18 licensed providers matched your needs
Shannon Shackford, LPC
Hi Everyone I am not your generic LPC/LMHC. I am a diagnosed Neurodivergent (ADHD) with a Learning Disability(Dysgraphia). I come to this as a wife, mom and grandmother, bringing both lived and clinical experience to the therapeutic space. I'm proof that if I can do it ...so can you. My mission is to support and empower Neurospicy adults to thrive and build a life of authenticity and success
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders, Life coaching
Behavioral issues
Denise Mitchell, LPC
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and obtained a Master of Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh. I work with teens and adults with a wide variety of experience. I work with individuals with anxiety, depression, coping skills, conflict resolution, trauma, problem-solving and self-harm/suicidal. I am trained in two evidenced based models Trauma-informed therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal as a therapist is to help everyone reach a place where they can be their best self. I look forward to supporting you in your journey.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Self esteem, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Life coaching, Coping skills, Career counseling, Child or adolescent, Divorce, Family conflict, Peer relationship, School issues, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Oppositional defiance, Women's issues, ADHD, Antisocial personality, Autism spectrum disorders, Childhood abuse/neglect, Codependency, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Life transitions, Learning disabilities, Narcissistic personality, Marital and premarital, Parenting, Self harming, Spirituality, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Weight loss, Teen violence
Behavioral issues
Dr. Dustin Spencer, APRN
It is my privilege to be trusted with helping individuals, families, and communities as they take steps toward healing and growth. My approach is grounded in compassion, sincerity, and respect, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share openly, feel truly heard, and supported even when your beliefs are challenged. Together we will explore challenges, build on strengths, and use evidence-based strategies to support well-being across all stages of life. You can expect care that is collaborative, responsive, and tailored to your needs, helping you move past obstacles and create meaningful change.
Anxiety, Depression, Autism spectrum disorders
Behavioral issues
Lauren Laich, LPC
My greatest reward is helping clients explore ways to change their lives, allowing them to feel hopeful about the future. I work from a person-centered perspective, allowing my clients to determine the pace & direction of therapy. I have extensive experience working with people struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, & self-esteem. I use CBT, DBT, & Motivational Interviewing techniques, based on the needs of the individual. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen & accept us as we are, without judgment; this is my goal as a therapist.
ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol use, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic Relapse, Coping skills, Depression, Domestic abuse, Dual diagnosis, Family conflict, OCD, Parenting, Self esteem, Substance use disorder, Women's issues, Relationships, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Stress, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Academic underachievement, Anger management, Autism spectrum disorders, Codependency, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns
Behavioral issues
Jennifer Lemich, LPC
At times life can feel out of balance, I’m here to support you. Acknowledging discomfort is the first step towards change, therapy is a tool to gain a better understanding and to work on healing from emotional distress. I am dedicated to building a strong therapeutic relationship to assist you in alleviating symptoms and to overcome barriers in your life. Therapy is a process that may uncover unexpected emotions, this is a natural part of you recovering your wellness. I utilize an integrated treatment approach with skills and interventions from CBT and DBT. Together we can restore balance in your life.
ADHD, Academic underachievement, Addiction, Alcohol use, Anger management, Antisocial personality, Anxiety, Autism spectrum disorders, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Career counseling, Child or adolescent, Chronic impulsivity, Chronic pain, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Eating disorders, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Gambling, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet addiction, Learning disabilities, Marital and premarital, Men's issues, Narcissistic personality, OCD, Oppositional defiance, Parenting, Peer relationship, Self esteem, Self harming, Sexual abuse, Sleep or insomnia, Substance use disorder, Suicidal ideation, Teen violence, Trauma and PTSD, Problems with video game use, Weight loss, Women's issues, Social media, Marital discord, Relationships, Issues with pornography use, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Childhood abuse/neglect
Behavioral issues
Barbara Melinda Abernethy, LCSW
Hi Welcome, I am so glad you are here. My name is Melinda Abernethy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience working as a psychocounselor. My experience ranges in working with clients ages birth- adulthood with a wide range of concerns including developmental delays, depression, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, OCD and ADHD, postpartum disorders, parenting stressors, grief, chronic pain, and transitioning life stages. I find it a privilege to partner with you on your journey. I offer video, chat, and messaging sessions to fit into your lifestyle.
Anxiety, Depression, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Women's issues, Coping skills, Adoption, Child or adolescent, Developmental disorders, Family conflict, Infertility, Life transitions, Parenting, Peer relationship, Spirituality, Relationships, Self esteem, Chronic pain, Divorce, Behavioral issues, Eating disorders, ADHD, Grief, Marital and premarital, School issues, Social media, Stress, Weight loss, Trauma and PTSD, Academic underachievement, Autism spectrum disorders, Anger management, Chronic illness, Career counseling, Childhood abuse/neglect, Domestic violence, Infidelity, Learning disabilities, Marital discord, OCD, Life coaching, Domestic abuse, Obesity, Intellectual disability, Oppositional defiance, Emotional disturbance, Codependency, Sleep or insomnia, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Dual diagnosis, Teen violence
Behavioral issues
Nakeeshia Greene, LCSW
Hi, I'm Nakeeshia I'm so glad you took this first step of reaching out for support! Whether you want to navigate difficulties in your life, repair relationships, or build a strong mental and emotional wellness foundation, I am here to help. We'll work together to move past obstacles so that you can achieve your goals. As your therapist, I will provide an assessment to assist in determining the client's needs and goals.
