The more you know, the more control you have in the way you move through life. The key to transformational change is awareness. Our focus will be on the present-what is happening now, and how you want to be.
See more therapy options for Richmond County
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. 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 realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.