Positive Psychology Therapists in 23510

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Ben Atanacio @ Deep Connections Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510  (Online Only)
If your Relationship has gotten off track, on the verge of separation or divorce I’m here to support you. I believe working together along with my training and compassionate approach can bring balance back into your life. I am available for late evenings and weekend appointments.
If your Relationship has gotten off track, on the verge of separation or divorce I’m here to support you. I believe working together along with my training and compassionate approach can bring balance back into your life. I am available for late evenings and weekend appointments.
(757) 210-7597 View (757) 210-7597
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Evelin House
Resident in Counseling, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
As a first generation bilingual Guatemalan immigrant, I am committed to providing therapeutic services to varying diverse communities. It can be difficult to find professionals with whom you can feel safe with. I am culturally aware and embrace all our differences. My relational approach helps me look at people as small parts of a bigger whole. I believe and trust in that "gut feeling", the voice within we sometimes ignore. I want to work alongside you to focus on the emotional healing, and start the process of restoring hope and confidence. I help people address anxiety, cultural issues, loss, and other life transitions.
As a first generation bilingual Guatemalan immigrant, I am committed to providing therapeutic services to varying diverse communities. It can be difficult to find professionals with whom you can feel safe with. I am culturally aware and embrace all our differences. My relational approach helps me look at people as small parts of a bigger whole. I believe and trust in that "gut feeling", the voice within we sometimes ignore. I want to work alongside you to focus on the emotional healing, and start the process of restoring hope and confidence. I help people address anxiety, cultural issues, loss, and other life transitions.
(757) 517-0459 View (757) 517-0459
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Melica Wiley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
Are silent treatments, passive-aggressive comments, or nights spent on opposite sides of the bed becoming all too common? Or maybe you feel as though shouting into a void in your relationship, with every word falling on deaf ears? I’m Melica Wiley, your dedicated couples therapist. I specialize in turning around relationships that feel "almost over" but aren't quite there yet. If you've found yourself Googling "how to fix our communication", “how to heal from infidelity” or "how to reignite the spark." then I may be the provider for you.
Are silent treatments, passive-aggressive comments, or nights spent on opposite sides of the bed becoming all too common? Or maybe you feel as though shouting into a void in your relationship, with every word falling on deaf ears? I’m Melica Wiley, your dedicated couples therapist. I specialize in turning around relationships that feel "almost over" but aren't quite there yet. If you've found yourself Googling "how to fix our communication", “how to heal from infidelity” or "how to reignite the spark." then I may be the provider for you.
(361) 304-5680 View (361) 304-5680
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Open Bay Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CCTP, C-DBT, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages (from children and adolescents, teenagers, adults, and the elderly), as well as couples, families, and groups on diverse issues (e.g., life changes and day-to-day experiences, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, psychosomatic, gender issues, LGTBQ+ issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, personality, disruptive behaviors, and so much more). I have a certification in working with clients who have experienced trauma and have extensive crisis training.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages (from children and adolescents, teenagers, adults, and the elderly), as well as couples, families, and groups on diverse issues (e.g., life changes and day-to-day experiences, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, psychosomatic, gender issues, LGTBQ+ issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, personality, disruptive behaviors, and so much more). I have a certification in working with clients who have experienced trauma and have extensive crisis training.
(757) 993-7808 View (757) 993-7808
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Dr. LaToya Nicole Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CHT, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
Have you ever felt like being an adult is too much? Like you just need a day off from this thing called adult-ing? With over 10 years of experience, my specialties include working with Millennials and Gen Z navigate adult-ing through individual, couples, and family counseling. My primary expertise include: anxiety, work-life balance, perfectionism, self-esteem improvement, relationship issues, finances, trauma, and life transitions to name a few. I also have a wealth of knowledge working with undergraduate and graduate students in areas including procrastination, stress management, and career development.
Have you ever felt like being an adult is too much? Like you just need a day off from this thing called adult-ing? With over 10 years of experience, my specialties include working with Millennials and Gen Z navigate adult-ing through individual, couples, and family counseling. My primary expertise include: anxiety, work-life balance, perfectionism, self-esteem improvement, relationship issues, finances, trauma, and life transitions to name a few. I also have a wealth of knowledge working with undergraduate and graduate students in areas including procrastination, stress management, and career development.
(757) 384-9640 View (757) 384-9640
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Paula Harrison-Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510  (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.
(757) 349-7932 View (757) 349-7932
Jeff Schlichter
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23510
A central guiding principle of my practice as a clinical psychologist is that anyone who seeks assistance from a mental health professional should be accorded the utmost respect. Seeking treatment outside one's family and/or friends is best viewed as recognition of the reality that none of us is an expert in every difficulty with which we are faced. Asking for help is viewed as a strength, not as a weakness. Sometimes, working with a mental health professional who does not render judgements about one's functioning but simply attempts to help one understand oneself is just what the doctor ordered.