Anxiety, Depression, Child or adolescent, Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Coping skills, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Behavioral issues, Grief, Peer relationship, Domestic violence, Suicidal ideation, Academic underachievement, Addiction, Adoption, Bipolar disorder, Career counseling, Emotional disturbance, Divorce, Oppositional defiance, Life transitions, School issues, Relationships, Self harming, Self esteem, Teen violence, Autism spectrum disorders, Childhood abuse/neglect, Anger management, Chronic impulsivity, Family conflict, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Learning disabilities, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Social media, Sexual abuse, Sports performance, Stress, Substance use disorder
Behavioral issues
Pennie Hurta, LPC
I am Pennie Hurta, LPC. I have been working in the mental health field for over 16 years and currently active in outpatient counseling. I obtained a Bachelors of Arts degree from Edinboro University of PA in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2005. I obtained a Masters of Arts degree in Community Agency Counseling from Hampton University in VA in 2009. I specialize in DBT and have had TFCBT training as well as Clinical Trauma Professional training. I am well trained in toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse as well as disorders such as BPD, NPD, Depression, PTSD, and Anxiety Disorders.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Trauma and PTSD, Borderline personality, Anger management, Autism spectrum disorders, Behavioral issues, Child or adolescent, Bipolar disorder, Coping skills, Peer relationship, Dual diagnosis, Marital discord, Career counseling, Chronic impulsivity, Oppositional defiance, Parenting, Divorce, Sports performance, Sexual abuse, Sleep or insomnia, Stress, Childhood abuse/neglect, Self esteem, Self harming, Suicidal ideation, Substance use disorder, Life transitions, Relationships
Behavioral issues
Virginia Jones, LCSW
I’m so glad you took this first step of reaching out for support! Whether you want to navigate difficulties in your life, repair relationships, or build a strong foundation for your mental and emotional wellness - I am here to help! We’ll work together to move past obstacles so you can take steps to achieve your goals. I want the therapeutic process to feel helpful and worthwhile. I work with sincerity, compassion and non-judgement, and will provide a nurturing environment where you can talk candidly about your concerns. I look forward to exploring this journey with you!
Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol use, Trauma and PTSD, Addiction, Codependency, Borderline personality, Dual diagnosis, Coping skills, Childhood abuse/neglect, Grief, ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic Relapse, Chronic pain, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Family conflict, Infidelity, Divorce, Internet addiction, Autism spectrum disorders, Behavioral issues, Chronic impulsivity, Emotional disturbance, Life coaching, Eating disorders, Domestic violence, Gambling, Issues with pornography use, Intellectual disability, Learning disabilities, Life transitions, Marital discord, Men's issues, Relationships, Parenting, Problems with video game use, Self esteem, Self harming, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Sexual abuse, Social media, Spirituality, Stress, Substance use disorder, Suicidal ideation, Weight loss, Women's issues, School issues
Behavioral issues
Ashley Hutchens, LCSW
Welcome! For the last seven years, I have been working in a community mental health setting with all ages and backgrounds. My passion for counseling is driven by the small changes that lead to remarkable discover. By using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, your thoughts will lead the way in new behaviors and an improved mood. My care and compassion helps others feel safe and comfortable when expressing themselves. Clinical social work is at my core, allowing us to find solutions that create harmony for you, your health, your family, your goals, your community, and your enjoyment.
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Addiction, ADHD, Eating disorders, Family conflict, Grief, Life transitions, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Academic underachievement, Adoption, Alcohol use, Anger management, Autism spectrum disorders, Antisocial personality, Behavioral issues, Alzheimer's, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Career counseling, Childhood abuse/neglect, Chronic illness, Codependency, Coping skills, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Chronic impulsivity, Domestic violence, Emotional disturbance, Dual diagnosis, Gambling, Developmental disorders, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Hoarding, Infidelity, Chronic pain, Chronic Relapse, Internet addiction, Issues with pornography use, Life coaching, Learning disabilities, Intellectual disability, Medication management, Men's issues, OCD, Obesity, Oppositional defiance, Narcissistic personality, Parenting, Peer relationship, Problems with video game use, Self harming, School issues, Sexual abuse, Sleep or insomnia, Social media, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Spirituality, Substance use disorder, Women's issues, Suicidal ideation
Behavioral issues
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You can find licensed, experienced therapists or psychologists in Richmond by searching online directories or reaching out to local mental health clinics. Online platforms like Talkspace can also connect you with mental health professionals experienced in cognitive behavioral therapy and other treatment modalities for depression, anxiety, and a range of other mental health conditions.
Can psychologists diagnose or prescribe medication in Richmond?
Richmond therapists and psychologists can diagnose mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and more, but they typically cannot prescribe medication. Prescription authority in Richmond is reserved for psychiatrists and other medical doctors.
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