***Mary Margaret is not accepting new clients at this time. ***

Mary Margaret is a trauma focused mental health professional. She began her mental health career working with survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence as well as survivors of Human Trafficking. She then moved into working primarily with First Responders and their immediate family members. Mary Margaret has a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Equine Assisted Mental Health from Prescott College. She specializes in trauma recovery, stress management, and building healthy boundaries. She also has experience with anxiety, depression, grief, and divorce. She has a passion for animal assisted therapy and has worked in Equine Assisted Mental Health for the past five years. She uses mindfulness practices, CBT, and person centered theories to help clients find the best solutions for themselves. Now accepting private pay and some Anthem and Cigna insurance plans.

Phone: 804-994-1897

To request a new client appointment, please call or email at scheduling.halfwild@gmail.com.

LN: 0701008939

**Bri is accepting new clients but is limited to daytime availability*

Are you peopled out? Does your work leave you thinking that dogs are better than people? Is your humor a little dark and twisted? Then you’ve stumbled across the right therapist.

Education:

Bri obtained her License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in 2023. Bri obtained her Master’s in Social Work with Clinical Concentration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2020. She has over 9 years of clinical experience including outpatient settings, case management, skill-building, crisis stabilization, non-profit equine-assisted therapy, and private practice work.

Approach:

Bri’s treatment approach to therapy tends to be an eclectic and blended style, pulling from various theories to help address your specific needs and concerns. Bri is also trained in basic Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). As a LGBTQ+ clinician, Bri is passionate about providing safe and affirming mental health support for those within the LGBTQ+ community.

Bri strives to create a laid-back therapeutic atmosphere that feels warm and personable. She enjoys going outside with clients, so you will find her wearing athletic-wear and comfortable clothing in sessions. Bri likes to be creative in finding what works best for clients and when appropriate enjoys finding ways to incorporate pop culture into session--cue the Harry Potter, Schitt’s Creek, Taylor Swift, and more references!

Experience:

Bri works with individual adults who are 18 and older. She works from a trauma informed perspective and has experience helping clients a variety of issues including but not limited to:

• trauma recovery

• grief and loss

• stress management

• anger management

• depression

• anxiety

• life transitions (job change/loss, marriage/divorce, stages of life, etc.)

• relational challenges and/or family dynamics (Bri is affirming for poly and ethical non-monogamy clients)

• identity-related issues (faith-based, gender, family of origin, etc.)

Phone: 804-877-3700

Email: Bri.halfwildcounseling@gmail.com

To request a new client appointment please email scheduling.halfwild@gmail.com.

LN: 0904015329

**Anna is not currently accepting new clients. **

Anna holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a Clinical Concentration from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has extensive experience working in acute, inpatient psychiatric settings with populations of all ages. Anna is dedicated to help navigate the emotional and mental health needs of clients from various communities. She works with children ages 12-17 as well as adults who are experiencing depression and anxiety. Anna is also meeting with couples and families for counseling. Anna implements cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as mindfulness strategies to offer her clients the space and grace to focus on their own feelings without judgment. Anna is also a former board-certified music therapist who enjoys using music as a therapeutic modality.

Email: anna.halfwild@gmail.com

Phone: 804-625-0881

To request a new client appointment please email scheduling.halfwild@gmail.com.

Supervisee in Clinical Social Work LN: 0906014663

Supervisor: Nassim Hartung, LCSW; LN: 0904010986

***Greg is currently accepting new clients – scheduling available within a week***

Do you feel as though you can never quite settle down? Does your sarcasm earn you funny looks? Do you seek adrenaline on your days off? Do you like tanks? I might be the counselor for you.

Education:

Greg obtained a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from VCU and has been working with public safety for three years. He is currently a Supervisee in Social Work and is trained in EMDR.

Population:

Greg has a passion for working with those in helping professions. He is available for adult (18+) and teen (13-17) clients seeking help with trauma, anxiety, depression, and burnout. He is particularly familiar with the stressors associated with Law Enforcement, Emergency Medicine, and Military. He has first-hand experience with first responder families and growing up in a first responder household.

Approach:

Greg is motivated to normalize the idea that "it's ok to not be ok". He is adept at allowing space for clients to feel like crap and talk about how they want to navigate their way to a healthier life. He is a certified Peer Support Specialist and an Instructor at REBOOT Recovery. He uses his experiences to bridge the gap between mental health professionals and First Responders, by building trust and providing a place to take off the mask.

Email: greg.halfwild@gmail.com

Phone: 804-867-7527

To request a new client appointment please email scheduling.halfwild@gmail.com.

Supervisee in Clinical Social Work LN: 0906012868

Supervisor: Amy Byrne, LCSW LN: 0904001524