Staff

Executive Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Meyer has devoted the last decade of her career to the assessment and treatment of traumatized children and their families.  She has held positions as the Director of Mental Health at multiple Child Advocacy Centers, and she is the president of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists.  

She is the founder of Alicia's Place.

Education: Bachelor's degree from Brown University

Doctorate from the Catholic University of America (CUA)

Internship at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Certifications: National TF-CBT Trainer; Global PCIT Trainer

Specializations: Child abuse, Violence against women, Military trauma, Anxiety, Healthy parenting practices, Parent-child relationships, Forensic assessment, Expert witness testimony

  Dr. Chery specializes in individual, family, and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults. She treats clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship problems. Prior to obtaining her Psy.D., Dr. Chery was employed in the group home setting, working with individuals with an intellectual disability (ID). She is trained in and seeking certification in TF-CBT and PCIT. Additionally, Dr. Chery is trained in administering psychological assessments, including intellectual functioning (IQ), personality assessment, behavioral assessment, academic achievement, vocational, pre-employment screenings for police officers, and pre-adoption evaluations. Dr. Chery is President of the Tidewater Academy of Clinical Psychologists, and she is a member of and CEU Chair for the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists.

Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth  University, Psy.D. from the American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy  University, Northern Virginia, Internship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship at  Community Counseling Center of Mercer County

Clinical Interests/Specializations: Women’s issues and empowerment,  depression, anxiety, relationship issues, psychological assessment

 Rachel Marlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at Alicia's Place. She earned a Masters Degree in Community Counseling from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. Rachel works to resolve issues of grief, self-image, assertiveness, relationship conflict, communication, and anxiety with individuals and couples. She has experience with diverse cultures and populations in the United States and abroad. Rachel is a native to the Hampton Roads area and has an interest in creative approaches to therapy.  

 Hello! My name is Rebekah (Bekah) Jaeger. I received my MEd in 2004 from North Carolina State University and my PhD in 2012. Both degrees are in Counseling and Counselor Education enabling me to receive licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. As an experienced counselor I’m here to provide support during whatever challenges life throws your way. My unique approach will enable you to identify the change you want to see in yourself and define an actionable path to achieve it. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and more in a variety of settings including community mental health, school-based mental health, college counseling, and online platforms. I have worked with a variety of individuals and have extensive experience with the LGBT population. Some of my areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality and gender issues. I also have experience working with military and first responders. It is my firm belief that the only useful therapy is the one that meets you on your terms. Our relationship should be built on mutual respect, understanding, and honest communication. I look forward to sharing your journey with you. 

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing services to children, teens, adults, and families.  I earned my Masters of Social Work and became a licensed social worker in 2013, and I became a clinical social worker in 2021. I am trained in TF-CBT and PCIT, and am working towards certification in all of these. 

I have experience working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, PTSD, ASD, Emotional Regulation, Self-Esteem, Domestic Violence, absent parents, Sexual Assault, social justice-related trauma, and various gender and sexuality identities.

I view therapy as a teamwork approach, working with the client as the expert on themselves. I am there to help them work toward their goals and toward leading a positive and fulfilling life. I also view the whole family as the client when working with children, and I love parent involvement. I have been working as a virtual therapist since 2021 and have found fun, creative ways to work with clients of all ages. 

Jill Zaricor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Alicia’s Place with experience working with children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings both community based and military. She believes that providing therapy to children includes working with the family dynamic and enjoys working closely with parents to facilitate growth and healing. Jill is currently trained in both PCIT and TFCBT with the ability to see kids as young as 2 years old. She also enjoys working with the military population, in particular, helping parents and children through transitions of moves or deployments. Jill believes trust, transparency, and collaboration are the cornerstones to a successful therapeutic experience and centers each session around those guiding principles. 

Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, (Blacksburg, VA); MSW from Simmons College (Boston, MA)

Clinical Interests/Specializations: domestic / sexual violence (women; children), military population (active duty, retired; dependents), trauma, attachment, parent – child relationship, relationship challenges, gender and sexuality / identity challenges