Excellence
We aim for high standards in clinical care and daily operations. Our team takes responsibility for its work, seeks improvement, and invests in the skills and systems that support excellent service.
Our Values · Counsel RVA
The principles guiding how we care for clients, support our clinicians, and serve the Richmond community.
What Makes Counsel RVA Different
At Counsel RVA, our work is guided by more than clinical appointments. We strive for compassionate, ethical, individualized counseling and a team culture where professionals can do meaningful work while continuing to learn and grow.
Get to Know Us
Our eight core values reflect the commitments we bring to relationships with clients, colleagues, and the wider Richmond community.
Watch our video, then explore what each value means in everyday practice.
Our Guiding Principles
These values inform the care we provide and the professional environment we work to build.
We aim for high standards in clinical care and daily operations. Our team takes responsibility for its work, seeks improvement, and invests in the skills and systems that support excellent service.
We seek to do what is right, even when it is difficult. Confidentiality, accountability, sound judgment, and honoring commitments guide the way we serve clients and work together.
We treat every client and team member with dignity. We listen with empathy and respect differences in backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and needs.
We welcome fresh thinking, open conversation, and creative problem-solving. Different voices and shared expertise help us strengthen our practice and improve care.
We recognize that no two clients are the same. We work to personalize counseling around each person’s concerns, values, circumstances, and goals.
We care about the well-being of our community beyond the counseling room. Accessible service options, outreach, and community involvement reflect our commitment to contributing where we can.
We value teachability, feedback, and ongoing professional and personal growth. Learning from one another helps us strengthen our work over time.
We believe clinicians need meaningful relationships, mutual support, and room for life outside work. We seek a culture that values rest and joy alongside dedication and responsibility.
Values in Action
Whether you’re looking for counseling or considering your next professional home, our values shape what you can expect from Counsel RVA.
For Clients
Finding a therapist is personal. We aim to offer a respectful space, thoughtful clinical approaches, and care that considers your individual goals and experiences. Learn about our clinicians and explore whether we’re a good fit.
Meet Our TherapistsFor Counseling Professionals
We value collaboration, clinical development, ethical practice, and a healthy team culture. If you’re an LPC, Resident in Counseling, or counseling student who shares these commitments, explore opportunities to join Counsel RVA.
Explore CareersOur practice offers in-person counseling in Midlothian and virtual counseling options for clients across Virginia, with a team committed to compassionate care and meaningful community relationships.
Your Next Step
Connect with a counselor who fits your needs, or learn more about building your career with our team.