Christian Therapists in Portsmouth, VA
Gift of Therapy and Consulting,
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Making the decision to engage in therapy is not always easy, but it is always productive. Fear, anxiety, stress, depression, and grief are just some of the emotional challenges we face in life. As a person-centered, eclectic clinician, my goal is to help you use different lenses to look at the issues you are dealing with while also helping you understand how to pay attention to your whole self.
Making the decision to engage in therapy is not always easy, but it is always productive. Fear, anxiety, stress, depression, and grief are just some of the emotional challenges we face in life. As a person-centered, eclectic clinician, my goal is to help you use different lenses to look at the issues you are dealing with while also helping you understand how to pay attention to your whole self.
Together we practice strategies to reduce the issues that have been making your life harder and build skills to grow healthier through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotional Freedom Technique, trauma-informed therapy, nutritional psychology, and Biblical-based approaches integrated.
Hey! I'm Ashley Wroton Lawrence, Ed.S., LPC, and my goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident and support your growth to your healthiest goals! I have over 10 years of experience working with teens and adults (15+) who experience anxiety, depression, attachment and relational struggles, ADHD, and spiritual concerns. If you have been feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, are weighed down by negative or scary thoughts, find it hard to get or stay motivated, keep repeating the same issues and have difficulty breaking out of old patterns, we can work together to give you the new skills and ways of thinking to break free!
Together we practice strategies to reduce the issues that have been making your life harder and build skills to grow healthier through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotional Freedom Technique, trauma-informed therapy, nutritional psychology, and Biblical-based approaches integrated.
Hey! I'm Ashley Wroton Lawrence, Ed.S., LPC, and my goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident and support your growth to your healthiest goals! I have over 10 years of experience working with teens and adults (15+) who experience anxiety, depression, attachment and relational struggles, ADHD, and spiritual concerns. If you have been feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, are weighed down by negative or scary thoughts, find it hard to get or stay motivated, keep repeating the same issues and have difficulty breaking out of old patterns, we can work together to give you the new skills and ways of thinking to break free!
You're looking for a female therapist in Virginia who's safe. Where you won't be judged, ridiculed, or gossiped about. You've had enough of hiding behind your pain... Ready to stop hurting? Schedule an appointment today!
You're looking for a female therapist in Virginia who's safe. Where you won't be judged, ridiculed, or gossiped about. You've had enough of hiding behind your pain... Ready to stop hurting? Schedule an appointment today!
The following treatment modalities can be used: Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Integrative Approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Approaches, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Strength-Based Trauma Focused Therapy based on the individual needs of clients.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to live? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore what you're experiencing and begin your journey toward healing and growth. Life can be incredibly challenging, and sometimes it helps to have someone by your side who will truly listen, understand without judgment, & support you in making meaningful change through evidenced based practices such as CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, or Solution Focused techniques.
The following treatment modalities can be used: Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Integrative Approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Approaches, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Strength-Based Trauma Focused Therapy based on the individual needs of clients.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to live? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore what you're experiencing and begin your journey toward healing and growth. Life can be incredibly challenging, and sometimes it helps to have someone by your side who will truly listen, understand without judgment, & support you in making meaningful change through evidenced based practices such as CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, or Solution Focused techniques.
I welcome you to feel supported, uplifted and understood at our agency Release it Counseling! I am therapist who knows how it feels to lack support, confidence and understanding in the most important times in your life. My goal is that I help to support, uplift & understand you, helping you to overcome trauma, stagnation, abuse and more. You don’t have to walk these challenging circumstances alone. From others bad decisions or even our own, we can find ourselves in ruts that can keep us bound to sadness, worry, fear and much more. But when you have the right tools, support and a clear vision, you can strike down any Goliath!
I welcome you to feel supported, uplifted and understood at our agency Release it Counseling! I am therapist who knows how it feels to lack support, confidence and understanding in the most important times in your life. My goal is that I help to support, uplift & understand you, helping you to overcome trauma, stagnation, abuse and more. You don’t have to walk these challenging circumstances alone. From others bad decisions or even our own, we can find ourselves in ruts that can keep us bound to sadness, worry, fear and much more. But when you have the right tools, support and a clear vision, you can strike down any Goliath!
I am Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual counseling to teens - adults fusing a variety of individual, family, and group treatment modalities. I have a particular interest and expertise in partnering with clients who present with a variety of mental health diagnoses including (but not limited to) mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adolescent/adult ADHD, problems with adjustment, as well as working with individuals hoping to gain insight into everyday issues.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual counseling to teens - adults fusing a variety of individual, family, and group treatment modalities. I have a particular interest and expertise in partnering with clients who present with a variety of mental health diagnoses including (but not limited to) mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adolescent/adult ADHD, problems with adjustment, as well as working with individuals hoping to gain insight into everyday issues.
