Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

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Cherra Barbour-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23452  (Online Only)
Are you pregnant and experiencing some anxiety related to being a Mom? Do you find yourself crying, feeling overwhelmed or wanting to be alone? Are you in a stage of life transition? With over 20 years as a licensed mental health professional, I specialize in helping women manage life transitions, postpartum depression, anxiety and grief. I also have extensive experience and training working with foster care and adoption issues. As a certified Prepare Enrich facilitator, I also assist premarital and married couples with assessing their strengths, opportunities for growth, and learning skills to strengthen their relationship.
Are you pregnant and experiencing some anxiety related to being a Mom? Do you find yourself crying, feeling overwhelmed or wanting to be alone? Are you in a stage of life transition? With over 20 years as a licensed mental health professional, I specialize in helping women manage life transitions, postpartum depression, anxiety and grief. I also have extensive experience and training working with foster care and adoption issues. As a certified Prepare Enrich facilitator, I also assist premarital and married couples with assessing their strengths, opportunities for growth, and learning skills to strengthen their relationship.
(757) 210-5672 View (757) 210-5672
Katy Dooley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
I completed a post-graduate specialization in Fertility Counseling and have expertise in supporting clients currently building their families or seeking to build their families through ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology), donor options, adoption, and surrogacy.
Through my compassionate and holistic approaches, I aim to create a safe and nurturing space for my clients to explore and prioritize their mental health along the therapeutic journey. My therapeutic framework is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, strengths-based approaches, and trauma-informed care which I use to empower clients to harness their inner resilience.
I completed a post-graduate specialization in Fertility Counseling and have expertise in supporting clients currently building their families or seeking to build their families through ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology), donor options, adoption, and surrogacy.
Through my compassionate and holistic approaches, I aim to create a safe and nurturing space for my clients to explore and prioritize their mental health along the therapeutic journey. My therapeutic framework is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, strengths-based approaches, and trauma-informed care which I use to empower clients to harness their inner resilience.
(757) 520-0753 View (757) 520-0753
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Erin Mccord
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I have extensive training and supervision in child and adolescent therapy, specifically play therapy, as well as specialized training in adoption and attachment.
I started my career in a private foster care agency, then transitioned to a group practice for 7 years before opening my own practice. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized training in adoption and play therapy. I view counseling as a partnership between client and counselor. I value the therapeutic relationship as central to supporting clients in developing insight, increasing self-awareness, and processing hurts. I utilize a variety of strategies to assist clients with examining their patterns in thought, feelings, and behaviors, to increase understanding, and make adjustments toward improved functioning.
I have extensive training and supervision in child and adolescent therapy, specifically play therapy, as well as specialized training in adoption and attachment.
I started my career in a private foster care agency, then transitioned to a group practice for 7 years before opening my own practice. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized training in adoption and play therapy. I view counseling as a partnership between client and counselor. I value the therapeutic relationship as central to supporting clients in developing insight, increasing self-awareness, and processing hurts. I utilize a variety of strategies to assist clients with examining their patterns in thought, feelings, and behaviors, to increase understanding, and make adjustments toward improved functioning.
(757) 364-0557 View (757) 364-0557
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Megan Leann Schalembier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
I am passionate about helping clients work through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, pre and post-adoption for children or caregivers, ADHD, anger management, and spiritual issues.
My practice is client-centered and universal. I believe in treating the entire person. I look at past experiences, trauma, current issues, and future hopes and goals. I specialize in treating children ages (5+), adolescents, young adults, and adults. Most of my experience is working with clients healing from trauma. I pull from a variety of therapeutic techniques to work with the individual. If one therapy is not working, let's try something else.
I am passionate about helping clients work through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, pre and post-adoption for children or caregivers, ADHD, anger management, and spiritual issues.
My practice is client-centered and universal. I believe in treating the entire person. I look at past experiences, trauma, current issues, and future hopes and goals. I specialize in treating children ages (5+), adolescents, young adults, and adults. Most of my experience is working with clients healing from trauma. I pull from a variety of therapeutic techniques to work with the individual. If one therapy is not working, let's try something else.
(970) 710-6439 View (970) 710-6439
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Deborah Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23451  (Online Only)
Because of my lived experience as an adoptive mother, and training as an adoption competent therapist, I am most passionate about helping other families better understand their family needs and how adoption has impacted each person in the family.
