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Free Spirit Counseling - Retecka Bright
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693
Waitlist for new clients
My Counseling Styles are: Cognitive Behavior, Christian, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused.
I have over 20 years of experience with the vulnerable population and their families working as a Juvenile Correctional Officer, Detention Center Counselor & Supervisor and a Juvenile Parole Officer. My Professional Quote: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts”. Winston S. Churchill
My Counseling Styles are: Cognitive Behavior, Christian, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused.
I have over 20 years of experience with the vulnerable population and their families working as a Juvenile Correctional Officer, Detention Center Counselor & Supervisor and a Juvenile Parole Officer. My Professional Quote: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts”. Winston S. Churchill
(757) 760-3435 View (757) 760-3435
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Ryan Monteith
Pre-Licensed Professional, M S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23691
Whether you come in with troubles and challenges in your work life, interpersonal relationships, finding a sense of meaning and purpose, or any other of the many struggles that all humans experience from time to time, I am here to encourage positive growth from you. I specialize in career decision-making, family, friendship, or romantic relationship issues, men's issues, and managing anxiety and stress. I am also skilled in working with internet and marijuana addiction. Nonetheless, I enjoy building strong relationships and supporting all of my clients regardless of the challenges they face.
Whether you come in with troubles and challenges in your work life, interpersonal relationships, finding a sense of meaning and purpose, or any other of the many struggles that all humans experience from time to time, I am here to encourage positive growth from you. I specialize in career decision-making, family, friendship, or romantic relationship issues, men's issues, and managing anxiety and stress. I am also skilled in working with internet and marijuana addiction. Nonetheless, I enjoy building strong relationships and supporting all of my clients regardless of the challenges they face.
(757) 996-5230 View (757) 996-5230
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Beth Riehle-Biscan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23692
My true passion is working with individuals whom are in need of hope, encouragement, and support to address difficult situations in their life. I strive to see people as individuals and to recognize their unique qualities and talents. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change and my role in this process is to walk with the individual throughout this challenging process. Human beings are creatures of habit, therefore change is difficult for anyone. If you feel alone or defeated then change is that much more challenging.
My true passion is working with individuals whom are in need of hope, encouragement, and support to address difficult situations in their life. I strive to see people as individuals and to recognize their unique qualities and talents. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change and my role in this process is to walk with the individual throughout this challenging process. Human beings are creatures of habit, therefore change is difficult for anyone. If you feel alone or defeated then change is that much more challenging.
(757) 570-1677 View (757) 570-1677
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Anchor Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23692
Ahoy, welcome to Anchor Counseling and Consulting where we have mobilized counseling outside of the four walls of an office. Teletherapy and traditional in-person office visits are also available.
Ahoy, welcome to Anchor Counseling and Consulting where we have mobilized counseling outside of the four walls of an office. Teletherapy and traditional in-person office visits are also available.
(757) 505-7211 View (757) 505-7211
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Ellie Mental Health - Yorktown: Kiln Creek, VA
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, CSAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693
We are here to help anyone suffering from any form of Mental Health disorder. Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all. Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of those days!
We are here to help anyone suffering from any form of Mental Health disorder. Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all. Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of those days!
(757) 231-3835 x104 View (757) 231-3835 x104
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Harry Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23692
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and groups. I work with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction, Substance Abuse,Trauma, Self-Esteem, Bereavement, ADHD, Bipolar, Suicide Ideations and other mental health and addiction issues. I have extensive experience with individuals in and out of therapeutic communities, half-way houses, psychiatric hospitals, group homes and jails/brig.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and groups. I work with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction, Substance Abuse,Trauma, Self-Esteem, Bereavement, ADHD, Bipolar, Suicide Ideations and other mental health and addiction issues. I have extensive experience with individuals in and out of therapeutic communities, half-way houses, psychiatric hospitals, group homes and jails/brig.
(757) 367-8388 View (757) 367-8388
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Rachel Goodwyn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23690
As a therapist, I consider it a privilege to assist individuals, as they walk through and process life experiences and traumas. Life, work, and relationships can leave us feeling burnt out and imprisoned. Our ability to live life to the fullest often hinges on our perspective and choices. In creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I seek to provide an opportunity for individuals to explore a deeper sense of self and discover the life they want to live.
As a therapist, I consider it a privilege to assist individuals, as they walk through and process life experiences and traumas. Life, work, and relationships can leave us feeling burnt out and imprisoned. Our ability to live life to the fullest often hinges on our perspective and choices. In creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I seek to provide an opportunity for individuals to explore a deeper sense of self and discover the life they want to live.
(757) 600-6784 View (757) 600-6784
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Lance Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yorktown, VA 23693
I created Associated Counselors of Tidewater 20 years ago with the sole intent to help people in emotional crisis. Couples that are having difficulties in their relationship with communicating and/or connecting on an emotionally intimate level creates a myriad of stressors in life. Learning new, effective communication tools, understanding how to reconnect consistently long-term, and establishing genuine empathy and a deep appreciate and emotional connection for a couple are key components to a loving relationship. In addition, I also work with many clients individually with issues with stress, anxiety, and depression.
