Sexual Abuse Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

First, I'd like to say that there is strength in reaching out for support! My clients are diverse and have unique backgrounds and challenges. Many of my clients are young to middle-aged adult women, whom I've greatly enjoyed working with. Though many of our challenges may be interconnected, my work with clients mostly focuses on empowerment, self-compassion, and confidence. My clients are AMAZED by how their focus on increasing self-love, positively reverberates in every aspect of their lives. My clients appreciate my organized yet flexible style and are comforted that our work together is a solution-focused, safe collaboration!

I have over 25 years of experience specializing in helping people with PTSD, anxiety, grief, depression and low self-esteem eliminate their symptoms and move forward to experience the happy, satisfying and fulfilling lives they deserve. Since trauma impacts both the individual and their partner, I provide couples counseling along with individual counseling. Issues addressed include: workplace violence and accidents, robbery, sexual assault , childhood molestation/abuse, domestic violence, car crashes. I have extensive experience working with Veterans, First Responders & Healthcare Providers around issues specific to their jobs.

Now Accepting Clients. Hi, I'm Melanie at Connected Wellness Group! I joined CWG recently after a decade of experience counseling adults and kids in other settings. I provide services for adults, children, and teenagers in a relaxed, confidential space using trauma-informed modalities like EMDR and DBT. I am honored to journey with my clients as they explore their pasts, tackle present challenges, and pursue healthier futures. Connected Wellness Group seeks to improve mental, emotional, and relational health by encouraging a (w)holistic approach to healing. Please EMAIL for scheduling.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of clinical experience. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Psychology in 2002 and a Master’s degree in Community/Clinical Psychology from Norfolk State University in 2005. Prior to joining Family Guidance Centers, I spent several years working in public schools, mental health centers, and spent time in the US Army as a Branch Manager. I work with adults, families, and adolescents. My primary areas of specialty include treating culturally diverse patients, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions/adjustment, sexual abuse , and serious mental illness.

Who would you be if you were all that you can be? The ability to be fully yourself, comfortable in your own skin, enjoying your relationships - these possibilities are in you, no matter how great the obstacles you have met in your life. I can help! Working together, we will build on your strengths, heal your relationship with yourself, and create lasting change. * Warm, caring and knowledgeable...this is a safe, compassionate space to explore the difficult places and experiences in your life, and find healing and growth.

In today's world, the demands from work and family often leave no time to manage the things that are constantly on your mind. Do you often feel that parenting is a constant demand? Do you seem to overthink a lot of your decisions? Do you have thoughts and anxieties that keep you from getting to sleep or have nagging thoughts? Has our current world left you feeling isolated and unsupported?

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.

My friend, let me ask you this: do you ever feel like you have things you need to say but no one to say them to? Do you think your thoughts are irrational and just stuff them down? Are you feeling alone in your struggles? I’ve got good news for you: If you’re reading this, you’re already taking a step toward getting well! Congratulations; I’m proud of you already! Ok, read on! A lot of times a person feels like his or her issues are so big that it’s overwhelming to even get started on the road to wellness. People get defeated before they even make a move. Listen, I know how this goes; I’ve been there too. Let’s talk it out!

I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I work with my clients in a compassionate and understanding way while addressing a variety of important issues to include: depression, anxiety, stress, marital conflict, self harm, sexual abuse , chronic pain and illness, LGBTQA+ issues, gender identity and dysphoria, OCD, PTSD, trauma, alcoholism, substance abuse, anger management and grief issues.

Life is a journey and our experiences help to define who we are. There are good events that we might be grateful for and then there are those experiences that causes pain. My role as a therapist includes helping individuals with navigating those difficult portions of life. I have a wide range of experience working with individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues as well as those that struggle with the trauma associated with emotional, physical and sexual abuse .

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and one of those rare Virginia natives. I graduated from Regent University with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health counseling. I changed careers “midstream” because I knew I wanted to do more to help others. Change is not easy; however, it can be done and have amazing results. My goal is to create a space where the client is comfortable and can feel empowered to create a change that is chosen by them. I have over 15 years of experience working with mental health and substance abuse.

I am not accepting new clients at this time I have over 30 years experience working in the mental health field to include inpatient psychiatric, outpatient private practice, and home based therapy. My certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) has shown to be been beneficial in assisting clients in managing symptoms related to PTSD, ADD, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Attachment Disorders. I believe in a person's desire and inherent capacity to grow and change.

Are you tired of the words 'coping skills' or 'let it go'? Would you rather talk to your dog (or perhaps a wall) than talk to a therapist? Then you may really like Jana Davis. She's not a traditional therapist. Jana is not interested in 'coping skills'. She's interested in what is holding you back, and taking care of that. The result is you feeling more like yourself, and that's a good place to be. She does this without having the client 'relive' anything. Jana knows those other therapies (EMDR, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing, and many others). She uses something MUCH faster and WITHOUT reliving.

"Life without change is not living; To be uncomfortable means that change is right around the corner!" I believe these words wholeheartedly as every individual arrives at a crossroads that determine whether they move forward, backward or remain stagnant. I work alongside those who may be within a crossroad in life that has them questioning which direction to choose. In my work as a Therapist, my clinical training and experience encompasses depression, couples enrichment, grief/loss, separation/divorce, relationship issues, and other emotional/interpersonal disturbances. I specialize in trauma such as sexual abuse , domestic violence, and death/illness.

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt - Life is a journey, and often along the way the road can get bumpy, obstacles can block our path, and we can get stuck.

Most people choose their career but counseling chose me! I’ve been fascinated with building relationships and sharing experiences with others since childhood. Now, I am fortunate enough to be in a field that is dedicated to helping others build relationships, share their experiences, access and address their traumas and improve their quality of life! I have been a licensed and practicing therapist in Virginia since 2016. I have an extensive background working with various populations, including children and adolescents, geriatrics, college students, families and couples.