Therapy for adults struggling with chronic illness, cancer, weight and lifestyle, chronic pain, and more in Richmond, VA
And providing virtual care throughout Virginia and 41 other states
Living with a medical diagnosis or chronic illness can be exhausting
It can feel as though your whole life revolves around managing doctor visits, medications, and symptoms. You might wonder if you’ll ever feel “normal” again or how to live with the day-to-day stress of what you’re carrying. Suddenly, your life feels smaller, harder, and difficult to navigate.
You’re not alone. When your health isn’t where you want it to be, affects far more than just the body — it touches your emotions, relationships, and sense of self.
Our Services
01 Therapy for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain doesn’t just affect the body—it impacts your sleep, mood, energy, and even relationships. Learn more about pain psychology and whether it may be helpful for you.
02 Therapy for Cancer and Cancer Survivors
A cancer diagnosis brings stress, fear, changes in relationships, and worries about the future. Even if you’re in survivorship, you may still struggle with fear of recurrence.
03 Therapy for Chronic Illness
Treatment for people with chronic illness focuses on the emotional and daily challenges that come with conditions like lupus, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or crohn’s. Learn more below.
04 Bariatric Psychology and Weight Management
Your health is about more than a number on a scale. Learn more about treatment that addresses emotional eating, body image concerns, lifestyle changes, and bariatric pre-surgical assessments.
Meet Dr. Jessica Grove
Licensed Clinical Psychologist/owner
Throughout my time in healthcare, I’ve noticed how difficult it can be to manage a medical condition and the emotional toll it can carry. I created VAHMP to fill in gaps in healthcare and partner with you to create meaningful improvements in your life and health.
⟡ Doctorate in clinical psychology
⟡ APA Accredited fellowship in clinical health psychology
⟡ Experience working with cancer, neurological conditions, bariatric surgery candidates, transplant recipients, and chronic pain patients
When your health isn’t where you want it to be, it can be scary.
Unfortunately, our medical system doesn’t often adequately address the full range of needs for people with navigating complex diagnoses, treatment options, and symptom management. Even with the best specialists and doctors, there are often gaps in care related to how people’s lives are impacted by their diagnosis.
We’ll focus on the things your doctor may not be able to
01 Building healthy routines
Routines that actually support your body and energy
02 Coping and Managing Stress
Finding ways to stay connected to what matters most - your hobbies, goals, and relationships
03 Managing symptoms
Learning strategies to improve sleep, mood, and overall quality of life
04 Treating other mental health disorders
Treatment for other mental health disorders that may make your health worse
By working alongside your doctors and other providers, we can give you additional strategies, emotional support, and a sense of control over your health journey.
Check out our free monthly workshops!
Check out our free monthly workshops!
Getting started is simple
The first step is just a conversation.
