"I'm an LCSW that has been working in the mental health field for 18 years. During that time, I have developed a passion for helping individuals and families understand, confront, and overcome psychological challenges they may face. I feel honored and take seriously the opportunity to serve people in this way."

"What keeps you up tossing and turning at night? Are you reliving or hashing out problems that occurred during the day? Perhaps going over and over in your mind moments of shame, sadness or anger regarding your actions? Our goal in therapy will be to connect with each other in a respectful, compassionate and non-judgmental way. Anger, sadness, lack of communication and anxiety are just a few of the issues that we can begin addressing in order to begin building new sets of circumstances in your life. HUMOR will also be used whenever possible in order to begin changing and healing for the future : )"

"I started my career in a private foster care agency, then transitioned to a group practice for 7 years before opening my own practice. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized training in adoption and play therapy. I view counseling as a partnership between client and counselor. I value the therapeutic relationship as central to supporting clients in developing insight, increasing self-awareness, and processing hurts. I utilize a variety of strategies to assist clients with examining their patterns in thought, feelings, and behaviors, to increase understanding, and make adjustments toward improved functioning."

"My therapy approach is built on two beliefs- people are amazingly resilient and there is always hope. I work with clients facing a variety of challenges to help them build on their strengths. Together we focus on developing new thinking patterns that will lead to the desired behavioral changes. My professional background includes working with children, adolescents, adults and families in both the inpatient and community settings. My Christian faith centers me and can be used in the therapeutic relationship with clients who share my faith or want to learn more."

""I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe Him..." (Eph.1:19) My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families who believe that with Christ and the help of a trained, professional, and skilled counselor, life can get better! You have obviously tried everything else, but haven't gotten the results you are searching for. Let's combine your hope, my years of education and experience, and our faith and see things change for the better."

"Dr. Alston has earned two bachelor degrees from North Carolina State University (Multidisciplinary Studies & Sociology), one masters degree in Counseling from UNC-Chapel Hill, and a Clinical Psychology doctorate from Capella University. She is currently pursuing a masters in divinity at Regent University. Dr. Alston has almost 20 years of experience in mental health counseling and treatment. She has also been an adjunct instructor for schools such as Johnson & Wales, Tidewater Community College, Regent University, and currently South University. Dr. Alston is also an occasional co-host for local radio shows and is available for public speaking."

"In a world full of so many different people we are bound to encounter a vast array of road blocks. Some are easy to verbalize and some are not. Some of the things we experience are small and can be minimized but some cannot. Sometimes we don’t trust enough to share and sometimes we do not know how to communicate what we are feeling, when we are feeling and why we are feeling. Embrace gives us the opportunity to be open to the therapeutic process, embrace it like a warm hug of comfort. To Embrace the process we must first start with the Problem. To Trust the Journey we must envision where we want to be in our lives and go for it."

"I believe strongly in the power of the human spirit and that the wisdom resides within each one of us on how best to facilitate our own healing, growth, and emancipation. My experience as a private music instructor and performing musician, as well as my work with the profoundly mentally ill, has solidified my belief in the healing power of the expressive arts. I will work with you through both verbal and non-verbal ways as a means of personal transformation and healing. I am honored to be a supportive part of your brave and transcendent journey to healing."

"The fact that you arrived at this profile says that you're looking to work on your overall well being. Even choosing to browse around for help is a HUGE step in the right direction!! It's difficult to pick up the phone or type in the words and put your trust in another person, and I'm here to help and support you in your search for change, growth, help, and/or having to deal difficult situations. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and can help with a variety of issues including, but not limited to: Trauma, Adolescents, Adjustment issues, relational/familial problems, and stress. "

"As a clinical, sport, and performance psychologist, my mission is to help you develop toward your potential and lead a fulfilling life. If you are experiencing stress and difficulties in functioning due to a clinical condition such as anxiety or depression, we can work together to assess your condition and help you to better understand it, cope with symptoms, and develop your personal strengths, so you can resolve challenges and thrive. If you are an athlete, coach, performing artist, or another professional in a highly demanding environment, we can work together to develop psychological skills and strategies that will promote your success and excellence."

"I provide Pastoral Christian Counseling and Life Coaching in the Hampton Roads area. As a Pastoral Counselor and Coach my professional philosophy is that I am committed to the same professional standards and code of ethics that are essential in clinical counseling. The goal of pastoral counseling is to help individuals think biblically about their current struggles in the context of a confidential, and in a caring environment. Life coaching is a developmental process whereby I will meet with individuals on a regular basis to clarify goals, deal with potential stumbling blocks and improve their performance."

"The people I work with have had a variety of negative life experiences with ONE thing in common. It still bothers them days, months or even years since it happened. I help people who feel like "I should be over this by now" and are tired of feeling overwhelmed by the images, feelings and sensations that come up unexpectedly day or night. The people I work with often say "I just want to stop thinking about it". They often feel shame because they feel something is wrong with them because they can't "get over it"."

""Enlightenment consists not merely in the seeing of luminous shapes and visions, but in making the darkness visible." ~ Carl Jung. Effective therapy is a dedicated collaborative partnership between the individual and therapist. Helpful therapists empower individuals to access their own inner emotional and spiritual wisdom, courage, strength and innate capacity for healing. It is the responsibility of the therapist to offer insight and guidance so that individuals can grow to stand in their truth and set a clear course for change. Often this process must go deep to resolve hidden pain that has resurfaced in one's life, typically in the form of an addiction."

"It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge that you are wanting or needing help and then acting on that decision. It's a decision people usually make when they feel like they are in crisis or stuck in a relationship, job, or some other situation. Making this decision is a step towards change, because you are acknowledging that you want or need something in your life to go in a different direction."

"My name is Richard St. Pierre. I am a licensed clinical social worker by profession, a former Marine, and founder of Inner-Missions. My area of focus is active duty military, recently discharged or retired veterans, and their families. Utilizing INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES & FAMILY THERAPY, I offer decades of experience, insight, and support, as you sort through the concerns that impede your journey of self-discovery: Let me help you with the stress and strain of family, work, and financial pressures; a teen with school or behavioral issues who is "Standing on Your Last Nerve". I offer you a new perspective."

"Priscilla has three master degrees. She has received a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in human resource management from Walden University, a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from South University, and Master of Science in Psychology from Walden University. She is currently working on her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Walden University. Her primary goal is to help people find new ways to address stress, cope with complicated relationships, and face many other common life challenges."

"Life is a journey that can sometimes present challenges, making us feel lost, overwhelmed, or stuck. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, grief, or loss, I can help you find balance and improve your quality of life. I believe in the importance of identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviors, gaining self-awareness and insight, and developing life skills that bring positive change and healthier patterns. "

"I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys partnering with my clients as they work to remove barriers and change their outlook on life. I provide clients with practical coping skills which allows them to manage depression, anxiety and other issues."

"My goal is to allow space for the unfolding of a therapeutic relationship grounded in appreciation, warmth, compassion and acceptance, while encouraging insight and self-realization. Through an inward movement, the spirit and psyche naturally flow towards wholeness and higher consciousness. This natural process can seemingly be disrupted by searching for fulfillment in external sources, such as other people, status, substances, and money. Turning our awareness inward can be the most important movement we make. Distress and suffering are common experiences in life, and can be the portals for growth and awakened consciousness. "