About

Hi there! I am Brazilian and I graduated in Psychology over 15 years ago - do not do the Math! ) I have been living in the USA since 2014 and I obtained my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018. I have specialized in working with LGBTQIA+ folk, most specifically transgender and non-binary (go They/Them!). I provide therapy in 3 languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish. I am a Certified Grief Informed Professional and also Trauma specialist.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Virginia Supportive Housing

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Insurance

  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • South University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Years in Practice

7 years

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP)
  • Master of Arts (MA)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LPC 0701009970 Verify VA
LCMHC 13770498-6004 Verify UT
LMHC LH61518172 Verify WA
LPC LPC-22884 Verify AZ
LCPC CP5697-R Verify NV

Practice Locations

1010 N Thompson St

Richmond, VA 23230-4924

Phone Number: (804) 358-6343

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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)

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Blair M. Bowman

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified Eating Disorders Specialist - Supervisor (CEDS-S)

Richmond, VA 23220
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Mawah Bryant

Mental Health Counselor

Richmond, VA 23229
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Dr. Allison W. Twente

Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.)

Richmond, VA 23226
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Pamela M. Robinson

Clinical Psychologist

Richmond, VA 23238