Divorce Therapists in Falmouth, VA
Are you & your partner stuck in negative cycles? Struggling with communication, parenting differences, or daily stress. One wants to talk things out now—while the other shuts down, needing space. These patterns lead to resentment, disconnection, and feeling stuck in the same argument over & over again. The conflict is wearing you both down. You're wondering: Can we fix this? Can we reconnect? There is hope. All couples experience conflict. Lasting change is possible. Years as a trauma therapist taught me that understanding what each partner carries individually is what makes couples work transformational.
Are you & your partner stuck in negative cycles? Struggling with communication, parenting differences, or daily stress. One wants to talk things out now—while the other shuts down, needing space. These patterns lead to resentment, disconnection, and feeling stuck in the same argument over & over again. The conflict is wearing you both down. You're wondering: Can we fix this? Can we reconnect? There is hope. All couples experience conflict. Lasting change is possible. Years as a trauma therapist taught me that understanding what each partner carries individually is what makes couples work transformational.
You are probably here because life has become overwhelming and you are not alone. Working with people from diverse backgrounds has reinforced my commitment to creating a space where every client feels respected, heard, and valued beyond any diagnosis. My approach combines compassion, clinical expertise, and a belief in each person's ability to heal and grow. I provide a supportive, interactive, and nonjudgmental environment for children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, including childhood traumas, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, abuse, relational problems, and any other challenges that life has presented you.
You are probably here because life has become overwhelming and you are not alone. Working with people from diverse backgrounds has reinforced my commitment to creating a space where every client feels respected, heard, and valued beyond any diagnosis. My approach combines compassion, clinical expertise, and a belief in each person's ability to heal and grow. I provide a supportive, interactive, and nonjudgmental environment for children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, including childhood traumas, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, abuse, relational problems, and any other challenges that life has presented you.
Are you struggling in one or more areas of your life due to mental health related issues? Perhaps you feel as though you aren't fully able to live the life you desire. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress can lead to difficulties at work, relationship struggles, an inability to experience joy, etc. These obstacles can feel debilitating at times. My goal as a therapist is to help you overcome the obstacles that are keeping you stuck on your journey.
Are you struggling in one or more areas of your life due to mental health related issues? Perhaps you feel as though you aren't fully able to live the life you desire. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress can lead to difficulties at work, relationship struggles, an inability to experience joy, etc. These obstacles can feel debilitating at times. My goal as a therapist is to help you overcome the obstacles that are keeping you stuck on your journey.
I’m Ann Elizabeth Peralta, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in clinical assessment and therapeutic care for adults facing a range of issues, including substance use disorders, stress, and anxiety. I have a special focus on working with the Hispanic population, helping individuals navigate and adapt to a culture that may be vastly different from their own. In addition to my counseling practice, I have 12 years of experience teaching counseling theories and skills at a local community college.
I’m Ann Elizabeth Peralta, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in clinical assessment and therapeutic care for adults facing a range of issues, including substance use disorders, stress, and anxiety. I have a special focus on working with the Hispanic population, helping individuals navigate and adapt to a culture that may be vastly different from their own. In addition to my counseling practice, I have 12 years of experience teaching counseling theories and skills at a local community college.
Bradd Buckingham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACMH, LPC, CTP, NCC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I believe counseling is a collaborative journey where my role is to help you harness your strengths to create meaningful and lasting change. My approach is tailored to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, life transitions, complex trauma, aging, communication challenges, and behavioral issues.
I believe counseling is a collaborative journey where my role is to help you harness your strengths to create meaningful and lasting change. My approach is tailored to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, life transitions, complex trauma, aging, communication challenges, and behavioral issues.
Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy &
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hi there! I am Dustin. Are you ready to feel more empowered and take back control of your life? My goal as a therapist is to help you gain confidence and competence in your daily functioning. Through intensive trauma work (EMDR and TF-CBT), treatment for anxiety and depression, and an integrative approach to mental health, I will support you in navigating life's challenges with resilience.
Allow me guide you on a path to self-discovery and empowerment, helping you build a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Hi there! I am Dustin. Are you ready to feel more empowered and take back control of your life? My goal as a therapist is to help you gain confidence and competence in your daily functioning. Through intensive trauma work (EMDR and TF-CBT), treatment for anxiety and depression, and an integrative approach to mental health, I will support you in navigating life's challenges with resilience.
Allow me guide you on a path to self-discovery and empowerment, helping you build a brighter, more fulfilling future.
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You’re moving through separation or divorce, doing your best to keep it together while quietly falling apart.
I help women and LGBTQ+ folks move through the emotional weight of divorce with clarity and compassion. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect you with parts of yourself that went quiet in the relationship.
You’re moving through separation or divorce, doing your best to keep it together while quietly falling apart.
I help women and LGBTQ+ folks move through the emotional weight of divorce with clarity and compassion. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect you with parts of yourself that went quiet in the relationship.
If you’re here, chances are life feels heavy right now, and maybe you’re tired of pretending you’re okay when you’re not. I get it. Being a teen or young adult can feel like too much sometimes; emotions are big, people don’t always understand, and everything seems to be changing all at once.
Hi, I’m Shimyne Homidas, LCSW, and I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support is a powerful first step, and you don’t have to do this alone. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting teens and young adults through major life transitions, from emotional healing and identity work to rebuilding after trauma.
If you’re here, chances are life feels heavy right now, and maybe you’re tired of pretending you’re okay when you’re not. I get it. Being a teen or young adult can feel like too much sometimes; emotions are big, people don’t always understand, and everything seems to be changing all at once.
Hi, I’m Shimyne Homidas, LCSW, and I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support is a powerful first step, and you don’t have to do this alone. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting teens and young adults through major life transitions, from emotional healing and identity work to rebuilding after trauma.
I believe we must normalize mental health and learn to work through trauma, stress, anxiety, unforgiveness, peer pressure, divorce, co-parenting, anger, self-esteem, identity, and any other struggles that we cannot face on our own.
I offer individual therapy, couples counseling, co-parenting counseling, Christian based counseling, play therapy, and life coaching
I believe we must normalize mental health and learn to work through trauma, stress, anxiety, unforgiveness, peer pressure, divorce, co-parenting, anger, self-esteem, identity, and any other struggles that we cannot face on our own.
I offer individual therapy, couples counseling, co-parenting counseling, Christian based counseling, play therapy, and life coaching
The pressure is relentless. So is the feeling that you're facing it alone. Maybe there's a constant hum of anxiety, a loneliness that lingers even when you have people around. You've tried things. They help, until they don't. Fair warning: I'm not what most people expect. But then again, neither are most of my clients. The bigger surprise, for most of them, is that something finally works. The medication that was supposed to fix it — didn't. Suggesting more journaling about it felt like an insult. I get it.
The pressure is relentless. So is the feeling that you're facing it alone. Maybe there's a constant hum of anxiety, a loneliness that lingers even when you have people around. You've tried things. They help, until they don't. Fair warning: I'm not what most people expect. But then again, neither are most of my clients. The bigger surprise, for most of them, is that something finally works. The medication that was supposed to fix it — didn't. Suggesting more journaling about it felt like an insult. I get it.
My therapeutic philosophy begins with cultivating safety and trust within the client/counselor relationship. I truly believe that it is vital to build a strong foundation. I believe that is important because, as a therapist, I understand that I am entering your private world. This is a deep and sacred trust. It is important to me that my clients know that whether or not that trust has been violated by others in the past, I will create a sanctuary in which those hurts that have created trauma, anxiety, depression, etc., can be explored, understood and, as we face that pain together, we can find healing and restoration.
My therapeutic philosophy begins with cultivating safety and trust within the client/counselor relationship. I truly believe that it is vital to build a strong foundation. I believe that is important because, as a therapist, I understand that I am entering your private world. This is a deep and sacred trust. It is important to me that my clients know that whether or not that trust has been violated by others in the past, I will create a sanctuary in which those hurts that have created trauma, anxiety, depression, etc., can be explored, understood and, as we face that pain together, we can find healing and restoration.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor, and the founder of Bluebirds Counseling & Recovery Solutions. I provide culturally responsive therapy for individuals, couples, and families, specializing in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor, and the founder of Bluebirds Counseling & Recovery Solutions. I provide culturally responsive therapy for individuals, couples, and families, specializing in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored.
Indelible Changes, LLC (Erin Koffman Pollock)
Resident in Counseling, JD, MA, RIC
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever. Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent." Everyone needs some extra support in their lives, at times, to work through difficult situations and complex feelings. Working collaboratively with my clients, we create action plans to get their lives back on track, while enabling them to embrace the strength to find their way forward to a meaningful future they are excited about.
Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever. Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent." Everyone needs some extra support in their lives, at times, to work through difficult situations and complex feelings. Working collaboratively with my clients, we create action plans to get their lives back on track, while enabling them to embrace the strength to find their way forward to a meaningful future they are excited about.
Whether you're struggling with a relationship issue, a divorce, remarriage with step children, a loss, a work issue or simply wanting to learn more about yourself, I will join you on your journey to feeling more content and happier in your life.
In a safe non-judgmental & supportive environment, you will be guided to embrace your life challenge as an opportunity for growth. My Therapy Focus is client centered. I guide you to find the strength within yourself to change as I believe that healing occurs from the inside out.
Whether you're struggling with a relationship issue, a divorce, remarriage with step children, a loss, a work issue or simply wanting to learn more about yourself, I will join you on your journey to feeling more content and happier in your life.
In a safe non-judgmental & supportive environment, you will be guided to embrace your life challenge as an opportunity for growth. My Therapy Focus is client centered. I guide you to find the strength within yourself to change as I believe that healing occurs from the inside out.
You're the one everyone leans on at work, at home, in your relationships. You say yes when you want to say no. You're burned out, carrying old trauma, people-pleasing patterns, or guilt that isn't yours. Maybe you've served in the military and you're still carrying what you brought home. Maybe you're high-functioning on the outside but exhausted on the inside. You want boundaries that stick, peace that lasts, and to finally feel like yourself again. My clients are often high achievers who've never slowed down long enough to heal. If this sounds like you, I can help.
You're the one everyone leans on at work, at home, in your relationships. You say yes when you want to say no. You're burned out, carrying old trauma, people-pleasing patterns, or guilt that isn't yours. Maybe you've served in the military and you're still carrying what you brought home. Maybe you're high-functioning on the outside but exhausted on the inside. You want boundaries that stick, peace that lasts, and to finally feel like yourself again. My clients are often high achievers who've never slowed down long enough to heal. If this sounds like you, I can help.
Renee Tong, LCSW is a highly skilled and compassionate clinical therapist dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care and support to adults over age 20, and is LGBTQ-friendly. With a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of human behavior, Renee is committed to helping her clients navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. She is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care with evidenced based treatment modalities.
Book with me now by clicking on my website
Renee Tong, LCSW is a highly skilled and compassionate clinical therapist dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care and support to adults over age 20, and is LGBTQ-friendly. With a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of human behavior, Renee is committed to helping her clients navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. She is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care with evidenced based treatment modalities.
Book with me now by clicking on my website
Narcissistic Abuse Therapist | Trauma | Burnout
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Online Only
Maybe you’re carrying wounds from toxic relationships and pain that started in childhood but still shows up today. Maybe you’re burned out from always being the reliable one, over-giving, over-explaining, people-pleasing, doubting your worth, waking up with a knot in your stomach, craving peace but not knowing how to reach it.
I work with clients ready to stop the cycle, for good.
Therapy won’t erase the past, but it can stop it from running your emotional show today. So that you can stop walking on eggshells, feel more grounded and finally breathe again.
Maybe you’re carrying wounds from toxic relationships and pain that started in childhood but still shows up today. Maybe you’re burned out from always being the reliable one, over-giving, over-explaining, people-pleasing, doubting your worth, waking up with a knot in your stomach, craving peace but not knowing how to reach it.
I work with clients ready to stop the cycle, for good.
Therapy won’t erase the past, but it can stop it from running your emotional show today. So that you can stop walking on eggshells, feel more grounded and finally breathe again.
Are you stuck in the echoes of the past? Perhaps you feel a lingering sense of anxiety or heaviness that doesn’t seem to belong to your current life. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same painful relationship patterns, or feeling a suffocating sense of guilt when trying to set boundaries with family.
If you feel like you are living out a "script" written by generations before you, you are not alone—and you don't have to carry that burden anymore.
你是否感觉自己被困在过去的阴影中？ 或许你内心总有一种挥之不去的焦虑或沉重感，却在现实生活中找不到明确的原因。又或者，你发现自己不断重复着痛苦的人际关系模式，或者在尝试与家人建立界限时，总是被强烈的罪恶感所吞噬。
如果你觉得自己正在履行一份由前几代人编写的「人生剧本」，请记住，你并不孤单——而且你不再需要独自承担这份重量。
Are you stuck in the echoes of the past? Perhaps you feel a lingering sense of anxiety or heaviness that doesn’t seem to belong to your current life. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same painful relationship patterns, or feeling a suffocating sense of guilt when trying to set boundaries with family.
If you feel like you are living out a "script" written by generations before you, you are not alone—and you don't have to carry that burden anymore.
你是否感觉自己被困在过去的阴影中？ 或许你内心总有一种挥之不去的焦虑或沉重感，却在现实生活中找不到明确的原因。又或者，你发现自己不断重复着痛苦的人际关系模式，或者在尝试与家人建立界限时，总是被强烈的罪恶感所吞噬。
如果你觉得自己正在履行一份由前几代人编写的「人生剧本」，请记住，你并不孤单——而且你不再需要独自承担这份重量。
Living between cultures, expectations, or identities can create quiet pressures that many people carry alone. Adults often reach out when grief, relationship strain, identity questions, or emotional overwhelm begin affecting daily life. I work with individuals navigating immigration experiences, cultural identity, family expectations, loss, and major life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with your values so life feels more grounded, authentic, and emotionally balanced.
Living between cultures, expectations, or identities can create quiet pressures that many people carry alone. Adults often reach out when grief, relationship strain, identity questions, or emotional overwhelm begin affecting daily life. I work with individuals navigating immigration experiences, cultural identity, family expectations, loss, and major life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with your values so life feels more grounded, authentic, and emotionally balanced.
Mary Ann Byrne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing issues with social skills, learning difficulties, Autism, depression, anxiety, divorce and oppositional behaviors.
I have extensive experience in the educational system as a special ed teacher and school counselor. I help parents understand and navigate the special education system, as well as how to find assistance in the community. I perform Autism assessments which include recommendations and accommodations for work and school. Assessments are not covered by insurance
I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing issues with social skills, learning difficulties, Autism, depression, anxiety, divorce and oppositional behaviors.
I have extensive experience in the educational system as a special ed teacher and school counselor. I help parents understand and navigate the special education system, as well as how to find assistance in the community. I perform Autism assessments which include recommendations and accommodations for work and school. Assessments are not covered by insurance
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.