Spirituality Therapists in Norfolk, VA
I am comfortable and experienced at working with ages ranging from pre-teens to seniors as well as from a variety of cultures and beliefs. I integrate an eclectic, person-centered approach, am trained to use an anti-oppressive, social justice lens, and for those who desire it, faith-based. Many of my clients have trauma, mood, substance use, or personality disorders. I view therapy as a holistic process of renewal and excel at meeting people where they're at. Expect our sessions to have a feeling of natural conversation, with a dash of humor as we work to instill hope, develop solutions, and promote your healing. Let's do this!
I am comfortable and experienced at working with ages ranging from pre-teens to seniors as well as from a variety of cultures and beliefs. I integrate an eclectic, person-centered approach, am trained to use an anti-oppressive, social justice lens, and for those who desire it, faith-based. Many of my clients have trauma, mood, substance use, or personality disorders. I view therapy as a holistic process of renewal and excel at meeting people where they're at. Expect our sessions to have a feeling of natural conversation, with a dash of humor as we work to instill hope, develop solutions, and promote your healing. Let's do this!
Bethany N Donovan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, CCTP
4 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23502
Waitlist for new clients
First & foremost: I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and I believe in the healing power of a strong relationship with God. That said, ALL are welcome! You don't have to share my faith to reach out for help! I specialize in helping adults heal from complex trauma, and I work with military service members & their families, veterans, first responders, and neurodivergent individuals. If you’re carrying the weight of past experiences and want a safe space to process, I’d be honored to walk with you. My approach is collaborative and faith-friendly: you set the pace, and I’ll walk beside you with care, insight, and respect for your story.
First & foremost: I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and I believe in the healing power of a strong relationship with God. That said, ALL are welcome! You don't have to share my faith to reach out for help! I specialize in helping adults heal from complex trauma, and I work with military service members & their families, veterans, first responders, and neurodivergent individuals. If you’re carrying the weight of past experiences and want a safe space to process, I’d be honored to walk with you. My approach is collaborative and faith-friendly: you set the pace, and I’ll walk beside you with care, insight, and respect for your story.
VWL Counseling & Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, ACS, CCTP
Norfolk, VA 23510
Within the 23yrs of working in mental health, Vonda have striven to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the therapy process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. She knows that life isn’t always easy and sometimes, even the strongest people need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s challenging problems. She also knows that everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point and the only difference between you and another is "how" you choose to handle "what" has or is happening to you.
Within the 23yrs of working in mental health, Vonda have striven to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the therapy process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. She knows that life isn’t always easy and sometimes, even the strongest people need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s challenging problems. She also knows that everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point and the only difference between you and another is "how" you choose to handle "what" has or is happening to you.
As a Christian, I am more than willing to speak about spirituality.
I am a doctoral-level therapist, with over 15 years of experience. I am licensed as a clinical psychologist, with expertise as a diagnostician. For 10 years, my practice has been located in Norfolk, where I conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy. I have extensive knowledge in testing, mental health diagnoses and therapeutic techniques. My education includes a Ph.D. in clinical & school psychology from Hofstra University (2011), a M.A. in psychology from Hofstra University (2007), a M.S. in Education from University of Rochester (2006) and a B.A. in psychology & English from Covenant College (2004).
As a Christian, I am more than willing to speak about spirituality.
I am a doctoral-level therapist, with over 15 years of experience. I am licensed as a clinical psychologist, with expertise as a diagnostician. For 10 years, my practice has been located in Norfolk, where I conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy. I have extensive knowledge in testing, mental health diagnoses and therapeutic techniques. My education includes a Ph.D. in clinical & school psychology from Hofstra University (2011), a M.A. in psychology from Hofstra University (2007), a M.S. in Education from University of Rochester (2006) and a B.A. in psychology & English from Covenant College (2004).
