Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (VA)
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (KS-2805)
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Jenna Pagano is the founder and clinic director of the Pagano Wellness Clinic (PWC).  She is originally from Minnesota, where she received her Masters of Science as a Marriage and Family Therapist from St. Cloud State University.  Jenna opened the Pagano Wellness Clinic in 2016 in Manhattan, Kansas, and moved it with her to Richmond, Virginia in 2018.  Jenna practices EMDR and Hypnotheray.  She works primarily with couples and focuses her clinical practice for individuals on complex trauma and anxiety.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Suzanne joined us in 2023 with over 10 years of experience using collaborative, solution fussed, strength based approaches. She believes the relationship between you and the therapist is the most important tool in therapy. Suzanne believes each person possesses many different gifts which help us overcome challenges and live more meaningful lives.

Licensed Professional Counselor, VA-0701008819
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Gina Nelson has been with the Pagano Wellness Clinic since May of 2020.  She has a Masters degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) right here in Richmond, Virginia.  Gina offers a safe and non-judgmental setting for those seeking a down-to-earth and authentic therapist.  Gina works with teenagers, adults and couples using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution focused, and Mindfulness approaches.  Gina has level 1 Gottman Training. Gina is trained in CBT-I

Resident in Counseling, VA-0704014071
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, VA- 0730000619
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Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Morgan Sawyer joined us in June of 2021 as a resident in marriage and family therapy after completing her Master's of Education in Couple, Marriage, & Family Counseling at William and Mary.  Morgan is supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT in her work with individuals, couples, and families during her two year residency.   She has a rich experience working with families, and children.  Morgan's training in couples therapy has prepared her to work with monogamous and ethically non-monogamous couples. Her therapeutic style is systems based, and she utilizes a mixture of creative, strengths based, playful and trauma informed interventions.  Morgan is certified in CBT-I

Morgan has a passion for using play in therapy and especially enjoys working with children 3-12 years of age.

Licensed Professional Counselor, VA-0701010592

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Luc Watelet joined us in August of 2021 as a Licensed Professional Counselor.  Luc focuses on Mindfulness work as well as Inner Child work.  Luc is the author of the book Off Script Therapy, and has a PhD in statistics.  In his free time Luc is a yoga instructor.
Luc is trained in CBT-I

Licensed Professional Counselor, VA-0701007748

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Amy Villa is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been with us since December of 2020.   She provides telehealth only, and is currently only available for select hours on Sunday afternoon/evenings.  Amy's primary job is working with military families in Northern Virginia.  With the Pagano Wellness Clinic she works with those experiencing Anxiety and relationship difficulties.  She utilizes a cognitive behavioral therapy approach along, and incorporates her theater background into sessions.

Resident in Counseling, VA-0704014566
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Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Hayley Nixon McCord joined us in January of 2022.  She has a Masters of Science in Counseling from Northwestern University, and is working towards her counseling license under Jenna Pagano LMFT.   Hayley has a passion for working with couples and families, exploring sexuality, and the use of mindfulness in not only healing, but daily life.  Hayley sees herself as a tool to empower those she works with to heal from within.

Licensed Professional Counselor, VA-0701008263
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Jimmy (James) Hovermale joined us in December of 2021.  He has a Masters of Science in Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and has experience working in inpatient treatment for addictions an private practice.   Jimmy uses a systemic perspective in working with family, couples, and individuals to help understand problems and solutions in the context of our enviroment and daily patterns.  Patients describe Jimmy's approach as gentle, genuine, and powerful.  (picture to come)

Resident in Counseling, VA-0704001820
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Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Genevieve M. Manfredo has been with Pagano Wellness since June of 2022. She earned her M.Ed. in Counseling at the University of Virginia. She also has a degree in Art Therapy. She aims to develop a trusting partnership in which you can build upon your strengths, cultivate new skills, and be empowered in working towards your goals. She is a native New Yorker who delights in spending time with family, close friends, and horses. She has also completed multiple short and long-term humanitarian and volunteer service nationally and abroad.