I created Associated Counselors of Tidewater 20 years ago with the sole intent to help people in emotional crisis. Couples that are having difficulties in their relationship with communicating and/or connecting on an emotionally intimate level creates a myriad of stressors in life. Learning new, effective communication tools, understanding how to reconnect consistently long-term, and establishing genuine empathy and a deep appreciate and emotional connection for a couple are key components to a loving relationship. In addition, I also work with many clients individually with issues with stress, anxiety, and depression.
(757) 534-7976 View (757) 534-7976
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Mackenzie Reed The Healing Project
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Yorktown, VA 23692
Please visit the link beneath my picture to tour our website and explore all of the clinicians available at The Healing Project! We live in such a busy and changing world. Sometimes it feels like we are drowning, like we can't possibly make it another day, or get all the things done. Too often we forget to step back and breathe, focus on what isn't working, and make positive changes to experience life to its fullest. Or maybe we don't know where to start, or the journey feels too daunting. If you are ready to simplify life, enjoy life, and find solutions, I am here to walk with you on that journey!
Please visit the link beneath my picture to tour our website and explore all of the clinicians available at The Healing Project! We live in such a busy and changing world. Sometimes it feels like we are drowning, like we can't possibly make it another day, or get all the things done. Too often we forget to step back and breathe, focus on what isn't working, and make positive changes to experience life to its fullest. Or maybe we don't know where to start, or the journey feels too daunting. If you are ready to simplify life, enjoy life, and find solutions, I am here to walk with you on that journey!
(757) 209-2673 View (757) 209-2673

Online Therapists

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Donald Lewis Bohannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bohannon is also experienced in the provision of martial therapy, couples counseling, and family systems.
Dr. Bohannon is a Licensed Professional counselor with a heart to see individuals, couples, and families completely restored. Dr. Donald Bohannon strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. Dr. Bohannon is experienced in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasis include mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and trauma.
Bohannon is also experienced in the provision of martial therapy, couples counseling, and family systems.
Dr. Bohannon is a Licensed Professional counselor with a heart to see individuals, couples, and families completely restored. Dr. Donald Bohannon strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. Dr. Bohannon is experienced in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasis include mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and trauma.
(540) 358-8436 View (540) 358-8436
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Scott Kegley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midlothian, VA 23112
Experience includes: 1:1 therapy, family and couples therapy, acute psychiatric hospitalization, community crisis, and group therapy.
Are you having more difficult days than good days? Does life seems to be throwing everything and more your way? You want things to change but not sure where to start. I can help. With therapy comes confidential, honest, experienced, open-minded, empathetic support. It has been my life's passion to help people thrive not just survive. Start thriving: Success stands on the other side of your struggles so take the first step to improving your daily life. I take a person-centered approach and look forward to supporting you on your path to success.
Experience includes: 1:1 therapy, family and couples therapy, acute psychiatric hospitalization, community crisis, and group therapy.
Are you having more difficult days than good days? Does life seems to be throwing everything and more your way? You want things to change but not sure where to start. I can help. With therapy comes confidential, honest, experienced, open-minded, empathetic support. It has been my life's passion to help people thrive not just survive. Start thriving: Success stands on the other side of your struggles so take the first step to improving your daily life. I take a person-centered approach and look forward to supporting you on your path to success.
(804) 336-3407 View (804) 336-3407
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Landon Sheriff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mechanicsville, VA 23116  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with over a decade of experience with adults and children who are seeking assistance managing: depression, anxiety, life changes, family/relationship issues, autism, urges to self-harm, suicidality, trauma, life dissatisfaction, and adoption/foster care. Therapy isn't meant to be long-term; rather, it is focused on helping you to feel better and function better sooner rather than later. I want to come alongside you and be on your team in order to empower you to reach your goals and to live the best life you can.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with over a decade of experience with adults and children who are seeking assistance managing: depression, anxiety, life changes, family/relationship issues, autism, urges to self-harm, suicidality, trauma, life dissatisfaction, and adoption/foster care. Therapy isn't meant to be long-term; rather, it is focused on helping you to feel better and function better sooner rather than later. I want to come alongside you and be on your team in order to empower you to reach your goals and to live the best life you can.
(804) 492-1364 View (804) 492-1364
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Laura Brighton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Imagine...feeling more connected and better able to communicate with your child. Perhaps the daily stresses have been piling up and your family needs support to re-balance. Maybe you are worried about your child and you need an experienced therapist to help problem solve. I have worked for over 20 years with children under stress due to school issues, divorce, family crisis, separation or deployment. I utilize a combination of play therapy, mindfulness and CBT to promote changes in thinking and behavior. Play therapy can especially benefit traumatized children, as it allows them to process the trauma at their own pace.
Imagine...feeling more connected and better able to communicate with your child. Perhaps the daily stresses have been piling up and your family needs support to re-balance. Maybe you are worried about your child and you need an experienced therapist to help problem solve. I have worked for over 20 years with children under stress due to school issues, divorce, family crisis, separation or deployment. I utilize a combination of play therapy, mindfulness and CBT to promote changes in thinking and behavior. Play therapy can especially benefit traumatized children, as it allows them to process the trauma at their own pace.
