Couples Counseling Therapists in Richmond, VA

Hey there! I'm MacKenzie Dressing, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Feel free to call me MacKenzie, Kenzie, or simply Mac, like my family does. With over 5 years in the mental health field, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, communication issues, and relationship difficulties. I'm excited to assist you on your journey!

My goal as a licensed professional counselor is to assist clients in fostering positive, sustainable self-growth within a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. I strive to work collaboratively with clients to establish achievable goals, while providing support in understanding the thoughts and behaviors that may be contributing to the issues they are experiencing in life.

My name is Berty Dezzani and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and experienced counselor with over 15 years of experience. I use a combination of psychology’s best practices in order to best serve my clients. My ability to listen and understand my clients’ needs helps me to collaborate with them to find solutions that work. Through our sessions, my clients find renewed purpose, happiness, positive change, and restored relationships.

I believe that therapy is about the journey towards self-discovery and joining that person on a quest to seek out the answers they already have within themselves. The ideal client is a person who is open to learning, determined to self-improve and committed to the therapeutic relationship. My experiences with mental health range from: autism, mood disorders, postpartum depression, lyme disease, suicide ideation, gender identity concerns,personality disorders, chronic pain, trauma, behavioral management, social skills training, parent training, psychosis to substance use.

Hello! My name is Crystal and I am a trauma informed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia. I am passionate about helping couples and individuals achieve what they want out of their lives and relationships.

Are you constantly in your head and overthinking everything? Do you often feel sad and isolate yourself from others? Do you often find yourself comparing yourself to others? Do you believe in a higher power, however, sometimes you find it difficult to put all your trust in God. Do you want to heal from your childhood trauma; however, you don’t know where to start.

TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE USING A HIPPAA COMPLIANT PLATFORM. Telehealth has been proven effective in treating more mental health issues. At this time, most insurances now cover the service. Are you or your family struggling in your daily lives? Is it depression, anxiety, family dynamics, life changes? Whatever the issue I am here to help you overcome what stands in your way to a peaceful and fulfilling life. I work with teenagers, adults and older adults. I enjoy working with families/parents to provide a safe environment to address difficult dynamics.

The decision to seek therapy is a courageous and genuinely personal one. I am so proud of you, and I am so glad that you are here. I believe that it is never too late to Embrace your Wellness and start feeling better. Our lives are full of transitions. Some of those transitions can be met with challenges, and unique circumstances that we are not yet prepared for. Navigating through life can be difficult but there is always help and hope. Our lives can be positively shifted when we make subtle changes to how we process daily events and manage those life challenges and circumstances. I can help you.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.

I'm all about equipping folks with the right tools to help them level up fast and in a good way. I get it—your time and money matter, so I aim to keep things organized and focused on goals. Over the years, I've worked with all sorts of people dealing with their own unique situations. My specialties? Well, I've got a knack for helping out healthcare pros, therapists, first responders, teachers, folks in high-stress gigs, couples, those facing professional challenges, and anyone going through major life shifts.

Life tends to throw us curve balls. With all of our energy spent juggling obligations, responsibilities, and managing daily stresses, it's easy to wake up one day and realize that you just feel "stuck." Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult, but it's the first step towards regaining control of your life. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing relationship difficulties, or just want a different perspective on whatever is holding you back, I'm here to help you navigate and overcome these challenges. Every person's situation is unique. I do not treat the therapeutic process as "one-size-fits all."

I am a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with 12 years of professional work experience. When I work with clients, listening to understand instead of hearing to respond is a priority. I believe it is imperative that I develop a sound understanding of my client's subjective worldview to meet them where they are and disrupt maladaptive thoughts and patterns of behavior. My objective is to collaborate with my clients in order to help them identify, address, and resolve matters that reinforce and/or contribute to their presenting concern(s).

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.

Are anxiety and worry taking up too much of your headspace? Do you struggle with disordered eating or body image? Are you affected by a recent transition or unmanageable stress? Are you finding your relationships challenging? Therapy can help. I support clients by providing a safe space for processing while equipping you with practical tools and skills, compassion, and guidance as you navigate life. Therapy is a powerful process of healing and transformation that brings about positive change. I value the opportunity to support clients on their path to balance and wholeness.

I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you come to explore your identity, your relationships, a life-changing event, or just the feeling that something is “off,” I believe powerful change can happen in the context of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. It can be so difficult to seek out a therapist, and I understand you may have had negative experiences with therapy in the past. I appreciate the inner strength that allowed you to reach out and find this page. Together, we can explore patterns in your life to help illuminate your present and future.

Dr. Nickolas Spears Jr is a therapist in the Richmond, Virginia community. He has a background in counseling, teaching, and humanitarian advocacy. He holds a Master's degree in Mental health and wellness counseling from New York University and Ph.d. in counselor education from Virginia Commonwealth University. At the heart of his work is helping individuals from underrepresented historically marginalized groups experience existential healing from generational trauma, and the development of tools to sustain freedom.

I support a broad range of individuals, such as those with self regulation and impulse control, that impact their functioning and stability. I want to help you or your loved one in stabilization of mood, thinking, and behavior to live more freely without the burdens of past experiences. I believe strongly in one's motivation to change, and I will support you while you build belief in yourself and your goals. I can help you work through barriers that may inhibit your success or hold you back from taking the steps forward in your life. While the treatment journey can be a challenging one, I can help guide your path to stability.

I'm Katie, I completed my undergraduate studies and earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from James Madison University & Eastern Mennonite University. My aim is to create a space where clients feel deeply seen, heard, valued, and 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.

Casey White is a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses a collaborative approach to equip clients with the information and tools necessary to grow and create positive change. Casey works with clients aged 12-65 who experience social and generalized anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, trauma, and many other areas.