Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

*I am not currently taking new clients.* I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, offering individual counseling. My goal is to help clients grow and meet their full potential. I utilize a Person-Centered and Strengths-Based approach, that may be integrated with Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Guided Imagery, and Yoga. I recognize the power of the therapeutic relationship and will provide a safe, non-judgemental environment to explore thoughts, ideas and feelings. Counseling sessions will be a collaborative effort to develop effective tools and techniques to handle life challenges.

Have you experienced a life changing event? Do you have trouble making a life transition and feel like no one understands you? Life can be difficult especially when tragedy occurs. No worries! There is hope! I work with individuals and families who have overcome extreme trauma such as physical abuse, sexual molestation, attempted murder, domestic violence, surviving war, etc. I work with all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you experiencing relationship struggles with family members or friends? Life is not for the faint of heart, is it? The truth is that we all go through trying times in our lives. During these times, we often benefit from the help we receive from family, friends, and sometimes even professionals.

I have been working as a therapist for 40 years and have been in private practice for 18 years. I treat adults with a wide range of mental health problems, to include mood disorders, anxiety, addiction, couples therapy, and PTSD. My training has been in specific treatment methods such as EMDR, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodrama. My credentials are: Licensed Professional Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I believe my most effective therapy tool is relationship building.

Ashley McBride is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She has over 10 years of experience working in the behavioral and mental health field, including schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, residential and community services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families. Ashley completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Norfolk State University and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Community Mental Health Counseling from Hampton University.

I support adults, couples, and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, self esteem concerns, and relationship/interpersonal conflict (couples counseling is via Emotionally Focused Therapy or EFT). Through my personal connection to the military, I also know first-hand the unique challenges that service members and their families face along with the incredible strengths that they possess. Therapy can play an important role in promoting overall wellness and I am here to support you in achieving greater quality of life through accomplishing your personal goals.

I seek to help those who are struggling with personal, family, school or work conflicts. As a proud Army veteran with over twenty years’ experience, I have worked with diverse populations and complex issues. Whether you suffer from traumatic experience(s), abuse, or any number of battles that have left you feeling anxious, angry, shame, depressed, or with sleep issues, let me walk alongside you and build a therapeutic relationship.

Your faith is the core of your world, and you want a counselor that will not only acknowledge your faith, but will allow you to be transparent enough to say, "I'm hurting, and I don't understand." Well, there's hope, and I am trained to help you hang on to yours. Challenges, past traumas, and life struggles can cause us to lose our way. Having the right therapist to help can be invaluable! I have over 25 years of experience in successfully helping individuals, couples, and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family conflict. In time, life challenges and struggles can get better!

Are you experiencing anxiety? Having difficulty understanding or dealing with anxiety? Are you having difficulty dealing with life's transitions or family issues. I would love the opportunity to work with you through whatever you may be dealing with. I seek to provide a safe, welcoming atmosphere for all to navigate through these difficult times. I work with those who may have, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and many other areas. Seeking a new clinician give me a call so that we can heal a little every day!

I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University in 2016. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field since 2013 servicing individuals and families in numerous settings including residential placements, community based settings, schools and private practice.

Life throws all kinds of challenges our way, and sometimes we need support from a professional to assist in looking at things from a different perspective. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a registered Art Therapist, I offer more than a traditional talk therapy experience by using cutting-edge integrative methods of the creative art process, mindful-based interventions, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to support trauma recovery and address the root of anxiety, self-esteem issues, limiting beliefs, emotional instabilities, and unhelpful behavioral patterns,

I work with children, teenagers, couples and families in a trauma-informed care approach that emphasizes working collaboratively with my clients to help them build relationships and positive self-worth as they seek to attain their life goals.

Hi! I enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with a variety of issues. I utilize a variety of different methods to help you overcome issues you are facing, heal from past hurts, learn how to establish boundaries, have healthy relationships and make positive changes in your life. I love working with clients who identify as "people-pleasers" and who need help setting boundaries in their personal lives, but struggle to do so.

Life can be overwhelming, but you are not alone. I will walk with you through the storms and together we can navigate through them. If you have had trauma, difficulty with life transitions, physical and/or sexual abuse, depression or anxiety that is hindering your growth today counseling can help alleviate the “heaviness” of the difficult emotions and situations to heal. Since everyone is unique in how they process emotions from life’s experiences, I tailor my approach to the individual and their needs. Together we work to get you where you want to be.

Heather is a licensed therapist in Virginia Beach, with the goal of guiding her clients towards conscious mindful living. Heather counsels both individual adults and couple’s, yet has a distinct passion for working with women to live authentic and empowered lives!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from Southern California and moved to Virginia Beach 13 years ago. I am a graduate of Strayer University with a degree in Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, as well as a Masters degree in Social work from the University of Southern California. I am also a Certified Case Manager, with four years of experience in Managed Care. I am a former military spouse with a lot of experience navigating the stressors and joys of military life in Hampton Roads.