Mountain View Psychology

Formerly known as It Takes A Village: Parenting Wellness Consulting and Psychotherapy

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Our Services

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Initial Consultation

Online or in person in Richmond, this is for individuals interested in pursuing psychotherapy, or for those seeking a one-time visit and other short-term support.

An initial consultation with any of our providers will include completion of online questionnaires, a one-hour assessment, discussion and care coordination with your other providers if appropriate, and recommendations for next steps and services. Initial consultations are required for anyone wanting to initiate psychotherapy with a provider in our practice.

They are an especially helpful option for individuals who do not want to initiate psychotherapy or are not sure if they need psychotherapy, but who are interested in gaining perspective or guidance around a specific challenge.

Read more below to learn about our areas of expertise and to schedule an appointment.

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Individual Psychotherapy

Online or in person in Richmond, individual psychotherapy can be short-term for very specific areas of concern or time-sensitive needs (typically 4-6 sessions), or longer-term if wanting to address a broader area of concern or diagnosis (typically 12-20 sessions).

Regardless, the scope of care will be focused on the presenting concern or stressor, and will be personalized to address the individual’s treatment goals and broader circumstances. Interventions may include but are not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, radically open dialectical behavior therapy, and exploration of psychodynamic and relational themes.

Read more below to learn about our areas of expertise and to schedule an appointment.

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Consultation and Training

Our team of licensed doctoral-level clinical psychologists all possess a background in teaching, training, and community education. We are available for fee-for-service clinical consultation or teaching opportunities, such as leading clinical workshops and community-based presentations. Here is a sampling of recent invited lectures or trainings that our team has provided:

August 2025: Dr. Smith participated in a clinical roundtable with Timberlane Pediatrics on navigating back-to-school child anxiety

June 2025: Dr. Carpenter provided a clinical training sponsored by the state of Vermont for clinicians seeking to better manage comorbid eating disorders and suicidality in children and adolescents

March 2025: Dr. Legrand led a clinical workshop on mindfulness and self-compassion for drop-in community members

About Us

At the heart of our practice is a commitment to providing holistic and evidence-based services that empower individuals to improve their sense of psychological well-being. Our team of licensed doctoral-level clinical psychologists is passionate about helping individuals better understand themselves and what tools they need. We draw from our knowledge of evidence-based assessment approaches and treatment methods while centering the human being in front of us who is ultimately the expert on their own lived experience. We strive to take a client-centered and holistic approach to identifying what may be bringing you in to our office, and we work quickly to develop a plan of action that includes personalized supports. Read more about our respective areas of expertise below.

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