Expanding Faith Through Prayer

Alva Pope is a master communicator, writer and therapist who is affectionately called “The Grief-ologist” by those who are familiar with her work. Her passion for life has allowed her to work as a professional social worker and ordained Pastor in a non-denominational Christian church. Alva is an established clinician and  provides outpatient therapy, psychosocial education, healing sessions and professional development as a part of her practice. The mission of her work is to help those who wish to help themselves.  Alva believes that “one good conversation can change your life” and uses her gifts of quality time and compassion to engage you in life altering pursuits.

Alva is always engaged in a book study whether on a solo mission or engaged in conversation with others.  She is newly married, a mother of two and welcomes her bonus children (2) into her home. She is a native of Richmond and received all her formal education in Virginia. Alva’s newest pursuits are podcasting and creating with her cricut maker cutting machine.