Therapists in Suffolk, VA

Are you motivated to see change? Are you tired of the past ruling your life? Do want to stop barely making it? Relationships unfulfilling? Need a answer/diagnosis for what you experience? My clinical work integrates psychology, theology, and spirituality. I consider my counseling to be a ministry first. However, treatments will also include empirically based techniques and skill-building. I am a Level 1 and Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I also work with Trauma Focused Couples Counseling, Grief Therapy, and Dysfunctional family issues. I serve both Georgia and Virginia via video/phone sessions only.

I am a psychotherapist licensed in North Carolina and Virginia. In my career I have worked mainly in an in-office outpatient setting but recently I had a traveling position providing psychotherapy services to seniors in assisted living and nursing facilities along the east coast of NC. I have also had the opportunity to work in a school-based setting as well as in a juvenile residential treatment facility.

Working in the mental health field for 20 years has been a joyous journey for me. I am always awed at the power and value of the human spirit that facilitate change and healing. I celebrate every step of courage to face life's challenges and "choose joy". I have also learned that incorporating concepts borrowed from the family systems theory and personality theory create greater depth into one's practice of insight into daily life functioning. I am a trauma-informed and strengths-based counselor. I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques, focusing on my clients' self-concept, goals, and resilience. I support personal responsibility as a modality for change. I would be honored to share a season in your life journey towards your healing and development.

Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered techniques to aid clients in obtaining their desired therapeutic goal. I have an eclectic approach to assisting my clients in developing a sense of personal wholeness by tailoring my therapeutic method to their individual needs. As a service member's wife for over 25 years, I understand the dynamics of Military Families and I have experience working with clients that fit this profile.

Imagine this... you are currently sitting in a pond full of grime and slime, no wildlife in sight, and the water is muddy brown. This is what life looks like following hard seasons, bad childhoods, rough relationships, or any other trial in life. The grime and slime represent feeling like there is no hope, struggling to find motivation, and having negative thoughts. No wildlife is what it can feel like being in the midst of this... Lonely, isolated, no one to turn to. The muddy brown water represents living without thriving. Are you currently living in this pond?

I am here to help someone who wants help and wants to get better. These two goals are necessary to make the therapeutic relationship worthwhile. I'm not just here to help those who have been diagnosed with something like depression or anxiety or bipolar disorder. I have been privileged to also work with clients who have negative experiences as African Americans, negative experiences as women, negative experiences as part of the LGBTQ+ community, or negative experiences connected to exploring alternative spiritualities. If this is you, know that I explicitly hold space for you in my practice and offer a safe place.

Therapy serves as a guiding hand through those complex emotions and experiences. It's like unraveling a yarn ball, therapy helps make sense of the entanglements in our thoughts, emotions, & experiences. It's a process of understanding the layers that contribute to feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Therapy provides a safe space to explore and process these feelings, offering support and guidance as you navigate through challenging emotions. It's a journey that involves identifying patterns, understanding the root causes of difficulties, and learning healthy coping mechanisms.

My approach to therapy is to empower individuals to achieve the goals they set for themselves. I support my clients by providing a safe and non-judgmental space to be seen and heard. I create an environment that is supportive and productive. My clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling motivated and also challenged to make effective changes.