Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

I'm all about equipping folks with the right tools to help them level up fast and in a good way. I get it—your time and money matter, so I aim to keep things organized and focused on goals. Over the years, I've worked with all sorts of people dealing with their own unique situations. My specialties? Well, I've got a knack for helping out healthcare pros, therapists, first responders, teachers, folks in high-stress gigs, couples, those facing professional challenges, and anyone going through major life shifts.

I'm Keshia Slack-Ingram, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of practice. My expertise lies in collaborating with adults and couples facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. I earned my Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Hampton University and pursued my Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling at South University. Currently, I'm working towards completing my PhD in Advanced Human Studies. My therapeutic approach prioritizes the present moment, focusing on understanding your priorities and devising strategies to propel you toward your mental wellness.

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 earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University in 2016. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field since 2013 servicing individuals and families in numerous settings including residential placements, community based settings, schools and private practice.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 11 years of experience in the field. I have worked with youth, adults, couples, and families with diverse mental health concerns. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflict, coping skills, and life transitions alongside anxiety, depression, and grief. During sessions, I utilize a mix of strength-based, culturally sensitive, person-centered, humanistic,and compassion-focused therapies. I ensure that I answer any questions my clients have for me as a therapist or the therapy process and get a sense of their expectations and goals for treatment.

Do you experience the effects of low self-esteem, trauma, identity issues, grief, and personal growth? I support my client through significant life transitions like marriage and divorce, address common relationship issues, guide you through the complexities of parenting, and empower you during your transition to adulthood. We can openly and safely explore your spirituality, identity, and sexuality. Together, we'll embark on a journey of profound change and lasting growth toward elevated hope, self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-efficacy while challenging negative thinking.

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!

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.

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!

Are you feeling unfulfilled and lacking motivation in your relationship or work? Is anxiety hindering you from performing at your best? Are you having difficulty with managing transitions in your life? If you have experienced these feelings, you are not alone. Even the strongest people need help sometimes. Just know that you are in the right place. I’ve worked with many couples in various stages from dating, premarital, marriage, and also life after divorce during my 13 years of practice. I also specialize in working with athletes who may be having performance anxiety other difficulties relating to their athletic ability.

Did you imagine a different experience of life than the one you have had? Do you crave relief from anxiety, frustration or anger, depression, or constantly feeling overwhelmed? Is your relationship with your partner, children, friends, parents, employer, or even yourself more stressful than it should be? With my genuine empathy, therapeutic skills, knowledge, and experience, I can teach you how to effectively cope with your distressing feelings and challenging situations. I will guide you to figuring out what you really want and how best to get there. The result will be a greater sense of ease and overall happiness with your life.

It takes courage to share your story and pursue an authentic life that supports growth, healing, and exploration of self. I utilize an integrative approach that investigates the numerous parts that make up who we are, including the past, trauma, and family dynamics, while create coping skills to deal with life’s current challenges. The quality of our relationships are often at the center of mental wellness, whether it’s with others or the relationship with ourselves. Through compassion, empathy, and humor, I strive to create a meaningful and personalized therapeutic experience.

Every human being at times experiences sadness, anxiety, anger, shame, fear, hopelessness, guilt, uncertainty. But for some, their daily lives are significantly impacted. You may be struggling with your marriage, partnership, children, family, friends, employer, co-workers. Depression and anxiety may cause you to avoid doing the things that matter and/or to choose unhealthy ways of coping. Some struggle with anger issues that result in legal, relationship and/or employment problems. Others have experienced traumatic events as children and/or adults. While pain in life is inevitable, it does not have to take over our lives.

Hello! I'm Lila, a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience across various settings. My focus is on assisting individuals who often feel overwhelmed by teaching distress tolerance techniques and stress management skills. Together, we'll collaborate on strategies to help you navigate your emotions effectively. Employing a holistic approach, we'll address the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, I integrate mindfulness practices to foster a deeper connection with yourself. Whether you're grappling with challenging relationship dynamics or battling cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help!

Now accepting new clients via telehealth, for adults, teens, and children ages 10+ providing a comprehensive perspective on the human experience across various life stages and transitions. With a commitment to fostering a safe, transparent, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for processing, reflection, and learning, I meet clients where they are, tailoring the therapy approach to one's individual needs.

You haven’t been feeling like yourself lately. You aren’t sure exactly what it is...is it the COVID isolation causing you to overthink or just your anxiety? Are you sad or is it the season changing? You are becoming easily frustrated with people and things that usually don’t bother you.

We provide equine-assisted psychotherapy utilizing a team approach, consisting of a licensed therapist, an equine specialist and horse(s). This approach is based on the belief that clients have the ability to find the best solutions for themselves when given the opportunity to discover them. The horse is an ideal therapy partner due to its exceptional capacity to read and respond to non-verbal cues. Clients are able to observe their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and the impact on self and others. They can then explore, problem-solve and overcome challenges in the arena which translate into positive changes outside of the arena.

I enjoy working with a variety of clients from different background with varying needs. My ideal client is someone who is looking to develop a working relationship with someone they can trust. I am very passionate about having a safe, non-judgmental space where my client is able to share openly with me. I like to make a plan collaboratively with my client to help identify their goals and deepen their understanding of themselves. I am experienced working with a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience with pre and post operative weight loss surgery topics. I have had LGBTQ+ ally training.

I created my online practice, Living Stream as a way to share my joy of self-discovery and to help others through their own journey. Through my work and studies, I discovered the importance of inner awareness to free oneself from the past and restraining beliefs. I am passionate about helping others break free from their emotional chains to blossom into the best version of themselves they can be and reach one’s life purpose and potential one step at a time. The journey of life can be chaotic for anyone; we all need help at times. I am here to provide support and the skills I have to help during these difficult times.