Dr. Weiner earned his Ph.D. from Temple University in 1982. After spending a few years working in public and private school settings he became licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Clinical Psychologist, and a Licensed School Psychologist through the Virginia Board of Psychology.
“For many years my practice consisted of providing counseling and testing. My base of cognitive-behavior therapy and family therapy was added to over the years with various adjunctive approaches (e.g. solution focused therapy, EMDR, hypnosis, etc.). I have had a long-term interest in attention and learning problems. As the research demonstrating the effectiveness of neurofeedback for ADD/ADHD became clearer, I decided that it was important to add this service to my practice. Over time, and with my increased experience and development of the field, I found that this approach was highly helpful for a broad variety of difficulties including anxiety, mood, and trauma.” Read More…
Dr. Weiner’s initial neurofeedback training was with Dr. Joel Lubar in 1999. He feels fortunate to have been taught by many of the leading clinicians in the field (e.g. Othmers, Thompsons, Gunkelman, Lunt, Thatcher, Monastra, deBeus, Hamlin, Cohen, Collura, and Ochs). Dr. Weiner passed the examination of the Neurotherapy and Biofeedback Certification Board in 2000. He was certified in EEG Biofeedback by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA) in 2002. Dr. Weiner is a member of the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research.
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Dr. Weiner has presented for The International Society of Neurofeedback and Research, The Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, The Virginia Psychiatric Society, The Virginia Psychological Association, The Virginia College of Virginia/Medical College of Virginia, HCA Virginia and for several local Community Service Boards. Some of the topics have been:
- Introduction to QEEG and Neurofeedback.
- Maximizing Neurofeedback Effectiveness: Protocol Decisions & Neurotherapeutic Tactics
- Integrating Neurofeedback and Psychotherapy
- Treating Chronic Pain with Neurofeedback and Biofeedback
- Child Neurotherapy: Tactics for enhancing our work with children
- Patient Progress Monitoring
- Neuromodulation Approaches in Clinical Practice
- The Heart and Spirit of Neurofeedback
- Deep States Training He has written a chapter: Evolving as a Neurotherapist: Integrating psychotherapy and neurofeedback. This appeared in The Handbook of Clinical QEEG and Neurotherapy (2016).
Since 2006, he has enjoyed mentoring other clinicians toward BCIA certification in individual and small group settings. He enjoys collaborating with other mental health professionals in adding neurofeedback to their practices.
Richard Grosse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has been practicing in Richmond, Virginia since 1985. His undergraduate training was at Vanderbilt University and he received his Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Richard has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, couples and family therapy. He has experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges including addictive behaviors (substance abuse, pornography, gambling), anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties and other adjustment issues. Richard works with both adults and teenagers who struggle with both active substance abuse problems and subsequent recovery issues. He is a member of the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) treatment team. Richard has taught in the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. He presents at professional conferences across the nation, ranging from the University of Virginia’s Adolescent Health Conference to the first Faith Based Recovery Conference in Los Angeles. Read More…
He has presented at symposiums at Virginia Tech, Penn State, and Monmouth University on Bruce Springsteen and American Culture. He teaches and trains folks in recovery at Northstar Community Church (www.northstarcommunity.com). Richard practices evidence-based treatment including cognitive behavioral, affective, and interpersonal approaches in his work with adults, adolescents and families.
“The best way to get things done is to simply begin. I can help”
Dr. Jim Morris is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialties in child and family counseling, clinical neuropsychology and forensic evaluation. Dr. Morris completed his doctorate at the University of Wyoming. Dr. Morris has been affiliated with Dominion Behavioral Healthcare since 1995. Dr. Morris’ practice at BHP is focused primarily upon evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and families. Dr. Morris was affiliated for many years with the Pediatrics Department of the Medical College of Virginia, where his duties as a member of the clinical faculty included serving as the principal staff psychologist for that department’s Child Development Clinic and Adolescent Health Services. Prior to moving to full-time practice with BHP, Dr. Morris was the Director of the Division of Forensic Services with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Healthcare. Dr. Morris is a recent graduate of the Virginia Executive Institute, and is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry with the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.
