Jermisha earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia.
Jermisha has experience across multiple behavioral health settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, crisis services, community-based mental health, and integrated behavioral health. Throughout her career, Jermisha has worked with individuals navigating serious mental illness, emotional challenges, behavioral concerns, and difficult life circumstances. Her clinical experience has shaped her understanding of the importance of compassionate, individualized care and the impact of feeling genuinely heard and supported.
Jermisha believes that therapy should be a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where individuals feel comfortable being themselves. Her approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and collaborative, emphasizing the importance of meeting clients where they are while empowering them to recognize their strengths, develop healthy coping strategies, and work toward meaningful personal goals.
Jermisha understands that seeking therapy can feel intimidating, and she strives to build genuine therapeutic relationships rooted in trust, respect, and authenticity. She believes that growth looks different for everyone and that meaningful change begins with feeling understood.
Outside of her professional life, Jermisha enjoys traveling, exploring new experiences, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing with her cat, Cheeto.
Call us today to schedule an appointment with Jermisha: 804-924-2236 (option 1). Or, even easier, just click here to submit an inquiry for your first appointment.
