Richmond
Social Support Groups
New moms often isolated and alone, especially if experiencing anxiety or depression. Peer support groups offer non-judgmental listening, support, and encouragement from others experiencing similar issues. Support group leaders are caring and empathic, and can connect new mothers with additional resources.
Groups are open to women during pregnancy or first year postpartum. Babies in arms are welcome.
Groups are FREE, drop-in, and ongoing; no need to register. No official diagnosis is required to attend.
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
5801 Bremo Road, Richmond
Education Room by cafeteria
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 – 10:30 am
stmarys@postpartumva.org
Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center
13710 St Francis Boulevard, Midlothian
Conference rooms past cafeteria
2nd Thursday, 9:30 – 11 am
4th Thursday, 6:30 – 8 pm
stfrancis@postpartumva.org
My Birth
1726 Altamont Avenue, Suite 2, Richmond
1st Wednesday each month
10:00 – 11:30 am
holdingspacerva@gmail.com
Cypress Counseling
1312 West Main Street, Richmond
3rd Friday morning each month
McKenzie Casad
757-553-2780
Substance Use Disorder Group
Richmond Medical Park
2010 Bremo Road, #112, Henrico
1st Wednesdays, 10-11 am
Contact Ann Nost or Karen Branin
Urban Baby Beginnings
Sarah Garland Center
2600 Nine Mile Road, Richmond
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 1-3 pm
Learn more and register HERE
VCU Health Children’s Pavilion
1000 East Broad Street
5th Floor Conference Room – Room 5-086
Meetings twice per month
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Snacks, childcare, and parking vouchers
provided
Talk Therapy
New mothers may need to address topics such as their new role, communications with partner, and changes in relationships. Talking with a mental health professional can help put things in perspective, solve problems, and introduce coping skills. Therapy in this timeframe is often short-term, problem-focused and pragmatic. Therapists listed below have all been trained to work with new and pregnant mothers. Most therapists do NOT have administrative staff; please leave a message saying that you are a new mom needing help and someone will return your call within 24 hours.
Sara Babb, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Joy Brock, LCSW
2008 Libbie Avenue, #101
(804) 665-4681
launchpadcounseling.com
Susan Buniva, LCSW
6802 Patterson Avenue
(804) 677-7721
susanbuniva.com
McKenzie Casad, LCSW
1312 West Main Street
(757) 553-2780
cypresscounseling.com
Lauren Collins, LCSW
(804) 608-6785
wellnestrva.com
Kristin Francisco LCSW
2000 Bremo Road, Suite 105
(804) 282-8332
kfrancisco@vipcare.org
vipcare.org
Lauren Hoffman, PsyD
Robin Hornstra, LCSW
6501 Mechanicsville Tpke
Mechanicsville
(804) 305-4621
robinhornstralcsw.com
Becky Jacobson, MA, ATR
8100 Three Chopt Road
(804) 303-9622
zoetherapyservices.com
Sarah Kindig, LPC
Jennifer Lumpkin, PsyD
3108 North Parham Road, #100C
(804) 205-7452
westendneuropsychology.com
Christa Marshall, PsyD
2800 North Parham Road, #107
(804) 482-0744
christamarshall.com
Carrie Meyer, LCSW
520 West Clay Street
(804) 901-3922
Jenna Miles, LPC
6722 Patterson Avenue, Suite B
(804) 282-4000 ext. 2
Jenna@MilesCounseling.com
Erica Mindes, PhD
413 Stuart Circle, #200A
(804) 237-8918
emindes@ericamindesphd.com
covingtonandhafkin.com
Jessica Summers, LCSW
9327 Midlothian Turnpike, #2G
(804) 277-9034
Learn more HERE
Amy Thomas, LCSW
Waller Thompson, EdD
Linda Zaffram, LCSW
8600 Quiocassin Rd, #201
(804) 482-0852
Learn more HERE
Virtual Therapists
Several therapists provide therapy via HIPPA-compliant online platforms.
Learn more HERE.
Telehealth
Ann Nost, LCSW
1525 Huguenot Road
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-476-0726
anost@healingcirclecounseling.com
https://healingcirclecounseling.com/our-team/ann-nost/
Accepts in network insurance
Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe and manage anti-depressant medications, as well as help identify and treat any underlying medical conditions. Providers below have expertise in working with new or pregnant mothers.
Brusha Shah, MD
VCU Health
1200 East Main Street
(804) 828-2000
Online and Virtual Support
There are many other options for support, including online support groups and therapists who provide virtual therapy, safe and secure in your own home. Click HERE for more information. And PSVa volunteers can help; call (703) 829-7152 or email momsoncall@postpartumva.org.
PSVa Board Members in Richmond
Janet Abraham, MSW is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the fields of clinical social work, administration, health policy, fundraising and advocacy. Janet currently serves as the Clinical Social Worker at VCU Health, Women’s Health at Nelson Clinic practicing in the High Risk Clinic within the Department of OB/GYN. She is the recipient of the 2014 Ambulatory Women’s Health Week of the Nurse award at VCU Medical Center for “True Collaboration.” Janet received her undergraduate degree from Boston University and her MSW from VCU Graduate School of Social Work.
jabraham@postaprtumva.org
