Emotionally Focused Therapists in 23505
Sarah R Massie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23505
Waitlist for new clients
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, grief, 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.
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, grief, 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.
Natalie Thomson
Resident in Counseling, MSEd, LPC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23505 (Online Only)
My ideal client is YOU! That's right-I choose you! I love working with all clients, whatever you've got going on, you're not alone and I want to listen and support you. Whether you are young and finding your way or young at heart and reflecting on life, I enjoy being on your team and hope we can chat soon.
My ideal client is YOU! That's right-I choose you! I love working with all clients, whatever you've got going on, you're not alone and I want to listen and support you. Whether you are young and finding your way or young at heart and reflecting on life, I enjoy being on your team and hope we can chat soon.
I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings with a variety of clients and bring decades of experience to your therapy. I have taught at colleges and am a published author. My private practice focuses on individual therapy with adults, with a special emphasis on PTSD and other anxiety disorders. I believe every client and his or her situation is unique. I do not believe a one-size fit all approach to therapy. I may use EMDR, cognitive-behavioral, solution-oriented and even plain old common sense and humor in our work together. I consider therapy a joint effort, a partnership, a "We're in this together" experience.
I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings with a variety of clients and bring decades of experience to your therapy. I have taught at colleges and am a published author. My private practice focuses on individual therapy with adults, with a special emphasis on PTSD and other anxiety disorders. I believe every client and his or her situation is unique. I do not believe a one-size fit all approach to therapy. I may use EMDR, cognitive-behavioral, solution-oriented and even plain old common sense and humor in our work together. I consider therapy a joint effort, a partnership, a "We're in this together" experience.
Sarah Kooiman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23505 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Just about everyone will experience difficulty at some point in their lives, whether that means grief, relationship conflict, mental health concerns, struggles with identity and purpose, or the question of worthiness and success. It can be difficult to know how to maneuver through the challenges that life can throw our way, and at times it's hard to know where to turn. My goal is to help create an opportunity to explore the workings of your mind, and to help guide you to self-discovery, knowledge, and peace.
Just about everyone will experience difficulty at some point in their lives, whether that means grief, relationship conflict, mental health concerns, struggles with identity and purpose, or the question of worthiness and success. It can be difficult to know how to maneuver through the challenges that life can throw our way, and at times it's hard to know where to turn. My goal is to help create an opportunity to explore the workings of your mind, and to help guide you to self-discovery, knowledge, and peace.
Accepting new patients (ages 6 yrs-65 yrs) for Medication Management and limited therapy with online, virtual, or in person appointments available. So if you are a new patient or need a change from your current provider, we're here for you. Our staff will provide a safe space to explore your needs, questions and beliefs in a nonjudgmental environment, while working toward positive solutions for the future. As a small group of experienced mental health professionals, we offer a variety of research-based, therapeutic approaches and medication management, in a comfortable setting without the "big office" feel.
Accepting new patients (ages 6 yrs-65 yrs) for Medication Management and limited therapy with online, virtual, or in person appointments available. So if you are a new patient or need a change from your current provider, we're here for you. Our staff will provide a safe space to explore your needs, questions and beliefs in a nonjudgmental environment, while working toward positive solutions for the future. As a small group of experienced mental health professionals, we offer a variety of research-based, therapeutic approaches and medication management, in a comfortable setting without the "big office" feel.
Jessica (Jay) Davis
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23505 (Online Only)
Great to meet you! I go by the nickname, Jay. I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 10+ yrs of experience in diverse settings (rural, military, college, inpatient, & VA C&P exams). I believe in our natural strength and that we all need help sometimes. I will listen, support, and provide a trusted space for you to explore your feelings and concerns. I will teach you how to approach difficult and necessary conversations within yourself and with others. I will help untangle what feels messy. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, military/veteran stress, LGBTQ+, grief, & family / relationships issues.
Great to meet you! I go by the nickname, Jay. I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 10+ yrs of experience in diverse settings (rural, military, college, inpatient, & VA C&P exams). I believe in our natural strength and that we all need help sometimes. I will listen, support, and provide a trusted space for you to explore your feelings and concerns. I will teach you how to approach difficult and necessary conversations within yourself and with others. I will help untangle what feels messy. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, military/veteran stress, LGBTQ+, grief, & family / relationships issues.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
We all long to be seen, heard, understood, acknowledged and loved. Healing occurs when we feel safe in our relationships and are able to connect to ourselves and with each other. We can then allow ourselves to be known and express what is true for us. I utilize a somatic, attachment-based, psychodynamic approach that gently explores old wounds and releases suppressed emotions which influence what you believe about yourself, determine the roles you play in life, and impact how you show up in the world. This approach reaches the root cause of your troubles.
We all long to be seen, heard, understood, acknowledged and loved. Healing occurs when we feel safe in our relationships and are able to connect to ourselves and with each other. We can then allow ourselves to be known and express what is true for us. I utilize a somatic, attachment-based, psychodynamic approach that gently explores old wounds and releases suppressed emotions which influence what you believe about yourself, determine the roles you play in life, and impact how you show up in the world. This approach reaches the root cause of your troubles.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, adjustment, stress, and low self-esteem?
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, adjustment, stress, and low self-esteem?
LaKeisha O'Neal LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23505
Not accepting new clients
Drama and/or trauma consuming you? Dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future? If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired you have come to the right place! Marriage/relationship stress, parenting stress, family stress, work stress, school stress, financial stress, grief and health issues are our most common stressors. Come learn new ways of thinking and coping with life stressors. I look forward to working with you on doing the work necessary to help you live your best life.
Drama and/or trauma consuming you? Dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future? If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired you have come to the right place! Marriage/relationship stress, parenting stress, family stress, work stress, school stress, financial stress, grief and health issues are our most common stressors. Come learn new ways of thinking and coping with life stressors. I look forward to working with you on doing the work necessary to help you live your best life.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.