Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA
Icy Diamond
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Whether your family includes BIPOC, LGBTQ+, differently abled, gifted, special needs, or members of another what I call "stand out community," I am here to help you all self-discover, increase your emotional and social awareness, learn to critically think and make wise choices, and replace harmful reactions with thoughtful responses to tough situations.
Hello, I'm Icy Diamond, a licensed social worker at Radical Change Therapy where I provide a collaborative and safe environment for children to develop healthy behavior patterns and positive coping strategies while working alongside their families to understand their reactions and behavior through the lens of intergenerational interpersonal trauma. Processing family trauma allows parents to understand and rework how they show up for their children, children to seize the maturity and motivation to create new family legacies, and families as a whole to build the rapport and resilience needed to heal and move forward together.
Whether your family includes BIPOC, LGBTQ+, differently abled, gifted, special needs, or members of another what I call "stand out community," I am here to help you all self-discover, increase your emotional and social awareness, learn to critically think and make wise choices, and replace harmful reactions with thoughtful responses to tough situations.
Hello, I'm Icy Diamond, a licensed social worker at Radical Change Therapy where I provide a collaborative and safe environment for children to develop healthy behavior patterns and positive coping strategies while working alongside their families to understand their reactions and behavior through the lens of intergenerational interpersonal trauma. Processing family trauma allows parents to understand and rework how they show up for their children, children to seize the maturity and motivation to create new family legacies, and families as a whole to build the rapport and resilience needed to heal and move forward together.
Open Mind Health
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, isolation, relationship/family issues? At Open Mind Health, we get to the “root cause” of what’s actually leading to your emotional challenges, while treating the resulting issues and developing lasting solutions to help you feel optimistic and hopeful. With ease-of-access to our advanced telehealth platform or in-person visits, our expert psychiatrists and therapists offer highly individualized care wherever you are and whenever you need it. Our therapists and life coaches are compassionate and forward-thinkers. Call us today at 855-550-6063 to get started!
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, isolation, relationship/family issues? At Open Mind Health, we get to the “root cause” of what’s actually leading to your emotional challenges, while treating the resulting issues and developing lasting solutions to help you feel optimistic and hopeful. With ease-of-access to our advanced telehealth platform or in-person visits, our expert psychiatrists and therapists offer highly individualized care wherever you are and whenever you need it. Our therapists and life coaches are compassionate and forward-thinkers. Call us today at 855-550-6063 to get started!
Alice Marie Conner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I believe strongly in the power of the human spirit and that the wisdom resides within each one of us on how best to facilitate our own healing, growth, and emancipation. My experience as a private music instructor and performing musician, as well as my work with the profoundly mentally ill, has solidified my belief in the healing power of the expressive arts. I will work with you through both verbal and non-verbal ways as a means of personal transformation and healing. I am honored to be a supportive part of your brave and transcendent journey to healing.
I believe strongly in the power of the human spirit and that the wisdom resides within each one of us on how best to facilitate our own healing, growth, and emancipation. My experience as a private music instructor and performing musician, as well as my work with the profoundly mentally ill, has solidified my belief in the healing power of the expressive arts. I will work with you through both verbal and non-verbal ways as a means of personal transformation and healing. I am honored to be a supportive part of your brave and transcendent journey to healing.
Megan Leann Schalembier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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.
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.
Nicole Drozd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Nicole holds both a Bachelors of Music and a Masters of Science in Music Therapy, as well as a Masters of Social Work. As a board-certified Music Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Nicole integrates traditional talk therapy with experiential therapies to create a safe and transformational place for clients to initiate, practice, and create change within their lives.
Nicole holds both a Bachelors of Music and a Masters of Science in Music Therapy, as well as a Masters of Social Work. As a board-certified Music Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Nicole integrates traditional talk therapy with experiential therapies to create a safe and transformational place for clients to initiate, practice, and create change within their lives.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy at Lake View
Licensed Professional Counselor, LSATP, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Ketamine operates on the brain’s N-methyl-d-aspartate (NDMA) receptors, which can help to rapidly restore neuropathways and bring neurotransmitters to areas of the brain impacted by severe depression. Ketamine treatment also clears excess cortisol and “resets” the brain. Patients report increased clarity in thinking, creativeness, and calm. While ketamine is not a cure, it is a treatment option that can help to accelerate the healing process while relieving distressing symptoms. Subanesthetic doses of Ketamine can be a powerful tool in a comprehensive care plan for treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, pain, and PTSD.
Ketamine operates on the brain’s N-methyl-d-aspartate (NDMA) receptors, which can help to rapidly restore neuropathways and bring neurotransmitters to areas of the brain impacted by severe depression. Ketamine treatment also clears excess cortisol and “resets” the brain. Patients report increased clarity in thinking, creativeness, and calm. While ketamine is not a cure, it is a treatment option that can help to accelerate the healing process while relieving distressing symptoms. Subanesthetic doses of Ketamine can be a powerful tool in a comprehensive care plan for treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, pain, and PTSD.
