Emotionally Focused Therapists in 23507
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Norfolk
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23507
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
My clients often overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life changes with the support of emotionally focused therapy.
Way to go about taking the first step to start therapy! It's tough to feel any balance. Stressors weigh on you and may even add to your anxiety and depression symptoms. Perhaps you may be struggling and at a loss for what to do and how to do it. I can support you to find the best strategies to tackle these stressors and get back to balance despite the many things we aren't able to change in the world now. I've spent many years working with individuals to navigate their symptoms to work together to make daily life feel more balanced. I have extensive training and experience to treat the whole person with a mindful approach.
My clients often overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life changes with the support of emotionally focused therapy.
Way to go about taking the first step to start therapy! It's tough to feel any balance. Stressors weigh on you and may even add to your anxiety and depression symptoms. Perhaps you may be struggling and at a loss for what to do and how to do it. I can support you to find the best strategies to tackle these stressors and get back to balance despite the many things we aren't able to change in the world now. I've spent many years working with individuals to navigate their symptoms to work together to make daily life feel more balanced. I have extensive training and experience to treat the whole person with a mindful approach.
Meredith Luttrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23507
I view therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on themselves, and the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in creating change. It is important to have a safe, empowering, and supportive environment in order to examine hurtful relationship patterns and emotional difficulties, and in turn change negative self-evaluations to better respond to life's challenges. I am genuinely interested in and committed to helping my clients gain insight and express their needs in order to engage in more healthy relationships and live the life they want.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on themselves, and the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in creating change. It is important to have a safe, empowering, and supportive environment in order to examine hurtful relationship patterns and emotional difficulties, and in turn change negative self-evaluations to better respond to life's challenges. I am genuinely interested in and committed to helping my clients gain insight and express their needs in order to engage in more healthy relationships and live the life they want.
Tess Hosier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23507 (Online Only)
I love working with couples! Partners can easily become caught in repeated negative interaction cycles that create disconnection, resentment, and distress overtime. Utilizing my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I help couples to identify and shift these defeating interactions to create a stronger, lasting emotional connection in the relationship. Your relationship can become a safe haven where you feel more accepted, supported, and secure! I also have a passion for working with individual adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulty, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal distress.
I love working with couples! Partners can easily become caught in repeated negative interaction cycles that create disconnection, resentment, and distress overtime. Utilizing my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I help couples to identify and shift these defeating interactions to create a stronger, lasting emotional connection in the relationship. Your relationship can become a safe haven where you feel more accepted, supported, and secure! I also have a passion for working with individual adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulty, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal distress.
Carol Siggers Snow @ Deep Connections Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23507
If there was ever a time in your life where you’ve felt the need to have someone who could not only hear, but understand and validate you, I am that person. I am a licensed therapist and I have spent the entirety of my life helping guide people on how to identify feelings, thoughts, choices, and actions that are negatively affecting them. I enjoy working with people who are sincerely ready for positive change. We all have to navigate life’s numerous struggles and challenges. As we try to navigate life, sometimes depression, stress, anxiety, conflicts can be obstacles to our finding balance and stability.
If there was ever a time in your life where you’ve felt the need to have someone who could not only hear, but understand and validate you, I am that person. I am a licensed therapist and I have spent the entirety of my life helping guide people on how to identify feelings, thoughts, choices, and actions that are negatively affecting them. I enjoy working with people who are sincerely ready for positive change. We all have to navigate life’s numerous struggles and challenges. As we try to navigate life, sometimes depression, stress, anxiety, conflicts can be obstacles to our finding balance and stability.
Zhavon Shay Malone @ Deep Connections Counseling
LPC Intern, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23507
Currently waitlisted until Sept 2024 You may be looking for someone to help you better understand yourself and your behaviors or to build better relationships with your loved ones. With a background in mental health and special education, I am uniquely positioned to support you in achieving your goals. My passion is helping my clients learn to feel good about who they are and the direction their life is headed. I help adults, youth, and families transition from confusion and misunderstanding to clarity and healthy relationships.
Currently waitlisted until Sept 2024 You may be looking for someone to help you better understand yourself and your behaviors or to build better relationships with your loved ones. With a background in mental health and special education, I am uniquely positioned to support you in achieving your goals. My passion is helping my clients learn to feel good about who they are and the direction their life is headed. I help adults, youth, and families transition from confusion and misunderstanding to clarity and healthy relationships.
Padma Doobay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23507 (Online Only)
Accepting referrals in NC & VA... I believe that true healing and growth emerge from understanding and addressing the social and systemic contexts that shape our lives. My approach is person-centered, grounded in empathy, social justice, and the mind-body connection. I work with "othered identities” to explore their intersectionality, challenge oppressive narratives, and break free from cycles of generational trauma. I also assist couples navigating cross-cultural, mixed-heritage dynamics and extended family structures. More generally, I work with those seeking an alternative to medicalized therapy.