Katy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with adults, children and adolescents in individual, group, marital and family psychotherapy. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Katy has worked in Community Mental Health and Private Practice settings.
Currently at BHP, Katy is seeing adult and adolescent clients for individual and family therapy.
Katy provides psychotherapy for a range of emotional and behavioral issues, including trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship and other adjustment issues. She has had extensive training in evidence-based treatments including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, emotion-focused and interpersonal approaches. Katy often includes mindfulness- based stress reduction strategies in her work. She practices from a competency based and collaborative perspective.
Dr. Melanie Avery is a licensed clinical psychologist from the DMV area and a proud Morgan State University alumni. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Traumatic Stress of the Salem VA Medical Center. Dr. Avery is a full-time staff psychologist at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center. Her clinical areas of interest focus on the treatment of anxiety and substance use disorders. Additionally, she is passionate about addressing issues of minorities’ mental health, positive youth development, and adult resilience and well-being.
Dr. Avery joined BHP as a part-time associate in 2018 and currently offers child and adult individual therapy and assessment services. She prides herself on offering a safe, warm, and validating environment with a primary goal of fostering healthy development and treatment progress. In line with the assumptions of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, it is Dr. Avery’s belief that a strong therapeutic relationship can help people change in ways that bring them closer to their own ultimate goals. It is Dr. Avery’s hope that she can be a therapeutic tool in your journey.
Jennifer Bagsby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience with children, families, and adult clients. Her early experiences in the mental health field included the provision of services to children and adults with trauma and stressor-related disorders, facilitation of the emotional and social adjustment of children with medical disorders and somatic symptoms, and the development of behavioral interventions for children with neurodevelopmental, attention-deficit, impulse-control, conduct, and mood disorders.
Ms. Bagsby continued her professional development in a variety of practice settings including hospitals and outpatient clinics. With her extensive experience, she is able to provide professional care and treatment for a broad spectrum of problems, including psychological factors affecting physical wellness, behavioral issues of childhood and adolescence, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related issues, and substance-related disorders. She works with children, adolescents and adults. Using a strengths-based and collaborative approach to problem-solving with her patients, Ms. Bagsby is skilled in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family therapy, parent consultation, and other evidence-based interventions.
A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree of Master of Social Work, Mr. Brooks earned his LCSW in March of 2003. He has experience working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. In addition, Mr. Brooks has experience conducting family and group therapy. He has experience and competence working with individuals suffering with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, anger issues, ADHD, substance abuse, and personality disorders. Mr. Brooks possesses an eclectic theoretical base, with emphasis on cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, structural family therapy, solution focus, and strength perspectives.
Mr. Brooks is a partner of Behavioral Health Partners.
“It is my goal to help and support individuals through their journey. Being a part of the change process is something that I cherish. I look forward to every opportunity I have to work collaboratively with patients to help them achieve what they deem to be important and meaningful to them.”
Dr. Charles Simonini has been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 1997 and was licensed as a psychologist in other states while completing eight years as an officer, clinical psychologist, and Chief Psychologist at two hospitals with the U.S. Air Force. He provides psychological services for adolescents, adults, and families both with Dominion Behavioral Healthcare and the Commonwealth of Virginia where he has been a supervising psychologist at Central State Hospital and the Department of Juvenile Justice in the Richmond area.
Dr. Simonini completed his undergraduate psychology work at Randolph-Macon College. Upon acceptance as an Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Student, he attended graduate school in clinical psychology at the University of South Florida and completed his Ph.D. in Professional Psychology with Clinical Psychology Specialization in San Diego at United States International University. Previous to this he completed his internship with the Orange County Read More…
(California) Department of Mental Health which was affiliated with the University of California at Irvine. His post-doctoral residency was completed at David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center (Travis Air Force Base) in Fairfield, California. Dr. Simonini later finished a one year post-graduate certification training program in cognitive-behavioral therapy with the Atlanta Center for Cognitive Therapy and Georgia State University in 1994. In addition, he has completed certification trainings at the Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy in New York and graduate courses in applied behavior analysis at George Mason University.