I'm only seeing clients located in Virginia and fully virtual! I often work with parents who are preparing to bring a child into their family through adoption and those who have been a family for a long time who are struggling. Maybe becoming a parent through adoption was not what you expected. Maybe you are an adoptee yourself and struggling with things like feeling really guilty or wondering where you fit. My clients want to better understand themselves and their family dynamics to feel more whole and secure.
Because of my lived experience as an adoptive mother, and training as an adoption competent therapist, I am most passionate about helping other families better understand their family needs and how adoption has impacted each person in the family.
I'm only seeing clients located in Virginia and fully virtual! I often work with parents who are preparing to bring a child into their family through adoption and those who have been a family for a long time who are struggling. Maybe becoming a parent through adoption was not what you expected. Maybe you are an adoptee yourself and struggling with things like feeling really guilty or wondering where you fit. My clients want to better understand themselves and their family dynamics to feel more whole and secure.
(571) 556-1699 View (571) 556-1699
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Jeanie Felty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Jeanie Felty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia who has 6 years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals in a variety of outpatient settings. She has a passion to support those seeking help with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal loss and infertility, trauma and adjustment issues, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and life transitions. She is trained in perinatal mental health, trauma crisis response, Christian counseling and is an adoption competent counselor. Jeanie completed her Master's in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.
Jeanie Felty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia who has 6 years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals in a variety of outpatient settings. She has a passion to support those seeking help with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal loss and infertility, trauma and adjustment issues, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and life transitions. She is trained in perinatal mental health, trauma crisis response, Christian counseling and is an adoption competent counselor. Jeanie completed her Master's in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.
(434) 577-6609 View (434) 577-6609
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Betsy Hudson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23450
I am TAC-certified (Training in Adoption Competency) & former Battering Intervention Program facilitator.
Are you suffering from the end of a relationship? A job? Do you feel like you are in crisis, or no longer feel like yourself? Maybe you’re realizing that your life as it is in this moment is not working for you. Perhaps you feel alone, lost, or at a loss for what to do. Congratulations on taking the first step to finding relief and taking control. Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, hold grudges, let trauma control us, or to be anxious or angry all the time. You may feel stuck, but there is hope.
I am TAC-certified (Training in Adoption Competency) & former Battering Intervention Program facilitator.
Are you suffering from the end of a relationship? A job? Do you feel like you are in crisis, or no longer feel like yourself? Maybe you’re realizing that your life as it is in this moment is not working for you. Perhaps you feel alone, lost, or at a loss for what to do. Congratulations on taking the first step to finding relief and taking control. Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, hold grudges, let trauma control us, or to be anxious or angry all the time. You may feel stuck, but there is hope.
(804) 294-4421 View (804) 294-4421
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TeenaTalk, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23450
My specialities include: Trauma, abandonment, rejection, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, incarceration, separation, mediation, co parenting, blending unique families, LGBTQIA, adoption/foster care, identity, cultural/religious, & professional athlete stressors.
If you find yourself looking for therapy, I already know you have tried everything. Stop here and let me support you with the solutions and answers to your internal and external conflicts. You really are that powerful...use me to unlock the powers within!
My specialities include: Trauma, abandonment, rejection, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, incarceration, separation, mediation, co parenting, blending unique families, LGBTQIA, adoption/foster care, identity, cultural/religious, & professional athlete stressors.
If you find yourself looking for therapy, I already know you have tried everything. Stop here and let me support you with the solutions and answers to your internal and external conflicts. You really are that powerful...use me to unlock the powers within!
(484) 673-6035 View (484) 673-6035
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Tammy Reade
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I'm Tammy Reade, a licensed professional counselor, having earned my degree from George Mason University in 2020. My path to counseling has been shaped by my personal journey, spanning over 25 years in the field. My diverse experience encompasses working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children. I've held roles such as a child protection worker, juvenile probation officer, advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, foster parent trainer, and jail therapist. Yet, my most meaningful role has been as an adoptive and foster parent for more than 22 years.
I'm Tammy Reade, a licensed professional counselor, having earned my degree from George Mason University in 2020. My path to counseling has been shaped by my personal journey, spanning over 25 years in the field. My diverse experience encompasses working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children. I've held roles such as a child protection worker, juvenile probation officer, advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, foster parent trainer, and jail therapist. Yet, my most meaningful role has been as an adoptive and foster parent for more than 22 years.
(757) 798-7412 View (757) 798-7412
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Sa'deria Brace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452  (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Sa'Deria Brace and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. I enjoy working with every population and diverse cultures. My role as a therapist is to provide clients the space to navigate life's stressors and build resilience to persevere.
