Therapists in Chesapeake, VA

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.

Are you or a family member struggling with depression, anxiety, attention/concentration, managing anger, or anything that consumes one's thoughts/feelings on a daily basis? Persevering Families & Counseling may be able to help with that! Each provider at Persevering Families & Counseling aspire to join you on your journey to possibly discover/rediscover strengths within yourself and/or families, and work to improve everyone's mental health. We all strive to bring warmth, compassion and commitment to each session.

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.

Are you struggling with feeling off balance in your marriage? Does it feel like there is a lack of appreciation or attention from your partner? Does it sometimes feel like you are living parallel lives? All families and couples go through these feelings at some point in their relationships, but it’s about how you choose to cope and change the course of your relationships that matter most. It is important to feel valued and understood. I provide a safe space for couples and families to repair and rebuild relationships through communication, understanding, and trust building without sacrificing their individual identity.

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.

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.

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.

Imagine a space where you can be your authentic self, express your deepest concerns without fear, where your thoughts and feelings matter, and where your experiences are acknowledged and respected. I am a Resident in Counseling who is here to guide, support, and empower you every step of the way on your journey towards healing. I work with children ages 4 & up, adolescents, adults, individuals, groups, couples, and families to explore strategies to navigate challenges, develop coping mechanisms, and build a strong foundation for your mental and emotional well-being.

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

Are you feeling overwhelmed at times, difficult to make decisions, lonely and/or lost? Have you lost your sense of self power in life and not sure how you got to this place? Perhaps it is time to talk more about these feelings so that you can re-gain yourself. Let me go on this journey to more self empowerment, more mindfulness and insight in your life. Allow me to be your partner and supportive guide. You are not alone.

Learning to give yourself grace, accept the perfect imperfections that make us human, and balance relationships and responsibilities has it's challenges. Every experience in the lifespan has influenced who we have become, how we react to situations, and how we connect with others. The motivation to grow and learn, to feel and communicate is what I am looking for when we work together. Through counseling, we will identify and model healthy communication, reflect and process important events, and empower you to grow and heal from whatever may be holding you back from authenticity and connection in your life and relationships.

Josette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). She is also a Certified Professional Life Coach. Josette provides treatment services for children, young adults and families using an eclectic approach based on the unique needs of each individual. Areas of expertise include: Substance use, early intervention and relapse prevention. Relationship challenges for couples and blended families and children with behavioral problems.

Working in the mental health field for 20 years has been a joyous journey for me. I am always awed at the power and value of the human spirit that facilitate change and healing. I celebrate every step of courage to face life's challenges and "choose joy". I have also learned that incorporating concepts borrowed from the family systems theory and personality theory create greater depth into one's practice of insight into daily life functioning. I am a trauma-informed and strengths-based counselor. I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques, focusing on my clients' self-concept, goals, and resilience. I support personal responsibility as a modality for change. I would be honored to share a season in your life journey towards your healing and development.

You deserve to be happy. Starting therapy when you need to means that you know, deep down; that you can be. I've provided Individual, Family, Marital and Group psychotherapy to civilian and active duty service members and their dependents; in hospice, in substance abuse treatment settings; in domestic violence and family therapy settings both inpatient and outpatient. No matter the presenting problems, the need to regain a sense of balance, to find your real self, to see a future you want is a big part of healing. Working with the right therapist can help you claim ownership over your own life and recover your power.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” Maya Angelou. I believe that each person I encounter has a story to tell and I would love to be that person to listen to yours. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) , and I am also certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and Gottman level 1 couple's therapy. I have worked with young children, families, and adults for the past 12 years. I have a lot of experience specifically working with children ages birth to 5, parents, and couples.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the darkness that overshadows your life? Maybe it is due to negative experiences or a past you cannot let go. Owning your story can be challenging but running from it can lead to results that are even more devastating. Mental health, varying crisis and substance abuse are common in today’s society, and many people benefit from talking with a mental health therapist. Often, our negative thoughts, patterns and persistent habits are what causes anxiety, depression, increased stress and other issues. As your therapist, I would work with you to develop goals that fit your needs and provide support.

I am excited that you have chosen to take the journey towards improving your overall quality of life. At times we may feel the stressors of life are too much to handle alone. I would like the opportunity to partner with you in working through the process of growth and change.

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.

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.