Dr. Simonini has practiced in outpatient and inpatient clinics and hospitals and has held several supervisory and consultant positions with various organizations. He taught undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at Chapman College (now Chapman University) in California. Since coming to Virginia, Dr. Simonini has been an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine where he has supervised psychiatric residents and presented seminars in cognitive behavioral therapy. He has also clinically supervised pre-doctoral and post-doctoral psychology students in Virginia and elsewhere. In addition, he was selected to participate on the NIMH clinical research panel as a cognitive behavioral therapist for a multi-site research study (STAR*D) on the treatment of depression in 2003-2004. While practicing with a variety of perspectives which include psychodynamic and family systems approaches, his primary theoretical and therapeutic orientation is cognitive-behavioral in nature. Dr. Simonini is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and maintains a certificate on the National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology. He is interested in treating a variety of adolescent and adult problems including anxiety and depressive disorders as well as those who are dually diagnosed. In addition, Dr. Simonini has an interest in working with stress and adjustment problems associated with personal relationships and with the workplace. Most recently, Dr. Simonini became a graduate of the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute in 2015.
Dr. Daphne Simmons Bethune is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology Virginia State University. Additional training was received at The University of Virginia Institute of Law, Psychiatry & Public Policy as a Forensic Evaluator and at the New Jersey Institute of Alcohol and Drug Studies.
Dr. Bethune has been providing mental and behavioral health services for over 30 years in a variety of settings and with diverse populations to include children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Dr. Bethune has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Major Depression, and Adjustment Disorders. Well versed in a host treatment modalities, Dr. Bethune tends to emphasize the development of one’s sense of self and the elimination of negative thinking errors that often underlie symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, she welcomes opportunities to work with children who have developmental disorders and their families. Read More…
Dr. Bethune has held adjunct faculty positions at Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, and Virginia Union University and membership in several professional organizations. Other professional experiences include conducting presentations to community organizations and at professional conferences. Dr. Bethune is the recipient of numerous awards, scholarships, fellowships, and a state and federal
Dr. Paige Larkin Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience conducting psychotherapy and psychological assessments with children, adults, and families. Dr. Carpenter received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1993 and her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology in 1997, both from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Upon completion of her Master’s degree, Dr. Carpenter worked as a clinical therapist for children and teens remanded to a residential treatment facility in New Orleans. There she engaged children in individual, group, and family therapy to address emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal problems such as defiant behavior, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, depression, and family conflict. Later, Dr. Carpenter was employed by a private medical practice in Bethesda, MD, to conduct neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults with ADHD, acquired cognitive impairments, and closed head injuries. Read More…
After gaining years of professional experience in the practice of psychology, Dr. Carpenter returned to school for her doctoral training. She graduated with her Doctor of Psychology degree from the APA Accredited Clinical Psychology program at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Washington DC campus, in 2008. During her doctoral training, Dr. Carpenter served as an intensive in-home clinician, conducted psychological assessments for researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health, and completed a pre-doctoral internship at Berkshire Farm Center, a residential treatment facility for conduct disordered boys in New York. Most recently Dr. Carpenter was employed as a clinical therapist in the Day Treatment program at St. Joseph’s Villa in Richmond, where she conducted individual and group psychotherapy with emotionally and behaviorally challenged youths.
As a licensed psychologist Dr. Carpenter’s practice includes psychotherapy and psychological evaluation of children and adults. Dr. Carpenter uses an integrative model of psychotherapy that includes cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and solution-focused techniques to address a variety of therapeutic issues. Among her areas of special interest are the diagnosis and treatment of conduct and learning disorders in children and adolescents; treatment of anxiety and mood disorders including depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and panic; and the treatment of family conflict and other relationship challenges. Dr. Carpenter is a partner of Behavioral Health Partners.