Antenette D Stokes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR and Brainspotting trained - Thank you for considering my practice! I aim to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for you to freely explore your concerns. We will examine how past experiences have shaped your current life and relationships. Through collaborative and creative work, I will empower you to enhance self-awareness and confidence, leading to positive changes and a more fulfilling life. You can easily schedule appointments online at www.stokesclinicalcounselingcenter.com. Telehealth sessions are available, ensuring convenient and secure remote therapy.
EMDR and Brainspotting trained - Thank you for considering my practice! I aim to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for you to freely explore your concerns. We will examine how past experiences have shaped your current life and relationships. Through collaborative and creative work, I will empower you to enhance self-awareness and confidence, leading to positive changes and a more fulfilling life. You can easily schedule appointments online at www.stokesclinicalcounselingcenter.com. Telehealth sessions are available, ensuring convenient and secure remote therapy.
Painted Bird Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMCC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23450 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with something and do not know where to turn? Are current issues with career, relationships, finances keeping you stuck? Perhaps, it’s buried deeper in your past and you need the positive space to process and ultimately heal. Whatever you are having difficulty moving through, we are committed to providing you with the nonjudgmental, empathetic and caring therapeutic intervention that you seek. Highly trained in complex trauma, depression and anxiety disorders. we utilize a humanistic and whole person approach which utilizes a tailored treatment plan dependent on your individual needs. Call for free consultation.
Are you struggling with something and do not know where to turn? Are current issues with career, relationships, finances keeping you stuck? Perhaps, it’s buried deeper in your past and you need the positive space to process and ultimately heal. Whatever you are having difficulty moving through, we are committed to providing you with the nonjudgmental, empathetic and caring therapeutic intervention that you seek. Highly trained in complex trauma, depression and anxiety disorders. we utilize a humanistic and whole person approach which utilizes a tailored treatment plan dependent on your individual needs. Call for free consultation.
Melissa Laverne Wilson-Baskett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Congratulations and thank you for initiating the first step in achieving a healthy state of well-being. This journey can be a difficult one on your own, but I look forward to being the one to assist you in accomplishing your goals in treatment. I will assist you to feel the rewarding benefits of therapy and the balance that you have been looking for. My professional experience is varied and unique which allows me to meet the needs of a diverse population.
Congratulations and thank you for initiating the first step in achieving a healthy state of well-being. This journey can be a difficult one on your own, but I look forward to being the one to assist you in accomplishing your goals in treatment. I will assist you to feel the rewarding benefits of therapy and the balance that you have been looking for. My professional experience is varied and unique which allows me to meet the needs of a diverse population.
Chris Torre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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.
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.
Glenn Epstein
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, LPC (A)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 (Online Only)
As we voyage through life, it is inevitable that we will face the unexpected. Often times, this means taking on challenges beyond our familiarity and traversing obstacles we can conquer with guidance. My experience and proficiency has allowed me to guide individuals toward their overall recovery and wellness in a variety of areas. My expertise involves working with adults who live with chemical addiction (drugs and alcohol), process addiction (gambling, sex, video games etc.), anxiety, depression, parenting/family issues, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and major life transitions.
As we voyage through life, it is inevitable that we will face the unexpected. Often times, this means taking on challenges beyond our familiarity and traversing obstacles we can conquer with guidance. My experience and proficiency has allowed me to guide individuals toward their overall recovery and wellness in a variety of areas. My expertise involves working with adults who live with chemical addiction (drugs and alcohol), process addiction (gambling, sex, video games etc.), anxiety, depression, parenting/family issues, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and major life transitions.
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Paula Harrison-Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you sometimes struggle with the motivation to manage every day life? Are you unsure about where your future is headed? Has life thrown you one curveball too many, and left you feeling depressed or anxious? Or do you just need some additional support to be your best self? No matter the reason, I understand on a personal and professional level, and I am here to assist. It takes courage to ask for help - congratulations on taking the first step in your wellness journey.
Do you sometimes struggle with the motivation to manage every day life? Are you unsure about where your future is headed? Has life thrown you one curveball too many, and left you feeling depressed or anxious? Or do you just need some additional support to be your best self? No matter the reason, I understand on a personal and professional level, and I am here to assist. It takes courage to ask for help - congratulations on taking the first step in your wellness journey.
Online Therapists
Eric Hardison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23185
I specialize in working with adolescents but also had a long stint working with geriatric patients alongside a well-respected neuropsychiatrist in Texas. I've worked with substance addiction as a specialty in three states and have a long history of helping patients with childhood trauma. I have a general practice and work with issues such as anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA-related, and shame/low self-worth. My ideal client wants to change and is not afraid of doing a little homework between sessions.
I specialize in working with adolescents but also had a long stint working with geriatric patients alongside a well-respected neuropsychiatrist in Texas. I've worked with substance addiction as a specialty in three states and have a long history of helping patients with childhood trauma. I have a general practice and work with issues such as anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA-related, and shame/low self-worth. My ideal client wants to change and is not afraid of doing a little homework between sessions.
