Therapy for adults in Richmond Va

Individual Therapy for Adults

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.”

-Audre Lorde

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Areas of Specialization Include:

  • Addiction

  • ADHD, Autism & AuDHD

  • Anxiety & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Bipolar Disorders

  • Body Dysmorphia

  • Depression

  • Eating Disorders

  • EMDR

  • Mental Health & Performance Strategies for Athletes

  • Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health

  • Personality Disorders

  • PTSD, Complex Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse

  • Somatic Therapy Interventions

Meet the Therapists

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    Cara Joyner, LPC, ASDCS

    Licensed Professional Counselor & Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist

    Working with clients across the lifespan, Cara specializes in providing integrative and neurodiversity-affirming therapy for complex trauma, ADHD/AuDHD, autism in adults (diagnosed/suspected), postpartum mental health, eating disorders, OCD, bipolar disorders and personality disorders. Her expertise is in understanding the intersection of neurology, trauma, attachment and the nervous system…

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    Diana Del Holston, M.Ed.

    Resident in Counseling

    Diana’s clinical interests include anxiety, grief, relationship issues, attachment wounds, life transitions, and providing developmentally attuned support to children. Diana approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each person’s journey. She believes healing begins in a space where you feel seen, safe, and understood.  She offers a calm and supportive environment where clients can explore their inner world, strengthen their sense of self, and build healthier patterns in their relationships…

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    Nowoola Awopetu, MS, NCC

    Resident in Counseling & National Certified Counselor

    Nowoola Awopetu is a passionate mental health professional and PhD candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Virginia Commonwealth University. With a strong foundation in clinical practice, Nowoola specializes in trauma-informed care, racial and ethnic identity development, and the mental health needs of adolescents, marginalized youth and student-athletes…

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    Hallie McGuinness, MS

    Resident in Counseling

    Hallie specializes in working with individuals seeking to understand and recover from relational and attachment-based trauma, anxiety, emotional challenges, sexual concerns, and other related issues. She also works with couples to strengthen communication, rekindle intimacy and desire, and deepen emotional connection. Hallie has completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Model Couples Therapy…

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    Lindsay Grohowski, M.Ed.

    Resident in Counseling

    Lindsay is committed to guiding individuals on their personal journeys toward healing and self-acceptance. Their therapeutic approach integrates person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care. Lindsay also weaves in elements of art therapy to encourage creative self-expression and emotional processing. Lindsay has a special clinical interest in working with individuals navigating body image concerns and eating disorders…

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    Alexis Apollony, MSW

    Supervisee in Social Work

    As an empathetic and grounded therapist, Alexis is passionate about supporting individuals who are pursuing healing, breaking generational patterns, and facilitating a deeper sense of presence with themselves. Alexis specializes in working with individuals navigating the impacts of complex trauma, including but not limited to Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), anxiety, and depression. Additionally, Alexis is an EMDR trained therapist…

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    Omid Garzan, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Omid works with clients from all walks of life, specializing in mental health, substance use, and relationship counseling. He brings a trauma-informed and systems-informed perspective, considering how family, community, and broader social dynamics influence individual well-being. His clinical experience spans hospital and community settings, including his most recent work among intensive care units at the VCU Medical Center…

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