Welcome to my practice: 30 years helping children, adults & couples. Open evenings & weekends in-office or virtually & I accept many insurances. If your child or teen is struggling, with poor grades, excessive worry, low motivation, depression, a poor self-view, oppositional anger, thoughts of suicide, making friends, unwanted sexual experiences, divorce, adoption, loss or transgendered issues, I can help. For you adults, if you feel alone, stressed about work, tired of arguing with your partner, worry too much, had unwanted sexual experiences or felt under loved/cared for as a child, I can help. Hablo espanol & falo portugues.

J.R. has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families in crisis, as well as adolescents, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ community. His unique and direct approach draws from his multifaceted experiences to provide insight into how environmental, mental/emotional, and health-related factors can influence an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors – all factors that can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, and depression.

Sharing your most personal and intimate details to a stranger can be overwhelming and can make a person feel judged. I try to create a safe place for clients to discuss current challenges and past experiences without judgment. I know that one size does not fit all and I try to mold the therapy to meet the client's needs and goals. We will be working together to figure out the best plan of treatment that resonates with you.

Problematic use of pornography? Promiscuous sexual behavior that is impacting your relationships? Legal involvement as the result of sexual behavior? I can help you understand where and how these behaviors originate and give you the tools to implement change which will in turn assist in gaining more meaningful and fulfilling relationships.

Client-centered and emotion-focused counseling professional welcoming older children, teens and adults with transition concerns, life changes, eating disorders, mood disorders, problems with self-esteem and other maladaptive coping skills. Through individual and group therapy, I enjoy helping clients identify their strengths and using them to regulate negative thoughts and behaviors. Thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all intertwined, which is why we will work together to understand their origination and challenge faulty thinking. You will begin to manage your feelings and experience positive change.

Couples seeking a deeper connection in their relationship with their partner need to learn how to speak about and listen to their partner's dreams, inner world, and viewpoint. Often couples feel a sense of disconnection and distance from their partner, who was once their friend and admirer. Couples also want to stop feeling stuck in the same cycles of arguing and miscommunication. They want to start resolving problems and work towards compromise with each other. They want their dreams to come true and create a sense of shared meaning together. If you have lost your partner's love map, I am here to help you find it.

Anna Alberson received her Masters in Clinical Social Work from George Mason University. She has recently completed requisite supervised on the job training and is currently awaiting Virginia Board of Social Work approval for taking the Licensure Examination to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The majority of her career has been working with individuals and families with disordered eating and poor body image. She gained this experience in residential treatment for women with eating disorders as well as intensive in-home services for families. While working in residential treatment Anna developed a 9-week body accept

Megan has experience working with adults and adolescents who live with anxiety, depression, challenges in body image acceptance, eating disorders and trauma.

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Do you ever feel like you’re not living up to your potential? Is depression, anxiety, past trauma, addiction, and/or impulsivity getting in the way of you being your best self? Are you hard on yourself? Do you find yourself ever speaking to yourself in a negative way, or feeling shame & guilt? Do you need help developing self-awareness, coping skills, and a life philosophy that can help you overcome any situation and live your best life?

Navigating the road to seeking and accepting help with your emotional and mental well being is often difficult and isolating. Kelly seeks to normalize psychotherapy as a collaborative and integral part of your self-care. Her client-centered approach assists clients with understanding environmental influences to enhance happiness and personal fulfillment while reducing emotional angst. To promote healing and validate self worth, she empowers clients to identify natural skills and strengths to overcome obstacles and develop healthy relationships.

Do you have anxieties or depression ? Are you ready for reflection and support? I use a tele-health, strengths based approach to help you develop insights and skills that will influence your feelings and thoughts about yourself and your life. Many of the adults I see respond well to my personality and openness. We will start where you want to start, will collaborate to develop coping skills to deal with depression and anxiety, identity and sexual issues, and life goals. I have experience working with the queer community including: polyamory, bisexuality, Gay, lesbian, transgender, non-binary and cross-dressing individuals.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious and depressed? Troubled with weight, poor self care, or unhealthy relationships? If you are struggling with an eating disorder, low self-esteem, poor boundaries, relationship issues, or self harming behaviors, or have suffered trauma, bullying, abuse, or have lost touch of your own needs, feelings and connection with others, we can help. We use an integrative approach that emphasizes physical and emotional health and healing addressing the whole person and the underlying core issues that continue to sabotage the recovery process.

Studies show failure to appreciate even small accomplishments can contribute to emotional distress. Asking for help is generally smart, brave, and healthy. I treat teenagers ages 16-19, singles, and couples. Parent counseling is available to Moms and Dads with parenting and step-parenting questions. Sensorimotor Therapy and EMDR are also offered when called for. My office provides a confidential, safe, and nonjudgmental environment for learning and growth. My BA is from New York University and my MA is from Catholic University. I have extensive post-graduate training from the Washington School of Psychiatry, The SensoriMotor Psychotherapy Institute, and from EMDR of Greater Washington.

I work with adolescents, adults, families, and groups. I am an eating disorder specialist and assist clients struggling with low self esteem, body image issues, anxiety, and depression. In addition, I have experience working with trauma, grief, loss, and life transitions. I help clients find their true self through emotion focused therapy. I utilize a holistic approach, fostering growth, healing and recovery. I empower my clients through building strengths and resiliency to change. My belief is therapy is a partnership of building trust and acceptance in a safe and nurturing environment. Follow me on Instagram #nourishedmindatpeace

I have a strong passion for working with individuals are in need of intensive care and support. My ideal client would be someone who needs assistance and finding the right direction. I am open to work with all individuals who are interested in change and helping to find their purpose and meaning in life as I believe everyone has a purpose and are deserving of attaining a purposeful living.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for two years. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. I enjoy meeting and engaging with people which helps me in my profession. I have experience in treating depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I feel that trust is the most important component in any relationship including the working relationship. My theory of choice is cognitive behavioral therapy.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in Nonprofit Organizations, community –based organizations, Individual/Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Psychotherapy based on research studies to help Children and Families meet their goals in treatment.

**Not accepting new clients at the moment, thank you for your support!** Counseling at risk youth and their families for 20 years has afforded me the opportunity to see growth, strength and resilience within a population where many expect unfavorable results. I enjoy helping people that others have lost hope in by empowering them to acknowledge and use their strengths to bring healing and wholeness into their family. We are a team of counselors that are knowledgeable, dedicated and caring. We provide non-judgmental support while remaining strength focused with an individualized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.

Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking the time to view my bio. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that has had the privilege to serve individuals, couples and families for over six years in a multitude of ways. My passion for being an advocate for change combined with my professional training in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR, give me a special opportunity to assist the people I work with feel empowered to overcome their challenges.

Caroline Minto is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia who has served the Virginia Beach area since 2016. She has experience partnering with adults, couples, adolescents, and children seeking help with depression, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, family dynamics, and behavior concerns. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Mental Health and Human Services and Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville.