Couples Counseling Therapists in Richmond, VA

Whether you’re looking to improve your relationships, emotional wellbeing, or find help for specific life challenges, therapy is a great place to start. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have direct training and experience working with family and relationship issues, as well as working with individuals.

Hey there! I'm Taryn, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. Specializing in LGBTQ issues, religious deconstruction, and faith transitions, I provide affirming support for individuals and couples dealing with trauma, PTSD, and identity complexities. My focus extends to those exploring deeper self-understanding. This involves processing attachment wounds and the impacts of strained relationships. I grasp the intricate dynamics inherent in navigating the intersections of LGBTQ identities, religious backgrounds, and faith transitions.

Beginning therapy can be a difficult, anxiety-provoking, or, possibly, a relieving decision. It is an important step towards healing, and I am excited to begin that journey with you. As a therapist, I believe in meeting you wherever you are at, working collaboratively to establish goals, and finding connection to the process.

I understand that looking for, and finding, a therapist that you connect with, can feel overwhelming. Trying to manage the things that worry or challenge you can be pushed aside for countless reasons, yet when issues aren't addressed, they can affect every part of your life. Regardless of what led you to seek counseling, I will offer you support, practical feedback, and a little bit of humor, to help you resolve the current or long-standing concerns in your life. Whether you are struggling with a situation, relationship, or change in your life, we will navigate the path of growth and wellness together.

Hello, and thank you for taking the first step in your journey to a better you! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. My career spans twenty years of working with Adults, Kiddos, Couples and Families through the multiple stressors life can present.

I'm Keshia Slack-Ingram, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of practice. My expertise lies in collaborating with adults and couples facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. I earned my Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Hampton University and pursued my Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling at South University. Currently, I'm working towards completing my PhD in Advanced Human Studies. My therapeutic approach prioritizes the present moment, focusing on understanding your priorities and devising strategies to propel you toward your mental wellness.

Desire discrepancy is the #1 sexual complaint from couples. Guidance and education from a certified sex therapist can help with connection and intimacy. I help individuals and couples achieve self growth, deepen connections, improve intimacy, develop effective communication, and reach your desired goals. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. My passion is helping individuals lead more fulfilling lives and helping couples regain a happy, healthy relationship. "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas A Edison.

We each have within us a spark, though it may become dimmed or buried deeply through life's trials and trauma. Fortunately, with proper guidance and support, everyone has insight and wisdom within to grow and ignite their innate radiance, to embrace healing and growth. As a spiritually-based holistic wellbeing practitioner, I offer a dynamic approach to healing for each individual, by drawing on my two decades of experience working in the fields of health, wellness, balance, and healing.

Do you ever feel like you have lost your sense of self? Are you seeking and searching without a clear direction or path? Do you feel stuck in unhealthy life patterns? I am here to be a support and a guide on your journey. I want to help you to trust your own intuition, to live authentically, and to believe in yourself while developing new life skills and gaining insight into your issues. I provide a warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental environment in which you can feel safe to explore relationship issues, life transitions, daily stressors, and trauma.

My approach as a therapist depends entirely upon your treatment needs. Everyone is unique, with different strengths and weaknesses, and everybody has their own path for a better life. Helping you establish clear goals with an estimated time frame for therapy will be addressed in the first session. Your sense of safety, comfort and trust are essential ingredients for every step of the therapy process. I have enjoyed counseling individuals, couples, families and groups as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years. To consult about scheduling an appointment, call or text 804-559-4566

My name is Charita Threatt and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an extensive background and training working with individuals with mental health and behavioral health issues as well as those that struggle with daily stress of relationships, work and depression. My private practice is based on person centered, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing therapies. I can assist individuals with coping skills, improving their self-esteem, depression and anxiety symptoms, communication skills, problem solving, relational problems and grief counseling.I work with couples and families to assist them with building a healthy home environment geared towards strengthening the family unit.

I have been providing quality treatment to children, adolescents and adults for over 22 years. I believe in the change process and that we each have the ability to improve our relationships and experience personal growth. I believe personal growth is facilitated through the relationship with a therapist that provides positive regard and understanding without the fear of judgment. I believe in treating the whole person through awareness, self regulation and focusing on the here and now.

I believe having healthy and whole relationships is both the key to well-being and creating the resiliency we need in facing life's challenges. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families in building effective communication and meaningful connection during times of relational transition, crisis and loss. My approach is wholistic, collaborative and strength based in providing support through difficult times and towards a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

Making the decision to reach out for help when we’re struggling emotionally can be challenging and even a little scary. For most of us, however, there comes a time when the difficulties we are facing gives us the courage to begin the search for change and healing. Finding the right therapist can be a crucial aspect of this journey. The therapist you select needs to be someone who helps you feel connected, accepted and understood. Clients find me to be warm, compassionate and non-judgmental while creating an effective therapeutic environment.

Do you feel like trauma has hijacked your life? Are you experiencing depressive episodes/sadness, anxieties, negative thought patterns and relationship dynamics that tend towards being reactive? People that work with me learn how to understand the impact and effects of trauma and grow their resiliency muscle. Its time to stop hiding wounds you can’t name and skipping out on many possibilities in your life because of internal fears, waning drive and a sense of inner defeat. I can help.

Just about everyone will experience difficulty at some point in their lives, whether that means grief, relationship conflict, mental health concerns, struggles with identity and purpose, or the question of worthiness and success. It can be difficult to know how to maneuver through the challenges that life can throw our way, and at times it's hard to know where to turn. My goal is to help create an opportunity to explore the workings of your mind, and to help guide you to self-discovery, knowledge, and peace.

Are you going through transitions, changes, & challenges in life? My expertise is in helping clients navigate through relationship issues, break-up, separation, or divorce. Many clients are feeling the effects of social isolation. Are you in the process of detangling from an abusive or narcissistic partner? It is essential to take time for healing during and after these stressors. In the recovery phase, it is crucial to focus on yourself & learn new coping patterns. Headlines to remember Independence vs. Dependence! Jumping into a new relationship is not recommended for your recovery plan.

I'm Katie, I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from James Madison University & Eastern Mennonite University respectively. My aim is to create a space where clients feel deeply seen, heard, valued & understood, fostering transformation and healing. I primarily utilize Attachment Theory, examining how interpersonal relationships shape individuals' lives from early childhood to adulthood. I firmly believe in everyone's inherent value, worth, and purpose & I employ play therapy, art therapy, nature immersion & the creation of safe spaces.

Hello, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of clinical experience in helping client's achieve their therapeutic goals. My specialties include, but are not limited to: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Marriage/Relationship Issues, Interpersonal Dynamics, Grief & Loss, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Personality Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I believe that empathy, respect, and compassion are the cornerstones of the helping process and therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about helping others and I am committed to assisting you in meeting your treatment goals.