Care without the wait

144 licensed therapists & providers in Virginia—6 in Richmond. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting life coaching can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Richmond, VA

As a therapist, I will do all that I can to learn who you are and what you're looking for, and then help create truly meaningful c...

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Richmond, VA

As someone who has worked on understanding my own identity and personal challenges with mental health, I understand the importance...

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Richmond, VA

Growing up in a working-class, single-parent home shaped my empathy, and I bring personal and professional experience to meet each...

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Richmond, VA

As someone who has experienced the impact of mental health challenges, I provide a unique perspective, level of understanding, and...

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Richmond, VA

Meredith Golob is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an extensive history working with children, adults, and families dealing...

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Richmond, VA

Grounded in my own experiences of trauma, recovery, and queer identity, I support clients with empathy, authenticity, and a deep r...

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We don’t have any providers with availability. Our schedules change daily. We’ll reach out as soon as a spot opens up.

Life coaching FAQs

What is life coaching?

Life coaching is a personalized support system that helps individuals clarify goals, develop action plans, and navigate challenges. Coaches employ effective communication and active listening to assist clients in overcoming obstacles, unlocking their potential, and achieving personal growth for a more fulfilling life.

How does life coaching work?

In life coaching, our coaches utilize diverse therapeutic techniques that are tailored to individuals, including cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, and positive psychology approaches. They also utilize active listening and empathetic communication to provide a supportive space for you to explore and achieve personal goals and overcome challenges, fostering personal growth and clarity.

Is life coaching conducted in person or online?

Life coaching with our therapists in Richmond, VA is conducted both in person and virtually via online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does life coaching last?

The number of life coaching sessions someone attends can differ based on the coach and the client’s choices. How many sessions are needed and how often they occur often hinges on the client’s objectives and the complexity of their concerns. Some clients might opt for a few sessions to tackle particular goals or issues, while others may decide on ongoing coaching sessions to work on personal growth and life enhancement over a more extended period of time. Thriveworks Richmond therapists work with clients to create goals and potential timelines for treatment.

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Life Coaching at Thriveworks Richmond, VA

Life Coaching can help you keep the commitments you make. Believe it or not, the power of your word to a third-party can work. Making a commitment to a coach each week influences you to make it happen. You may also find action steps through coaching that never occurred to you.

Life Coaches at Thriveworks in Richmond, VA have experience about the different circumstances that stop people from accomplishing growth, work to provoke them to take the steps to change and provide their observations. For the past 10 years, Life Coaches at Thriveworks have worked with thousands of people to help them realize their strong points and gifts, as well as to prioritize in order to reach success. If you think you could benefit, reach out to Thriveworks Richmond to schedule today.

What Is Life Coaching?

If you were to do something to enhance your life, what would it be? Would you like to become more educated in a certain area? What are you most interested in learning about? When you take a minute to answer the questions, you may find that you are stumped or haven’t spent much time thinking about what you would do for yourself.

A Life Coach will work with you to find the answers to the questions. When you are able to uncover your feelings, a Life Coach will work with you to strategize a plan to help you reach your goal. Whether you think you are motivated or not, disciplined or not, creative or not, the power of your word with a Life Coach will help you commit to and strive for what you want.

How Does Life Coaching Work?

What have you always wanted to do but somehow never got around to? Was it something you thought was “out of your league,” too time-consuming with everything else you have going on or something you kept secret for fear others might think you were silly? Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to tap dance, sew a beautiful quilt or take a wine-tasting class.

Want to take stock on how you measure up in a series of issues? Find out by giving each area a score of negative 10, positive 10 or a neutral (0). Find out where you are happy and where you may need a little work.

  • Career
  • Finances
  • Health
  • Friends and Family
  • Personal Growth
  • Fun and Leisure time

Who Can Benefit from Life Coaching?

Life Coaches at Thriveworks work with people on a spectrum of issues, helping them to set priorities and to make enhancements in areas they are dissatisfied with. Life Coaches will work with people to find out why they feel stuck in a pattern, can’t set boundaries, feel they can’t move on from a deteriorating relationship and more.

Life Coaches will work with you to find out what is important to you, how to take the steps to get closer to what you want and guide you to getting the fulfillment you want out of life.

Thriveworks Life Coaches are Professionals

It is significant to know that anyone can set themselves up as a Life Coach. Many people have little or no experience and try to help their clients achieve goals and desires in their personal or professional lives.

Thriveworks Life Coaches have credentials and professional licenses. For the past 10 years, Thriveworks in Richmond, VA has provided Life Coaching for thousands of people. Call Thriveworks Life Coaching in Richmond, VA at (804) 554-0356 today to schedule a session or to find out more about Life Coaching and how it can help you lead a healthier, more fulfilling life. We offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments, and accept most major insurances.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Richmond accept 31 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Richmond
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.8 Learn about verified reviews
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I feel very comfortable with my provider and feel like she understands the issues and concerns in my life. She listens and offers reassurance that my issues are manageable and or gives guidance on how to look at issues differently. I value the experience with her.
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Lily Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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When receiving a link via text or email from Thriveworks to complete pre-session questionnaires, the links prompt a login. The login method is almost always to send a code to your email. It would be helpful to just be prompted for a username/password, so I don't have to see the email, click the link, open in external browser, go back to the email for the code, back to the browser to verify the code, THEN finally get to my questionnaire.
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Mariana Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Appreciate how easy it is to join the video conference, and to schedule a follow up session. Paula is great! She is a great listener and gives very practical advice.
Jeremiah Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
How responsive the provider was to a request for an appointment.
Janae Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Christin has worked with me very patiently for far longer than I've deserved and basically helped me navigate Covid in one piece.
Henry Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Christy listens. She pays attention. She offers insights I never thought of and points out successes that I view negatively. I really enjoy working with her and look forward to our next session every week.
Vivian Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Annette has a unique understanding of what it means to be a caregiver of a loved one who is dying. She is also not afraid to talk about spirituality. I feel understood and supported.
Ebony Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
She’s always good at helping me work through issues using critical thinking and therapeutic techniques
Eduardo Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

5310 Markel Rd Suite 102
Richmond, VA 23230

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond is located near Markel Rd and Fitzhugh Ave, off W Broad St. It is a short distance from the Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital and right by the Libbie Mill Library.

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Phone number

(804) 312-5498
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Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
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Hours

Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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