Women's Issues Therapists in University Of Richmond, VA

I work virtually with clients in Alabama and Virginia. Therapy has the power to help you be the best version of yourself. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am committed to partnering with individuals and couples as they navigate the challenges of life. Therapy creates a unique space for evaluating where you are and how you got here. Through our therapeutic relationship we can uncover what needs to shift in order to get you where you want to be.

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.

I offer focused, change-oriented therapy with particular emphasis upon: Women's issues, Assertiveness and Boundary Setting, Self-esteem Enhancement, Conscious Aging, LGBTQ Affirming Therapy, Sexuality and Relationships,Grief and Recovery.

Counseling can help to restore balance in our lives. With 40 years counseling experience, I specialize in working with individuals and couples. My practice offers a safe and confidential environment to address your needs. With virtual office hours to accommodate your schedule it affords you and your family the time necessary to work on goals, concerns, and strategies to enhance your life. Since COVID, our daily lives have changed dramatically, creating increased uncertainty and stress. We are all reassessing and developing what works best for ourselves. You and a trained therapist can help to create increased personal wellbeing.

If you have felt the impact of life transitions including anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship and self-esteem issues, therapy can be a beautiful step towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy provides an opportunity to process and explore, in a judgement free space, in order to build upon strengths and identify areas ready for growth and change. As a therapist working in Virginia for well over a decade, I have provided services to both adolescents and adults, assisting with stressors associated with mental health, family and relationship dynamics, communication struggles, life stage changes, and women's issues.

I am passionate about working with twentysomethings, young adults, and college-aged folx. As a twentysomething, you may be struggling with emerging adulthood life transitions and turning points, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem & confidence, family stress, romantic relationship stress, trauma, grief and loss, and or career challenges. In our work together, I will seek to create a safe space for you to explore and understand these stressful challenges and turning points in order to build stronger self-esteem, greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, supportive tools, and balanced ways of living.

Dr. Dihmes is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, New York and Virginia. With specialties in life stressors, teens, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, executive coaching, and psychophysiology she has expertise in working with various psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions and chronic illness. Dr. Dihmes' integrates evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions, with consideration for each patient’s unique cultural, biological, and psychological background. Dr. Dihmes is now accepting new clients in California, New York and Virginia!

Renea Smith is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) with over a year of supervised clinical counseling experience, working with seniors, adults, adolescents, families, and couples in private practice settings. Renea also has over 14 years of experience in school counseling. Having grown up in a multi-generational home during her adolescent years and having served both the comprehensive and exceptional education school settings, she has a deep-rooted admiration and respect for the older population, parents, educators, caregivers of children with unique needs and abilities.

We all have experienced a stressful/traumatic event at one time or another, and I am passionate about helping people become resilient and establishing healthy ways to overcome tough situations. I believe that therapy is powerful and I love to help people work through life’s challenges. Choosing to seek counseling services is a big decision to make, and I applaud you for making the first step in becoming the best version of yourself!

Life can be hard. My goal as a mental health professional is to create a warm, empathetic, and positive environment for clients to cope and heal through the difficult times, while working towards wellness in anticipation of better times to come. Building a strong therapeutic alliance and creating a safe, supportive space for clients of all backgrounds, age groups, and presenting concerns to share is the primary aim of my practice.

Hello! My name is Stephanie (she/her/hers) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with individuals and couples through life adjustments, job changes and finding meaning in your day to day. I'm happy to help you reach your goals in managing your mental health and your life! You can expect to feel empowered and encouraged after our sessions with tools to manage the things that come up in life with more ease.