Therapists for Children in Norfolk, VA
Is your child experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges and struggling to find ways to cope?
I meet families and individuals where they are in order to overcome challenges that may lead to anger, disruptive outbursts, grief, anxiety, and excessive sadness. I intend to create a compassionate, non-judgmental setting to help strengthen family connections and offers hope.
Is your child experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges and struggling to find ways to cope?
I meet families and individuals where they are in order to overcome challenges that may lead to anger, disruptive outbursts, grief, anxiety, and excessive sadness. I intend to create a compassionate, non-judgmental setting to help strengthen family connections and offers hope.
Abigail Gellene-Beaudoin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, APHSW-C, RPT, PMH-C
Norfolk, VA 23510
Does your child seem to struggle with regulating their emotions?
My approach is humanistic and person-centered while incorporating some elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
When working with children, I use Child-Centered Play Therapy which allows them to express their emotions, experiences, and thoughts through play, which is their natural form of communication.
Does your child seem to struggle with regulating their emotions?
My approach is humanistic and person-centered while incorporating some elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
When working with children, I use Child-Centered Play Therapy which allows them to express their emotions, experiences, and thoughts through play, which is their natural form of communication.
Are you a parent seeking help for a child or adolescent who has been abused or exposed to trauma?
I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD in children and adolescents, using TFCBT, the gold standard for child/adolescent trauma treatment. I provide EMDR (the gold standard for treating PTSD in adults) to older adolescent clients, when appropriate, and adult clients who are seeking services. I utilize play therapy and sandtray to supplement trauma work.
Are you a parent seeking help for a child or adolescent who has been abused or exposed to trauma?
I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD in children and adolescents, using TFCBT, the gold standard for child/adolescent trauma treatment. I provide EMDR (the gold standard for treating PTSD in adults) to older adolescent clients, when appropriate, and adult clients who are seeking services. I utilize play therapy and sandtray to supplement trauma work.
In a field such as counseling having an ideal client would take away the uniqueness each client brings. With that being said my ideal client is one that is open to becoming the best version of themselves.
In a field such as counseling having an ideal client would take away the uniqueness each client brings. With that being said my ideal client is one that is open to becoming the best version of themselves.
Have you experienced trauma in your life? Does your teenager appear anxious or sad? Or do you have some unresolved conflict with your partner? If you said yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place! I pride myself on making authentic connections with clients and helping guide them towards their mental health goals. Whether the client is 12 years old, 16 years old, or 30 years old dealing with some kind of mood issue or conflict, I am here to help you today for an even better tomorrow!
Have you experienced trauma in your life? Does your teenager appear anxious or sad? Or do you have some unresolved conflict with your partner? If you said yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place! I pride myself on making authentic connections with clients and helping guide them towards their mental health goals. Whether the client is 12 years old, 16 years old, or 30 years old dealing with some kind of mood issue or conflict, I am here to help you today for an even better tomorrow!
For over 31 years, Strategic Therapy Associates has been helping adults, children, and indivuduals.
We specialize in mental, behavioral, and emotional challenges for adults, children and families as well marriage counseling and substance use. We strive on utilizing one's strengths to help motivate them to long-lasting positive change.
For over 31 years, Strategic Therapy Associates has been helping adults, children, and indivuduals.
We specialize in mental, behavioral, and emotional challenges for adults, children and families as well marriage counseling and substance use. We strive on utilizing one's strengths to help motivate them to long-lasting positive change.
Innovative Options Incorporated believes that compassionate, high quality behavioral healthcare services can best be provided by being faithful to our core values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity, quality, and confidentiality. Innovative Options is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration among everyone involved in care. Innovative Options operates its programs based on the premises of utilizing evidence base empirically supported therapeutic interventions.
Innovative Options Incorporated believes that compassionate, high quality behavioral healthcare services can best be provided by being faithful to our core values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity, quality, and confidentiality. Innovative Options is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration among everyone involved in care. Innovative Options operates its programs based on the premises of utilizing evidence base empirically supported therapeutic interventions.
Do you/your child often feel weighed down by the effects of trauma?
During my 6+ years as a therapist, I have helped individuals, and their families find healing and understanding in desperate situations. I am a trained EMDR therapist and have a passion for working with diverse populations.
Do you/your child often feel weighed down by the effects of trauma?
During my 6+ years as a therapist, I have helped individuals, and their families find healing and understanding in desperate situations. I am a trained EMDR therapist and have a passion for working with diverse populations.
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.
We accept most insurance in Virginia. Services include individual, couples, family, & group counseling. Our Kids Club group is an excellent resource for building social skills & emotional regulation. We also provide a wide range of best-in-class educational & psychological testing (including autism spectrum & bariatric evaluations).
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.
We accept most insurance in Virginia. Services include individual, couples, family, & group counseling. Our Kids Club group is an excellent resource for building social skills & emotional regulation. We also provide a wide range of best-in-class educational & psychological testing (including autism spectrum & bariatric evaluations).
Are you looking for support with managing your child’s behaviors and emotions?
I have experience working with children and adolescents in individual and group settings. I used a CBT and person center approach to help you and your child learn what impacts their feelings and behaviors and help you both to manage them.
Are you looking for support with managing your child’s behaviors and emotions?
