About Us

Slabaugh and Associates was founded in 2007 to provide high quality home-based counseling services to families in Richmond and surrounding areas. We specialize in using the In-Home Counseling model which is a therapeutic counseling service that delivers treatment to the child in their environment. We go into homes and communities to help children overcome mental health and behavior issues. We provide support to families so they can grow and thrive. We coordinate care with other professionals to address unmet needs. We help the child by using a whole family approach that is delivered where the family resides.

Andy Slabaugh

B.A. / MSW / LCSW

Our Counselors

Margaret Sheehan

B.A. / M.A. / LMFT

Sedina Drake

B.A. / MSW / LCSW

Andy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience counseling children and families. He began his career by counseling young people on wilderness adventures in Utah and Montana. He believes the starting point for the healing process is a therapeutic relationship based on genuine trust and empathy.

Shante Thweatt

B.A. / M. Ed

Shante has over 15 years of experience serving children and families. She has a grounded approach which promotes the stability of the family as central to the growth of the child. She is dedicated to helping children and families recognize barriers to growth, overcome obstacles and establish healthy habits.

Margaret is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked internationally with children and families. Her master's work in Transpersonal Psychology and her cross-cultural experience ground her therapeutic orientation. She empowers her clients to express themselves with her nonjudgmental and caring clinical approach.

Otis Bryant

B.A. / M. Ed

Otis has served as a counselor for youth and families for approximately 20 years. He attained a Master’s degree in counseling from South Dakota State University while on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. He empowers individuals to make healthy choices and eliminate irrational thoughts. He is committed to helping families develop healthy relationships.

Sedina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a love for helping children and families. She studied Psychology at UVA and received her Master's in Social Work at Radford. She empowers children to express themselves openly by using Play Therapy techniques. She is dedicated to helping families reach their fullest potential.

Clinical Orientation

Counselors utilize a range of therapeutic tools and clinical modalities that include structural family therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, problem solving, play therapy and art therapy.

Our Mission

Slabaugh and Associates shall provide strengths-based mental health counseling to children and families to improve their well-being, resiliency and developmental growth.