Therapy that’s human first, science-backed always
Inclusive therapist supporting adults and couples in Richmond, VA through life’s challenges.
Get to know Christina Thomas
The therapist you come to for straight answers & practical support
I’m an individual and couples therapist serving adults in Virginia who are looking for an inclusive therapist to talk to free of judgment. Whether that’s for grief, identity questions, relationship issues, job loss, old trauma, or plain uncertainty about “what now?”
We start by putting the real issue into plain words. Then, using solid evidence as our guide, we pick one small, doable change to test before we meet again. Clients tell me they come back because our sessions feel like a natural conversation: we name the problem in ordinary language and come up with common-sense solutions.
Book a free 15-minute call first to see how we click.
My background & credentials (AKA, the boring stuff)
I’ve spent the past 15+ years working with clients, teaching graduate students, and supervising counselors in training, and those in their residency. I earned my master’s in counseling from the University of Northern Colorado, completed the coursework and training for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, and hold board approval to supervise in Virginia.
I’ve also trained in the Gottman Method for couples work and have extensive experience with gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ issues. While evidence-based methods inform my work, I’ll always explain the research (or at least give you the short version) behind what we’re trying.
Who I am as a person, not just a therapist
Outside the office, life is happily low-key. I share a house with my partner in Richmond and a rotating committee of opinionated cats and dog who believe they run the place (they’re not wrong).
Weekends usually mean a loaf of bread proofing on the counter, watching baseball, and my nose in a mystery novel or therapy research paper. Those small, ordinary routines keep me grounded and present – so when we sit down to do the hard work, you have my full attention.
Want to chat in person or online and get to know each other better?
Am I the right therapist for you in Richmond, VA?
We could be a good fit if:
- You want a practical counselor who speaks plainly.
- You value research-based therapy.
- You appreciate direct feedback wrapped in kindness.
- You’re LGBTQ+ or an ally seeking an inclusive space.
- You want letters for gender‑affirming care.
Maybe not if:
- You prefer a strictly formal, blank-slate clinician.
- You’re looking for crisis-only, on-call services.
- You dislike gentle challenges to your beliefs.
- You want a quick fix without reflection.
- You live outside Virginia.
Clinical specialities
You don’t have to tick a diagnostic checkbox to work with me. Still, these are areas where I’m especially helpful:
Gender-Affirming Care
Letters, ongoing support, and space to process the weight of living outside the binary.
Grief & Loss
Whether it’s a person, a pet, or the life you thought you’d have – therapy can help you process.
Depression & Low Mood
I can support you with practical tools and mindset shifts rooted in evidence.
Identity Stress
Work through LGBTQ+ stigma, career shifts, or “Who am I now?” experiences without judgment.
Relationship Conflict
Skills-based help for couples and individuals to argue better and reconnect stronger.
Trauma
Gentle, paced work that respects your coping strategies while building safer ones.
Life Transitions
College to career, single to partnered, or any season that feels like a seismic shift.
Clinical Supervision
Collaborative, developmental supervision for Virginia LPC candidates.
