Welcome to Radical Empathy Counseling LLC, a private practice owned and run by Jay Zegan-Lister, MS, LPC here in the Richmond, VA area. Here at Radical Empathy, I value the humanness in the struggles many of us face. Whether you are navigating challenging symptoms of anxiety or depression, or are attempting to heal from painful past experience/s, Jay is here to work with you on decreasing symptoms that no longer serve you.

I identify as all top three of our specialties, which I believe gives me the ability to understand, from my perspective, what it is clients might be navigating. With that being said, you know you best. I am able to relate and provide delicate care you deserve while you are incredibly brave in considering engaging in trauma work and therapy in general. I know that entering the room and meeting me for the first time can be anxiety producing, which I hope to decrease with their my own humanness and at times, appropriate humor, to begin creating comfort and safety.

I provide Gender Affirming Care letters, following WPATH standards. I believe that obtaining these letters are a right and I am happy to write them as fast as they ethically can. I may ask questions and complete assessments to provide the most robust affirming letter I can. With this being said, insurance companies have the ultimate decision on whether or not your letter will be accepted, which is unfortunately out of my control. I will walk alongside you in accessing care and insurance requirements, doing what is in my power to help.

You deserve a safe loving space to heal and it is Jay’s privilege to be able to provide that. You matter so very much. It would be their honor to be with you on this phase of your journey. You are worthy of mental wellness and deserve to focus on yourself and your needs. Please be well, and know that you are so deserving of healing, connection, and wholeness.