Christine Oglesby Family Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
I feel a genuine responsibility on my part to respect the courage it takes to entrust me; to ask for help. In sharing your life story with me, my responsibility is to hear where you are & where you want to be, not to be judgmental but w/mindfulness, dignity & respect. I will work with individuals, couples, co-parents & families reunify & restore healthy interactions. Since 2003, I have extensive experience working w/ trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, LGBTQ+, family pxs. There is hope to resolve difficult problems, move beyond them & create a new life narrative of empowerment. Flex. hrs: Th-Su inc evenings & weekends!
I feel a genuine responsibility on my part to respect the courage it takes to entrust me; to ask for help. In sharing your life story with me, my responsibility is to hear where you are & where you want to be, not to be judgmental but w/mindfulness, dignity & respect. I will work with individuals, couples, co-parents & families reunify & restore healthy interactions. Since 2003, I have extensive experience working w/ trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, LGBTQ+, family pxs. There is hope to resolve difficult problems, move beyond them & create a new life narrative of empowerment. Flex. hrs: Th-Su inc evenings & weekends!
Allie Longworth
MS, MT-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230
Music takes the healing process deeper. It doesn't matter if you have never played music before. The music is my job - you just show up an open yourself up to the experience. Together we'll figure out your goals, such as learning how to deal with difficult emotions, overcome difficult struggles, enjoy healthier relationships, or live a more fulfilling life. Talking is important in music therapy, but music allows us to go deeper.
Music takes the healing process deeper. It doesn't matter if you have never played music before. The music is my job - you just show up an open yourself up to the experience. Together we'll figure out your goals, such as learning how to deal with difficult emotions, overcome difficult struggles, enjoy healthier relationships, or live a more fulfilling life. Talking is important in music therapy, but music allows us to go deeper.
Shukairo 'shay' Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS, RN
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23225 (Online Only)
Young, old, rich or poor--- it does not matter your struggle as my virtual doors are open to assist you in achieving optimal wellness. I believe in meeting you where you are and offers therapy and wellness services in the office, home, community and schools. From the child struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or defiance problems to the adult grappling with depression, suicidal thoughts, or marital problems; to the elderly client mentally struggling with losing their independence or limited mobility, I strive to provide seamless and personally meaningful treatment and care.
Young, old, rich or poor--- it does not matter your struggle as my virtual doors are open to assist you in achieving optimal wellness. I believe in meeting you where you are and offers therapy and wellness services in the office, home, community and schools. From the child struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or defiance problems to the adult grappling with depression, suicidal thoughts, or marital problems; to the elderly client mentally struggling with losing their independence or limited mobility, I strive to provide seamless and personally meaningful treatment and care.
UOM Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Join our Preceptorship and Internship programs and benefit from our mental health wellness programs. We support individuals seeking tools for recovery and personal growth. Our team is committed to providing tailored resources, guidance, and support to help you achieve your goals. Take the first step towards a brighter future and let us help you take many more. At times, we may feel stuck in life and unsure of how to progress towards the person we want to become. We understand that change, growth, development, and stability are crucial for achieving our goals. However, it's not always easy to know where to start or how to get there.
Join our Preceptorship and Internship programs and benefit from our mental health wellness programs. We support individuals seeking tools for recovery and personal growth. Our team is committed to providing tailored resources, guidance, and support to help you achieve your goals. Take the first step towards a brighter future and let us help you take many more. At times, we may feel stuck in life and unsure of how to progress towards the person we want to become. We understand that change, growth, development, and stability are crucial for achieving our goals. However, it's not always easy to know where to start or how to get there.
Uplifting Lives and Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23234
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13) Non-judgment, morally supportive and passionate private practice that will help you to get through life struggles. You are the most important subject matter during all counseling sessions. I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist that focuses on the person. Thinking outside of the box is of great importance to help all types of situations. Uplifting Lives and Services also helps interns and residents with supervision. We provide group therapy, substance abuse services and can connect you to other community service providers.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13) Non-judgment, morally supportive and passionate private practice that will help you to get through life struggles. You are the most important subject matter during all counseling sessions. I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist that focuses on the person. Thinking outside of the box is of great importance to help all types of situations. Uplifting Lives and Services also helps interns and residents with supervision. We provide group therapy, substance abuse services and can connect you to other community service providers.
Jamise Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, CSOTP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23234 (Online Only)
The ideal client is someone who resonates deeply with their values and what is being offered. They come to seek solutions to specific challenges or needs they may have identified in their life. They are proactive about their personal growth and development and are willing to invest time and resources to achieve their goals. They want to do the work because they believe in understanding their needs and are open to a therapist that can provide guidance, support, and resources that will help them achieve their desired outcomes.
The ideal client is someone who resonates deeply with their values and what is being offered. They come to seek solutions to specific challenges or needs they may have identified in their life. They are proactive about their personal growth and development and are willing to invest time and resources to achieve their goals. They want to do the work because they believe in understanding their needs and are open to a therapist that can provide guidance, support, and resources that will help them achieve their desired outcomes.
Nazarell Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223
I am passionate about helping people. I enjoy seeing growth, change, and seeing my patients identify hidden potentials. I enjoy seeing my patients being comfortable to express themselves during sessions.
I am passionate about helping people. I enjoy seeing growth, change, and seeing my patients identify hidden potentials. I enjoy seeing my patients being comfortable to express themselves during sessions.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.