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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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Growing up in a working-class, single-parent home shaped my empathy, and I bring personal and professional experience to meet each client with authenticity and care.
I am William Watson, a Licensed Social Worker Supervisee with 2 years of experience. Shaped by a working-class, single-parent upbringing, I bring lived experiences and strong clinical training to my work. I support adolescents and adults facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to provide steady guidance and practical support as a respectful partner who values honesty, feedback, and collaboration.
I hold a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Arkansas and blend evidence-informed care with lived experience. My sessions emphasize practical tools, steady structure, and clear goals to help clients build confidence and skills between visits.
I know that starting therapy can feel overwhelming. That’s why I focus on creating a safe, respectful space where you can move at your own pace. If you are looking for practical strategies and a collaborative therapist who meets you where you are, I welcome you to reach out because you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
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As someone who has worked on understanding my own identity and personal challenges with mental health, I understand the importance...
As someone who has worked on understanding my own identity and personal challenges with mental health, I understand the importance of seeking support to help better one's quality of life.
During his professional years as a clinical social work therapist, Graeme Biddle has had the privilege of working with several populations, including clients with terminal illnesses and their family members, as well as children and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral instability. Graeme enjoys helping clients identify tools to cope with anxiety, depression, and anger. He also has experience helping clients understand life transitions, as well as better understand periods of grief and loss.
Graeme completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as his Bachelor of Arts from Randolph-Macon College. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through the state of Virginia. Graeme provides a calm, validating approach to therapy, while also remaining direct, and encouraging self-accountability. While using a strengths-based perspective, Graeme utilizes several clinical modalities including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
The process of beginning therapy can be scary and overwhelming. Graeme will strive at helping provide a safe space and facilitate a collaborative approach to help you feel valued and in control of your treatment. Schedule an appointment with Graeme to begin the steps of accomplishing your personal goals.
Grounded in my own experiences of trauma, recovery, and queer identity, I support clients with empathy, authenticity, and a deep r...
Grounded in my own experiences of trauma, recovery, and queer identity, I support clients with empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for the courage it takes to heal.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience working in addiction treatment, trauma recovery, and mental health care. I work with adults navigating burnout, identity shifts, grief, and relationship struggles, as well as those seeking clarity after trauma or transition. I support individuals who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected and are ready to rediscover themselves in a space that fosters growth, healing, and self-awareness.
I earned my master’s in social work from the University of Arkansas. My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and mindfulness-based, helping clients feel safe enough to explore what hurts and move toward healing. I strive to create a collaborative, honest space with room for humor, compassion, and genuine connection.
If you’re tired of carrying it all alone, you don’t have to anymore. Healing doesn’t require perfection, just the courage to show up as you are. Together, we’ll work toward building a more grounded, authentic life. I’d be honored to walk beside you as you write the next chapter of your story.
As a queer person who has experienced mental health issues in the past, I strive to provide an affirming, safe environment to work...
As a queer person who has experienced mental health issues in the past, I strive to provide an affirming, safe environment to work through mental health struggles.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 2 years of direct clinical experience. I specialize in mental health treatment, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic disorders, and child behavioral challenges. I also have experience providing crisis support and stabilization for children, adolescents, and adults. I strive to create a safe and affirming space where clients feel supported as they work toward their goals.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. My background includes crisis intervention, stabilization, and long-term support for depression and anxiety. I use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, and I strive to offer affirming, queer-friendly care tailored to each client.
I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. Whether you are seeking tools to manage daily stressors or support through life’s challenges, I am here to provide compassionate, collaborative care. I encourage you to reach out so we can begin building a plan that feels supportive and meaningful to you.
As someone who has experienced the impact of mental health challenges, I provide a unique perspective, level of understanding, and...
As someone who has experienced the impact of mental health challenges, I provide a unique perspective, level of understanding, and empathy towards others.
Victoria Staten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience. She has experience practicing in a variety of clinical settings providing both inpatient and outpatient mental health services to both adolescents and adults. Victoria focuses on helping. She has experience treating individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, adjusting to life changes, challenges within relationships, and low self-esteem.
Victoria received her Master's degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Radford University. Victoria utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), and more.
Victoria wants you to know that even though you are the only one who can take steps towards taking back control over your mental health, you do not have to take those steps alone. Schedule your session today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is giving them assignments to keep them engaged in the process (i.e., worksheets, research). I prefer this because it also gives the client something to work on outside of therapy to increase psychological flexibility.
I teach the following tools in online therapy: core beliefs and values, education on diagnoses, and improving self-confidence. I use thought records and other cognitive models to help clients challenge negative core beliefs, I review criteria of mental disorders to confirm or rule out diagnoses, and I process events with clients to help them boost their self-confidence.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they are able to talk about how they have applied the techniques they've learned and are able to remain regulated while doing so.
Clients can supplement their time in online therapy with bibliotherapy, experiential activities, exposure therapy, and practicing self-care.
To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can make a list of stressors that you would like to work on.
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Are you in search of a skilled, caring counselor or therapist in the Richmond area? Are you struggling to find someone who checks all of the boxes you’re hoping for? You don’t have to settle. You can find a licensed counselor with all of the skills, experience, specialties, and training you’re looking for. Online counseling at Thriveworks Richmond, VA makes this possible.
Counseling has to do with intuition, with work on oneself, with the quietness of one’s mind and the openness of one’s heart.”
Counseling has to do with intuition, with work on oneself,
with the quietness of one’s mind and the openness of one’s heart.”
–Ram Dass
If you’re open to the idea of online counseling or you want to hear more about online therapy benefits, reach out to Thriveworks Richmond online counseling at (804) 554-0356. We’re able to set you up with a counselor, therapist, or life coach who meets your needs. And you’ll get to work with them from the comfort and convenience of home. If this sounds like an opportunity you’re interested in, give us a call or keep reading!
As we just mentioned, online therapy allows you to work with your therapist from home, or wherever else you choose. You’ll do so via virtual means, and you’ll get to choose between:
Online counseling proves to be a great counseling option for many people, especially those with busy schedules, fears, and other limitations that prevent them from making it in for a face-to-face appointment on a regular basis. If this sounds like you, consider the option of online counseling.
As we just mentioned, online counseling is a great option to consider and can prove especially beneficial to certain individuals. Consider the following scenarios:
As you can see from the above examples, online counseling allows individuals to attend their therapy sessions from the convenience of home; it also offers anonymity if the individual so desires it. Additionally, online therapy at Thriveworks Richmond, VA offers comfort, flexibility, affordability, and reliability. If you’re interested in what online counseling could do for you, our online counselors are here to go on that journey with you.
Guess what? You can get started with online counseling right here, right now. All you have to do is call Thriveworks Richmond at (804) 554-0356 to schedule your appointment. We’ll set you up with a skilled, caring counselor with the skills, experience, and specialties that meet all of your important needs.
Our counselors, therapists, life coaches, and psychologists look forward to the chance to meet and work with you, whether it’s over the phone or on video chat! Either way, we can’t wait.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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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