Accepting new clients. Helping clients realize their full potential is my passion. I believe in helping people experiencing mental anguish, relationship problems, trauma, advocacy burn-out, and military hardships. That assistance should not just be a job but a passion. I have that passion. I am passionate about walking with you from the first step and beyond. I have the passion needed to climb life’s mountains with you. With the right tools in your toolbox, life need not feel out of control.
Accepting new clients. Helping clients realize their full potential is my passion. I believe in helping people experiencing mental anguish, relationship problems, trauma, advocacy burn-out, and military hardships. That assistance should not just be a job but a passion. I have that passion. I am passionate about walking with you from the first step and beyond. I have the passion needed to climb life’s mountains with you. With the right tools in your toolbox, life need not feel out of control.
Biblical counseling is available upon request for clients who seek Christian-based counsel.
I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with a variety of conditions. Whether there is one person or more in my office, my therapeutic philosophy is the same. This is because I believe that the quality of our relationships has a direct impact on the overall quality of our lives. For individuals, this means taking ownership of your own personal actions, values and personal growth. I help couples to learn how to improve their communication skills, develop tools to enhance their relationship, create better boundaries, and identify positive ways to respond to their spouse amid conflict and differences in perspective.
Biblical counseling is available upon request for clients who seek Christian-based counsel.
I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with a variety of conditions. Whether there is one person or more in my office, my therapeutic philosophy is the same. This is because I believe that the quality of our relationships has a direct impact on the overall quality of our lives. For individuals, this means taking ownership of your own personal actions, values and personal growth. I help couples to learn how to improve their communication skills, develop tools to enhance their relationship, create better boundaries, and identify positive ways to respond to their spouse amid conflict and differences in perspective.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, and life transitions. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain and are seeking clarity, balance, and emotional stability. Many of the people I support are managing relationship challenges, parenting stress, or workplace pressures, and I focus on creating a safe, welcoming space for healing and personal growth.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, and life transitions. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain and are seeking clarity, balance, and emotional stability. Many of the people I support are managing relationship challenges, parenting stress, or workplace pressures, and I focus on creating a safe, welcoming space for healing and personal growth.
We Are Here To Help You Navigate The Challenges Of Life! We are providing mental health services (virtually) for individuals located in Virginia. Our mission is to be a place of healing and restoration for individuals living with behavioral problems, emotional issues, mental distress, or mental illness. This is accomplished by helping you get a GRIP: G- providing guidance in developing healthy lifestyles and relationships. R- leading the way to rest that brings restoration and healthy thinking. I- inciting insight that gives clarity into who an individual really is. P- help creating peace from the chaos and challenges of life.
We Are Here To Help You Navigate The Challenges Of Life! We are providing mental health services (virtually) for individuals located in Virginia. Our mission is to be a place of healing and restoration for individuals living with behavioral problems, emotional issues, mental distress, or mental illness. This is accomplished by helping you get a GRIP: G- providing guidance in developing healthy lifestyles and relationships. R- leading the way to rest that brings restoration and healthy thinking. I- inciting insight that gives clarity into who an individual really is. P- help creating peace from the chaos and challenges of life.
Dr. Natasha Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LSATP, CSAC, ICAADC, CCTP
5 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23703
I work best with clients who are interested in making sense and creating purpose of life's experiences. These clients may come in feeling stuck, discouraged, anxious, and/or "over it" regarding challenging situations and/or their mental health. Together, we explore how their values, relationships, and environment shape their experiences, while also discovering the personal meaning behind them. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients build insight, create change, and move towards a life that feels more aligned, purposeful, and fulfilling.
I work best with clients who are interested in making sense and creating purpose of life's experiences. These clients may come in feeling stuck, discouraged, anxious, and/or "over it" regarding challenging situations and/or their mental health. Together, we explore how their values, relationships, and environment shape their experiences, while also discovering the personal meaning behind them. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients build insight, create change, and move towards a life that feels more aligned, purposeful, and fulfilling.
