Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Henrico, VA

"I believe in pulling from our strengths to work toward improvement and in every individual's ability to make positive, healthy changes. "

Wendy Couch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 8 years of clinical experience. She works with young adults, adults, and geriatrics and has experience working in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health and the VA Department of Corrections. Wendy has worked with individuals who have depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, substance, and alcohol use disorders. She also has experience working with individuals experiencing major life transitions including divorce, occupational changes, grief, and stress.

Wendy received her graduate degree in Community Counseling and Addictions from the College of William and Mary. She works primarily with individuals and groups and utilizes dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals work to develop coping skills, manage emotions, and improve communicative skills. She often utilizes DBT skills with individuals in recovery from alcoholism and substance use disorders. Wendy believes in strengths-based counseling and in the individual's ability to make positive, healthy changes. She utilizes a variety of different approaches including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. 

Wendy also integrates mindfulness into clinical practice and is an advocate of yoga and other activities promoting a strong mind-body connection. Wendy's therapeutic style is based on developing a genuine, positive, and honest relationship with individuals. Her personal interests include spending time with family, hiking, and traveling.

"I believe one of the most effective ways of forming meaningful interpersonal connectivity is by being intentional in one’s effort in “seeing” the individuals I am privileged to “share space” with. "

Renea Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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. She seeks to provide support to those in need of an extra dose of reassurance, unconditional positive regard, and relevant coping skills to take care of themselves as they take care of others around them.

As a former Peace Corps Volunteer (South Africa 1999-2001) who earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, Renea believes it is paramount to show honor to all people and the history we each bring into this world we share. She has clinical experience working with a diverse array of individuals. Each individual, as well as their personal struggles and resources of strength, insight, and rich experience are warmly welcomed into her counseling room.

Renea welcomes this awesome opportunity to not only educate, guide, and empower, but also to learn, grow, and even play---together!

Renea believes one of the most effective ways of forming meaningful interpersonal connectivity is by being intentional in one’s effort in “seeing” the individuals she is privileged to “share space” with.

Jennifer Brown (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with more than 15 years of experience working with folks across a wide variety, including children, families, couples, and individual adults seeking support in dealing with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, abuse/neglect, self-injury, suicidal thoughts/urges, substance use/addiction needs, relationships, and family issues. She takes an open-minded, affirming, supportive approach and values the opportunity to give others time and safe space to openly be themselves as they seek connection, happiness, and fulfillment.  

Jennifer utilizes a collaborative, person-centered approach in her work, and has a variety of methods at hand to put into practice, depending on her clients' needs and preferences -- including cognitive behavioral (CBT), motivational, dialectical (DBT), mindfulness/meditation, emotion focused (EFT), solution focused, polyvagal, and EMDR.  

With an undergraduate background in math, astronomy, and physics, Jennifer is used to expanding her awareness and thinking about things from differing perspectives. She sees her purpose as to follow your lead and put appropriate, available tools to work in order to help you elevate your consciousness and achieve your goals. 

"I value authenticity and vulnerability, both of which I bring into my working relationship with you, so that you know that I am truly there with you in this experience."

Priscilla Herzberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who partners with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Virginia Tech and received her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Priscilla utilizes Emotional Freedom Techniques (“tapping”), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, solution focused, yoga practices, and the Gottman Method to support you in making positive change. Priscilla values holistic care that is culturally sensitive and effective. 

Priscilla is warm and compassionate which allows you to feel safe, comfortable, and empowered to reach your goals. Priscilla is honored to journey with you, beginning wherever you are.