Phases Therapy

04/27/2026

Katy (she/her) is a new Resident in Counseling at our Richmond office, and is available virtually! 🪩

She works with individuals 18+ navigating a wide range of experiences, including trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity development, relational patterns, and major life transitions.

Katy holds a strong background in substance use and recovery work, informed by lived experience and her role as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.

Her clinical approach is integrative, grounded in relational and person-centered frameworks, along with a body-aware perspective that considers the connection between lived experience and our nervous systems. She also incorporates experiential and creative approaches, such as gentle movement, imagery, or metaphor.

“I’m drawn to contemplative and metaphysical traditions such as astrology and Reiki as part of my ongoing process of reflection, curiosity, and grounding. If I’m not in a dance studio or therapy room, I’m probably outside with my feet in the dirt, or on the couch snuggling with my two cats Bo**er and Nelly.”

Read more about Katy on our website, or email referrals@phases-therapy.com if you’re interested in working with her!

04/22/2026

Rest for a moment, weary traveler. 💌
Blessings to you, fellow mammal, on this Earth Day. 🌳

04/21/2026

It would be so cool and sexy of you to level up your support for the autists during Autism Antics Month™️! ♾️
Screenshot this and see what funny face I’m making at that moment.

04/21/2026

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04/20/2026

Had a gay ol’ lively time at the very first Richmond Ren-Faire! Huzzah!
🎭 🏰⚜️

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04/17/2026

Call to action for men. ‼️

Honestly assess where you are at on this scale. Where are your bros on this scale?

In light of recent news of a r@pe academy with 62 million hits a month, former Lt. governor of Virginia murder!ng his wife, Epste!n files.

04/16/2026

David (he/him) supports Virginia-based individuals, couples, and those in ENM/poly relationships, virtually and in-person at our Richmond office, in building meaningful lives by providing a safe space to explore identity, heal past wounds, and overcome barriers to authenticity.

His approach is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and person-centered care—it is warm, affirming, and unapologetically human. As a q***r, neurodivergent person of color, he draws from lived experience and community wisdom to create a space where every part of you is welcome.

"Together, we focus on developing the inner trust and resilience needed to 'brave the wilderness' in ways that honor your uniqueness, rather than fitting you into a box that wasn’t designed for you."

Interested in working with David? Email us at referrals@phases-therapy.com

04/15/2026

Free virtual webinar for caregivers of neurodivergent folks! ♾️

There’s a shift happening in how we understand Autism, and a lot of what many of us were taught is outdated.

If you’ve ever felt confused, unsure what’s actually helpful, or worried about getting it “wrong,” this is a conversation worth being part of.

Understanding & Supporting Autism from a Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens

This session focuses on seeing and supporting autistic children in a way that respects who they are, not trying to change or “fix” them, but understanding how they experience the world and how to support them more effectively.

You’ll walk away with:
A clearer understanding of what neurodiversity-affirming actually means
Practical ways to better support your child day to day
A different lens that may shift how you see behaviors and needs

Tuesday, April 28
Free virtual webinar

Whether you’re early in your journey or already deep in it, this will give you a perspective that’s often missing.

Save your spot here:
https://www.sixxcoolmoms.com/event-details/understanding-supporting-autism-from-a-neurodiversity-affirming-lens
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