Career Counseling Therapists in Virginia Beach City County, VA

I am a US Navy Veteran, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Life Coach. After establishing a trusting and genuine relationship with clients, I then strive on helping individuals become comfortable with the uncomfortable. I am a life coach that aims at helping those looking for guidance in achieving their personal and professional goals. I provide support and guidance to help you focus on what's important to you and then how to take the necessary steps. Being overwhelmed, stressed or dealing with anxiety can limit your personal and professional growth. I seek to provide an environment where you can find growth and change.

At times, life circumstances can be overwhelming and I am here to steer you in the direction that is best fitted for you. My counseling style is safe, non-judgmental, and supportive. I provide counseling services that include individual & group, psychotherapy, video & vocational, grief, trauma and substance abuse. My holistic approach emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Many of the clients I work with have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, career challenges and relationship issues.

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience in helping clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self esteem and confidence, and career difficulties. I lived in and visited many different places, but settled in the Tidewater area after retiring from active duty. I am experienced with the military and veteran population and helped many people dealing with trauma and abuse. I am also a painter and a maker and believes in the healing power of art. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion regardless of the issues, and know that you are the expert on you.

I see adults 21 and up, and seniors over 65, with a variety of behavioral health challenges: trauma, depression, anxiety, work, relationships, aging, adjusting to change, stress, motivation, isolation, women's and men's issues. I'm a dad with three adult children, two of whom are women. My female clients tell me they’re more comfortable with me than with a female therapist. Tap into my extensive certification and experience with active military, veterans, and family members. Reduce the effects of PTSD, depression, anxiety and trauma. Get tools to adjust to civilian life, and adjust to family life after your years of service.

Online Scheduling -Telehealth - available through practice website: www.CoastalLightCounseling.com) Specializing in trauma, grief & loss, career & life transitions, & using EMDR to treat many mental health concerns, I enjoy working with adults to help them heal from the effects of life’s traumatic & distressing events. My passion in providing therapy is recognizing & honoring the mind & body’s own path & resilience to heal itself. The counseling process is a form of self-care to heal & grow. Together we will navigate a healing course towards transformation & growth.

Taylor Coghill is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 7 years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults who are suffering from anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, career-related issues, family conflict, depression, life transitional issues, relationship-related issues, and more. Taylor earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University.  Her counseling approach involves a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) and person-centered techniques.

Counseling is most effective when it is a collaborative process. Goals are established within the first few sessions intended to guide the course of our work. I will work diligently to provide you with compassionate and effective counseling that is respectful of your life experiences and individual perspective. Our ultimate goal is that your counseling experience will provide you with an opportunity for growth and healing. Together, we will strive to make each session a "safe place" to share thoughts and feelings, try new behaviors, and plan for a healthy and productive future.

Greetings, I'm Anita Wiles, LCSW, with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I obtained my MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University and have been a licensed clinical social worker since 1995. Throughout my career, I've specialized in supporting victims of domestic violence, survivors of child sexual abuse, and individuals coping with various forms of trauma across diverse settings. Additionally, I possess extensive experience working with individuals dealing with substance use and abuse issues.

Burnout: It has been said “it’s lonely at the top”. You have reached the top in your career, but your personal life is in shambles or you’re experiencing “burnout”. The Therapist problem solves and suggests interventions for their clients but, who can the Therapist talk to? You’re a Veteran struggling to come back to the “Real World”, and every day and night are a battle with PTSD symptoms. You may be a parent that is at the “end of your rope” with a child with Autism, ADHD, or significant depression and is exhibiting negative behaviors in the home and at school. You may need help in processing loss, divorce, and retirement.

Let's face it, life can be challenging!! The counselors at Rapha Counseling Services, Inc, a faith based nonprofit counseling service, believes in treating the entire person, mind, body and soul. Our therapists are committed to providing holistic counseling strategies and interventions to help clients become whole and healed. As such counselors provide faith and spiritually centered mental health services to families, couples, adolescents’, adults, and children at an affordable price. All the counselors at Rapha Counseling Services have master’s degrees in counseling, and our registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling.

Whether your goal is to increase your levels of joy, peace, and order, reduce and better manage stress, or generally improve your outlook on life, if you desire to be more involved in the outcomes of your life, I'm here to help. Taking the first step of being a willing participant and being open to establishing new "life rules" can improve your ability to cope, increase your chances at achieving your goals, and improve outcomes that are important to you.

I'm Stephanie Gagnon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of experience. Throughout my career, I've focused on providing outpatient therapy to individuals and couples grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. In the face of significant life stressors, it's natural for one's life to feel disrupted. My dedication lies in restoring healing and joy to their lives. My counseling approach is integrative, meaning I adapt the therapeutic journey to suit each individual's unique needs.

I am a Married and Family Therapist Resident in Counseling. I completed my Master’s degree at Northcentral University. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University. My professional experience in career counseling and working with youth services programs has led me to the marriage and family therapy field.

Have you ever felt like being an adult is too much? Like you just need a day off from this thing called adult-ing? With over 10 years of experience, my specialties include working with Millennials and Gen Z navigate adult-ing through individual, couples, and family counseling. My primary expertise include: anxiety, work-life balance, perfectionism, self-esteem improvement, relationship issues, finances, trauma, and life transitions to name a few. I also have a wealth of knowledge working with undergraduate and graduate students in areas including procrastination, stress management, and career development.

If you find yourself feeling stuck in your personal life, career, or relationships, you've come to the right place. I blend various evidence-based methods of therapy to help people heal and discover their true, authentic selves. I believe that the therapy process is sacred. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, safe space for clients to process and explore their emotions. Some of my main areas of interest include helping clients increase their overall self-esteem and body image, navigating interpersonal and romantic relationships, life/career transitions, and healing from heartbreak. I work with adults and couples 18+.

Tamika believes everyone has the ability to achieve their personal best. She believes her approach of being a good listener and motivator inspires others. She is currently accepting clients aged 5 and up with the following needs: ADHD, Relationship issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, Family Conflict, ​Marital Problems, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD.

Hello, my name is Kieshara Matthews. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide mental health services and career counseling. I'm passionate about helping people heal from childhood trauma and break generational curses. I currently provide therapy to young adults and adults who seek support in managing the demands of adulting, relationship distress, and family relationships. Providing a non-judgmental, client-centered, and strength-based approach, I provide a warm and safe environment that allows my clients to process their thoughts and feelings to provide clarity when they need it the most.

My name is Bethany Gravely. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2018. I continue to feel the same passion for my job now as I did when I first started. I am so proud of you for taking the first step to talk about your mental health. Choosing the right therapist can be a rewarding experience, but also scary. It is my job to help you navigate the stressors of life and explore different ways for you to cope with them. We all experience stress on some level so your feelings are valid and worth discussing with someone who truly cares!

Change can be difficult and often we may feel stuck in a cycle, our comfort zone, but recognizing the need for change is the first step towards fulfilling your goals. Whether the change is to improve your relationships, career, financial circumstance, self-defeating behaviors or how you cope with life stressors and challenges; having someone to assist you with reaching your goals, coping with barriers along the way, better understanding yourself and how you relate to others and living life to your fullest potential is what therapy offers.