You may be the person everyone relies on. The one who gets things done, takes care of others, and keeps moving forward no matter what. From the outside, you look capable and high-functioning. On the inside, you may feel exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, or disconnected from yourself. You might find yourself constantly overthinking, struggling to rest without guilt, or wondering when life started feeling more like survival than living. If you're tired of carrying everything alone, therapy can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
You may be the person everyone relies on. The one who gets things done, takes care of others, and keeps moving forward no matter what. From the outside, you look capable and high-functioning. On the inside, you may feel exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, or disconnected from yourself. You might find yourself constantly overthinking, struggling to rest without guilt, or wondering when life started feeling more like survival than living. If you're tired of carrying everything alone, therapy can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s transitions—whether it’s navigating a new diagnosis, managing caregiving stress, coping with anxiety or depression, or seeking clarity in their career or relationships. My approach is client centered. I believe therapy should be a supportive partnership where you feel empowered to set goals, make changes, and grow. I tailor each session to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s transitions—whether it’s navigating a new diagnosis, managing caregiving stress, coping with anxiety or depression, or seeking clarity in their career or relationships. My approach is client centered. I believe therapy should be a supportive partnership where you feel empowered to set goals, make changes, and grow. I tailor each session to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT.
I support healing for people from every background, especially the Hispanic community—because it is my community too. I’m a clinician, but also a mother, sister, daughter, wife, and a lifelong friend to those who have shaped my heart. Like so many of you, I came to the U.S. carrying hope in one hand and uncertainty in the other, ready to rebuild, begin again, and honor the resilience rooted in our story. I walk with men, women, children, young adults, and seniors through transitions, trauma, anxiety, and all types of loss, including grief, identity shifts, aging, and life-stage changes like menopause.
I support healing for people from every background, especially the Hispanic community—because it is my community too. I’m a clinician, but also a mother, sister, daughter, wife, and a lifelong friend to those who have shaped my heart. Like so many of you, I came to the U.S. carrying hope in one hand and uncertainty in the other, ready to rebuild, begin again, and honor the resilience rooted in our story. I walk with men, women, children, young adults, and seniors through transitions, trauma, anxiety, and all types of loss, including grief, identity shifts, aging, and life-stage changes like menopause.
We deeply value creating a space that awakens one’s bravery. A space that is free of shame and helps clients discover their true authentic selves. I invite you to show up as you are with your complexities. All the things that make you who you are. If you are ready to do the heartwork, I invite you into a counseling space that will see you, acknowledge you, and work with you to be the best version of who you are intended to be on this earth.
We deeply value creating a space that awakens one’s bravery. A space that is free of shame and helps clients discover their true authentic selves. I invite you to show up as you are with your complexities. All the things that make you who you are. If you are ready to do the heartwork, I invite you into a counseling space that will see you, acknowledge you, and work with you to be the best version of who you are intended to be on this earth.
Karen Denise Pender
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP-II
3 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Inspired Counseling offers a safe and respectful environment where clients can openly share their deepest thoughts, emotions, and feelings without fear of judgment or blame. Through evidence-based and culturally appropriate interventions, clients are empowered to manage stress, build resilience, and reclaim their agency and dignity. Our approach addresses the root causes of trauma, promoting healing and wellness. Inspired Counseling provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, including individuals, couples, and groups. We specialize in supporting BIPOC women who struggle with anxiety, and depression, due to unresolved trauma.
Inspired Counseling offers a safe and respectful environment where clients can openly share their deepest thoughts, emotions, and feelings without fear of judgment or blame. Through evidence-based and culturally appropriate interventions, clients are empowered to manage stress, build resilience, and reclaim their agency and dignity. Our approach addresses the root causes of trauma, promoting healing and wellness. Inspired Counseling provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, including individuals, couples, and groups. We specialize in supporting BIPOC women who struggle with anxiety, and depression, due to unresolved trauma.
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.
My approach is person-centered and Christian base.
My philosophy is straightforward: we are always learning and growing. Let's take steps towards progress together. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and mentally healthier.
My approach is person-centered and Christian base.
My philosophy is straightforward: we are always learning and growing. Let's take steps towards progress together. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and mentally healthier.
You’re the strong one, the helper, the achiever, the one who keeps it all together. But lately, it’s been harder to hold everything. If you’re navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or burnout while showing up for everyone else, you don’t have to do it alone. You often worry about your family, your relationships, your career or a big life transition. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to learn how to cope. You’re ready to show up for yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to live life with clarity and purpose! I want to help you get there.
You’re the strong one, the helper, the achiever, the one who keeps it all together. But lately, it’s been harder to hold everything. If you’re navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or burnout while showing up for everyone else, you don’t have to do it alone. You often worry about your family, your relationships, your career or a big life transition. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to learn how to cope. You’re ready to show up for yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to live life with clarity and purpose! I want to help you get there.
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FAQ - About Christian Counselling
What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counselors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counseling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.
How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns, but also shares a client’s faith and values. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.
Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.
Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counseling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counseling and couples counseling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counseling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practice skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practices and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.
Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Licensed therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.
How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.