Counselors
douglas M. Thorpe, Ph.d.,m.div
executive director & director of clinical service
Email: dthorpe@vipcare.org
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Gottman Method Couples Counselor
Psychotherapist, ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education
Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary, M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary, B.A. North Park College
Ordained Evangelical Covenant Church Minister
Enjoys singing, cycling, travel
charles f. LEDLUM-bates, PH.D.,m.div.
Certified Pastoral Counselor, American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Member, American Counseling Association
Member, American Psychological Association
Ordained United Methodist Church Minister
Ph. D. Psychology, Capella University, M.S. Clinical Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University, Maryland, M.Div. Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University, B.A. Religious Studies, VCU, B.S. College of West Africa (Liberia)
christopher c. bowers, m.div
substance abuse specialiST
Certified Member, American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Author, Studies in the Twelve Core Competencies for Clergy and Other Pastoral Ministers in Addressing Alcohol and Drug Dependence and the Impact on Family Members
Curriculum developer, Spiritual Caregiving to Help Addicted Persons and Families - Pastoral Counselor's Curriculum for the Education of Faith Leaders
Developer, The Use, Relapse and Recovery Journey Game
M.Div. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, B.S. University of Maryland
Ordained Baptist Minister
Enjoys photography and astronomy
She’ron Fields
Resident in Counseling
Email: sfields@vipcare.org
M.Ed. School Counseling, Liberty University
M.Div. Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology-Virginia Union University
M.A.C.E. Union Theological Seminary-PSCE
Ordained Baptist Minister
Certified Member of National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Enjoys sewing, crafting and puzzling
Kristin Long Francisco, M.Div., LCSW
EMAIL: Kfrancisco@vipcare.org
Certified Member, American Association of Pastoral Counseling
Member of Postpartum Support Virginia's Professional Membership Program
M.S.W. Virginia Commonwealth University, M.Div. Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, B.A. College of William and Mary
Ordained Baptist Minister
Enjoys the outdoors
w. victor maloy, d.min.
Certified Diplomate, American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Certified, Approved Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified, American Group Psychotherapy Association
D.Min Vanderbilt Divinity School, M.Div. Candler School of Theology Emory University, B.A. Florida State University
Ordained United Methodist Minister
Author, Reflections on the Journey and Night Musings
Enjoys traveling, jogging and finding homes for retired racing greyhounds
david r. mucha, m.div.
Certified Member, American Association of Pastoral Counselors
M.Div. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, B.A. Randolph-Macon College
Ordained United Methodist Minister
Enjoys woodworking, handcrafts, golf and football tailgating
Peggy Newman, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker
B.S. in Education from the University of Georgia, an M.A. in counseling from Bowie State University (focus on Adlerian psychology), and an M.S.W. from Norfolk State University
Worked in Berlin, Germany for the Army Community Services and has worked closely with military families since that time
Retired from the Community Services Board of Virginia Beach in 2011
Previously worked for Tidewater Pastoral Counseling Services in Norfolk, Va.
Ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church (most recently in the Diocese of Southern Virginia)
Counseling focus includes work with depression, anxiety, trauma history, crisis, hospice and substance abuse
Works with individuals only
paul w. simrell, m.div.
email: psimrell@vipcare.org
Certified Pastoral Counselor, AAPC
Pastor, Elpis Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Graduate of the University of Florida and Lexington Theological Seminary, completed advanced training in chaplaincy and pastoral counseling at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, and at the Children's Medical Center and Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas.
Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator and Facilitator Trainer (Prepare-Enrich is a relationship assessment and skills building program.)
Member, American Association of Christian Counselors
Member, International Christian Coaching Association
Member, International Coaching Federation
Chaplain, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Specializing in Mental Health, 12-Step Recovery, Relationship, Clergy, and Executive Coaching
Enjoys playing the piano and drawing
Margie Chrichlow Smith, Ph.D., DMin., LPC, CSAC
Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
EmaiL: msmith@vipcare.org
Psychotherapist, ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education
Member, Virginia Counseling Association (VCA)
Approved Supervisor for Counseling (Virginia Board of Counseling)
Ph.D. Regent University- Counseling and Psychological Studies; DMin. -Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University; MDiv.-Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University; M. Ed.- Virginia State University; BS- Virginia Union University
Counseling specialties: substance abuse, grief/loss issues, depression
Licensed and Ordained Baptist Minister
Alumna: Leadership Metro Richmond (LMR)
Charter Member, REO Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Enjoys spending time with grands/family/friends, traveling
Meredith southwell, LSCW
Licensed clinical social worker
EMAIL: msouthwell@vipcare.org
Completed pyschotherapy and spirituality residency program from Wake Forest Baptist Health, 2016.
M.S.W. North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University & The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2013, JMSW program.
B.S., University of Mary Washington, 2009.
Trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and Prepare/Enrich (marriage and couples program)
Enjoys the beach, family and friends, jogging around Richmond, and listening to music.
larry wholley, m.div.
Certified Fellow, American Association of Pastoral Counselors
M.Div. Andover Newton Theological School
Ordained United Church of Christ Minister
Enjoys pets, jogging, sports and history
Anna williams, M.A., LPC
EMAIL: AWILLIAMS@VIPCARE.ORG
Licensed Professional Counselor
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Regent University, and B.A., Double Major in Psychology and Equine General Studies, Williams Woods University, Fulton, Missouri
Certified as a Level 1 and Level 2 EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA
Experience working with horses and clients through Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Training in grief/loss, trauma, and living with a disability with personal experience in these areas
Counseling approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Spiritual Meditation, and prayer
Enjoys exploring local parks, working horses, and writing poetry
Consults with those in need of a service animal
Provides emotional support animal letters and consultations to current, active clients only
Consults with providers wanting to learn about writing emotional support animal (ESA) letters
Note: Ms. Williams has a service dog in the office during appointments
Seung Hae (Sophia) Yoo-Hess, Th.D., M.A.T.S., M.Div.
Th.D., Pastoral Care and Counseling, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; M.A.T.S., Pastoral Care and Counseling, Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA; M. Div., Chong-shin Theological Seminary, Chong-shin University, Seoul, Korea.
Pastoral counselor and ordained mnister, United Methodist Church
Past experience: resident pastoral counselor at The Care and Counseling Center of Georgia; pastoral Counselor at Rothem Institute for Holistic Healing and Counseling and research member and Administrative Staff at Korean Institute of Pastoral Counseling.
Counseling focus includes anxiety, personality disorders, grief and loss, spiritual guidance, and immigrants’ difficulties
Works with individuals, couples, families and children
Enjoys the mountains and the beach, local coffee and ice cream, jogging, and watching movies
jabriel malik hasan, m.div., clinical intern
jmhasan@vipcare.org
M.Ed., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The College of William & Mary, 2024 (expected) M.Div., Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2022
B.A., Communication, Marymount University, 2015
Certified Trauma Professional
Ordained Interfaith Minister, Inayatiyya
Former Richmond Hill Urban Service Corps Intern
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer