Divorce Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

As a child of divorce and as a mother who has experienced the devastation of divorce , I understand the pain and struggles that go with the lived experience of divorce in families. Divorce is often seen as a tearing, a breaking, a failure of marriage and family. I believe that with help we can reimagine divorce into a restructuring of the family unit creating safe healthy space for family to continue after. My goal is to come alongside you and your family as you walk through this difficult chapter of your life. Together, we can create resilient healthy families to protect and guide our children.

My approach is non-judgmental, adaptational, and strengths-based, working collaboratively with clients to develop evidence-based treatment plans that meet their unique needs and change with them throughout service provision. I believe that each individual carries with them their own strengths, experiences, and perspectives, and are most capable of thriving when acknowledged for their complete and authentic selves. I am passionate about exploring topics of parenting skills and coparenting, separation/ divorce , and mood and anxiety disorders within a supportive framework.

I specialize in depression, anxiety, and PTSD (trauma). Also, I can help with life stressors such as work related stress, divorce , separation, blended families, parent/child relationships, parenting skills, infidelity and trust, adjustment issues, social skills training, self esteem issues, emotional issues, motivational issues, and goal setting.

Hello! My name is Amanda Hawkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families struggling with anxiety, depression, family changes, divorce , mood disorders, stress, and trauma. I love working with people and helping my clients reach their goals. I mostly engage my clients in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is an evidence-based approach which involves looking at how your daily thoughts impact your life and learning new ways to think and react. I believe in using this approach combined with focusing on my client's strengths and building upon them.

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.

There are so many in today’s world struggling, to be heard, to find hope. In my lifetime I have experienced, traumas, loses and grief. Understanding the significance of events on overall wellness, I want nothing more than to give others the opportunity to find hope, to find a way out of whatever hole they might be in, To strengthen their resiliencies to overcome whatever barrier might be holding them back. People of all ages, cultures, and ways of thinking all have struggles and I offer a safe environment to be heard, and to finally obtain freedom from whatever ails you, be it addiction, trauma, or new adjustments in life.

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.

Dr. Dabney and her team specialize in relationship problems, which includes their aftermath, and we would love to support you in working through them so you can achieve the relationships you desire and deserve! Relationship problems can cover many areas, including: relationship red flags, dating after divorce , infidelity, parent-child strain, blended family issues, relationship strain due to substance or porn abuse and difficulty leaving toxic relationships. Relationship problems can overpower even the most successful people, filling us with embarrassment and shame

As your counselor, my goal is simple . . .how can I help you find contentment with your life? This is a time that is all about you, the client. . . your needs, your goals, achieving peace and contentment with yourself and your life.

Imagine...feeling more connected and better able to communicate with your child. Perhaps the daily stresses have been piling up and your family needs support to re-balance. Maybe you are worried about your child and you need an experienced therapist to help problem solve. I have worked for over 20 years with children under stress due to school issues, divorce , family crisis, separation or deployment. I utilize a combination of play therapy, mindfulness and CBT to promote changes in thinking and behavior. Play therapy can especially benefit traumatized children, as it allows them to process the trauma at their own pace.

If your Relationship has gotten off track, on the verge of separation or divorce I’m here to support you. I believe working together along with my training and compassionate approach can bring balance back into your life. I am available for late evenings and weekend appointments.

I am Licensed Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Diplomate, Board of Clinical Sexology. I have been a therapist for over 30 years. My team of Psychiatrists,Psychologists & clinicians service over 500 clients monthly. This team approach affords you an opportunity to capitalize on the 150 years of therapeutic expertise of the entire staff. Their specialties include: Marriage/Couple/ divorce , Work Related Stress, Depression, Addictions, Gay/Lesbian/Gender Issues, Sex counseling & therapy, Anger Management, PTSD, Juveniles & Adolescent, Physical -Emotional-Verbal Abuse, Grief, Attention functioning & learning disorders

Hello! I’ve worked as a licensed therapist in various settings for over 27 years. I specialize in coping skills, depression, anxiety, divorce , and family conflict, and approach the therapeutic process with compassion, empathy, respect, and dignity. I take a person-centered, solution-focused approach to therapy, as well as techniques from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, couples therapy, grief therapy, and mindfulness-based counseling. I have been introduced to many different cultures, learning from all my clients and growing as a therapist through varied experiences and work settings.

I would like to congratulate you for taking the time to explore therapy. I know that finding the right therapist takes time and energy and is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. I welcome any questions you have about me or my practice. I hope to put you at ease from the moment you connect with me via phone or in the office. I approach my clients with a positive & hopeful attitude as we work with one another. The people I have had the privilege to work with describe my style as warm, compassionate, interactive, and collaborative.

If you're looking for a psychologist who is easy to speak with, has a wide variety of experience, who offers cost effective confidential treatment and who has a proven track record of helping people manage the challenges in their lives, then look no further! I have been in practice for over 25 years. My work with clients includes: *Individual Therapy (with children, adolescents and adults). *Family Therapy. *Parenting Issues .*ADHD/Learning Disabilities Testing and Treatment. *Marital/Couples Therapy (including Collaborative Marital/Couples Therapy). *Separation and Divorce work (Collaborative and Traditional models of Divorce ) Divorce Coach, Co-Parenting Coach,Co-Parenting Plan Development, Child Specialist

It is a privilege and honor to be able to assist those who are struggling with issues that are impacating their lives in a negative way including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, divorce , parenting, ADHD, relationship, and more. It takes a great deal of courage to choose to journey on the path of growth, healing, and wholeness, and you will find compassion, safety, and unconditional acceptance if you choose to allow me to join you in this important season of your life.