About Renew
About us
At Renew Psych, we provide faith-based mental health support rooted in compassion, confidentiality, and cultural competence. We understand the importance of integrating faith and mental wellness, offering a safe space where you can heal, grow, and thrive.
Our dedicated team is committed to walking alongside you with respect, empathy, and evidenced-based approaches tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re seeking counseling, medication management, or general support, we are here to help you find hope and restoration.
Our Mission
To help our clients through their most difficult times by helping them renew their mind and restore their lives.
We are committed to the 4 C’s:
Compassionate, patient centered care.
Confidential virtual provider-patient relationships
Culturally competent treatment for diverse populations
Christian Principles and Values
Meet Our Founders
Dr. Andrea Josephs, LPC-S(VA), CMHC-S(UT), NCC, TFT-alg, EMDR-II, Certified Disruptive Event Consultant, Certified Field Traumatologist
Dr. Josephs began her career as a generalist social worker serving as a Virginia Beach, VA Community Service Board Case Manager in 2002. She discovered her passion for adult learning and clinical mental health counseling during her graduate programs in 2014. She began teaching and supervising counselors in training in 2018. She currently devotes her time to counselor education and supervision. In addition, she serves the public as a national disruptive event consultant for Fortune 500 companies and municipalities, responding to major life interruptions, mass shootings, and national disasters.
Dr. Josephs serves in various leadership positions within the counseling field and in her community. She currently serves on the editorial board for the Trauma Counseling and Resilience journal of the International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling (IARTC), a division of the American Counseling Association. She has served as the President of the Multiculturalism, a division of the Virginia Counseling Association. Dr. Josephs contributes to the counseling profession through various presentations at national and state conferences, universities, and local community events. She believes in the importance of engaging in professional involvement and a strong counselor identity.
Dr. Josephs’ research interests include counselor wellness, multiculturalism and social justice, and trauma and resilience. She finds great joy in being an educator, mentor, and advisor to the next generation of counselors. Her greatest desire is to assist others to live, love, and work to their highest optimal potential.
Dr. Monica Riffey, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSN, BSN, RN
Dr. Monica Riffey, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSN, BSN, RN is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, private practice owner, and artist. Her passions are biblically integrative mental health services and wholistic wellness.
She is an advocate for the intersection of mental health and faith-based communities. Dr. Mo holds degrees from Old Dominion University, Herzing University, and Longwood University.
She is a dynamic speaker who adores her family and friends, quiet time with a book, and calming walks at the beach.