My ideal client is self-aware, emotionally insightful, and ready for real growth, not surface-level conversations. They often feel stuck in patterns around relationships, boundaries, or emotional overwhelm and want clarity and lasting change. I provide structured support and psychological insight to help you understand how you function and move forward with intention. I work best with clients who value depth, accountability, and honesty. This is for those ready to do deep, truthful work, not passive support or quick fixes.
My ideal client is self-aware, emotionally insightful, and ready for real growth, not surface-level conversations. They often feel stuck in patterns around relationships, boundaries, or emotional overwhelm and want clarity and lasting change. I provide structured support and psychological insight to help you understand how you function and move forward with intention. I work best with clients who value depth, accountability, and honesty. This is for those ready to do deep, truthful work, not passive support or quick fixes.
I have worked in multiple settings and obtained generalist training experiences with special focus on trauma, religiosity and spirituality, and the LGBTQ population.
You may feel like you're struggling with memories that haunt you no matter how hard you avoid them, emotions that overwhelm you, and the sense something inside of you remains fractured. Trauma can leave you feeling unsafe in your own body, disconnected from others, and trapped in patterns you may not fully understand. You might also be navigating questions of identity, faith, and belonging, especially if your experiences within religion have been painful, confusing, or even abusive. You may have faced rejection, shame, or the exhausting need to hide parts of yourself. You don't have to keep doing this alone; there is a path forward.
I have worked in multiple settings and obtained generalist training experiences with special focus on trauma, religiosity and spirituality, and the LGBTQ population.
You may feel like you're struggling with memories that haunt you no matter how hard you avoid them, emotions that overwhelm you, and the sense something inside of you remains fractured. Trauma can leave you feeling unsafe in your own body, disconnected from others, and trapped in patterns you may not fully understand. You might also be navigating questions of identity, faith, and belonging, especially if your experiences within religion have been painful, confusing, or even abusive. You may have faced rejection, shame, or the exhausting need to hide parts of yourself. You don't have to keep doing this alone; there is a path forward.
I have a passion for helping and a quest for healing; understanding that recovery to wellness is a journey that you must take, with myself as a willing guide. It's my pleasure to assist you in discovering the tools you already possess to be successful on this journey. I've provided counseling and psychological testing services to children, adults, and families for 13 years. I have experience in treating a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, behavior problems, ADHD, family/relationship issues, and anger management. Testing services include cognitive, achievement, and personality assessment. I also provide consultation, education, and training within the community.
I have a passion for helping and a quest for healing; understanding that recovery to wellness is a journey that you must take, with myself as a willing guide. It's my pleasure to assist you in discovering the tools you already possess to be successful on this journey. I've provided counseling and psychological testing services to children, adults, and families for 13 years. I have experience in treating a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, behavior problems, ADHD, family/relationship issues, and anger management. Testing services include cognitive, achievement, and personality assessment. I also provide consultation, education, and training within the community.
Join our Online Faith-based Healthy Coping Group Tuesday, May 13th, 2026 6-7:30p.m. CST. $30 per session.
You do NOT have to leave your Faith at the door! I work with Christians looking to incorporate their Faith into their therapeutic journey. Perhaps you have been struggling with all that life has been throwing you - grief, loss, breakup, workplace stress, or family issues. Maybe you have felt alone in your journey and have questioned whether God even sees or hears you. If that's YOU, I'd love to walk beside you and help you heal.
Join our Online Faith-based Healthy Coping Group Tuesday, May 13th, 2026 6-7:30p.m. CST. $30 per session.
You do NOT have to leave your Faith at the door! I work with Christians looking to incorporate their Faith into their therapeutic journey. Perhaps you have been struggling with all that life has been throwing you - grief, loss, breakup, workplace stress, or family issues. Maybe you have felt alone in your journey and have questioned whether God even sees or hears you. If that's YOU, I'd love to walk beside you and help you heal.
