Speaking Life Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Our
Misson
Get to Know Us
The mission of Speaking Life Counseling and Consulting, LLC is to help eradicate the stigma of mental health within the African American community. Studies have shown one in five Americans suffer from mental illness and African Americans are the least likely population to seek treatment. With an understanding of the stigma associated with therapy in the African American community it is our mission to provide psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups.
Allow us to support you on your therapeutic journey. You are not alone! We look forward to working with you.
A Bit About Therapy
Personalized Attention for All Your Needs
We implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among individuals and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the patient and caretaker alike. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results.
Meet Tinitra Trice
Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor
Tinitra Trice is originally from Maryland. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor in Richmond, Virginia. She has experience working with children and adults throughout the tri-city areas of Virginia via individual, group and family counseling. Her mantra on life is ” Speak what you seek until you see what you’ve said!” Tinitra’s counseling style is pretty laid back. She has been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor. She likes to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. It is her mission to bring awareness to mental health issues that plague the African American community and to provide all with the necessary skills to apply to all aspects of life.
Meet Paula Meadows Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3
God can heal all types of wounds. Whether they are mental, emotional, spiritual, or relational, healing can be found through forgiveness and the Word of God. I have been called to help the brokenhearted. Let me walk with you during your journey towards healing and wholeness.
Paula Meadow Mason is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in faith-based counseling, spiritual issues/ministry challenges, trauma, depression/anxiety, co-dependency, separation/divorce, single/co-patenting, blended families, and copings skills.
Specialties and Treatment Modalities
Speaking Life specializes in working with individuals who struggle with relationship issues, family conflict, self-esteem, stress/anxiety, anger management, and depression.
We use a variety of therapeutic modalities with our individuals to to include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, solution-focused therapy, strengths-based, and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Services We Offer
Family Therapy
Feeling a bit down lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Family Therapy sessions help individuals develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. Contact me today and let me help you find the best in yourself.
Individual Therapy
In my therapy sessions, we’ll work to solve current problems and improve positive thinking and behavior. I will help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. I’m confident you’ll find my personalized Individual Therapy beneficial and inspirational. Get in touch to book an appointment.
Insurance Accepted
Anthem
Cigna
Optima
Aetna
Virginia Premier
Office Hours
New Patients Welcome
Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm
Weekends: On Call