(757) 847-9055 View (757) 847-9055
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Sundee Sue Diviney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606  (Online Only)
Individual strengths and weaknessess, unique stressors, social network, family circumstances must be considered in developing a treatment strategy.
Struggling with anxiety can be all-consuming. It's easy to lose sight of your inner strengths and resources. My role is to help you discover the capacity you already have and move beyond the limits that anxiety has placed on your life. You can learn to both decrease your anxiety and depression and increase your quality of life, This shift in perspective is extremely powerful, yet it's just the starting point in understanding and insight into emotional and mental health problems. The aim is to find resolution, acceptance and peace and to prevent the exasperation and development of more serious mental health issues.
Individual strengths and weaknessess, unique stressors, social network, family circumstances must be considered in developing a treatment strategy.
Struggling with anxiety can be all-consuming. It's easy to lose sight of your inner strengths and resources. My role is to help you discover the capacity you already have and move beyond the limits that anxiety has placed on your life. You can learn to both decrease your anxiety and depression and increase your quality of life, This shift in perspective is extremely powerful, yet it's just the starting point in understanding and insight into emotional and mental health problems. The aim is to find resolution, acceptance and peace and to prevent the exasperation and development of more serious mental health issues.
(844) 502-7283 View (844) 502-7283
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Shedrick D McCall
Resident in Counseling, EdD, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23234
Dr. Shedrick McCall, LMHP-R. Dr. McCall has a BA in Psychology (Maryville College), MA in Counseling (Liberty University) and Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology (Argosy University American School of Professional Psychology). Dr. McCall has worked in the field for over 25 years as a Juvenile Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Clinician/Counselor for incarcerated youth and has worked within the mental health field with patients/clients with clinical mental health diagnosis. Dr. McCall also has experience with individual, group, and family counseling.
Dr. Shedrick McCall, LMHP-R. Dr. McCall has a BA in Psychology (Maryville College), MA in Counseling (Liberty University) and Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology (Argosy University American School of Professional Psychology). Dr. McCall has worked in the field for over 25 years as a Juvenile Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Clinician/Counselor for incarcerated youth and has worked within the mental health field with patients/clients with clinical mental health diagnosis. Dr. McCall also has experience with individual, group, and family counseling.
(804) 607-8927 View (804) 607-8927
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Jeff Whitfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Midlothian, VA 23112  (Online Only)
I have been a counselor and life coach for over 30 years with a wide range of experience. I work with adults, adolescents, and families within the full gamut of counseling issues, ranging from relational issues to drug and alcohol addiction to symptom management. I have a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Counseling along with a minor in biblical theology. I have lived and worked in Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina, as well as England and Ireland. While I do have a Christian worldview and values that will be sprinkled into conversation, I welcome all comers and will meet you where you are.
I have been a counselor and life coach for over 30 years with a wide range of experience. I work with adults, adolescents, and families within the full gamut of counseling issues, ranging from relational issues to drug and alcohol addiction to symptom management. I have a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Counseling along with a minor in biblical theology. I have lived and worked in Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina, as well as England and Ireland. While I do have a Christian worldview and values that will be sprinkled into conversation, I welcome all comers and will meet you where you are.
(571) 520-3685 View (571) 520-3685
Jeff Schlichter
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23510
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.
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.
(757) 520-0651 View (757) 520-0651
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Joy Porter-Blount (Only Providing Tele-Health)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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.
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.
(757) 447-3217 View (757) 447-3217
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Jo Kornegay Downey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Midlothian, VA 23112  (Online Only)
My experience includes working with couples, families, and individuals on relationship issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, abuse, addiction, and women’s issues. We will work together to identify and work on issues you bring to our sessions. My approach to counseling operates from a strength base approach to help you identify your strengths within yourself and develop self-awareness that will aid you to meet your goals through your active involvement as well as efforts to change your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Sometimes change will be easy and swift, but often it will be slow and deliberate.
My experience includes working with couples, families, and individuals on relationship issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, abuse, addiction, and women’s issues. We will work together to identify and work on issues you bring to our sessions. My approach to counseling operates from a strength base approach to help you identify your strengths within yourself and develop self-awareness that will aid you to meet your goals through your active involvement as well as efforts to change your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Sometimes change will be easy and swift, but often it will be slow and deliberate.
(804) 331-1145 View (804) 331-1145
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Caroline Minto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hampton, VA 23666
Do you or your child struggle with depression? Are you out of sync with your partner? Or are your child's outbursts causing tension within the home? If you said yes to any of these questions, please read what I have to say! I have experience working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children seeking help with depression, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, family dynamics, and behavior concerns. I intend on collaborating with you to help problem-solve by using effective research-based strategies and information!
Do you or your child struggle with depression? Are you out of sync with your partner? Or are your child's outbursts causing tension within the home? If you said yes to any of these questions, please read what I have to say! I have experience working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children seeking help with depression, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, family dynamics, and behavior concerns. I intend on collaborating with you to help problem-solve by using effective research-based strategies and information!
(757) 982-3149 View (757) 982-3149

Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.