A central guiding principle of my practice as a clinical psychologist is that anyone who seeks assistance from a mental health professional should be accorded the utmost respect. Seeking treatment outside one's family and/or friends is best viewed as recognition of the reality that none of us is an expert in every difficulty with which we are faced. Asking for help is viewed as a strength, not as a weakness. Sometimes, working with a mental health professional who does not render judgements about one's functioning but simply attempts to help one understand oneself is just what the doctor ordered.
(757) 520-0651 View (757) 520-0651
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Dr. Betsy Zimmerman
Resident in Counseling, PhD, NCC
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23510
Feeling disconnected in your relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to connect with those that matter most in your life? Sometimes life can be complicated and chaotic, which leaves the most capable and successful people feeling hurt and disconnected. I honor your courage in taking this first step to seek healing. Perhaps you are here because you feel stuck in your life, marriage or family; whatever pain you may be experiencing, it would be a privilege to partner with you on your journey towards greater peace and freedom as you break free of painful cycles and embrace peace in your life and relationships.
Feeling disconnected in your relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to connect with those that matter most in your life? Sometimes life can be complicated and chaotic, which leaves the most capable and successful people feeling hurt and disconnected. I honor your courage in taking this first step to seek healing. Perhaps you are here because you feel stuck in your life, marriage or family; whatever pain you may be experiencing, it would be a privilege to partner with you on your journey towards greater peace and freedom as you break free of painful cycles and embrace peace in your life and relationships.
(757) 210-5818 x516 View (757) 210-5818 x516
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Anna Beth Czack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Ed, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
Hi! I am excited that you have landed on my profile! Finding the right therapist is a very important part of the process when you are looking to make meaningful changes in your life. I am currently taking new clients and eager to help you if you feel we would be a good fit! I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University. My decision to pursue a degree in counseling was developed by working through my own personal challenges. Through that experience, I developed a passion to put my understanding of overcoming hard times and difficulties into helping others do the same.
Hi! I am excited that you have landed on my profile! Finding the right therapist is a very important part of the process when you are looking to make meaningful changes in your life. I am currently taking new clients and eager to help you if you feel we would be a good fit! I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University. My decision to pursue a degree in counseling was developed by working through my own personal challenges. Through that experience, I developed a passion to put my understanding of overcoming hard times and difficulties into helping others do the same.
(757) 909-6836 View (757) 909-6836
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Meaghan de Roos
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, ERYT500
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
Feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward? Perhaps you’re struggling to feel calm and grounded because your body feels restless or your mind keeps worrying? What would it feel like to have support? To feel less anxious and exhausted? I am here to support you. I specialize in helping people just like you regain balance and live with ease. I provide a holistic approach to healing by combining traditional therapeutic techniques with yoga, breath work, meditation and energy medicine. By caring for your mind, body, and spirit you can overcome your challenges and find peace.
Feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward? Perhaps you’re struggling to feel calm and grounded because your body feels restless or your mind keeps worrying? What would it feel like to have support? To feel less anxious and exhausted? I am here to support you. I specialize in helping people just like you regain balance and live with ease. I provide a holistic approach to healing by combining traditional therapeutic techniques with yoga, breath work, meditation and energy medicine. By caring for your mind, body, and spirit you can overcome your challenges and find peace.
(757) 693-9652 View (757) 693-9652
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Rachel Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23510
Are you struggling to connect with your partner and feeling like you are unable to get back onto the same wavelength? Have your interactions devolved into difficult or destructive patterns? Has infidelity, addiction, or loss of trust taken you to a place in your relationship where you never thought you would be? Whether a recent event has thrown your relationship off track or disconnection has crept up over time, I can help. I want to come alongside you and your partner to help you heal and find your way back to each other.
Are you struggling to connect with your partner and feeling like you are unable to get back onto the same wavelength? Have your interactions devolved into difficult or destructive patterns? Has infidelity, addiction, or loss of trust taken you to a place in your relationship where you never thought you would be? Whether a recent event has thrown your relationship off track or disconnection has crept up over time, I can help. I want to come alongside you and your partner to help you heal and find your way back to each other.
(757) 394-8158 View (757) 394-8158
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Jenny Pfeiffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is to help clients identify, understand, and ultimately change the areas in their lives that have contributed to emotional and relationship pain. I deeply believe that to have the breakthrough we need in current relationships we must understand our history and how it profoundly colors and impacts us as adults. Once we learn to own our history, it no longer owns us.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is to help clients identify, understand, and ultimately change the areas in their lives that have contributed to emotional and relationship pain. I deeply believe that to have the breakthrough we need in current relationships we must understand our history and how it profoundly colors and impacts us as adults. Once we learn to own our history, it no longer owns us.
