Family Therapy in Exmore, VA

Raina Smith is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHC-I) with over 2 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, teens, parents, and families address their unique challenges and help them live more fulfilled lives. Raina specializes in autism, anxiety, anger, behavioral issues, and parenting struggles.

Kelly Conner has been a resident in counseling for over a year. Kelly has over 10 years of experience in the mental field with both children and adults. She specializes in treating kids on the autism spectrum, divorce, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and OCD diagnoses. Kelly has a background of being a registered behavior technician (RBT) for ABA therapy with children on the autism spectrum for several years. Kelly also has a creative side to help children and families with new perspectives and techniques tailored for each individual.

Charles "Chad" Hatchel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Chad specializes in working with clients who are experiencing depression and anxiety. He also works with couples who are having problems communicating with one another. His professional experience includes group and individual therapy, working with individuals ranging from ages 4 and up. Chad completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) at Virginia Tech and his Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.

Karen Johnston Is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) working towards full licensure as an LPC with over 6 years of experience. She is passionate about helping people and couples of all ages and backgrounds address challenges and trauma they may have faced in the past or are currently facing. Karen specializes in anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, behavioral problems and relationship issues.

Hello! My name is Anita Stoudmire and I am a licensed professional therapist who specializes in couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I enjoy helping people to become their best selves and improve their relationships. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with most of my individual clients. I am trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy and I am a certified Seven Principles Workshop leader.

Having struggles with your child and don't know where to turn? My name is Lori and working with children and families is my vocation. I work best with parents who are interested in being part of the healing process of their children, or with families who are interested in participating in counseling services together. I'm well established in the greater Hampton Roads area so I can help guide you to other resources and services that could benefit you & yours as well, and I often will collaborate with professionals in the community for the benefit of my clients.

I enjoy working with Adolescents and Adults from a variety of cultures, religions and backgrounds that may be struggling with mental health symptoms, life transitions, personal/family conflicts and low self-esteem/self-worth. I have experience in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, mood and depressive disorders as well as individuals who have co-occurring (mental health and substance use) disorders who are working to maintain long-term sobriety. I provide a safe and judgment free space for my clients to truly express themselves. Life can be hard and uncertain, but I am here to help you on this rocky journey.

I have been in private practice serving clients for over 7 years. I am passionate about helping people who have had a difficult start in life learn new skills in order to be their best selves. My office is a safe place where one can come and feel no judgement to work on goals and improve daily functioning. My specialties include helping clients with reducing anxiety, setting healthy boundaries and helping women throughout the different stages of their life. I also enjoy working with kids and teens through a whole family approach.

I am an LCSW based out of Virginia. I have worked with various populations to include teenagers ranging from severe mental illness to future growth and planning; adults with severe mental illness, couples, mild-severe depression and anxiety, family issues, and motivational struggles. I am solution focused and my goal it to help you get where you want to be!

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

I believe that trauma-informed practice means providing a safe, trusting space to build relationships and collaborate toward your therapeutic goals. I am passionate about providing unconditional positive regard for every client, and finding each client’s strengths. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or other mental health concerns, I will work with you to provide effective tools and offer unconditional support throughout your therapeutic journey.

Do you feel defeated, left behind, unable to trust, unlovable or unloved? Do you struggle with past experiences that haunt your present and future causing shame, grief or re experienced trauma in everyday living? If so, know that it is my honor to walk along side you as you journey toward healing. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families regain peace, balance and will power with strategies to move forward through crisis moments. My name is Tracci Parham and I am a Pastoral Counselor whos certified in pre-marital/ marriage counseling, and trained in crisis and trauma care, Transformational Prayer Ministry and EMDR.

I am invested in collaborating with individuals in order to promote lasting change. As a clinician, I am most experienced in working with individuals from adolescence into senior adulthood in treating depression, anxiety, enduring life transitions, and increasing self-esteem. I assist with processing trauma, developing effective coping strategies, and increasing self-awareness. I also enjoy assisting clients build stronger relationships by developing healthy boundaries and increased communication. I am also the Co-Founder of B.L.O.O.M.S. Women’s Mentoring Program.

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.

Therapy is a transformative process, It is a courageous act to enter therapy and it takes great personal strength to enter counseling. I work with my patients to foster a comfortable and safe environment, free from labels or judgments. I have experience working with families of and persons suffering from ptsd, adhd, borderline personality disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, body image disorders, and educational concerns. I am trauma informed,haveexperience working with military, first responders, law enforcement and their families.

I believe therapy can be an extremely vulnerable experience. I take a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing and empowering the mind-body connection. I believe my clients are the expert of their life, and my role is to provide support and a safe environment to meet them where they are at. I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, and trauma. My goal is to empower my clients to practice self-compassion, lean into vulnerability, strengthen resilience, and create a meaningful relationship with self and others.

Hi, I am Angela Foster, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in VA, DC, and FL with ten-plus years of experience providing counseling services to a wide range of clients with various mental health concerns, including sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and chronic illness. My therapy approach is open, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I meet you where you are, and together we can develop attainable goals in a gradual process. My therapy approach is open, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I meet you where you are, and together we can develop attainable goals in a gradual process.

My name is Kendra Rascoe, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and graduated from Liberty University with an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with clients in Virginia statewide through telehealth. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationships. I utilize an integrative and person-centered approach using a combination of theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family systems, and Solution-focused.