Stopping Smoking therapists in Richmond, Virginia VA
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Stopping Smoking
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
With the use of RTT and hypnosis we work together to take you through a session that will uncover your triggers and root cause of smoking. Then through Hypnosis, you work to get rid of the smoking causes and set new patterns for a new life without smoking.
11 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Stopping Smoking
Kelli Tahaney
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D.
I apply Motivational Interviewing as well as harm reduction approaches in helping individuals quit or cut back smoking and/or vaping.
5 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia
Stopping Smoking
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you’re a smoker, you’ve likely told yourself more than once, “I need to quit.” You may have tried before—cutting back, using willpower, or even going a few days or weeks without smoking—only to find yourself pulled back into the same habit. It can feel frustrating and discouraging, especially when part of you truly wants to stop.
I help clients stop smoking by addressing the underlying patterns that keep the habit in place—not just the behavior itself. My program uses clinical hypnosis to work directly with the unconscious mind, where the smoking habit is stored, allowing you to change how you think about and respond to cigarettes. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), NLP, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping) to reduce cravings, shift automatic triggers, and strengthen your ability to remain a non-smoker. This is not about relying on willpower—it’s about changing the internal programming that drives the habit.
What’s often missing isn’t motivation—you already have reasons to quit. What’s missing is a way to break the automatic connection between triggers and the urge to smoke. Without that shift, the habit tends to return, even when you’re committed to stopping.
The fact that you’re here suggests you’re ready to do this differently. My program is designed to help you stop smoking in a single, focused session lasting a couple of hours. If you’re ready to become a non-smoker, I can help you make that change in a way that feels more natural, more permanent, and more aligned with the life you want.
27 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia
Stopping Smoking
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Quitting smoking is tough—but you don’t have to do it alone. With over 17 years of nursing experience, Douglas Ludington, FNP-BC, helps patients create practical, personalized plans to finally break free from tobacco. Through telehealth visits, Doug offers medication options, encouragement, and accountability to make every step more manageable.
Whether you’ve tried before or are just starting, Doug meets you where you are—supporting your health, your goals, and your future smoke-free life.
31 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Stopping Smoking
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Smoking is a deeply ingrained habit that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the known health risks associated with smoking, many individuals find it challenging to quit because of the addictive nature of nicotine and the psychological aspects of smoking. However, hypnotherapy has emerged as a powerful tool to help individuals overcome this addiction and embrace a healthier, smoke-free life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Richmond is Virginia's state capital and a city confronting its identity as the former capital of the Confederacy — a historical weight that has made racial equity, community healing, and the legacy of slavery active and ongoing conversations in clinical, academic, and public life. The city's significant African American community, its rapidly growing Latino population, and a large university sector anchored by Virginia Commonwealth University collectively shape diverse and evolving therapy demand. VCU Health and Bon Secours Richmond Health System provide major institutional mental health resources, while VCU's extensive psychology, counseling, and social work programs supply significant clinical training to the community. Richmond's growing arts and creative economy, rapid gentrification of historically Black neighborhoods, and strong LGBTQ+ community each contribute distinct dimensions to its therapy culture.
Stopping Smoking therapists in Richmond, Virginia Statistics
Stopping Smoking therapists in Richmond, Virginia average 15 years of experience and charge around $255 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Behavioral Therapy (39%), and Hypnotherapy (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$255
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Hypnotherapy |
| 33% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 28% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 28% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 72% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Military / Veterans |
| 50% | Women |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |