Therapists in Chesapeake, VA

Do you feel like you are on "auto-pilot" and just going through the motions in your life? Well, for over 15 years, I have been assisting individuals, couples, and families to become more engaged and fulfilled in their relationships, goals, and dreams. I am an engaged, flexible, and active therapist, trained in many approaches to partner with you to help you proactively strengthen your relationships and personal well-being.

Learning to give yourself grace, accept the perfect imperfections that make us human, and balance relationships and responsibilities has it's challenges. Every experience in the lifespan has influenced who we have become, how we react to situations, and how we connect with others. The motivation to grow and learn, to feel and communicate is what I am looking for when we work together. Through counseling, we will identify and model healthy communication, reflect and process important events, and empower you to grow and heal from whatever may be holding you back from authenticity and connection in your life and relationships.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider, my goal is to assist you in enhancing your overall ability to cope with stressors, increase self-awareness, and enhance resiliency. By utilizing an integrated approach we will work together as I aide you in establishing and maintaining relationships, utilizing refusal and coping skills in an effort to elicit behavioral change. "The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new". -Dan Millman

I am a Christian and Licensed Professional Counselor. I am an experienced therapist who is passionate about the integrity of the marital relationship. My commitment to helping couples build a solid foundation for strong and loving marriages and to resolve conflict in a manner that accomplishes lasting change, is evidenced in my work with both married couples and with individuals who are preparing for marriage. I use empirically validated treatments integrated with foundational beliefs of Christian faith.

Are you struggling with feeling off balance in your marriage? Does it feel like there is a lack of appreciation or attention from your partner? Does it sometimes feel like you are living parallel lives? All families and couples go through these feelings at some point in their relationships, but it’s about how you choose to cope and change the course of your relationships that matter most. It is important to feel valued and understood. I provide a safe space for couples and families to repair and rebuild relationships through communication, understanding, and trust building without sacrificing their individual identity.

I am pleased to be able to provide telehealth services. I'm an LCSW that has been working in the mental health field for 20 years. During that time, I have developed a passion for helping individuals and families understand, confront, and overcome psychological challenges they may face. I feel honored and take seriously the opportunity to serve people in this way.

Hello! My therapy journey has been challenging for a great reason. I personally have been motivated to work in this field because I genuinely care to help the community and assist clients with the guidance I have become knowledgeable about. I continue learning new areas for each specific client and will utilize that in each session. I enjoy my career very much and continue to widen my horizon to each specific need.

**Not accepting new clients at this time.** I am the owner of Ruach Counseling, a boutique private practice focused on providing a more intimate, highly personalized therapeutic experience. Services are designed to promote optimal treatment outcomes through fostering strong therapist-client relationships and maintaining small client caseloads. I work individually with my teen and adult clients to support healthy social emotional development and mental wellness. I also provide treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and relationship issues.

I am a licensed Resident Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated with my Master’s Degree Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling from Regent University in 2020. I have been married for over 30 years to a veteran of the U.S. Navy. I have seen the impact that military life and life in general can have on our military and non-military communities. I own MarriageMAPP Coaching Co. I look forward to helping individuals, couples and families find healing, self-acceptance and strength. I have a heart for working with premarital and married couples by providing important tools they can use to improve and/ or restore their relationships.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical experience across a variety of settings, including Intensive In-Home (IIH), Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT), crisis intervention, school-based, community-based, and military and family lifestyle counseling. I have experience working with the military population, adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.

Career Summary- 30 years of social work and counseling services to a wide and varied demographic of people groups for the betterment of my clientele, their families, and the community at large. Currently, my emphasis is on individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as marriage and family therapy. I have also done much work with male issues and military clientele and their families, and blended family issues. I'm centrally located and serving clients in Tidewater, including Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Newport News.

Dr. Laura Suggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Laura is the co-owner of Solution Focused Counseling Group. Laura has worked as a counselor and special educator for over 30 years. Laura has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications specializing in Journalism from Norfolk State University. She has earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Special Education also from Norfolk State University. She has earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Nova Southeastern University. She also received a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Human Services Counseling: Marriage & Family from Liberty University.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I graduated with my Master’s Degree from Liberty University in 2016 after honorably serving in the US Army for 20 years. I have seen the impact that deployments and life in general can have on our military community and look forward to helping those individuals, couples and families find healing. I'm particularly energized with working with premarital and married couples in helping them by providing important tools they can use to improve and or restore their relationships.

I am a Professional Counselor licensed in Virginia. I am also a LSATP, CSAC, and RPRS with years of experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, addiction, OCD, and family problems. I’ve also guided people on how to reach goals, make important life decisions, and helped them achieve their goals for a greater purpose for their lives. My counseling style is person centered, collaborative, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). To contact Jessica Eddins at Recovery Journal please email, call, or simply go to recoveryjournalllc.com

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the darkness that overshadows your life? Maybe it is due to negative experiences or a past you cannot let go. Owning your story can be challenging but running from it can lead to results that are even more devastating. Mental health, varying crisis and substance abuse are common in today’s society, and many people benefit from talking with a mental health therapist. Often, our negative thoughts, patterns and persistent habits are what causes anxiety, depression, increased stress and other issues. As your therapist, I would work with you to develop goals that fit your needs and provide support.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Virgnia. I provide individual, couples, and family telehealth counseling services. Outpatient service offered can address mental health concerns to include depression, anxiety, behavior problems, life transitions and grief. I provide treatment services for adolescents, young adults, and families using an eclectic approach based on the unique needs of each individual.

A therapeutic conversation is often helpful in sorting things out, gaining a fresh perspective, reviving hope, and getting back on track. As your counselor, I am committed to providing you with a confidential and supportive therapeutic environment to enable you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, to tap into your own unique strengths and natural resiliency, and to feel empowered to make meaningful changes that allow you to live your uniquely purposeful and satisfying life.

The Marriage Institute is composed of a team of professionals that beleive in the institution of marriage and are devoted to enhance the lives of people.Couples will be equipped with tools that will enhance their physical, emotional and spiritual well being, hence providing them with a successful balanced relationship.

Helping families and changing lives is one of the greatest rewards that I feel privileged to do. As a retired military wife in a military area I feel that I get the best of both worlds, working with civilian and military families. Every day is an opportunity to impart in someone's life so that it can appear more hopeful. Marital Counseling is one of my specialties, and I have written a book on "It's Marriage, Do the Math." This book is ideal for someone that is married or engaged to be married.