I have experience working with children and adolescents in individual and group settings. I used a CBT and person center approach to help you and your child learn what impacts their feelings and behaviors and help you both to manage them.
With compassion and a holistic therapeutic approach we will identify patterns in behaviors and thoughts that may be holding you back from living your best life. Utilizing a solution- focused and cognitive behavioral approach our goal is to help you focus on your desired outcome while building on your strengths. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
With compassion and a holistic therapeutic approach we will identify patterns in behaviors and thoughts that may be holding you back from living your best life. Utilizing a solution- focused and cognitive behavioral approach our goal is to help you focus on your desired outcome while building on your strengths. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child, a teen navigating life’s challenges, a veteran facing unique struggles, or someone striving for personal growth, I am here to help.
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker with experience in trauma treatment, nurturing parenting, and coaching, I tailor my methods to fit your needs. Using techniques like Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I focus on understanding how personal, environmental, and systemic factors impact your well-being.
Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child, a teen navigating life’s challenges, a veteran facing unique struggles, or someone striving for personal growth, I am here to help.
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker with experience in trauma treatment, nurturing parenting, and coaching, I tailor my methods to fit your needs. Using techniques like Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I focus on understanding how personal, environmental, and systemic factors impact your well-being.
While my focus is on children and adolescents, I also work with adults to help process and implement change into their daily lives.
I have many years of experience working with children and adolescence in a number of different roles. I have conducted individual and group sessions with adolescents. I try to give my best self to those I come into contact with.
While my focus is on children and adolescents, I also work with adults to help process and implement change into their daily lives.
I have many years of experience working with children and adolescence in a number of different roles. I have conducted individual and group sessions with adolescents. I try to give my best self to those I come into contact with.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of relationships, responsibilities, and life's unexpected challenges. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship conflict, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, our practice provides a warm, supportive space to help you heal, grow, and reconnect—with yourself and the people who matter most. Together, we'll build practical tools, healthier relationships, and lasting emotional wellness.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of relationships, responsibilities, and life's unexpected challenges. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship conflict, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, our practice provides a warm, supportive space to help you heal, grow, and reconnect—with yourself and the people who matter most. Together, we'll build practical tools, healthier relationships, and lasting emotional wellness.
Anita is a highly qualified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS II), Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (CNATC), and a ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. Anita provides a compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel heard and understood as they navigate various life challenges. Anita employs an integrative approach to therapy, which means she utilizes techniques and strategies from different therapeutic modalities to tailor her treatment to the unique needs of each client.
Anita is a highly qualified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS II), Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (CNATC), and a ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. Anita provides a compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel heard and understood as they navigate various life challenges. Anita employs an integrative approach to therapy, which means she utilizes techniques and strategies from different therapeutic modalities to tailor her treatment to the unique needs of each client.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here and ready to explore options for navigating this challenging time. It takes courage to seek help, and I want you to know that you’re already taking an important step toward healing. I truly believe you’re doing your best, even if it doesn’t feel like enough in this moment. That’s perfectly okay because this is exactly why I’m here to support you. With experience across a variety of settings, I work with individuals of all ages, focusing on trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use, and significant life transitions.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here and ready to explore options for navigating this challenging time. It takes courage to seek help, and I want you to know that you’re already taking an important step toward healing. I truly believe you’re doing your best, even if it doesn’t feel like enough in this moment. That’s perfectly okay because this is exactly why I’m here to support you. With experience across a variety of settings, I work with individuals of all ages, focusing on trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use, and significant life transitions.
Having struggles with your child and don't know where to turn?
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I've also been trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy and earned an adoption competency certification. I do my best work with children and adults with a history of childhood trauma.
Having struggles with your child and don't know where to turn?
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I've also been trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy and earned an adoption competency certification. I do my best work with children and adults with a history of childhood trauma.
Making changes in life can be scary. Maintaining those changes can be challenging. Reaching out for help takes courage and is the first step towards creating the life you want to live. You set the path while I aid by guiding you towards your goals. You are the expert in your life, you know what works and what does not. It is my goal to provide a safe and trusting space where you feel accepted and validated.
Making changes in life can be scary. Maintaining those changes can be challenging. Reaching out for help takes courage and is the first step towards creating the life you want to live. You set the path while I aid by guiding you towards your goals. You are the expert in your life, you know what works and what does not. It is my goal to provide a safe and trusting space where you feel accepted and validated.
Hello, I’m a passionate and innovative counselor with six years of experience in mental health, specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My commitment to fostering a fun and determined approach sets the stage for meaningful and transformative client journeys. Let’s embark on this empowering path together.
Hello, I’m a passionate and innovative counselor with six years of experience in mental health, specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My commitment to fostering a fun and determined approach sets the stage for meaningful and transformative client journeys. Let’s embark on this empowering path together.
I am an LPC who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience a wide range of mental health concerns.
With experience in working with families and children as young as the age of 3, I provide family therapy, play therapy and creative modalities to help families build a stronger foundation. Additionally, I specialize in helping individuals with eating disorders at an outpatient level.
I am an LPC who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience a wide range of mental health concerns.
With experience in working with families and children as young as the age of 3, I provide family therapy, play therapy and creative modalities to help families build a stronger foundation. Additionally, I specialize in helping individuals with eating disorders at an outpatient level.
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