Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

I specialize in depression, anxiety, and PTSD (trauma). Also, I can help with life stressors such as work related stress, divorce, separation, blended families, parent/child relationships, parenting skills, infidelity and trust, adjustment issues, social skills training, self esteem issues, emotional issues, motivational issues, and goal setting.

Experiencing a loss in your life? It could be the death of a friend, loved one, or pet, divorce, loss of a job, or any other kind of loss. I can help you. I have extensive experience dealing with grief and loss. Call or email for an appointment and let's see how working together, we can help you heal. I can help you come to terms with your losses. Be sure to ask for Karen when you call.

The hardest part of our journey begins with the first step. Looking at your current circumstances you may understand that change needs to take place, but just lost at where to begin—I’ve been there.  There comes a time in each of our lives where we can reflect. This reflection upon our lives is often never easy.  It is like an arduous journey filled with hills and valleys.  Sometimes this requires letting go of pent up emotions and ingrained behaviors which may have served a purpose for some time but no longer serve us. My passion is to help individuals through this time teaching them the tools needed to navigate their new paths.

I am Licensed Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Diplomate, Board of Clinical Sexology. I have been a therapist for over 30 years. My team of Psychiatrists,Psychologists & clinicians service over 500 clients monthly. This team approach affords you an opportunity to capitalize on the 150 years of therapeutic expertise of the entire staff. Their specialties include: Marriage/Couple/divorce, Work Related Stress, Depression, Addictions, Gay/Lesbian/Gender Issues, Sex counseling & therapy, Anger Management, PTSD, Juveniles & Adolescent, Physical -Emotional-Verbal Abuse, Grief, Attention functioning & learning disorders

If you're looking for a psychologist who is easy to speak with, has a wide variety of experience, who offers cost effective confidential treatment and who has a proven track record of helping people manage the challenges in their lives, then look no further! I have been in practice for over 25 years. My work with clients includes: *Individual Therapy (with children, adolescents and adults). *Family Therapy. *Parenting Issues .*ADHD/Learning Disabilities Testing and Treatment. *Marital/Couples Therapy (including Collaborative Marital/Couples Therapy). *Separation and Divorce work (Collaborative and Traditional models of Divorce) Divorce Coach, Co-Parenting Coach,Co-Parenting Plan Development, Child Specialist

It is a privilege and honor to be able to assist those who are struggling with issues that are impacating their lives in a negative way including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, divorce, parenting, ADHD, relationship, and more. It takes a great deal of courage to choose to journey on the path of growth, healing, and wholeness, and you will find compassion, safety, and unconditional acceptance if you choose to allow me to join you in this important season of your life.

A central guiding principle of my practice as a clinical psychologist is that anyone who seeks assistance from a mental health professional should be accorded the utmost respect. Seeking treatment outside one's family and/or friends is best viewed as recognition of the reality that none of us is an expert in every difficulty with which we are faced. Asking for help is viewed as a strength, not as a weakness. Sometimes, working with a mental health professional who does not render judgements about one's functioning but simply attempts to help one understand oneself is just what the doctor ordered.

Career Summary- 30 years of social work and counseling services to a wide and varied demographic of people groups for the betterment of my clientele, their families, and the community at large. Currently, my emphasis is on individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as marriage and family therapy. I have also done much work with male issues and military clientele and their families, and blended family issues. I'm centrally located and serving clients in Tidewater, including Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Newport News.

Beach Therapy & Consulting provides specialized services tailored to the individual’s needs. We offer individual counseling, marital/couples counseling, family therapy, and group therapy for DBT. We work collaboratively with primary care providers, pediatricians, and other medical providers to ensure coordination of care. Counseling services are available to individuals starting at age 8.

I approach counseling from a cognitive behavioral perspective, meaning that I believe that our thoughts produce our feelings and our feelings produce our behaviors. However, I also use EMDR and Internal Family Systems in combination with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to give my clients a range of avenues to find their healing. I try to make every session practical and productive. I have also written a book, "Forgive and Live", which I use in group therapy and has recently been re-written as a video series.

Life is challenging at times and can leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, vulnerable and depleted. Seeking support becomes crucial to your wellbeing. We will work together to increase your coping skills and develop healthy ways for you to manage your emotions. We will identify self-defeating thoughts, making your mind more "user-friendly", and change unhealthy patterns of behavior. I am deeply invested in your growth and sense of empowerment. I welcome individuals, couples, and families to my practice. I also welcome those who are inspired to work more deeply on their spiritual growth.

I encourage individuals to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that prevent personal growth through identifying what changes need to be made to successfully journey toward emotional health, happiness, and hope. I utilize a comprehensive approach to therapy devoted to helping individuals restore and resolve deep issues through exploration of life's struggles and challenges.

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.

Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to discuss your problems? Do you need a counselor who can really connect with you? Are you in need of someone who will listen to you in a supportive environment? I can help! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor; practicing for twenty years. I specialize in working with women's issues, relationship concerns, online counseling, and teens. I use a Person-Centered approach and a blend of other therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

Hello! Are you having a difficult time in life right now? Are your relationships struggling, are you struggling to maintain overall? I can help you overcome this and more, by providing therapy to suit your needs. My approach to therapy is a collaborative one, where I will work with you as an individual, family, or couple to reach your personal or relationship goals. Culturally speaking, as a Black American, I am most sensitive to the issues that are specific to Black people; particularly focusing on how to build stronger families in the Black community and how to cope with the stressors of our daily life experiences.

I am a US Navy Veteran, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Life Coach. After establishing a trusting and genuine relationship with clients, I then strive on helping individuals become comfortable with the uncomfortable. I am a life coach that aims at helping those looking for guidance in achieving their personal and professional goals. I provide support and guidance to help you focus on what's important to you and then how to take the necessary steps. Being overwhelmed, stressed or dealing with anxiety can limit your personal and professional growth. I seek to provide an environment where you can find growth and change.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.

Since 1980, Family Guidance Centers have provided counseling for adults, adolescents, children, and marriages. Our licensed therapists provide a wide array of therapy services. We are a steady, experienced group ready to join with you to build personal health.

I treat children, adolescents, couples and families (from ages 6 to 60) .There are many problems affecting children, adolescents, families and couples today. The stress of contemporary life sometimes becomes overwhelming and can result in anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, alcohol and other addictive issues, marital conflict, infidelity, sibling conflict and financial concerns. My interventions are based on evidence-based practices which empirically demonstrated that when used they work by increasing coping skills, self-sufficiency, and overcome self-defeating behaviors.