Resident in Counseling, VA-0704014978
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Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Stefan joined the Pagano Wellness Clinic in June 2022. Stefan earned his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the College of William & Mary, specializing in treating active-duty military and retired service members, as well as their families. He operates from a person-centered perspective, believing that every person is capable of healing and growing when provided a safe and non-judgmental space. Stefan is excited to work with members of the military community, survivors of trauma, and anyone who is looking for a companion on their self-directed journey, wherever that may lead.

Assistant Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001919
Licensed Professional Counselor, VA-0701011545
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Lori Reibach is our Assistant Clinical Director. She joined us in June of 2022.  Her experience is in working with eating disorders, addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and with families/couples. She has a passion for working with people who experience anxiety and hopelessness, as well as those who've experienced domestic abuse. Lori uses a wide range of therapeutic approaches such as strength-based perspectives, DBT, Gottman, Family Systems, and Trauma Informed Care.

Lori works with both adolescents and adults.

Licensed Professional Counselor, VA-0701011588
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Brittany Deutch joined us in July of 2022. Brittany is a licensed professional counselor who is passionate about empowering people towards self discovery, assertive communication, and improving their relationships through individual work. As a board certified Art Therapist Brittany uses art therapy only upon request, but believes artistic skill is not necessary to benefit or participate in art therapy.

Resident in Counseling, VA-0704014881
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Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Jessica Goldman joined us in July of 2022 as a resident in counseling. She graduated from William and Mary with a masters in counseling. She specializes in working with teens and adults experiencing various issues including life transitions, relationships difficulties, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD and trauma. Jess has a warm approach and favors relational and holistic therapy. She helps you recognize the role of avoidance in your life, and how it may be "protecting" you from thriving.

Licensed Professional Counselor, VA-0701011578
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Adam Smith joined us in December of 2022. Adam is a Licensed Professional Counselor from Richmond, Virginia. He completed his Masters in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018. Adam has lived all over the Richmond Metropolitan area and takes pride in being able to provide treatment for his community. Adam provides a non-judgmental, authentic, and (sometimes) humorous setting for individuals to access connection and safety in treatment to explore their true concerns.

Resident in Counseling, VA-0704014935
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Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Jerry is joining us in January of 2023 as a resident in counseling who enjoys working with individuals with a variety of needs. Jerry has a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of William & Mary as well as a master’s degree in Psychology from George Mason University. He is also faculty in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University and works at Pagano Wellness Clinic part-time as a Resident in Counseling. Jerry has worked with individuals on goals related to anxiety, depression, stress, sex and sexuality, identity, and trauma to name a few.

Resident in Counseling, VA-0704014333
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Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Paul joined us in December of 2022 as a resident in counseling. Paul has an associate degree in Substance Abuse Counseling, a bachelor's degree in Psychology and received his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Paul is currently working toward his license as an LPC. Paul found his passion for working with people and his calling into counseling while working with foster children in Buffalo. In 2016, Paul and his wife relocated to Richmond VA where he worked in residential and outpatient substance abuse counseling.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001770
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Crystal Harvey joined us in December of 2022. Crystal is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with children, adults, and couples.

Her practice is largely eclectic with the goal of exploring what is right for you, meeting you where you are at, and figuring out your goals together.
Her passion is parenting work. Crystal thrives in helping her couples/individuals navigate parenting issues. Crystal also enjoys working with females who have depression and anxiety. As a marriage and family therapist Crystal has unique specialized training in working with couples and families.

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Resident in Counseling
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Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Sarahbeth Spasojevich is a Resident in Counseling with a master's degree in clinical mental health from The College of William and Mary, along with an MBA and a master's degree in literature. After spending over two decades as a college English instructor, she wanted to focus more on the mental health underpinnings she saw affecting her students' lives.

She believes that the human experience can be difficult, and you don't have to do it alone. Sarahbeth is passionate about helping clients live more authentic and connected lives, and therapy can be a powerful way to do that.