✩ TRAUMA-INFORMED · FAITH-INTEGRATEDMoving from survival to a place of lasting peace.
I help adults navigate trauma, anxiety, and codependency through evidence-based EMDR and Christian-integrated counseling — virtually across Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina.
No referral needed · 15 minutes · Private and confidential
"Therapy with Richard felt like the first time I could finally exhale."
VERIFIED CLIENT
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Since 1999
EMDR TRAINED
Centre of excellence
IFS - INFORMED
IFS Institute
FAITH - INTEGRATED
Christian Counselling
WHO I HELP
You shouldn't have to carry this alone.
My practice is designed for thoughtful adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, past pain, or relational patterns — and who want a therapeutic space that honors both clinical depth and spiritual life.
The Trauma Survivor
You're ready to move past managing symptoms and process the root experiences driving them.
The Healing Believer
You want deep therapeutic work without leaving your faith at the door.
The Quietly Overwhelmed
You hold a lot for others, but a persistent inner critic keeps you from rest.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A guided path — not a leap into the unknown.
01
Free Consultation
A 15-minute phone call. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, how I work, and whether we're a good fit. No pressure, no obligation.
02
Preparation & Plan
We map your goals together and decide whether weekly sessions or an intensive format will best serve your healing.
03
The Deep Work
Using EMDR, IFS-informed care, and trauma-informed practices, we work steadily toward integration and lasting change.
ACCELERATED HEALING
EMDR Intensives — depth in days, not months.
For clients ready to do focused trauma work, intensives condense weeks of therapy into 3-hour blocks — allowing the nervous system to remain engaged long enough for meaningful, lasting change.
● Deeper therapeutic focus, fewer interruptions
● Greater nervous-system integration
● Faith-integrated when desired — never imposed
"Working with Richard each session I feel as if I have gained something precious — whether it be a new perspective, tool, or awareness. I leave sessions feeling good and curious instead of depressed and down."
— BG, LONG-TERM CLIENT
MEET RICHARD
25+ years walking with people through hard things.
I grew up in South Africa and later moved to the United States, where I earned my Master's in Counseling from Georgia State University. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1999.
My clinical work began in cognitive-behavioral therapy and has evolved toward trauma-informed care — informed by training in EMDR, IFS, and the narrative work of Dan Allender's Story Engagement model.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you book, let's address the questions on your mind.
-
We meet for 15 minutes by video. You share what's bringing you in; I share how I work. There's no obligation to continue — the goal is simply to see if we're the right fit.
-
Yes — I'm in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem BCBS, BCBS (Massachusetts), and United Healthcare in GA, NC, VA, and FL. Billing is managed through Headway. Standard 50-minute sessions are $145; EMDR Intensives are self-pay at $145/hour in 3-hour blocks
-
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. It's especially effective for trauma, anxiety, and grief.
-
Faith integration is offered — never imposed. For clients who want it, prayer, Scripture, and faith-based reflection can be woven into our work at your pace. For clients who don't, the work remains fully clinical and respectful.
-
Virtually across Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina. All sessions are conducted by secure video.
Not ready to schedule?
Send a quick message below — I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
For your privacy, you can keep details general here — we'll talk more during your consultation. I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you.
Ready to take the first step?
You don't have to have everything figured out. This is just a place to start the conversation.