Dr. Sukeshi Kosamia Ghosh is a Clinical Psychologist who earned her Psy.D. in 2013 from the American School of Professional Psychology of Argosy University at Washington, DC. Dr. Ghosh has had several years of experience providing psychotherapeutic services and conducting psychological assessments with diverse populations in various treatment settings since earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000. She is currently a member of the American Psychological Association and Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. At present, Dr. Ghosh is in preparation for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, followed by Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Ms. Mehl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been in practice in various settings since 1996 and currently provides individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy for children through older adults. She has gained knowledge and experience in evidence-based treatments for patients with mood disorders, anxiety and trauma-based disorders, substance abuse disorders, and personality disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder. Ms. Mehl also has expertise in helping her child and adolescent patients with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
Evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and the STEPPS program (Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving) are regularly employed by Ms. Mehl to help her patients reduce the risk of harmful behaviors and to improve their interpersonal relationships and life satisfaction.
Ms. Mehl earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Radford University in 1992 and her Masters of Social Work degree from Norfolk State University in 1994.
Robert Mackay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a Minor in Family Studies, and his Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. He has been providing counseling services since 2007.
Rob works with adolescents and adults, and has experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges including anxiety, depression, addictions, marriage and family counseling, grief and loss, anger management, self-esteem, spirituality, and stress management.
Beyond his individual counseling experience, Rob has also led therapy groups for anger management and for grief and loss issues. He has completed Level 1 and Level 2 training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. He has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and uses this form of therapy in combination with Strengths Based, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy concepts and techniques in his practice.
Michael Miesner, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who enjoys helping adolescents and adults in the areas of anxiety, mood disorders, sleep disorders, pain management, and health-related behavior change. He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Primary Care Psychology from East Tennessee State University. Dr. Miesner also earned a Masters’ Degree in Clinical Health Psychology and Neuropsychology from Middle Tennessee State University. He has trained with the University of Virginia’s Institute of Law, Psychiatry, & Public Policy (ILPPP) and is a forensic evaluator for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Miesner is a partner of Behavioral Health Partners.
Dr. Miesner has worked in primary care, community health, sleep medicine, hospital, and forensic settings. He provides psychological services using a cognitive-behavioral, evidence based approach. His research and practice interests focus on the connection between medical and psychological functioning. Additionally, he provides psychological assessment services including bariatric pre-surgical evaluations, forensic evaluations, personality assessment, and assessment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Dr Miesner is a member of Division 38, Health Psychology, of the American Psychological Association and a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
“As a clinician, I am focused on meeting my clients where they are at. My eclectic experience incorporates cognitive behavioral psychology, psychodynamic theory, art psychotherapy, and trauma informed therapy on both a verbal and non-verbal level. My belief in a collaborative approach allows for the highest level benefit for the client as they become empowered along their journey to wellness.”
Melanie Gardner is a Certified Trauma Specialist who works with individuals from 5 years of age +. Her specialties include trauma, sexual violence, attachment and abandonment issues, grief and loss, anxiety, mood disorders, childhood behavioral problems, complex family dynamics and parenting. In addition to the above, Dr. Gardner has been working with individuals dealing with trauma (including human trafficking), violence, abuse, self-mutilation, grief, loss, abandonment and attachment issues for the past fourteen years. Dr. Gardner currently works with both civilians and service members / military families. Read More…
She is a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. In addition, she has advanced specialties as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and Certified Trauma Assessment Specialist. She received training in EEG Biofeedback through EEG Education & Research Inc. She is a Qualified Expert in Clinical Trauma. She has provided numerous presentations on a local, state and national level including presenting on the impact of sexual trauma in collaboration with the Office of Attorney General of Virginia.