(757) 269-9833 View (757) 269-9833
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Korrin Vanderhoof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23510
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working with children, teens, and adults with diverse backgrounds and presenting problems. I practice from a humanist perspective, meeting my clients where they are at with compassion and understanding. My goal for treatment is to assist my clients in understanding the patterns to their problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and developing the insight and skills needed to become the best version of themselves. I have found my passion in working with complex trauma, grief, and attachment as well as anxiety, depression, and every day stress.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working with children, teens, and adults with diverse backgrounds and presenting problems. I practice from a humanist perspective, meeting my clients where they are at with compassion and understanding. My goal for treatment is to assist my clients in understanding the patterns to their problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and developing the insight and skills needed to become the best version of themselves. I have found my passion in working with complex trauma, grief, and attachment as well as anxiety, depression, and every day stress.
(757) 379-8795 View (757) 379-8795
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Christie Huse
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
Therapist: Your partner has complained that you never buy her flowers, what do you say to that? Patient: To be honest, I had no idea my partner even sold flowers. :) I am passionate about helping individuals and couples work through their problems and cope with life's struggles with a positive and humorous approach. My goal is to alleviate suffering due to trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. LGBTQ+, ENM, and Poly allied and supported :).
Therapist: Your partner has complained that you never buy her flowers, what do you say to that? Patient: To be honest, I had no idea my partner even sold flowers. :) I am passionate about helping individuals and couples work through their problems and cope with life's struggles with a positive and humorous approach. My goal is to alleviate suffering due to trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. LGBTQ+, ENM, and Poly allied and supported :).
(757) 780-1719 View (757) 780-1719
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Doctor SOS
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23510  (Online Only)
My mission is to support families, couples, and individuals with developing healthy relationships with themselves and one another with God leading the way. I'll do so by providing practical insights, techniques, and resources, via counseling, education, and support.
My mission is to support families, couples, and individuals with developing healthy relationships with themselves and one another with God leading the way. I'll do so by providing practical insights, techniques, and resources, via counseling, education, and support.
(757) 210-7604 View (757) 210-7604
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Moriah Chalisse Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever felt like you don’t know which direction to go in your life? Have you ever felt frustrated, discouraged, anxious, and maybe even depressed about how your life is going and the people around you? Maybe one day you felt good about yourself, but then not many days afterwards, you are wondering who you even are. Maybe you have felt like you just want to give up, because what’s the point, you don’t have much control over what happens anyway. Many people feel this way, and often suffer in silence. I want to help you to see that you’re not alone, that there is hope on the other side, and empower you to be your best self!
Have you ever felt like you don’t know which direction to go in your life? Have you ever felt frustrated, discouraged, anxious, and maybe even depressed about how your life is going and the people around you? Maybe one day you felt good about yourself, but then not many days afterwards, you are wondering who you even are. Maybe you have felt like you just want to give up, because what’s the point, you don’t have much control over what happens anyway. Many people feel this way, and often suffer in silence. I want to help you to see that you’re not alone, that there is hope on the other side, and empower you to be your best self!
(757) 780-1099 View (757) 780-1099
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Hope Matters, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS, ODCP
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23510
Life can be complicated. It's important to have someone who can help you navigate these complexities. Whether it is uncertainty that requires clarity, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, we are here to walk along side of you. A listening and non-judgmental ear is what we provide so that you can see your way through to the other side. Premarital, Marriage, and Family Therapy offered.
Life can be complicated. It's important to have someone who can help you navigate these complexities. Whether it is uncertainty that requires clarity, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, we are here to walk along side of you. A listening and non-judgmental ear is what we provide so that you can see your way through to the other side. Premarital, Marriage, and Family Therapy offered.
(980) 414-8405 View (980) 414-8405
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Krystin Rizzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
Not accepting new clients
Hi there! I am not accepting clients or supervisees at this time. However, our practice has openings for therapy. Please visit mermaidcounseling.com or text 757-447-7382.
Hi there! I am not accepting clients or supervisees at this time. However, our practice has openings for therapy. Please visit mermaidcounseling.com or text 757-447-7382.
(757) 859-0372 View (757) 859-0372

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Positive Psychology Therapists

How does positive psychology therapy work?

Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.

When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?

If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?

The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.

Is positive psychology effective in therapy?

Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.