James River Healing & Wholeness

Experience a personalized approach that combines cutting-edge techniques designed to support your unique journey to healing & wholeness.

Our Therapies

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy / EMDR

Our psychotherapy services combine traditional talk therapy with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and more.

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Somatic Therapy

Somatic Therapies

Our somatic therapies focus on the connection between mind and body, helping clients process emotions through physical awareness.

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Canine Therapy

Canine Therapy

Experience the healing power of canine companions in therapy sessions, offering emotional support and comfort during your healing journey.

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Strengthening Bonds

Strengthening Bonds

Learn techniques to strengthen the bond between you and your canine companion, improving your relationship and overall well-being.

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Alex Orton, LCSW

About Us

At James River Healing & Wholeness, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health and well-being. Located south of the river in Richmond, VA, we offer transformative healing opportunities with innovative, creative, and individualized interventions for both people and their canine companions.

Our approach combines traditional psychotherapy with cutting-edge somatic therapies and animal-assisted interventions to provide a comprehensive treatment experience tailored to your unique needs.

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What Our Clients Say

"Working with Alex and their therapy dogs has been transformative. The combination of traditional therapy and canine support helped me overcome anxiety in ways I never thought possible."

Sarah M.

Client

"The somatic therapy sessions have helped me reconnect with my body after years of trauma. I feel more grounded and present than I have in years."

Michael T.

Client

"The bond between me and my service dog has grown tremendously through Alex's strengthening bonds program. We're now a much more effective team in managing my PTSD."

Jennifer K.

Client

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Experience the unique blend of traditional psychotherapy, somatic healing, and canine-assisted therapy at James River Healing & Wholeness.

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