Dr.

Janelle S. Peifer

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

I believe in therapy situated within a clear, warm space that sparks exploration. I believe in therapy that is collaborative and challenging. I believe in therapy that honors the complexities of our human identities and experiences. I believe in therapy.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, assistant professor, and researcher committed to working alongside a vast diversity of clients as they navigate their lives. While I have significant experience working with an array of child, adult, and adolescent clients, I focus on providing therapy to people who have experienced trauma, young adults navigating their emerging identities, and couples and families processing life transitions. I have worked in schools, hospitals, college counseling centers, veteran's affairs administrations, and community mental health clinics and believe in low-barrier, solutions-focused therapy rooted in evidence-based practices. Read more about me here.

Areas of Expertise

01. Trauma.

I work with clients to process the immensity of traumatic events within a resiliency-based framework.

02. Identity + Culture.

I take an intersectional, culturally-informed approach that explores each client's dynamic, ever-evolving sense of self.

03. Couples + Family Transitions.

I help couples and families as they navigate significant life events in the pursuit of whole family wellness.

Education + Training

Emory University

Department of Psychiatry + Behavioral Sciences

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Clinical Psychology

University of Virginia

PhD, Clinical + School Psychology

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University Counseling Center/Veterans Affairs Consortium

Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship

Wake Forest University

BA, Psychology

Let's Talk.

I'm located in Richmond, Virginia and only do teletherapy.

Still have more questions? Reach out below.

Please note this is for general therapy inquires only. To best maintain your confidentiality, I kindly ask that if you have questions specific to receiving mental health services please utilize the secure patient portal or give me a call.

p. 678.561.4187

What's Dr. Janelle up to these days?

Therapy for Black Girls

Dr. Janelle Talks Complex PTSD, Bridgerton on Therapy for Black Girls w/ Dr. Joy

In Session: The Official In Treatment Podcast

Dr. Janelle Co-Hosts the HBO Official Podcast for the Show In Treatment

Onward _+ Outward
in 19+ States!

Onward + Outward Center for Inclusive Therapy + Wellness Launches

I practice inclusive and evidence-based teletherapy that centers the intricacies of you in 19+ states: AZ, AL, CO, DE, DC, GA, IL, MD, MO, NE, NV, NH, NC, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, + VA.

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