Existential Therapists in Accomack County, VA

I am a seasoned therapist and I love what I do. In fact, I am seasoned enough to retire, but I just do not want to give up this work. Instead, I scaled back my hours which lets me practice part-time with enough time left over to enrich my life though family activities and hobbies. I have a solid skill set for treating depression, anxiety, and grief.

My name is Michael Sheffield and alongside obtaining my Master's degree, I have been working in the counseling field with people for 3 years. Life is hitting you hard right now and you're stuck. Maybe you feel alone. Maybe you struggle doing what you need or want to get done. Maybe you struggle with the way your mind works. Or just maybe you feel like there's not much meaning in your life. My life and training are lent towards working with people experiencing depressed mood, anxiety, overactive/judgemental minds, relationship stress, pessimism, trauma, sleep disturbance, OCD, uncontrolled anger/mood, workaholism, and chronic pain.

Hello! I'm Cindy Stanford and I'm a holistic practitioner, life coach and licensed therapist. Honoring all spiritual practices and beliefs I utilize the sacred wisdom of the mind, body, spirit and heart to ignite life/spirit resuscitation. I facilitate the process of transformation through spirituality -focused services, psychotherapy, life coaching, consulting and mentoring. I'm also available for speaking engagements and workshops/seminars. I utilize a holistic, spiritual and therapeutic approach aimed at integrating the six aspects of life which aid in the discovery of one's authentic self and highest potential.

As a resident in counseling with a unique cultural background, I bring a diverse perspective to the therapeutic process. Growing up in Europe has instilled in me a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and the importance of understanding the cultural context in counseling. My approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs and preferences, emphasizing collaboration, empowerment, and self-discovery. I'm equipped to handle a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship issues, communication, life transitions and much more. Whatever obstacles or challenges you're facing, I'm here to help.

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.

I view therapy as a helping relationship grounded in conditions of appreciation, warmth, realness, and compassion. I believe the main goal of therapy is for you to move towards the life YOU desire. As a therapist I practice being a safe host, so you may be able to have experiences that are moving/transforming/insightful. In therapy we can address concerns such as lack of meaning and purpose, unwanted shifts in feelings and thoughts, unhealthy habits, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and wounds that have been difficult to experience throughout life.

Life brings many changing seasons that present new challenges and struggles. Throughout the seasons of life, you can find meaning and hope. People who decide to reach out and seek to find meaning and hope are courageous. It can be difficult to be honest and look at your life's path; however, I am continually amazed at each client's strength and desire for freedom in their life. I thoroughly enjoy providing additional support that can meet each client's needs. I primarily work with female-identifying adults who are wanting to rediscover their identity and increase their own sense of empowerment.

The process of therapy is all about change and fulfilling one’s ultimate potential and purpose. My role as a counselor is to assist in the process of self-change and personal growth. Change can be scary and uncomfortable but is a natural part of the human experience and something that I attempt to make more comfortable in my counseling practice. In my practice I utilize a wide-range of evidenced based practices to assist patients with multiple presenting problems relating to depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse and alcohol concerns and additional mood disorders.

My name is Michael Sheffield and alongside obtaining my Master's degree, I have been working in the counseling field with people for 3 years. Life is hitting you hard right now and you're stuck. Maybe you feel alone. Maybe you struggle doing what you need or want to get done. Maybe you struggle with the way your mind works. Or just maybe you feel like there's not much meaning in your life. My life and training are lent towards specializing with people experiencing anxiety and OCD. The form of therapy and methods I use are considered the gold standard for working with these challenges in a way that helps the person Take Back Control.

Do you desire a safe, secure, and nonjudgmental space to share your story and be heard? Allow me the opportunity to help create that space with you. I look at the world around me and see the need for better. I see a need for those who are struggling from challenges and struggles to be treated with dignity and respect. It is my belief that no one should be left to carry their burdens alone or feel trapped inside their own minds. I am here to let you know that you are not alone and you are far more than the sum of your struggles, challenges, or circumstances.

My speciality varies from working with individuals with anxiety disorders, perinatal / postpartum mental health, religious trauma and abuse, and perfectionism. Additionally, I have clinical experience working with depression, trauma, grief, domestic violence, women's issues, obsessive compulsive disorder, neurodiversity, military, first responders, and addiction.

I employ a conversational style to help clients discover the answers to their depression, anxiety, grief and other emotional distress in their lives. I believe that each individual has tools within themselves to resolve whatever challenge they are facing and my role is to guide them to look internally to find those tools. I am passionate about helping active duty military and Veterans, the African-American community, the LGBTQIA community, Neurodivergent individuals, immigrants, and other minority groups.

My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative space for you to explore your concerns, process your life experiences, challenge unhelpful behaviors and thought patterns, learn healthy coping skills, and live a life aligned with your values. I focus on providing culturally alert, trauma-informed, strengths-based counseling for adults, adolescents, and couples through an existential, developmental, and social justice lens. I am also body/sex-positive and LGBTQIA+-affirming.

We all experience life's ups and downs, and yet no one's experience is exactly the same as another's. One size does not fit all. I want to get to know you. I believe that honoring each client's individuality and striving to truly understand each person in their fullest allows us to explore issues, identify possibilities, and formulate solutions that are effective and help move them further along in their life's story. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, or general life stress, I am here to help you get started.

Dr. Nickolas Spears Jr is a therapist in the Richmond, Virginia community. He has a background in counseling, teaching, and humanitarian advocacy. He holds a Master's degree in Mental health and wellness counseling from New York University and Ph.d. in counselor education from Virginia Commonwealth University. At the heart of his work is helping individuals from underrepresented historically marginalized groups experience existential healing from generational trauma, and the development of tools to sustain freedom.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, depressed, anxious or alone? I am here to help. I practice from a Holistic perspective as I believe in the mind/body connection and healing starting from this point. I strive to empower the people I work with as true change happens in this way. We all suffer on some level and sometimes we stand in our own way, underestimating our ability to heal. Unconditional love toward self, creating a vision and working on decreasing the negative thoughts that cause depression, anxiety, low self-esteem is what I incorporate into my therapy sessions.

I enjoy working with individuals of all ages (from children and adolescents, teenagers, adults, and the elderly), as well as couples, families, and groups on diverse issues (e.g., life changes and day-to-day experiences, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, psychosomatic, gender issues, LGTBQ+ issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, personality, disruptive behaviors, and so much more). I have a certification in working with clients who have experienced trauma and have extensive crisis training.