Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Smithfield, VA

I desire to create an atmosphere that is comfortable and accepting and develop with my clients a collaborative therapeutic relationship. My primary goal is to come alongside the client and assist in managing issues that can cause one to feel stuck, overwhelmed or paralyzed while helping clients to move toward a more effective and rewarding life. I primarily use cognitive-behavioral, brief and solution focused therapies and techniques among other tools to develop an integrative approach that is tailored to each client individually. I also do work with engaged, dating and married couples using as customized couples assessment.

Melody Morales is a psychotherapist in practice in the Hampton Roads area. Melody is a certified grief therapist, couples counselor, and trauma therapist. Melody specializes in treatment of individuals, couples and families and provides Immigration Evaluation. Whether your stress is related to work, school, relationships, parenting, or other life transitions, she will work with you to nurture your existing strengths and help you build coping skills that lead to positive life changes.

My name is Shannon Toy (she/her), M.Ed, LCSW. I prefer to be called by my middle name, Julianne. I graduated with a Master of Education from Concordia University in 2015 and a Masters in Social Work from Simmons University in 2018. I work with a wide range of ages and populations including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ population.

Are you or a family member struggling with depression, anxiety, attention/concentration, managing anger, or anything that consumes one's thoughts/feelings on a daily basis? Persevering Families & Counseling may be able to help with that! Each provider at Persevering Families & Counseling aspire to join you on your journey to possibly discover/rediscover strengths within yourself and/or families, and work to improve everyone's mental health. We all strive to bring warmth, compassion and commitment to each session.

I help clients find perspective and balance in their situations. Obstacles and challenges are really opportunities for personal growth. My specialties include working with addictions, grief/loss, couple's and family counseling, trauma and PTSD; and mood and anxiety disorders. I have a B.A. in Psychology and Master's in Counseling from the College of William and Mary. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Counseling is most effective when it is a collaborative process. Goals are established within the first few sessions intended to guide the course of our work. I will work diligently to provide you with compassionate and effective counseling that is respectful of your life experiences and individual perspective. Our ultimate goal is that your counseling experience will provide you with an opportunity for growth and healing. Together, we will strive to make each session a "safe place" to share thoughts and feelings, try new behaviors, and plan for a healthy and productive future.

Hi, I am Dr. Norton. I am determined to make impactful changes in the lives of those I serve. My agency provides therapeutic services tailored to children, adolescents, and their families. We measure our success by positive transformation we create in our client’s lives. Working with a therapist can be life-changing, with the right tools, you can move forward to a truly fulfilling life. A professional therapist is trained to treat symptoms holistically, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.

Life throws all kinds of challenges our way, and sometimes we need support from a professional to assist in looking at things from a different perspective. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a registered Art Therapist, I offer more than a traditional talk therapy experience by using cutting-edge integrative methods of the creative art process, mindful-based interventions, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to support trauma recovery and address the root of anxiety, self-esteem issues, limiting beliefs, emotional instabilities, and unhelpful behavioral patterns.

I provide in person and telemed appointments specializing in mental health medication management. Accepting new clients ages 5-Adults.

At Wishing Well Counseling Center, wellness isn't just a wish; it's a way of life. I am committed to assisting you on your journey to wellness, and offer a variety of treatment options to further your progress. Therapy is a powerful tool for all who are struggling or in situations where they feel overwhelmed and unable to face life challenges.I use a person centered approach to therapy, tailoring the process to meet the needs of my clients.

I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.

Tami Tatum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2000. Tami believes that we can all have the life we dream of. We can stop coming up with reasons why you cannot do things and begin to think "why not. " Tami lives an unconventional life and loves every minute of it. She enjoys working with individuals and families working on bettering their lives, increasing communication, achieving their goals and dreams, reducing anxiety/depression, prior abuse/trauma history. She has worked with individuals in the LGBTQIA communities, victims of abuse/trauma from teenagers to adults.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working with individuals dealing with issues of relationship, depression, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, confusion, hurt and anger. Additionally, I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and am experienced in working with issues associated with alcohol and drug dependency, including co-dependency and adult children of alcoholics (ACOA). I have experience in working with many women's issues and issues dealing with changes in the stages of life. I am also trained to work with many of the concerns that members of the military and their families deal with.

Helping others live better lives has been my passion since my early teens when I decided to become a counselor. Now, as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I enjoy working with adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and life’s many stresses.

Hi! My name is Shakira Miller, Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Perspective Counseling and Therapeutic Services. I help people move past trauma and redefine their thinking in order to help them find their best self and experience the world in a healthier way. I have spent the past 13 years providing mental, developmental, social, and behavioral health services to adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, alongside many other diagnosis and social and emotional conflicts.

As a collaborative therapist, my focus is on meeting the client where they are and helping them identify goals in treatment that will allow them to achieve optimum functioning in their lives. I have had experience in a variety of treatment settings which allows me to work with clients presenting with an array of issues including, but not limited to: anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, substance abuse, Trauma and PTSD, life transitions, existential crisis, exploring spirituality, grief and loss, low self-image, and health concerns. I also enjoy working with individuals looking to find meaning and a sense of connection in their lives.

My name is Michael Sheffield and alongside obtaining my Master's degree, I have been working in the counseling field with people for 3 years. Life is hitting you hard right now and you're stuck. Maybe you feel alone. Maybe you struggle doing what you need or want to get done. Maybe you struggle with the way your mind works. Or just maybe you feel like there's not much meaning in your life. My life and training are lent towards specializing with people experiencing anxiety and OCD. The form of therapy and methods I use are considered the gold standard for working with these challenges in a way that helps the person Take Back Control.