Accepting referrals in NC & VA... I believe that true healing and growth emerge from understanding and addressing the social and systemic contexts that shape our lives. My approach is person-centered, grounded in empathy, social justice, and the mind-body connection. I work with "othered identities” to explore their intersectionality, challenge oppressive narratives, and break free from cycles of generational trauma. I also assist couples navigating cross-cultural, mixed-heritage dynamics and extended family structures. More generally, I work with those seeking an alternative to medicalized therapy.
I'm a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience in supporting people and their mental health. My goal is to meet you where you are to help you feel empowered and in control of your life. It is important to me to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each person by being compassionate, empathetic, warm, and with a splash of fun so you can have a positive experience for healing and growth. I offer support through telemedicine via video chat or phone calls to provide you with flexible, accessible care. -I am no longer accepting clients in California-
I'm a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience in supporting people and their mental health. My goal is to meet you where you are to help you feel empowered and in control of your life. It is important to me to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each person by being compassionate, empathetic, warm, and with a splash of fun so you can have a positive experience for healing and growth. I offer support through telemedicine via video chat or phone calls to provide you with flexible, accessible care. -I am no longer accepting clients in California-
Dr. Chanel Young-Pope is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a former United States Army Officer; having combined service in both branches totaling 24 years of military expertise. Dr. Young is passionate about helping women, adults, veterans, and seniors to address their unique challenges and associated with work-life balance/burn-out, depression, anxiety, complex grief, trauma, relationship issues, poor adjustment, phase of life issues, and major life transitions.
Dr. Chanel Young-Pope is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a former United States Army Officer; having combined service in both branches totaling 24 years of military expertise. Dr. Young is passionate about helping women, adults, veterans, and seniors to address their unique challenges and associated with work-life balance/burn-out, depression, anxiety, complex grief, trauma, relationship issues, poor adjustment, phase of life issues, and major life transitions.
Over my years in practice, it has been an honor to work with children, teens, adults, and families in the counseling setting. I approach my work with clients in a strengths-based and collaborative manner. I believe strongly in people's innate ability to heal and greatly enjoy partnering with my clients on this journey. Clients may choose to incorporate creative approaches including art and play therapies. These interventions can address deep-rooted pains through expression, metaphor, and reflection. I also utilize techniques to calm and positively change inner dialogue and assist in emotional regulation.
Over my years in practice, it has been an honor to work with children, teens, adults, and families in the counseling setting. I approach my work with clients in a strengths-based and collaborative manner. I believe strongly in people's innate ability to heal and greatly enjoy partnering with my clients on this journey. Clients may choose to incorporate creative approaches including art and play therapies. These interventions can address deep-rooted pains through expression, metaphor, and reflection. I also utilize techniques to calm and positively change inner dialogue and assist in emotional regulation.
Kessler Psychological, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23507
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that everyone is capable of improving their life circumstances with guided work, and that all should be free from suffering. I evaluate and treat life satisfaction and interpersonal problems, as well as diagnosable mental illnesses. I offer individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy. I am empathetic, warm, and non-judgmental with appropriate professional boundaries, and use a variety of perspectives and techniques to help clients meet their goals. I do not discriminate on any basis. Dr. Kohn and I are working off a waitlist at this time.
I believe that everyone is capable of improving their life circumstances with guided work, and that all should be free from suffering. I evaluate and treat life satisfaction and interpersonal problems, as well as diagnosable mental illnesses. I offer individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy. I am empathetic, warm, and non-judgmental with appropriate professional boundaries, and use a variety of perspectives and techniques to help clients meet their goals. I do not discriminate on any basis. Dr. Kohn and I are working off a waitlist at this time.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23507
We help families, couples, and individuals who are struggling. We offer them help when they are working through personal struggles, marriage/couple difficulties, family concerns, the difficult teen years, emotional/behavioral issues, or other difficult life circumstances. This process can be scary and I commend you for starting it! We accept Anthem/BCBS, Optima, and Tricare. We are currently open to new clients!
We help families, couples, and individuals who are struggling. We offer them help when they are working through personal struggles, marriage/couple difficulties, family concerns, the difficult teen years, emotional/behavioral issues, or other difficult life circumstances. This process can be scary and I commend you for starting it! We accept Anthem/BCBS, Optima, and Tricare. We are currently open to new clients!
IHCCS, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23507
The people who come to see us are seeking assistance with making changes that will improve their lives. Our philosophy is based on Carl Rogers' Client Centered Theory; we start where you are with your issues. We are genuine,empathetic, and respect the right to self determination. If you can muster the motivation to contact us, we will help you find the courage to come into the office, and be a source of strength, support, and encouragement to help you work through the issues that are negatively impacting your overall quality of life. We will help you make changes to improve your life.