Clients come to me in trying times for help dealing with issues like depression, grief, anger and marriage issues. I don't see myself as the "expert" who is going to provide all the "answers" but I do promise to walk with my clients as they address the issues we identify together that they want to in therapy. I am comfortable working one on one, or with couples and families from age 6 to adults. I'm also a Pastor and a Chaplain so I have been theologically trained and can explore spiritual issues and crises as a pastoral counselor.
Clients come to me in trying times for help dealing with issues like depression, grief, anger and marriage issues. I don't see myself as the "expert" who is going to provide all the "answers" but I do promise to walk with my clients as they address the issues we identify together that they want to in therapy. I am comfortable working one on one, or with couples and families from age 6 to adults. I'm also a Pastor and a Chaplain so I have been theologically trained and can explore spiritual issues and crises as a pastoral counselor.
I never know the right thing to say in a section like this. I care. I'll pay attention to you. I'll carefully listen and we'll figure it out together. Right now my specialties are life transitions, religious trauma, career coaching and just life stuff. We all have our moments and sometimes all you need is a space where you can talk it out without feeling rushed or judged. If that sounds like you, please reach out.
I never know the right thing to say in a section like this. I care. I'll pay attention to you. I'll carefully listen and we'll figure it out together. Right now my specialties are life transitions, religious trauma, career coaching and just life stuff. We all have our moments and sometimes all you need is a space where you can talk it out without feeling rushed or judged. If that sounds like you, please reach out.
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, person centered, reality therapy.
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, person centered, reality therapy.
Integrate the seen with the unseen. Understand and work with the root issues. Open into more of who you can be. Allow yourself (or learn to allow yourself) to be cared for and supported.
Integrate the seen with the unseen. Understand and work with the root issues. Open into more of who you can be. Allow yourself (or learn to allow yourself) to be cared for and supported.
Greetings! It is my desire to provide a safe environment, tailor fit to each client so that they may be empowered to reach their fullest potential. I work with all ages; children, adolescents, teens and adults. Problems occur when a client reaches a "stuck point." My goal is to help children, teens, or adults get "unstuck" from stress, emotional injury, and traumatic life events. I use a person centered "wellness" model to encourage and provide emotional support and guidance to each client on their journey.
Greetings! It is my desire to provide a safe environment, tailor fit to each client so that they may be empowered to reach their fullest potential. I work with all ages; children, adolescents, teens and adults. Problems occur when a client reaches a "stuck point." My goal is to help children, teens, or adults get "unstuck" from stress, emotional injury, and traumatic life events. I use a person centered "wellness" model to encourage and provide emotional support and guidance to each client on their journey.
Hello, I am a registered professional holding an ATR certification after receiving my Master's degree in art therapy at Saint Mary of the Woods College. I am an employee with HopeWell Equipping and Counseling Ministries in Virginia Beach. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, couples, and families dealing with a range of situations such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, divorce and all through the therapeutic lens of art therapy that is non-diagnostic.
Hello, I am a registered professional holding an ATR certification after receiving my Master's degree in art therapy at Saint Mary of the Woods College. I am an employee with HopeWell Equipping and Counseling Ministries in Virginia Beach. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, couples, and families dealing with a range of situations such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, divorce and all through the therapeutic lens of art therapy that is non-diagnostic.
Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile. I work with most diagnoses, but have particular experience, with Trauma, anxiety, and couples work. If you want to get past a hard situation, look at your issue from different perspective, and better understand yourself or relationship, then you will probably enjoy working with me.
Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile. I work with most diagnoses, but have particular experience, with Trauma, anxiety, and couples work. If you want to get past a hard situation, look at your issue from different perspective, and better understand yourself or relationship, then you will probably enjoy working with me.
Sometimes life has us feeling guarded, stressed, ready for battle or just feeling defeated. It can be so exhausting to continuously feel rejected, abused, inadequate, ashamed, guilty or even insignificant by loved ones. Maybe you had to do, what you had to do, to get through and you are tired of being tired. I have worked with anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, trauma ( multigenerational trauma) & those that have been abused. I have a Mindfulness based approach that taps into your strengths to look for solutions to find what works for you. Here you will find a non-judgmental environment that allows you to just be yourself.
