Narkia M Ritchie, LMFT

Specialties

The heart of my practice is working with individuals, couples, and adolescent families to create the life they want and deserve by focusing on solutions rather than problems. I believe everyone has the inherent capacity to change by focusing on effective solutions that leads toward a more purposeful and meaningful life.

My areas of focus include couples dynamics, parenting adolescents and family interaction, and coping skills to manage depression, anxiety, anger, and low self-​esteem. I believe that lasting change comes through the experience of genuine connection, readiness for change, and personal growth.

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Therapy services can help you and your loved one to:

+ Remove feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed, and exhausted

+ Find clarity and direction

+ Stay present and in the moment

+ Improve relationships with self and others

+ Regulate emotions and unhelpful behaviors

+ Learn to cope with life’s drama, challenges, and the unexpected

+ Restore communication, trust, and respect

+ Set limits, expectations, and needs

If you have questions or are hesitant about seeking help, I’ll attempt to answer all of your questions about myself and how we might work together, including any concerns you may have about the fee and using your insurance policy. During our free 15-​minute phone consultation, we can talk briefly about the issues you or your loved one are struggling with and I will share my thoughts on the matter and briefly describe how I can help.

History

Established in 2015.

My private practice is new, established in 2015, but I have over 10 years experience practicing psychotherapy in agency settings. I divide myself between both agency and my private practice.

Meet the Business Owner

Narkia R.

Business Owner

I’m a graduate of Virginia Tech and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Virginia. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and adolescent families. I have presented and published on a variety of topics including relationships, substance abuse, domestic violence, and diversity. I have led children, adolescent, multi-​couple and multi-​family groups, as well as conducted pre-​marital workshops. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings to include outpatient, intensive-​outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.

​My therapy approach incorporates a variety of theoretical perspectives in an effort to fully understand each person’s unique struggles. This then drives the development of a thoughtful and comprehensive plan for change to help each person live mindfully with intention and purpose. By using techniques towards solutions, I have developed an approach that is driven toward brief therapy with lasting changes.