Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

My name is Michael Sheffield and alongside obtaining my Master's degree, I have been working in the counseling field with people for 3 years. Life is hitting you hard right now and you're stuck. Maybe you feel alone. Maybe you struggle doing what you need or want to get done. Maybe you struggle with the way your mind works. Or just maybe you feel like there's not much meaning in your life. My life and training are lent towards working with people experiencing depressed mood, anxiety, overactive/judgemental minds, relationship stress, pessimism, trauma, sleep disturbance, OCD, uncontrolled anger/mood, workaholism, and chronic pain.

I have a passion for working with adults, adolescents, and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal distress. I specialize in supporting couples as they learn to identify and shift these defeating interactions and foster a stronger emotional connection to one another. Utilizing my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I help my clients improve healthy navigation of conflict in a way that promotes a greater understanding of themselves and of their relationship as a whole.

Hello, I am Anita Wiles, LCSW. I have been in the mental health field for over 25 years. I earned my MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University and have been a LCSW since 1995. I have worked with victims of domestic violence, child sexual abuse and other forms of trauma in a variety of settings. I am also experienced with individuals who struggle with substance use/abuse.

I have been a psychotherapist for 30 plus years. Intially, I worked at The Menninger Foundation and later at Eastern Virginia Psychiatric Institute Adult Unit. I was an associate professor at EVMS in family therapy where I taught and coordinated training workshops for the Family Therapy Institute. In 1986, I joined the private practice of Clinical Associates. In 2012, my psychiatrist husband and I moved our location to Laskin Road. I am an Approved Supervisor in the American Association of Marital and Family Therapists and specialize in marital therapy, pre-marital counseling, divorce and conflict resolution in couples.

I believe that each of us wants to live a purposeful and meaningful life. In my clinical practice, I utilize a theory known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We all encounter trials and challenges which bring painful thoughts and emotions that we want to avoid. However, the avoidance of these difficult internal experiences leads us to feeling stuck and unable to overcome them. Avoidance can take many forms such as denial, substance use, distraction, shaming, anxiety, and depression.

The people I work with have had a variety of negative life experiences with ONE thing in common. It still bothers them days, months or even years since it happened. I help people who feel like "I should be over this by now" and are tired of feeling overwhelmed by the images, feelings and sensations that come up unexpectedly day or night. The people I work with often say "I just want to stop thinking about it". They often feel shame because they feel something is wrong with them because they can't "get over it".

Has your marriage been a struggle lately? Or are you engaged but want to make things stronger before the big leap? I can help! I specialize in relationship therapy and counseling for both couples and individuals. At Decision Point Therapy, you'll gain clarity and solutions for your biggest relationship challenges, and support for your biggest decisions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients throughout Virginia. I have worked in multiple areas of behavioral health and health care in the Richmond area for over twenty-five years. I work with adult clients in individual therapy and couples therapy. I work with adult clients, individually and in couples therapy.

Whether you’re facing new personal challenges, feeling overwhelmed by life’s stresses, seeking self-growth, or looking for help for your teen or tween, I am grateful to explore the possibility of therapy with you. I am passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment to process your thoughts and concerns together. I value being present with you and exploring how you can utilize your strengths to overcome life’s challenges. My hope is that through therapy you will feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to reach your personal goals. My therapy style is not only heart-warming, but tough love and support as well in nature.

Have you ever felt that past or current trauma is affecting your life in a negative way? Do you find it difficult to process past trauma or deal with life in general? I am trained and specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. I have had extremely positive results processing different types of trauma to include job related stress, sexual abuse, issues with relationships, self confidence, anger childhood trauma and self confidence. Trauma can affect anxiety, depression and anger. It is my chosen specialty to help you process your trauma that is negatively affecting your life and future.

Marie is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of outpatient experience helping individual, couples, and families obtain optimal mental health and improve their interaction. Using active, solution focused techniques, Marie can help you live your best life. As a Life Coach, Marie can help you attain your goals in a timely manner. Marie will work with you to complete a ten point checklist, encompassing all areas of life, to identify targets for goal attainment and accountability. Divorce Coaching is an additional service to help you progress through the divorce process.

I enjoy helping individuals find balance by addressing the issues that keep them stuck. Changing the way we think and feel about a problem is key to feeling better about ourselves. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal and change. I use EMDR therapy, CBT and other mindfulness based treatments to help individuals find resolution.

Hi, I'm Kara! Working together, we'll build a collaborative, supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship to help you establish, maintain, and achieve your mental health and life goals. We'll create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs, utilizing various therapies to help create a calmer sense of self within.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and my background includes working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital and outpatient therapy. My therapeutic approach is a strengths-based approach, which means I will empower you by building on your strengths. I can assist with improving self-esteem, coping skills, self-care, communication, and setting boundaries. I am trained in many different therapy modalities, but I will tailor my therapy modality to you and will find which approach will help you the most to help accomplish any goals you might have.