Hello. My name is Sa'Deria Brace and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. I enjoy working with every population and diverse cultures. My role as a therapist is to provide clients the space to navigate life's stressors and build resilience to persevere.
(757) 264-9393 View (757) 264-9393
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Annie L Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LCP, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Waitlist for new clients
Many of my clients need help with self-esteem, PTSD, ADHD, mother/daughter issues, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional & narcissistic abuse, postpartum depression, infertility, trauma, child development and parenting issues, and relationship issues. I have 15 years of experience with children, families, teenage girls, college girls, and women. I will help you or your family member access the strengths that have been overshadowed by life's challenges. We will work together to help you find your way no matter what the circumstances may be. I am practical, compassionate, and nonjudgmental and will be invested in your care.
Many of my clients need help with self-esteem, PTSD, ADHD, mother/daughter issues, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional & narcissistic abuse, postpartum depression, infertility, trauma, child development and parenting issues, and relationship issues. I have 15 years of experience with children, families, teenage girls, college girls, and women. I will help you or your family member access the strengths that have been overshadowed by life's challenges. We will work together to help you find your way no matter what the circumstances may be. I am practical, compassionate, and nonjudgmental and will be invested in your care.
(757) 354-4813 View (757) 354-4813
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Marianne Redmond-Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I'm all about equipping folks with the right tools to help them level up fast and in a good way. I get it—your time and money matter, so I aim to keep things organized and focused on goals. Over the years, I've worked with all sorts of people dealing with their own unique situations. My specialties? Well, I've got a knack for helping out healthcare pros, therapists, first responders, teachers, folks in high-stress gigs, couples, those facing professional challenges, and anyone going through major life shifts.
I'm all about equipping folks with the right tools to help them level up fast and in a good way. I get it—your time and money matter, so I aim to keep things organized and focused on goals. Over the years, I've worked with all sorts of people dealing with their own unique situations. My specialties? Well, I've got a knack for helping out healthcare pros, therapists, first responders, teachers, folks in high-stress gigs, couples, those facing professional challenges, and anyone going through major life shifts.
(757) 529-8605 View (757) 529-8605
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Christina Nichole Hart
Pre-Licensed Professional, ATR-P, MAAT
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Hello, I am a pre-licensed professional holding a provisional art therapy certification after receiving my Master's degree in art therapy at Saint Mary of the Woods College. I am an employee with HopeWell Equipping and Counseling Ministries in Virginia Beach. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, couples, and families dealing with a range of situations such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, divorce and all through the therapeutic lens of art therapy that is non-diagnostic.
Hello, I am a pre-licensed professional holding a provisional art therapy certification after receiving my Master's degree in art therapy at Saint Mary of the Woods College. I am an employee with HopeWell Equipping and Counseling Ministries in Virginia Beach. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, couples, and families dealing with a range of situations such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, divorce and all through the therapeutic lens of art therapy that is non-diagnostic.
(757) 333-1548 View (757) 333-1548
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Gretchen Sherrill
Resident in Counseling, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23452  (Online Only)
Welcome. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, find healing, and foster personal growth. I have had the privilege of assisting countless clients in their journey towards mental and emotional well-being. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you on your path to personal growth and well-being.
Welcome. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, find healing, and foster personal growth. I have had the privilege of assisting countless clients in their journey towards mental and emotional well-being. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you on your path to personal growth and well-being.
(757) 801-3711 View (757) 801-3711
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Solutions Psychotherapy
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Accepting new patients (ages 6 yrs-65 yrs) for Medication Management and limited therapy with online, virtual, or in person appointments available. So if you are a new patient or need a change from your current provider, we're here for you. Our staff will provide a safe space to explore your needs, questions and beliefs in a nonjudgmental environment, while working toward positive solutions for the future. As a small group of experienced mental health professionals, we offer a variety of research-based, therapeutic approaches and medication management, in a comfortable setting without the "big office" feel.
Accepting new patients (ages 6 yrs-65 yrs) for Medication Management and limited therapy with online, virtual, or in person appointments available. So if you are a new patient or need a change from your current provider, we're here for you. Our staff will provide a safe space to explore your needs, questions and beliefs in a nonjudgmental environment, while working toward positive solutions for the future. As a small group of experienced mental health professionals, we offer a variety of research-based, therapeutic approaches and medication management, in a comfortable setting without the "big office" feel.
