Find a Therapist in Glen Allen, VA

Are you your own worst critic? Maybe you can’t shake the feeling that your best is never good enough? Do the little things feel overwhelming? Is it hard for you to stick up for yourself and you’re left swallowing your anger or disappointment? My name is Liz Caritj and I work with people in high stress situations, particularly people working in the field of law or in rigorous academic programs, who feel like they’re falling apart trying to hold everything together perfectly. Clients come to me for a compassionate, and non-judgmental atmosphere. Gain better insight into unhelpful patterns and learn skills to change them. You can better understand the physical and emotional reactions and learn new tools to get through challenging situations. Imagine learning to trust yourself and letting go of your harsh inner critic. I love helping people feel less alone and discover how powerful they really are. It is my goal to provide a safe atmosphere where you can unburden yourself and we can sort it out together, find healthy coping skills, and make a plan to get what's most important back into your life. Reach out to me today so that we can get started! If you think I would be a good fit or are simply curious, please contact me to make an appointment or to request a free, brief (20-25 minute) phone consultation.

I strive to create an inviting and open environment where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment. Working with me feels compassionate and collaborative; I meet clients where they are, offering empathy, understanding, and practical tools for healing. My approach fosters trust and encourages clients to feel heard, validated, and confident as they work toward their personal goals and growth.

Christopher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of experience working in a variety of counseling settings, including ambulatory crisis stabilization, inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, and school-based services in Virginia. Christopher has extensive experience supporting people with mood-related challenges, anxiety, trauma- and stress-related challenges, and disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct-related challenges.

Bridget U. Famogun is a compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Virginia. She holds a Master of Science degree as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (across the lifespan) and is board certified. Before becoming a PMHNP, Bridget worked as a psychiatric registered nurse for eight years, with experience in hospital and clinical trial care settings. She completed her master’s in psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner at Walden University and graduated with honors.

Kelly Conner has been a licensed professional counselor for over a year. Kelly has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field with both children and adults. She specializes in treating kids on the autism spectrum, divorce, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), sensory processing conditions, and obsessive compulsion (OCD) diagnoses. Kelly has a background as a registered behavior technician (RBT) for applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy with children on the autism spectrum for several years. Kelly also has a creative side to help children and families with new perspectives and techniques tailored for each individual.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with over 17 years of experience supporting people who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma. I also specialize in helping individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community work through the intersection of gender, sexuality, race, and identity, as well as the social prejudices and anxieties that can come up with family, friends, and workplaces.

WE CAN HELP HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP. "Why does my partner overreact?" "Why do I get so triggered?" "How come the punishment doesn't fit the crime?" “Why can’t he be more supportive?” “Is anything I do ever enough for her?” While you are feeling hurt, you have an added layer of confusion. You simultaneously love your partner and even hope to stay in this relationship to keep your love, family, and dreams intact. You are torn in a tug-of-war of emotions and desire to feel understood, accepted, and embraced by your partner. HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP AT ITS ROOT! Your dynamic is being driven by vulnerable and deep emotions. Those deep emotions are sensitive ‘raw spots' that are easily provoked and can cause you intolerable emotional discomfort- and leads to a “fight-or-flight” (anxious, angry, avoidant) response. This starts a negative cycle that creates more distance between you. CHANGE IS POSSIBLE! In therapy with us, you will learn strategies to respond differently and avoid slipping into old negative cycles of criticism, questioning, defensiveness, shutting down, and avoidance. We’ve helped HUNDREDS of people experience EMOTIONAL INTIMACY by learning how to effectively share and receive each other’s deeper emotions.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, unable to focus, or frustrated because treatments you’ve tried haven’t given you the relief you hoped for. Maybe you’re looking for answers, considering medication for the first time, or simply want a psychiatric provider who will listen without making you feel rushed or dismissed. I believe good psychiatric care starts with understanding you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. I take time to learn about what you’re experiencing, how it affects your everyday life, what you’ve tried before, and what you hope will change. Together, we’ll develop a treatment plan that makes sense for your needs and goals. When medication is appropriate, I’ll explain your options, expected benefits, possible side effects, and alternatives so you can make informed decisions about your care. Treatment doesn’t end with writing a prescription. We’ll monitor how you’re doing and make thoughtful adjustments as needed. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), anxiety, depression, bipolar diagnosis, obsessive-compulsive challenges (OCD), trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, and other mental health concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, culturally responsive, and evidence-based. My goal is for you to leave our appointments feeling heard, respected, and more confident about the next steps in your mental health care.

Has the stress of everyday life become too overwhelming? Do you feel your emotions are running high and starting to negatively impact your relationships with others? Maybe you just don’t feel quite like yourself. Maybe you have tried to cope on your own, but nothing seems to make a meaningful, long-term impact. Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to care for their own needs while balancing relationships and busy schedules. Starting therapy can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! I believe finding a therapist who is the right fit is key to lasting change. After an initial consultation, we will start by taking the time to understand the challenges you are facing. We will explore your past and present experiences to better understand the patterns and emotions that have you feeling “stuck,” and we will collaborate on the best plan to help you push through the barriers keeping you in place. I offer a safe and supportive environment while providing a new perspective on issues you are encountering in order to guide you along your healing journey. Helping people live a more confident and empowered life is my passion. The road to growth, change, and healing can be a difficult one, but you don’t have to walk it alone. Call or email today for a consult, and together we can get started on your path to a better life!

When we feel stuck in our lives, for weeks, or years, it can take a toll on us in ways we may not see. Time passes and we don't feel any further in our life. We're left feeling exhausted and alone in our pain. My name is Ryan, and I provide therapy for people who are looking to break free. Whether it's poor relationships, anxiety, depression, substance or process addictions, trauma, or a desire to deepen their connection with others, I help my clients find strength, flexibility, and compassion, returning themselves to the feeling of being whole. My job is to guide you through the things that have been holding you back in your life. I'm experienced in both modern and historical approaches; psychodynamic, attachment-based, internal family systems, addiction, and psychosynthesis. Regardless of the style of therapy, I specialize in creating safe holding for exploring emotional depth and healing.

I assist clients that have endured trauma and stress. Are you looking to find relief through compassionate and effective treatment? If you are interested in finding relief from conditions that have affected your mood, your relationships, your work, andor your habits in a negative way, call or email me now. Together, we can walk the path of recovery together until you have reached your imagined destination. Let's work on overcoming intimate partner violence, anger, toxicity, infidelity, addiction, self-hatred, codependency, shame, isolation, fear, neediness, grief, etc... ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

I work with every participant to be as comfortable as possible and often view sessions as your time to share what is important to you! I am along for the journey and to provide safe space and guidance while you work through difficult situations.