Meet the LaunchPad Counseling Team
Find a Therapist in Richmond, VA
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already carrying a lot. If you’re searching for therapists in RVA, our team at LaunchPad Counseling is here to help you find the best therapist match for you.
We provide therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families across Richmond and the surrounding areas. We also offer secure Telehealth therapy across the entire state of Virginia, giving you the flexibility to get support wherever you are.
Below, you can explore our team of therapists and find the person who feels like the right fit for you.
Therapy For Every Stage of Life
Our therapists work with people across the lifespan, because the challenges we face evolve as life changes. Whether you’re a parent trying to support your child, a teen navigating overwhelming emotions, or an adult dealing with stress and burnout, we’re here to help.
We commonly support:
Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions
Teens dealing with behavioral challenges, big emotions, or difficult life situations
Children struggling with emotions, behavior, or school-related concerns
Families navigating conflict, change, or parenting challenges
Parents and postpartum moms feeling overwhelmed or burned out
College students and young adults navigating independence and identity
The LGBTQ+ community seeking affirming and supportive care
Neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and Autism
Trauma survivors ready to move forward and heal
What We Help Clients Work Through
Our team treats a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
Anxiety and chronic stress
Depression and mood concerns
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and loss
Major life transitions and identity changes
ADHD and executive functioning challenges
Autism support
OCD and intrusive thoughts
LGBTQ+ related concerns
Perinatal and postpartum mental health
Therapy That Goes Deeper Than Talking Alone
At LaunchPad Counseling, we combine evidence-based therapy with creative approaches that help clients move from understanding their challenges to actually creating change.
Our therapists use:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
EMDR for Trauma Processing
Parent Coaching and Family Support
Child Therapy and Play Therapy
Teen Therapy with Creative Interventions
Music Therapy and Expressive Therapies
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in patterns they already understand but haven’t been able to change. Creative therapies and EMDR can help unlock deeper processing and create lasting progress.
A Modern, Personal, and Inclusive Therapy Practice
LaunchPad Counseling is a close-knit group practice that prioritizes both clients and clinicians. We believe therapy works best when people feel safe, respected, and truly understood.
What makes our practice different:
A team that works across all life stages
Warm, non-judgmental and affirming care
Inclusive support for diverse identities and experiences
Integration of creative and evidence-based therapies
A modern, approachable alternative to traditional therapy settings
Shorter waitlists, often with immediate openings
We meet you where you are and work with you to find what will actually make a difference in your life.
Insurance and Getting Started
We work hard to make starting therapy as easy as possible.
In-network insurance: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, Sentara, and Optima commercial plans.
Out-of-network benefits: We can file claims on your behalf so you don’t have to deal with insurance paperwork.
Flexible payment options: Sessions can be paid using HSA and FSA accounts.
Free 15-minute consultation available upon request.
Ready to Find Your Therapist?
Take a look at our therapist profiles below to find someone who feels like the right fit.
If you’d like help choosing, we’re happy to guide you!
You can call, text or email us or request an appointment to get started.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Gabrielle Crowe, Resident in Counseling
Gabrielle Crowe, Resident in Counseling, specializes in therapy for anxiety, OCD, ADHD and trauma for teens and adults in Richmond and online across Virginia. She helps clients navigate burnout, grief, life transitions, and questions around personal identity while building insight, resilience, and alignment with their values.
Allie Longworth, MS, MT-BC, LMT
Allie Longworth, MS, MT-BC, LMT, provides music therapy and talk therapy for teens (13+) and adults in Richmond and online across Virginia. She helps clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using a creative, research-based approach that supports emotional healing and authentic self-discovery.
Sara Meyerhoeffer, LCSW, PMH-C
Sara Meyerhoeffer, LCSW, PMH-C, provides anxiety, trauma, and perinatal mental health therapy for adults in Richmond and online across Virginia. She supports clients through pregnancy, postpartum, grief, and major life transitions using a warm, trauma-informed approach that builds resilience and meaningful change.
Stephen Barlow, LPC
Stephen Barlow, LPC, provides couples therapy and individual counseling for adults in Richmond and online across Virginia. He specializes in relationship repair, men’s issues, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. In couples work, he uses The Gottman Method to rebuild trust and strengthen communication.
Ruth Saunders, LPC
Ruth Saunders, LPC, helps kids, teens and adults in Richmond and online across Virginia who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. Ruth is passionate about helping tired parents find new joy. She creates a steady, compassionate space to process painful experiences, build confidence, and move through life transitions with greater clarity and hope.
Melanie Lewis, LPC
Melanie Lewis, LPC, supports children, teens, and adults in Richmond and online across Virginia who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or impacted by trauma. Blending talk therapy, mindfulness, yoga, and creative approaches, she helps clients regulate emotions, build confidence, and reconnect with a steadier sense of self.
Josh Brooks, LPC
Josh Brooks, LPC (He/Him), offers virtual counseling for teens and adults throughout Virginia who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, trauma, ADHD, or substance use. Known for building authentic connections online, he provides steady, practical support that helps clients regain control and move forward.