Sometimes life has us feeling guarded, stressed, ready for battle or just feeling defeated. It can be so exhausting to continuously feel rejected, abused, inadequate, ashamed, guilty or even insignificant by loved ones. Maybe you had to do, what you had to do, to get through and you are tired of being tired. I have worked with anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, trauma ( multigenerational trauma) & those that have been abused. I have a Mindfulness based approach that taps into your strengths to look for solutions to find what works for you. Here you will find a non-judgmental environment that allows you to just be yourself.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional challenges like trauma, anxiety, or relationship issues? At Safe Routes, we offer a compassionate space for you to express your feelings and gain insights into your struggles. With years of experience in faith-based therapeutic services, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's complexities, including grief and chronic health transitions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional challenges like trauma, anxiety, or relationship issues? At Safe Routes, we offer a compassionate space for you to express your feelings and gain insights into your struggles. With years of experience in faith-based therapeutic services, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's complexities, including grief and chronic health transitions.
I am currently a resident in counseling and I am accepting new clients in person and virtually. I work with adult individuals, children, adolescents, families, and couples who have struggled with co-dependency, ADHD, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, couples, trauma, caregivers of and those on the autism spectrum, and first responders. Additionally, I am EMDR trained. During sessions, we can decide if this is right for you. As a military spouse of 12 years, I also work with military and their family members. I am someone who will go at your pace, show compassion, but gently challenge negative thoughts and behaviors.
I am currently a resident in counseling and I am accepting new clients in person and virtually. I work with adult individuals, children, adolescents, families, and couples who have struggled with co-dependency, ADHD, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, couples, trauma, caregivers of and those on the autism spectrum, and first responders. Additionally, I am EMDR trained. During sessions, we can decide if this is right for you. As a military spouse of 12 years, I also work with military and their family members. I am someone who will go at your pace, show compassion, but gently challenge negative thoughts and behaviors.
I come from a religious background and specialize in supporting people experiencing complex feelings toward their family and faith/ spirituality.
I’m a queer Resident in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) and Enneagram coach specializing in couples therapy, LGBTQIA+ experiences, attachment wounds, betrayal and relationship repair, and religious trauma. I provide a somatic, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, affirming space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll explore the emotional patterns beneath conflict and disconnection. I help couples and individuals strengthen communication, navigate difficult conversations, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and develop greater self-trust and emotional resilience.
I come from a religious background and specialize in supporting people experiencing complex feelings toward their family and faith/ spirituality.
I’m a queer Resident in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) and Enneagram coach specializing in couples therapy, LGBTQIA+ experiences, attachment wounds, betrayal and relationship repair, and religious trauma. I provide a somatic, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, affirming space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll explore the emotional patterns beneath conflict and disconnection. I help couples and individuals strengthen communication, navigate difficult conversations, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and develop greater self-trust and emotional resilience.
Welcome! Visions of Tomorrow, Inc. provides compassionate mental health services for individuals, families, and couples. I offer groups for middle and high school students facing social, academic, and emotional challenges. As a dedicated clinician, I empower clients to heal from trauma, manage mental health challenges, and improve relationships. I focus on diverse cultural needs, with a special emphasis on African American experiences, while welcoming all backgrounds. Using secular and faith-based approaches, I create a safe space for our clients to build resilience and navigate life’s challenges confidently.
Welcome! Visions of Tomorrow, Inc. provides compassionate mental health services for individuals, families, and couples. I offer groups for middle and high school students facing social, academic, and emotional challenges. As a dedicated clinician, I empower clients to heal from trauma, manage mental health challenges, and improve relationships. I focus on diverse cultural needs, with a special emphasis on African American experiences, while welcoming all backgrounds. Using secular and faith-based approaches, I create a safe space for our clients to build resilience and navigate life’s challenges confidently.
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.