Virginia Barnes Ricketts

Virginia Barnes Ricketts is a deeply compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting adults aged 21 and above, as well as couples, on their path to wellness. With extensive training and experience in a broad spectrum of mental health conditions, she employs an integrative and strengths-based approach that emphasizes cognitive change and emotion-regulation. Virginia’s interactive and educational style makes client goals central to the therapeutic process. She continually assesses client needs, ensuring appropriate referrals for specialized care when necessary. Recognizing the importance of collaboration, she coordinates care with physicians, educators, and other treatment providers to create a cohesive support system. Virginia’s treatment methods reflect current evidence-based practices in behavioral health and the science of psychology. Specializing in cases involving trauma, dual-diagnoses, and personality disorders, she also offers supportive counseling for individuals facing life transitions or seeking greater wellness and peak performance.