Family Therapy in Chesapeake, VA

Every person has worth, purpose and the skills they need to overcome the barriers in their life. I believe individuals have great capacity for resiliency, strength, hope and courage. Are you having difficulty seeing these characteristics in yourself? Does life have you feeling upside down? With 20 years of experience, I assist children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to heal from symptoms of depression, trauma, addiction, substance use, family conflict, relationship discord, parenting, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, and severe mental illness. Today is the right time for a better you.

If you or a member of your family is struggling with anxiety, depression or behavioral issues, I can help. I have been in practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia for over 25 years.

Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or your life? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns or feeling stuck? I can help you reconnect with your body-mind. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 7 years clinical experience in the mental health field. I provide individual, family, marriage, and couples therapy. My treatment approaches include: a Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), the Gottman Method for couple’s therapy, neuropsychobiological approaches that promote brain regulation, body-mind interventions such as Meditation, Mindfulness, and Trauma Informed Yoga.

My goal as a therapist is to be a bridge from hopeless to healing. I know during difficult times it may seem impossible to find your way but by working together we can figure out a plan unique to you and your struggle. If you are feeling stuck, afraid, or finding it hard to be in relationship with loved ones or family members, I can create a safe place for you to get the tools you need to feel in control and like the expert of your own life again.

I have been privileged to a job I love and where I can use the resources I have gained. I have the tools to provide a safe place for children to explore and learn about their emotions using their language of play. In my office your child can begin to learn healthy coping skills for managing their feelings and positive communication skills. I will work with parents to provide the support, encouragement, and resources needed during this challenging time. We all deserve a safe place to learn about ourselves and have the opportunity to grow in a positive direction. As a parent this can be the first step. We can achieve this together.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider, my goal is to assist you in enhancing your overall ability to cope with stressors, increase self-awareness, and enhance resiliency. By utilizing an integrated approach we will work together as I aide you in establishing and maintaining relationships, utilizing refusal and coping skills in an effort to elicit behavioral change. "The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new". -Dan Millman

Being a kid is HARD, I get it. Being a parent is no easy task either. As a parent, you want the very best for your child/teen. Maybe you feel at the end of your rope, not sure what else you can possibly do. You have tried everything, but nothing seems to work. Whether the problem is big emotions that spiral out of control, trouble making friends, constant worries, daily fights with parents, military life stress, or low self-worth, I can help you and your child/teen navigate life's issues.

Dr. Laura Suggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Laura is the co-owner of Solution Focused Counseling Group. Laura has worked as a counselor and special educator for over 30 years. Laura has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications specializing in Journalism from Norfolk State University. She has earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Special Education also from Norfolk State University. She has earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Nova Southeastern University. She also received a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

My passion is helping individuals facing challenges with past and current issues. By finding what motivates them and focusing on their strengths, we work together to help build the skills to move ahead. I use a cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and solution-focused approach and always ensure that my clients can be themselves in a judgment-free environment. I work with adults experiencing challenges with managing their anger, family problems, depression, grief, anxiety, difficulties with college, gaming and gambling addictions. I work with children and adolescents who need help with various behaviors.

I am a licensed Resident Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated with my Master’s Degree Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling from Regent University in 2020. I have been married for over 30 years to a veteran of the U.S. Navy. I have seen the impact that military life and life in general can have on our military and non-military communities. I own MarriageMAPP Coaching Co. I look forward to helping individuals, couples and families find healing, self-acceptance and strength. I have a heart for working with premarital and married couples by providing important tools they can use to improve and/ or restore their relationships.

Are you looking for support but nervous about taking that next step and starting therapy? It is my priority to provide a safe, validating and nonjudgemental space for all individuals to be able to share and grow. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has significant experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have had the privilege of witnessing and holding space for many individuals identifying their true selves. I am passionate about and experienced in providing care related to anxiety, adjustments, self-esteem, and parenting just to name a few.

Tamika believes everyone has the ability to achieve their personal best. She believes her approach of being a good listener and motivator inspires others. She is currently accepting clients aged 5 and up with the following needs: ADHD, Relationship issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, Family Conflict, ​Marital Problems, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD.

I have previously worked as an in home therapist, foster care worker, and the majority of my experience has been the past 11 years as an outpatient therapist for a private practice. I have experience working with women, men, children, adolescents, family, and marital therapy.

A therapeutic conversation is often helpful in sorting things out, gaining a fresh perspective, reviving hope, and getting back on track. As your counselor, I am committed to providing you with a confidential and supportive therapeutic environment to enable you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, to tap into your own unique strengths and natural resiliency, and to feel empowered to make meaningful changes that allow you to live your uniquely purposeful and satisfying life.

I began my journey as a counselor, 10 years ago beginning by volunteering with LGBTQIA affirming crisis hotlines in the Southeast and creating LGBTQIA+ safe spaces on college campuses. I have worked in multiple areas of mental health including intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential and crisis work and with multiple mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, eating disorders, probation parole, family, and couple’s therapy. While my work has focused primarily on the LGBTQIA community and BIPOC community, I find joy and purpose working with many cultures, faith backgrounds and communities.

I have been counseling individuals, couples, children and adolescents, along with families for 20 years. I have experience treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, adolescent behavioral problems, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anger management issues. My clients regard me as someone who has not only helped them navigate through some of life's most difficult challenges but someone who advocates strongly for them and cares about them. Helping people improve their lives is my mission and my passion in life.

I am pleased to be able to provide telehealth services. I'm an LCSW that has been working in the mental health field for 20 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.

Are experiencing relationship distress with your spouse, partner or family member? Do you want to improve this relationship, but are unsure of how to get started? Here's where I may be able to help. I believe every person influences their relationships, just as each bond shapes us into who we are. Through marriage and/or family therapy, I work to utilize each individual's unique qualities to help strengthen the unit as a whole.

My passion is working to help children and their families who are struggling with conflict, emotional/ behavioral problems, and trauma. It is my pleasure to help my clients learn about themselves and discover their own personal and family strengths through engaging and interactive therapy. I use a variety of tools in session, including play/ drama, music, art, and sand tray to help individuals express themselves. Being a child, teenager, or caregiver is hard! I can provide the knowledge and tools to help my clients learn how to overcome life's challenges by channeling their own personal strengths.