Dr. Gardner has aided in the growth of graduate interns in art therapy and counseling through the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program and Liberty University Counseling Program as a Field Supervisor. She continues to assist new professionals with clinical supervision toward licensure (LPC) or ATR. Dr. Gardner is an Adjunct Faculty at George Washington University. She was the former Director of Counseling and Program Coordinator at Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault. She was also the former Director of Psychological Health at the Armed Forces Services Corporation throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Dr. Gardner has a BFA in Studio Arts from Marywood University as well as an MA in Art Therapy from Marywood University. She earned her doctorate degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology at California Southern University. She is an advocate for patients’ rights. She continues her education and remains interested in presentation, research and expanding the body of knowledge. She is a member of the American Art Therapy Association, Potomac Art Therapy Association, National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Virginia Counselors Association, Virginia Clinical Counselors Association, the American Counseling Association and the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance.
Julia Timberlake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1994. Prior to 1994, she was employed for eleven years as a probation officer in the Chesterfield Juvenile Court System, working with families and teenagers. After earning her MSW, Julia went on to work at the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority and Chesterfield Community Support Services, where she provided mental health services for families and adolescents. From 2006-2010, she was employed as the Senior Mental Health Clinician at the Chesterfield Detention Home. For the past seven years, Julia has been employed as a clinical supervisor overseeing the practice of clinicians, performing diagnostic assessments, and working with adults, children, and teenagers in a variety of capacities.
Julia has engaged in ongoing training in trauma-informed treatment, treatment of substance abuse, motivational interviewing, and effective parenting. She uses a variety of approaches in her work with adults, adolescents, and families, including cognitive-behavioral models, motivational interviewing, strengths-based approaches, family systems models, and solution focused therapies.
Kristen Gilmore Estes, MA, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She has been working with children and their families since 1988. She has specific training in behavioral and expressive therapies. Her undergraduate degree in Psychology is from the State College of Denver, CO. Kristen’s experience begins with spinal cord injury patients and women in crisis and transition. Over her career she has provided help to children and their families in crisis, community mental health, women’s health, inpatient assessment, school counseling, and outpatient private practice.
Kristen is certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors and a member of the American Counseling Association. Her current treatment focuses on grief/loss, mood disorders, life transitions, ADHD, and behavioral management. Kristen enjoys working with children, adolescents, women, and families utilizing a cognitive-behavioral approach as well as mindfulness, and expressive therapies.
Theresa Grosse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to youth and adults in community-based and outpatient settings. Theresa believes that through a process of collaboration and strength-based approaches, clients can heal from past hurts, develop greater resilience, and more fully enjoy their lives. To this end, she utilizes a variety of approaches in her practice that are tailored to help clients reach their goals: dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), insight-oriented therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Theraplay, child-centered play therapy, internal family systems, mindfulness, and expressive therapies. She has expertise in working with a variety of emotional/behavioral concerns and life challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, anger, conflict, self-expression, self-esteem, and foster care and adoption. She completed her graduate education at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017.
“The only way out is through.”
Stephanie Rancourt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College in 2016. She is a Certified Complex Trauma Treatment Professional (CCTP/CCTP-II) and Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (CDBT). Stephanie is experienced in helping adults heal from trauma and painful past experiences, low self-esteem, negative relationship and attachment patterns, and life transitions.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. She firmly believes in the power of creating a safe and non-judgmental space where her clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and challenges.
Through personalized therapy plans, she integrates various therapeutic modalities to best meet the unique needs of each individual. Drawing from techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed Care, she empowers her clients to develop practical coping strategies and insights that foster growth and transformation.
Stephanie’s mission is to inspire hope and facilitate healing in every individual she works with. She is dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, fostering resilience, and promoting self-discovery.
“I believe that every individual possesses the innate capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives. Through our collaborative work, we will navigate the complexities of your experiences, cultivate resilience, and pave the way for a future filled with hope, strength, and self-empowerment.”