Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

*I currently have a rolling waitlist for new clients. The best way to reach me is through my website or via email* Life can be tricky and at times, present us with challenges that lead us to feel stuck, frustrated, or hopeless. Whether you are suffering from a past trauma, anxiety or depression, I will meet you where you are and assist you in moving forward. If you feel as if you are ready to make changes in your life, to emerge from a dark space or improve upon your current circumstances, we may be a good fit.

Accepting new clients! I strive to provide a space for my clients to share their authentic selves. Feeling understood and accepted as a whole person is one of the most healing aspects of psychotherapy. Through a collaborative and trusting relationship, I aim to provide holistic care and treatment which is tailored to each individual's needs and goals. I have experience treating clients who have a variety of presenting concerns and diagnoses including: anxiety, depression, bipolar, AD/HD, life transitions, and identity and relationship challenges. My primary goal is to guide you towards your vision of a full and meaningful life!

Welcome to Mindful Journey Therapeutic Services! I am a Clinical Therapist and a Group Support Leader. I provide a safe space for women to allow them to explore their true thoughts and feelings while developing healthier habits and coping skills. A goal of mine is to help women while they cannot control every aspect of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with things in their environment. I am a person-centered therapist who provides a holistic approach focusing on the client's needs. I have experience working with Adults, Families, and Group Therapy.

Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the field. I have worked in private practice, hospice, integrated healthcare, and child and family settings. My specialities include working with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, life transitions, coping skills, and aging. My approach incorporates strengths-based and trauma-informed modalities, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I help my clients navigate grief and trauma, create better interpersonal relationships, and cope with life stressors.

I love working with couples! Partners can easily become caught in repeated negative interaction cycles that create disconnection, resentment, and distress overtime. Utilizing my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I help couples to identify and shift these defeating interactions to create a stronger, lasting emotional connection in the relationship. Your relationship can become a safe haven where you feel more accepted, supported, and secure! I also have a passion for working with individual adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulty, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal distress.

Mrs. Read is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and individuals with diverse backgrounds. Marina specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and more. She is also dually credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and is able to address mental health and substance use concerns as well. She obtained her degrees from UW-Whitewater and Concordia University.

I view therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on themselves, and the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in creating change. It is important to have a safe, empowering, and supportive environment in order to examine hurtful relationship patterns and emotional difficulties, and in turn change negative self-evaluations to better respond to life's challenges. I am genuinely interested in and committed to helping my clients gain insight and express their needs in order to engage in more healthy relationships and live the life they want.

Experiencing trauma can be life-changing. I specialize in helping to process the traumatic event and help you meet your personal goals. I also conduct brief Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Substance Abuse Counseling Services.

"Life without change is not living; To be uncomfortable means that change is right around the corner!" I believe these words wholeheartedly as every individual arrives at a crossroads that determine whether they move forward, backward or remain stagnant. I work alongside those who may be within a crossroad in life that has them questioning which direction to choose. In my work as a Therapist, my clinical training and experience encompasses depression, couples enrichment, grief/loss, separation/divorce, relationship issues, and other emotional/interpersonal disturbances. I specialize in trauma such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, and death/illness.

Seeking therapy can be a challenging time and clients may often feel nervous to take that first step. I am here to help you overcome this and get the help you need. I focus my sessions on wonderful two-way conversations that are tailored exactly to my client’s needs. I ensure that my therapeutic space is both safe and engaging for my clients, moving at whatever pace they may need. I take an approach of challenging love with my clients, working with a kind and nurturing spirit while also holding my clients accountable to their goals. My overall aim is client success with goals and helping clients grow into their best selves!

If you find yourself feeling stuck in your personal life, career, or relationships, you've come to the right place. I blend various evidence-based methods of therapy to help people heal and discover their true, authentic selves. I believe that the therapy process is sacred. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, safe space for clients to process and explore their emotions. Some of my main areas of interest include helping clients increase their overall self-esteem and body image, navigating interpersonal and romantic relationships, life/career transitions, and healing from heartbreak. I work with adults and couples 18+.

I am especially interested in serving children, adults, and adolescents with depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, and Bi-Polar disorder. I have experience with providing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I take an interpersonal approach to treatment, with a special focus on individualized care that is based on research. I also offer trauma-informed and spiritually-integrated services.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia with 16 years of experience working with people navigating a variety of life circumstances. I enjoy 1:1 therapy using various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and interpersonal therapy techniques to equip clients with better problem-solving, stress management, and coping skills. I have a passion for working with teenage clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and anger management issues.

While life events and transitions can be overwhelming and isolating, you never have to be alone. Through the therapeutic process, I will empathetically work with you to understand your goals and help guide you to wellness. I love working with ages spanning from late teens to older adults during life transitions. I feel as though we can all have a “harsh inner critic”; this critic is difficult to silence or challenge. Many times, we ask ourselves, “why did this happen” or “why do I feel this way”? When we ask ourselves “why”, we tend to reinforce shame. Think about it, “why” indicates there is just one answer.

Life can feel challenging, overwhelming, and unpredictable, but you are not alone! As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe space for my client's self-discovery and personal growth. My primary focus is nurturing individuals to reach their best selves. Change is often the result of genuinely listening to your worldview and accessing that knowledge with care, compassion, and a little humor!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia currently providing video psychotherapy sessions. My patients are older teens and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, poor self image and academic and professional stressors. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I focused on the impact substance abuse and mental health challenges have on the individual across the life span.

For most people, the decision to start therapy is a significant one. It is important to find a therapist who understands your concerns and feels like a competent, caring ally in the work of change. Therapy is work and requires effort. The energy needed to just find a clinician can feel overwhelming. However, sharing your story with someone who is supportive and non-judgemental is helpful and working together to learn new coping skills builds confidence and self-esteem.

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As a trauma therapist (EMDR) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, (CSAT), I focus on both individual work and repairing broken relationships related to the impact of addiction and trauma. I have studied extensively with Pia Mellody since 1999, honing the skills necessary to work on trauma, codependency, love addiction and developmental immaturity. This groundbreaking work assists people who are either in recovery, have relationship issues or who just want to enhance the quality of their lives.