(757) 379-8897 View (757) 379-8897
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Ashton Ralston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCEP
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23451  (Online Only)
Up to 25 % of the population is highly sensitive. Do you wonder if you are? Do you seem to notice things that others don't? Do you feel easily stressed or exhausted? Maybe you are anxious or get overstimulated easily. You may have even been misdiagnosed! Do you feel misunderstood because you are different? Perhaps you struggle with self compassion and confidence because you were told that "you're too sensitive." If any of this resonates with you let's have a free chat to find out if we are a good fit to work together. My specialty is educating HSPs to claim their sensitivity as their greatest asset!
Up to 25 % of the population is highly sensitive. Do you wonder if you are? Do you seem to notice things that others don't? Do you feel easily stressed or exhausted? Maybe you are anxious or get overstimulated easily. You may have even been misdiagnosed! Do you feel misunderstood because you are different? Perhaps you struggle with self compassion and confidence because you were told that "you're too sensitive." If any of this resonates with you let's have a free chat to find out if we are a good fit to work together. My specialty is educating HSPs to claim their sensitivity as their greatest asset!
(757) 847-5095 View (757) 847-5095
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Comprehensive Life Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Hi There! If you are reading this then you are in the right place. Comprehensive Life Solutions seeks to address the needs of pre-teens thru adults in discovering who they are and what they need to flourish. We seek to provide services to help you reach goals that align with your values and not compromise them. We aim to help you improve your confidence and self esteem, while living your best life. Please check website to see Clinician profiles: www.clsolutions4life.com
Hi There! If you are reading this then you are in the right place. Comprehensive Life Solutions seeks to address the needs of pre-teens thru adults in discovering who they are and what they need to flourish. We seek to provide services to help you reach goals that align with your values and not compromise them. We aim to help you improve your confidence and self esteem, while living your best life. Please check website to see Clinician profiles: www.clsolutions4life.com
(757) 239-3266 View (757) 239-3266
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Beth A Brodine
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23464  (Online Only)
Do you have the same conflict with your spouse or another family member over and over? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are you going through life change? Are you working towards a life goal? Are you looking for help to change your relationship pattern? Would you like to improve your communication & relationships? I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals of many ages, ethnicities, & varied backgrounds. I see the world through an attachment and trauma-informed lens. I believe that every person's life makes sense when you hear their story. I believe change is possible with compassionate support.
Do you have the same conflict with your spouse or another family member over and over? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are you going through life change? Are you working towards a life goal? Are you looking for help to change your relationship pattern? Would you like to improve your communication & relationships? I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals of many ages, ethnicities, & varied backgrounds. I see the world through an attachment and trauma-informed lens. I believe that every person's life makes sense when you hear their story. I believe change is possible with compassionate support.
(757) 695-9630 View (757) 695-9630
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Keri Willis-Higgons
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
I am an experienced therapist offering counseling to individuals and couples. I provide a professional, relaxed environment in which clients will receive honest feedback and support surrounding their life stressors. I enjoy supporting clients in all phases of life transitions as they embark on a journey of increased health and well-being. I am certified in EMDR, as well as a specialist in perinatal mental health. I am also trained in Brainspotting. Using these approaches, as well as talk therapy, can truly help clients process the root issues related to current stressors.
I am an experienced therapist offering counseling to individuals and couples. I provide a professional, relaxed environment in which clients will receive honest feedback and support surrounding their life stressors. I enjoy supporting clients in all phases of life transitions as they embark on a journey of increased health and well-being. I am certified in EMDR, as well as a specialist in perinatal mental health. I am also trained in Brainspotting. Using these approaches, as well as talk therapy, can truly help clients process the root issues related to current stressors.
(757) 371-2700 View (757) 371-2700
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Tammy Reade
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I'm Tammy Reade, a licensed professional counselor, having earned my degree from George Mason University in 2020. My path to counseling has been shaped by my personal journey, spanning over 25 years in the field. My diverse experience encompasses working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children. I've held roles such as a child protection worker, juvenile probation officer, advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, foster parent trainer, and jail therapist. Yet, my most meaningful role has been as an adoptive and foster parent for more than 22 years.
I'm Tammy Reade, a licensed professional counselor, having earned my degree from George Mason University in 2020. My path to counseling has been shaped by my personal journey, spanning over 25 years in the field. My diverse experience encompasses working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children. I've held roles such as a child protection worker, juvenile probation officer, advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, foster parent trainer, and jail therapist. Yet, my most meaningful role has been as an adoptive and foster parent for more than 22 years.
(757) 982-2908 x1 View (757) 982-2908 x1

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.