Therapists in Richmond County, VA

I believe the path towards growth begins with a dream: the desire to reach your full potential. Maybe you must heal. Maybe you want to turn self-defeating beliefs into positive affirmations. Maybe you are stuck in the same relational patterns. Or maybe you want to undergo personality or character change. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story with me can make all the difference in your journey towards self-actualization. As a team, we will fine-tune your self-awareness and hone your insightfulness so that you are readily equipped to enhance yourself and ultimately your life. Self-awareness is the first step towards change.

My name is Shannon Toy (she/her), M.Ed, LCSW. I prefer to be called by my middle name, Julianne. I graduated with a Master of Education from Concordia University in 2015 and a Masters in Social Work from Simmons University in 2018. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia, Maryland, and Michigan. I work with a wide range of ages and populations including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ population.

If we share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive -Brene Brown. Life is beautiful, fun and exciting, but...it is also difficult, traumatic, overwhelming, exhausting and incredibly challenging. Our anxiety sometimes gets the best of us and it's often hard to deal with the symptoms. You don't have to suffer from unbearable anxiety. Whether it manifests itself as panic, OCD, irritability, inability to focus, sleeplessness or fear, there is a way out. With education, self awareness and coping techniques you can find your way to a more manageable and peaceful life.

I primarily work with clients with anxiety (including obsessive-compulsive disorder and specific phobias), PTSD, and moral injury. My clients tend to work in high-stress occupational settings, such as healthcare (medical doctors, nurses), law enforcement, and military (current or Veteran). I work best with people who have problems stemming from a desire to be in control all the time, extremely high standards leading to disappointment and self-doubt, and struggle to 'let things go.' My clients want to learn how they can function better in their life, without sacrificing their high standards. I can serve clients living in most states.

Life comes with many challenges and the process of healing sometimes can feel overwhelming. If you resonate with this, I am here to help you safely navigate that process! Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations, including individuals struggling with a myriad of mental health issues such as, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD and PTSD. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and I would be honored to have the opportunity to help you provide tools to facilitate that healing.

Is your life being restricted by fear, worry, phobias, shyness, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, or repetitive/compulsive behaviors? Do you feel that your "comfort zone" has been shrinking, you've been avoiding things that you want/need to do, or that you get "stuck in your head" and can't be present in your life? There's good news: things can get better. My goal is to always bring a compassionate, authentic attitude to therapy that respects each client’s individuality, while utilizing powerful, evidence-based practices that have been proven to work.

Welcome!!! Finding a therapist can be challenging and we thank you for your consideration. Mandy at Upward You Counseling treats those ages 15+. She specializes in working with those who are struggling with social skills challenges, OCD, anxieties, life transitions, ADHD, communication, etc. She utilizes Animal Assisted Therapy when in the office setting and will have a dog at her office to offer support and participate in the interventions if applicable to treatment. Mandy believes counseling shouldn’t be a dreaded process and when working together as a team obstacles can be overcome.

Are you struggling with anxiety? Have you experienced trauma? Do you find that fears, intrusive thoughts, and repetitive behaviors are stopping you from living your life? If the answer is yes to any of those, I'd like to help. Hi, I'm Katherine, and I specialize in treating PTSD and OCD using the gold standard approaches: Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy. Both structured treatments are designed to get you specific results without needing years of therapy. To combat anxiety and depression I create a customized treatment for the individual to ensure a personalized, highly effective experience.

I'm currently accepting NEW clients for neuropsychological evaluations. I offer evaluations and therapy for individuals who are struggling with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, OCD, insomnia, trauma, and chronic pain. If you are feeling distressed, isolated, or experiencing problems in your relationships I hope I can guide you through these challenging times. My goal as your psychologist would be to help you find your own pathway to healing, balance, and a peace of mind.

