3 therapists in Virginia accepting UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

Feeling like you can't quite keep it together? Sometimes we get overwhelmed with the stresses in life and need help sorting them out. Maybe you've just hit a low point or feeling overly worried and anxious. Talking to a therapist has helped many people who are feeling the same way. The last few years have been more than difficult, and people are struggling. I help people figure out what's working well for them and what's not. Then we explore together the many strengths and skills you already have and can use to overcome the problems life throws at us. I teach new skills and introduce new tools that you can use to feel better and get your life back on track. I have many years of experience working with people with depression and anxiety as well as bipolar and schizophrenia. I am accepting of varying types of diversity and use solution focused methods with compassion and caring to create and meet the therapeutic goals that are unique to you. Starting therapy can be hard but it can change your life. I would love to work with you to start that process and look forward to meeting you.

Meet Richara Shepperson-Turner, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker, committed to guiding teens and young adults through life's challenges. Richara earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she cultivated a deep understanding of human behavior and therapeutic interventions. With a passion for helping individuals navigate familial dynamics and break recurring patterns, Richara specializes in treating a range of mental health concerns. Her expertise includes Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Depressive disorders, Trauma and Stress-related disorders, and Bipolar disorders. Richara's approach to therapy is holistic and integrative, blending various techniques and theoretical frameworks to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs. During sessions, she incorporates grounding exercises, meditation, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among others. Driven by a desire to foster healing and growth, Richara is dedicated to preserving the family unit by addressing individual and generational traumas. Through therapeutic skills and interventions, she aims to cultivate awareness, connectivity, empowerment, and lasting change in her clients' lives. With Richara, you can expect a supportive and collaborative environment where you can explore your challenges and work towards a brighter future.

I am a proud, seasoned, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience as a clinician and a lifelong passion for helping people and making a difference. From a young age, I knew that my purpose was to help others, and now, I feel very privileged to fulfill that calling every day. With a heart dedicated to serving, I have become a trusted supporter and ally for a diverse array of individuals on their unique journeys toward healing and growth.