Who We Are
River City Integrative Counseling is a dedicated outpatient mental health practice in Richmond, VA — committed to whole-person healing through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Healing the Whole Person
Our mission is to provide accessible, compassionate, and effective mental health care to individuals, couples, and families in the Richmond community. We believe that healing is possible for everyone — and that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of lasting change.
River City Integrative Counseling is part of the River City behavioral health organization, bringing the same commitment to quality, equity, and community-centered care that defines the River City name.
“Integrative counseling means meeting each person exactly where they are — drawing on every evidence-based tool available to help them heal, grow, and thrive.”
— River City Integrative Counseling
What “Integrative” Really Means
Integrative counseling means we don't rely on a single therapeutic method. We select from a wide toolkit of evidence-based approaches, combining and tailoring them to each individual client's goals, learning style, and unique circumstances.
When medication support is needed, we help coordinate referrals to trusted external prescribers so your therapy remains connected to the rest of your care plan.
Therapeutic Approaches We Draw From
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – reframe unhelpful thought patterns
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – emotional regulation skills
- Trauma-Focused Approaches – TF-CBT, somatic, and narrative methods
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions – presence, acceptance, awareness
- Motivational Interviewing – building internal motivation for change
- Relational & Family Systems – healing within relationship context
The Principles That Guide Every Session
The principles that guide every interaction, every session, every day.
Compassion
We approach every client with genuine empathy and warmth — creating a safe space where vulnerability is honored.
Excellence
We commit to the highest standards of clinical practice — staying current with research and continuously growing as practitioners.
Equity
We believe mental health care should be accessible to everyone — regardless of background, identity, or financial situation.
Empowerment
Therapy is a collaborative partnership. We help you build the skills and insight to thrive long after sessions end.
Licensed Clinicians, Genuine Care
Our clinical team includes licensed professional counselors (LPCs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), Residents in Counseling, Supervisees in Social Work, and master's-level clinical interns — all united by a shared commitment to your wellbeing.
Our master's-level interns are closely supervised and help us provide pro-bono care for clients who may not be able to pay. We actively seek clinicians who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our team specializes in trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, substance use, adolescent mental health, and life transitions — with clinical backgrounds spanning community mental health, hospital settings, and private practice.
Schedule a ConsultationSpecializations
- Anxiety, Depression & Mood Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Relationships & Family Dynamics
- Substance Use & Co-occurring Disorders
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Life Transitions & Personal Growth