Culturally Aligned Therapy in Virginia
Online therapy from Black & BIPOC therapists who see, hear, and honor millennial women serving Richmond, Norfolk, Chesapeake and beyond.
Therapy for Women in Virginia
To the eldest daughter, the overwhelmed mom, and the cycle-breaker: you don’t have to hold it all together on your own. We provide a validating, trauma-informed space for Black and BIPOC women to heal.
About AWA Counseling Services
AWA Counseling Services was built on a foundational belief: you deserve a healing space where you do not have to translate your culture or explain your exhaustion.
Grounded in a deeply person-centered approach, we show up authentically so you can, too. We know firsthand the weight of carrying generational expectations. Our practice is dedicated to helping Black and BIPOC women soften, heal, and step into their most authentic, unburdened selves.
We offer virtual therapy across Virginia that is easily accessible for busy lifestyles. Individual and group therapy is available during the daytime and evening hours to meet your needs.
Our team is comprised of female therapists of color, women who look like you and understand your unique worldview and culture. We see you in your fullness, and you are worthy of care exactly as you are.
To the eldest daughter who is exhausted from holding it all together: you do not have to carry this heavy load alone. Reach out today to start your healing in a space that truly gets it.
Virtual Therapy in Virginia
Flexible, Accessible Telehealth for the Busy Woman
You are already juggling careers, families, and endless responsibilities. Your therapy shouldn't be another stressful item on your to-do list. AWA Counseling Services offers fully secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy for residents throughout the entire state of Virginia. Whether you are managing a demanding career or wrangling a toddler, culturally affirming care should fit into your real life. Our telehealth platform brings care directly to you. Join our community of Black and BIPOC women to all of life’s complexities together. Begin your telehealth journey in Virginia today!
Our Specialties
We see you in your fullness. Our practice specializes in navigating the unique intersections of identity, culture, and mental health.
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For the woman whose inner critic never sleeps. We help you untangle your worth from your productivity and learn to rest without guilt.
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Breaking cycles is heavy work. We provide a safe container to explore racial, cultural, and family expectations so you can redefine your own narrative.
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When the exhaustion is more than just physical. We offer a warm, person-centered approach to help you rediscover your joy and energy.
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For the mothers navigating the invisible mental load. We hold space for the complexities of modern motherhood without judgment.
Services Offered in Virginia
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions tailored to your unique lived experience, moving at a pace that feels safe and grounded.
For the eldest daughter, the overwhelmed mom, and the cycle-breaker holding it all together. Our one-on-one sessions offer a warm, validating space to untangle high-functioning anxiety, process intergenerational trauma, and navigate racial or cultural expectations. We move at a pace that feels safe, helping you uncover the roots of your perfectionism and truly heal from burnout.
Small Group Therapy
Small group sessions that offer a supportive environment where participants can share experiences, gain insights from others, and receive compassionate feedback from both peers and a trained therapist
You do not have to heal in isolation. Our group therapy offerings provide a deeply relational, validating community for Black and BIPOC women to share their lived experiences. Whether we are navigating the invisible mental load of motherhood or redefining our boundaries, group sessions provide a powerful reminder that your struggles are valid and you are not alone in this work.
Therapeutic Approaches We Use
Each therapy session is tailored to your unique experiences so you feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. With compassion and evidence-based care, we’ll walk alongside you on your path to healing.a
Person Centered Therapy
Focuses on building a trusting relationship with your therapist to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, embrace your journey, and make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A structured, goal-oriented therapy that helps you identify and reframe negative thoughts to improve your mood and navigate life with greater confidence and control.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Counseling that creates a safe, supportive space that recognizes the impact of trauma on your life, focusing on compassion and empowerment to help you heal and thrive.
Meet the VA Team
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Adara Anderson, LPC
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
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