Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Richmond and Midlothian, Virginia

We Accept Anthem, Aetna, and Tricare East Insurance

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) feels like normal therapy, but our therapists develop structured plans and follow them so that you can overcome your struggles in a way that feels purposeful. CBT focuses on the root of problems — the thoughts, beliefs, and habits that are keeping you stuck — and addresses them in ways that last, so that you don’t need us forever. We accept Anthem (including Healthkeepers), Aetna, and Tricare East. Our wait list is usually short. True Cognitive Behavioral Therapists often have shorter wait lists because their clients tend to improve and, when they feel ready, move forward without needing therapy. Click here to learn more about CBT.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Richmond & Midlothian, VA

Our therapists develop structured plans to help you make real, lasting changes — not just manage symptoms. We accept Anthem, Aetna, and Tricare East.
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Panic Attacks

Panic Disorder is caused by a fear of panic attacks. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches you to calm down and to not fear panic so that you are less likely to have panic attacks. Most people completely stop having panic attacks in less than 4 months of therapy with this approach, with major gains in the first month. Click the photo above to read more.

Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapists help you learn to think and act in ways that significantly reduce the emotional experience of anxiety. What’s more, we often find that depression starts with anxiety-based avoidance. We will help make it easier to stop avoiding, and start engaging life, in new, more fulfilling ways. Click the photo above to read more.

Depression

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy directly addresses the causes of depression. We are validating and supportive. But we do not believe that is enough. Our therapists give you real, evidence-based skills. And we help you understand your depression so that you are able to maintain your gains after therapy. Click the photo above to read more.

Therapy for Teens

Teenagers face a unique set of challenges – and adults often really don’t get it. We have therapists who specialize in helping teens and young adults cope with stress, more effectively adapt to complicated social situations, find motivation to succeed, and better understand and regulate their emotions, along with all of the other services that we provide for adults.

ERP for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

People with OCD either have irrational thoughts they can’t get out of their head, or they have an irresistible urge to do something (not including addictions). These urges lead to repetitive behaviors that get in the way of life. These thoughts are extremely distressing and often lead to avoidant behaviors. Our therapists are very skilled and experienced in Exposure and Ritual Prevention (ERP or EX/RP) therapy, which is not only the only effective therapy for OCD, but is also one of the most effective treatments in all of mental health. Click the photo above to learn more.

CPT for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD can follow traumatic experiences like accidents, sexual assault, combat, or childhood abuse. Symptoms often include flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbing that disrupt daily life. Two treatments (CPT and PE) have the strongest research support for PTSD. We use Cognitive Processing Therapy, a structured approach that addresses the root causes of PTSD and helps people reclaim their lives without having to relive their trauma. Click the photo above to learn more

Complex Trauma

Many of our clients have a history of childhood trauma or a series of traumas that have occurred over time. Sometimes these events are hard to digest, and need to be processed over a period of time. Our therapists will help you process trauma at your own pace using a less structured approach to CBT that we use for Generalized Anxiety and Depression that stem from long-term trauma. Click the other photos describing our treatment of anxiety and depression above to learn more. 

Stress Management

Like anxiety, stress is a normal part of life. But sometimes it overwhelms us – driving interpersonal conflict, sleep and health problems, and even depression. We will help you identify and understand more obvious and more underlying factors that are causing stress to be a chronic problem, how to reduce stress, and how to overcome barriers to doing what you know you need to do.

 

Support and Problem-Solving

Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, and to help us work through struggles. A lot of our clients have a hard time articulating what they feel or what they want. Many have difficulty making big (or little) decisions, making or keeping friends, or talking to their partner.

In-Person or Virtual in our North Chesterfield Office

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Rob Young, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Primary Specialty: Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and relationship problems (I no longer provide marriage counseling).
  • Client Age: Adults
  • Location: In-person in Richmond, Virginia and virtually
  • Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Healthkeepers and Tricare East
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Byra Ciccolo, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Age: Adults
  • Areas of focus: Relationship difficulties and intimate partner abuse, depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, pregnancy and postpartum anxiety and depression, parenthood, grief, and major life transitions.
  • Location: In-person in Midlothian / North Chesterfield, Virginia, and virtually
  • Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Healthkeepers, Aetna, and Tricare East
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Jenny Heatwole, MSW

Supervisee in Clinical Social Work

  • Ages: Adolescents (12+), Teens, and Adults
  • Areas of Focus: Relationship difficulties, anxiety and phobias including driving, LGBTQ mental health, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, substance use, and grief.
  • Location: In-person in North Chesterfield, Va, or virtual
  • Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Healthkeepers, Aetna, Tricare East
  • 4+ years of experience
  • Predicted Licensed date July 1, 2026
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Mike Pease, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Ages: Adolescents, Teens, Adults
  • Areas of Focus: Trauma/PTSD, adjustment to major life changes, OCD, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and anger management.
  • Location: In-person in Midlothian (North Chesterfield) and virtualIy
  • Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Healthkeepers Aetna, Tricare East
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Malissa Watterson, MSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Ages: Teens (16+) and Adults
  • Areas of Focus: Anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum anxiety and depression, OCD, PTSD, and stress.
  • Location: Virtual only
  • Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Healthkeepers, Aetna, Tricare East
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In-Person or Virtual in our Charlottesville Office

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John Snyder, MS

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Ages: Teens and Adults
  • Area of Focus: Anxiety, depression, divorce and other major life changes, insomnia, chronic pain, social anxiety, anger, addictions, and grief.
  • Location: Virtual only
  • Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Healthkeepers, Aetna, Tricare East
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Anna Harris, MSW

Supervisee in Clinical Social Work

  • Ages: Adolescents (10+), Teens, and Adults
  • Area of Focus: Anxiety, panic attacks, depression,  trauma, stress, and adjustment to major life changes
  • Location: In-person in Charlottesville, Virginia, or virtual
  • Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Healthkeepers, and Aetna
  • 4+ years of experience
  • Predicted Licensed date July 1, 2026.
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Meredith Vizzini, MS

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Ages: Teens (16+) and Adults
  • Areas of Focus: Stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes
  • Location: In-person in Charlottesville Virginia, or virtually
  • Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Healthkeepers, Aetna, Tricare East
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Ariel Diehl, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Ages: Adolescents, Teens, and Adults
  • Area of Focus: Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, anger, trauma, addictions, and grief
  • Location: In-person in Charlottesville Virginia, or virtually.
  • Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Healthkeepers, Aetna, Tricare East
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