The people who come to see us are seeking assistance with making changes that will improve their lives. Our philosophy is based on Carl Rogers' Client Centered Theory; we start where you are with your issues. We are genuine,empathetic, and respect the right to self determination. If you can muster the motivation to contact us, we will help you find the courage to come into the office, and be a source of strength, support, and encouragement to help you work through the issues that are negatively impacting your overall quality of life. We will help you make changes to improve your life.
Embrace Therapeutic Solutions LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23507 (Online Only)
In a world full of so many different people we are bound to encounter a vast array of road blocks. Some are easy to verbalize and some are not. Some of the things we experience are small and can be minimized but some cannot. Sometimes we don’t trust enough to share and sometimes we do not know how to communicate what we are feeling, when we are feeling and why we are feeling. Embrace gives us the opportunity to be open to the therapeutic process, embrace it like a warm hug of comfort. To Embrace the process we must first start with the Problem. To Trust the Journey we must envision where we want to be in our lives and go for it.
In a world full of so many different people we are bound to encounter a vast array of road blocks. Some are easy to verbalize and some are not. Some of the things we experience are small and can be minimized but some cannot. Sometimes we don’t trust enough to share and sometimes we do not know how to communicate what we are feeling, when we are feeling and why we are feeling. Embrace gives us the opportunity to be open to the therapeutic process, embrace it like a warm hug of comfort. To Embrace the process we must first start with the Problem. To Trust the Journey we must envision where we want to be in our lives and go for it.
Life can be tough, but so are you. Let's work together to overcome any obstacle that you may be battling. Together in a safe and welcoming environment we can work on discovering solutions to your challenges while enjoying the journey of healing. Seeking therapy takes a lot of strength and it is something to be proud of. As a therapist, I will partner with you to turn your life toward your desired direction. Regardless if you are suffering from trauma, grief, life's stressors, relationship conflict, depression, or anxiety, I will work with you to thrive and live a meaningful life to your fullest potential.
Life can be tough, but so are you. Let's work together to overcome any obstacle that you may be battling. Together in a safe and welcoming environment we can work on discovering solutions to your challenges while enjoying the journey of healing. Seeking therapy takes a lot of strength and it is something to be proud of. As a therapist, I will partner with you to turn your life toward your desired direction. Regardless if you are suffering from trauma, grief, life's stressors, relationship conflict, depression, or anxiety, I will work with you to thrive and live a meaningful life to your fullest potential.
It can be challenging to seek help, especially when you're feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. You are officially taking the first step! Counseling is a unique investment in yourself; together we can begin a journey of hope and healing. I enjoy supporting clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodiversity, grief/loss, and stress management.
It can be challenging to seek help, especially when you're feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. You are officially taking the first step! Counseling is a unique investment in yourself; together we can begin a journey of hope and healing. I enjoy supporting clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodiversity, grief/loss, and stress management.
Are you struggling to connect with your partner and feeling like you are unable to get back onto the same wavelength? Have your interactions devolved into difficult or destructive patterns? Has infidelity, addiction, or loss of trust taken you to a place in your relationship where you never thought you would be? Whether a recent event has thrown your relationship off track or disconnection has crept up over time, I can help. I want to come alongside you and your partner to help you heal and find your way back to each other.
Are you struggling to connect with your partner and feeling like you are unable to get back onto the same wavelength? Have your interactions devolved into difficult or destructive patterns? Has infidelity, addiction, or loss of trust taken you to a place in your relationship where you never thought you would be? Whether a recent event has thrown your relationship off track or disconnection has crept up over time, I can help. I want to come alongside you and your partner to help you heal and find your way back to each other.
Elizabeth Kynett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23507
Are you ready for change in your life, your relationship, or yourself? Are you tired of struggling and ready for some relief? Elizabeth would be honored to help you and your loved ones through what may be the most challenging, yet influential season of your life. Relationships tend to make us, break us, and help us heal. Elizabeth believes there is always hope for a better future as we process our past, acknowledge our patterns, and begin to live and love differently. So if you are looking for individual, couples, or family therapy to find a better way forward for yourself and/or your relationships, please reach out.
Are you ready for change in your life, your relationship, or yourself? Are you tired of struggling and ready for some relief? Elizabeth would be honored to help you and your loved ones through what may be the most challenging, yet influential season of your life. Relationships tend to make us, break us, and help us heal. Elizabeth believes there is always hope for a better future as we process our past, acknowledge our patterns, and begin to live and love differently. So if you are looking for individual, couples, or family therapy to find a better way forward for yourself and/or your relationships, please reach out.
NLSAW Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, NCC
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23507
Takiya has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Old Dominion University. She received a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Takiya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP), and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Takiya is a Registered Supervisor with the Virginia Board of Counseling for residents in LPC, LMFT, and CSAC.
Takiya has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Old Dominion University. She received a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Takiya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP), and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Takiya is a Registered Supervisor with the Virginia Board of Counseling for residents in LPC, LMFT, and CSAC.
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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.