My approach to therapy focuses on a collaborative, nonjudgmental, and honest therapeutic relationship between myself and my clients. I strive to provide an emotionally-safe and compassionate space so that we can turn a client's struggles into growth and healing. Through the therapeutic process, we explore patterns and ways of gaining insight into struggles while also building adaptive coping skills.

A Licensed Professional Therapist holding a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BA in Psychology. Experienced providing therapy for over 25 years helping all individuals with a variety of concerns and issues. Telehealth and/or phone sessions available, flexible hours. Compassion and empathy to all clients at all times meeting each person wherever they are in their journey of healing. I believe that everyone is capable of change, and by giving you my best, we will work together bring out the best in you!

Sometimes when we think about seeing someone for our health, we worry about feeling like we're under the microscope. I want more than anything for people to walk in, feel welcome, and take their time to feel understood. Seeking out counseling can be one of the hardest steps you take, but I like to make it a point to show you just how strong you really are. I primarily work with teens, pre-teens, and young adults (especially college students) but all are welcome. My main specialties are depression, anxiety, OCD, emetophobia, ADHD, self-esteem, family conflict, adjustment issues, and relationship issues.

My treatment approach provides compassionate, effective help for the challenges you face. I believe that people are uniquely shaped by their early relationships, especially family relationships and subsequent life experiences. I have over 14 years of experience helping clients manage common social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. I treat an array of presenting concerns, such as depression, OCD, anxiety, mood issues, life transitions, grief, sleep concerns, parent-child conflict, and trauma.

Alex Fleche, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), has gained extensive experience since 2010 in working with adolescents, adults, and families in individual, group, and family therapy settings. Alex has come to believe in the inherent value and worth of all individuals, and the incredible ability of all people to persevere and thrive in the face of great challenges. Currently Alex specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders including anxiety, panic, phobias and OCD, as well as depression, bipolar disorder, and general life stress and transitions.

I have over 14 years of experience. I am passionate and Solution-Focused, about helping others, whether it is a struggle with daily life tasks, general life transitions, or in cases of distress or crisis. My goal is to help you feel more empowered to reach your personal goals and experience a healthier and happier life. We can work together on healing whether you are experiencing issues in managing emotions, relationship boundaries, self-esteem, mood instability, or other symptoms directly related to OCD, bi-polar disorder, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I consider myself to be an “eclectic” therapist.

Are you a busy professional, college student, young adult, and/or parent trying to do it all? Do you feel that past or current events are causing distress in your professional, personal, and/or relational life? You know you are capable, but you feel stuck. You feel ready to work through the struggle and work towards healing to have a more hopeful and healthy future. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling irritable, trouble sleeping, anger outbursts, low energy, hypervigilance, or anything else - I will come along side you on your healing journey.

I specialize working with eating disorders, anger/impulse control issues, OCD, victims of narcissistic parent(s), borderline personality, instigators of domestic violence, fear of commitment and/or abandonment. My therapeutic approach is designed to help individuals who are struggling to navigate circumstances with their lives as well as barriers they are struggling to remove. I work to guide my clients through exploration of their behavior patterns to lead healthier lives. I work to challenge old assumptions of themselves while still encouraging my clients to accept themselves.

What I'm especially good at is helping people get clarity about their relationships and their boundaries. This means I work well with individuals in difficult marriages, children and parents trying to establish adult bonds, codependent people, and with anyone who wants warmer, happier, more peaceful interactions in their life. If you can't figure out why your relationships go off the rails, I can help. I like to work with adults, teens and parents, couples, minor-attracted persons (pedophiles), LGBTQ folks and people who don't know why they feel bad.

For the past 20+ years, I have enjoyed working with adults and adolescents in the Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg communities. I am an EMDR therapist, specializing in treatment of trauma and PTSD but I also provide treatment of many common concerns including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, relationship difficulties, and general life-stress. Please feel free to call me or send me a message if you have any questions about psychotherapy, or how I may be able to help you or your family member. Lilly a small therapy dog is present for most sessions.