Are you looking for a strength-based approach to life? Are you generally an internally peaceful and pleasant person but your unwanted mood or thoughts are more powerful? Do stress, anxiety, and depression make you someone that you do not recognize? Are you mad, sad, or quiet without a true reason that you can express? Are you isolating yourself from activities that you used to enjoy or would consider pleasurable? Are you tired of people looking at who you are from the outside and think that you have everything that you need, but they are missing your internal pain?

Are you feeling stuck? Problems are like snowflakes -no two are the same. Each person experiences life and the challenges that pop up in a unique way. As your therapist, I will help you explore, gain insight, search for meaning, and understand yourself. I provide therapy to individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, and work-family balance. In my office, you will find a safe place to tell your story and to develop strategies to live life to the fullest. My approach focuses on psychodynamic principles and I will help you explore and overcome unconscious barriers to life satisfaction.

Cindy believes humans are physical, mental, sexual and spiritual beings thus the goal of therapy is to obtain health in all areas of one's being. I believe a client takes the first step to healing as soon as the counseling appointment is made. It's a privilege to observe transformation in a client on the road to hope and healing by focusing on the strengths from within the client. It is exciting to watch a couple go from the brink of divorce to a marriage better than ever.

I believe we all should be able to live as full a life as possible, rich with positive experiences and relationships. Unfortunately, sometimes things get in the way of that goal. When this happens, we may need help getting back on track. That help can come from many forms, and this is where I may be of assistance. As a counselor for eight years working with children, adolescents, adults and families, I have developed an eclectic style utilizing evidence-based treatments including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Structural Family Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.

Are you feeling out of it lately? Can't keep up with your daily routine? Kids driving you bonkers? Marriage failing? Feel like giving up? It happens to the best of us, sometimes. That's why I'm here to help. Call me today and let me know how I can help you get back on track.

You may have come here because something is not working in your life and you want it better or because you want more from life. I come with my training, my 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, my many more years of life experience, my mind, good heart and my intention to heal. You come with your issues, your past, perhaps with your anxiety, depression, or guilt. You also come with your strengths, some of which you might not recognize, and upon which we will build. I believe we are equal as humans, just sitting different chairs. I look forward to working with you.

I am a Marine veteran and earned my Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Additionally, I am certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. Although I specialize in working with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma, I also work with a wide variety of persons including individuals, couples, families, underserved, international, minorities, as well as military personnel and their families.

If you are struggling with a life challenge, I am here to help. I have worked in the addiction treatment field since 2010 and am a person in long-term recovery. My clinical experience includes working with the following populations: older adults with behavioral disturbances, individuals experiencing serious mental illness, and people suffering from substance use disorders. I graduated with my Master's in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in August 2019.

Whether you find yourself struggling to cope with the sudden demands of major life changes or challenges related to chronic mental health issues, making the decision to seek help can be difficult and confusing. I have a small, private practice where I provide counseling and assessment services to individuals presenting with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as emotional challenges related to serious illness, grief following the death of a loved one, or divorce.

Start living your best life now. You are the expert in your life and you have the answers to your problems. You know where you have been, where you are now, and where you want to go. Whether online or in the office, I provide a safe space for you to share your story, struggles, dreams, and fears. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, transitions in life or just feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed out you are my ideal client. Allow me to partner with you in your quest for total wellness. Together, we create a plan to help you define your goals and refocus and live your best life.

I work with adults, children, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, and life changes. My approach to change is one that involves not only the mind but the body as well. I believe mental health symptoms can be alleviated or made manageable through improving overall health. By improving sleep, nutrition, exercise, and self-care you have the ability to greatly improve your mental health - together we can improve your life. We will collaborate and decide what strategies will help you feel more self-aware and prepared to handle the challenges you may encounter.

My ideal client is one who is In need of coping skills to deal with mostly depression and anxiety; two of the most common issues regardless of the diagnosis. I draw from both my own personal experiences and the numerous settings I've worked in.

I am privileged to be a participant in the journey. I am an honest, genuine, compassionate advocate for my clients of all ages, races, ethinicities, backgrounds, orientations, and walks of life. I tell people all the time that if I had wanted to judge people, I would go to law school and get paid much more money! That's a joke! Let’s fight together to not let life’s problems steal your joy. I enjoy working with those who are open-minded, creative, ready or totally LOST on where to start! That’s ok! I currently supervise for licensure- ask me about my amazing crew! We offer discounted private pay. ¡Soy bilingual- Español y Ingles!

If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward and thrive. This quote by Martin Luther King is what I support my patients to achieve in life. Whatever mental health or situations that you are suffering with, you deserve the opportunity to thrive and find happiness, success, worth and meaning in your life. Let's connect and discuss how I could support what goals you are trying to achieve.

With six offices in Hampton, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, and Suffolk VA, Genesis Counseling Center exists to provide professional counseling for healing and growth of the whole person. Our clinicians have collectively served the Hampton Roads, Virginia community for decades. Genesis Counseling Center offers comprehensive counseling and psychological services in an outpatient setting. Genesis can help you find new life and purpose in your marriage; experience freedom from fear, depression, addiction, past hurts, etc; see positive changes in your child's attitude and behavior; discover how to grow to your potential; and equip you to thrive in the challenges of life.

My ideal patient is interested in being provided with thoughtful, caring, optimistic care. I have over 38 years of treating individuals with Mental Health, Substance Abuse disorders and Developmental Disorders. My experience includes working with adults, adolescents and children in the areas of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, substance related and addictive related disorders etc. The road to a healthier life is paved with change and growth."

You may feel desperate, alone, and misunderstood. You feel like you are floating in the bottom of a lake and cannot see the light above you. Everyday, you feel like you are just going through the motions. If this describes you, then I may be the therapist for you. In my ten years of experience, I have helped people like you reach their potential and achieve the recovery that they needed. There is no set system or quick fix as others may promise, but I will walk down the road with you. My online practice provides care anywhere you are, in the comfort of your own environment.

You are here looking at my site, and you are "IDEAL", you are here for a reason. In this moment, you are being impacted by some challenge, and seeking help. At Tranquility Counseling, we are here to do just that, help you over-come the pain, work through the anxiety, depression, the chaos, the darkness, rebuild the relationship, help you identify the answers. We are here to help you find, what is missing, heal what you feel is broken, and to develop the coping skills to gain the resiliency to get through the day. Call now for a free consult so we can begin your journey to wellness. Darleena Cozzo LPC MHSP NCC

Continuum Behavioral Health and Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance (CASA) addresses the needs of those who present with signs or symptoms associated with behavioral disorders and related developmental disabilities, including but not limited to “Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Learning Differences”. We are unique in our ability to provide a seamless continuum of care starting with diagnosis and extending through assessment and treatment.

If you are struggling with life transitions, grief/loss, relationship problems, parenting or caregiving stress, aging issues, terminal illness, infertility, mood concerns, substance use/addiction/codependency issues, career distress, self-esteem issues, or other adjustment concerns, I will be delighted to support you as your therapist. I've counseled in settings including hospice, detention centers, private practice, and community substance abuse and mental health centers. I'm also an author who researched/wrote collaboratively with many multicultural experts to publish the textbook "The Handbook for Multicultural Counseling."