Emotionally Focused Therapists in 23701

Photo of Bertresh London Nunez - Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesapeake, Counselor
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.
(757) 832-7127 View (757) 832-7127
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Rochelle A Council
Resident in Counseling, MA, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Through the psychotherapeutic process, you will learn to become more aware of why you act, react, and feel the way you do. You will develop more constructive methods to resolve life's difficulties and stressors, and you will work to strengthen your inner resources. I would like to be a listener, a comforter, an impartial person who helps to identify triggers and develop goals and coping skills to improve their lives.
Through the psychotherapeutic process, you will learn to become more aware of why you act, react, and feel the way you do. You will develop more constructive methods to resolve life's difficulties and stressors, and you will work to strengthen your inner resources. I would like to be a listener, a comforter, an impartial person who helps to identify triggers and develop goals and coping skills to improve their lives.
(757) 799-1693 View (757) 799-1693
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Changing Lives Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23701
I have been counseling individuals, children, families, and couples for 25 years. I have experience treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, adolescent behavioral problems, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anger management issues. My clients regard me as someone who has not only helped them navigate through some of life's most difficult challenges but someone who advocates strongly for them and cares about them. Helping people improve their lives is my mission and my passion in life.
I have been counseling individuals, children, families, and couples for 25 years. I have experience treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, adolescent behavioral problems, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anger management issues. My clients regard me as someone who has not only helped them navigate through some of life's most difficult challenges but someone who advocates strongly for them and cares about them. Helping people improve their lives is my mission and my passion in life.
(757) 656-4053 View (757) 656-4053
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Sheronda Farrow
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23701  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for helping and a quest for healing; understanding that recovery to wellness is a journey that you must take, with myself as a willing guide. It's my pleasure to assist you in discovering the tools you already possess to be successful on this journey. I've provided counseling and psychological testing services to children, adults, and families for 13 years. I have experience in treating a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, behavior problems, ADHD, family/relationship issues, and anger management. Testing services include cognitive, achievement, and personality assessment. I also provide consultation, education, and training within the community.
I have a passion for helping and a quest for healing; understanding that recovery to wellness is a journey that you must take, with myself as a willing guide. It's my pleasure to assist you in discovering the tools you already possess to be successful on this journey. I've provided counseling and psychological testing services to children, adults, and families for 13 years. I have experience in treating a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, behavior problems, ADHD, family/relationship issues, and anger management. Testing services include cognitive, achievement, and personality assessment. I also provide consultation, education, and training within the community.
(757) 350-8807 View (757) 350-8807
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Andrea Stephen
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Andrea Stephen is a Resident in Counseling in the State of Virginia who specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, relationship issues, grief, stress management, PTSD, Christian counseling, and academic/work issues. She is passionate about meeting others where they are and helping them to navigate through the challenges of life. Andrea is a graduate of Old Dominion University with an Ed. S in Counseling. She also holds a master’s degree in Human Services Counseling certified in Psychological First Aid and Collaborative Assessment Management of Suicidality (CAMS), life coaching, and wellness coaching.
Andrea Stephen is a Resident in Counseling in the State of Virginia who specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, relationship issues, grief, stress management, PTSD, Christian counseling, and academic/work issues. She is passionate about meeting others where they are and helping them to navigate through the challenges of life. Andrea is a graduate of Old Dominion University with an Ed. S in Counseling. She also holds a master’s degree in Human Services Counseling certified in Psychological First Aid and Collaborative Assessment Management of Suicidality (CAMS), life coaching, and wellness coaching.
(757) 992-8333 View (757) 992-8333
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Persevering Families & Counseling - Janice Holemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Are you or a family member struggling with depression, anxiety, attention/concentration, managing anger, or anything that consumes one's thoughts/feelings on a daily basis? Persevering Families & Counseling may be able to help with that! Each provider at Persevering Families & Counseling aspire to join you on your journey to possibly discover/rediscover strengths within yourself and/or families, and work to improve everyone's mental health. We all strive to bring warmth, compassion and commitment to each session.
Are you or a family member struggling with depression, anxiety, attention/concentration, managing anger, or anything that consumes one's thoughts/feelings on a daily basis? Persevering Families & Counseling may be able to help with that! Each provider at Persevering Families & Counseling aspire to join you on your journey to possibly discover/rediscover strengths within yourself and/or families, and work to improve everyone's mental health. We all strive to bring warmth, compassion and commitment to each session.
(833) 517-2333 View (833) 517-2333
Photo of LaTasha M Anderson - Alabaster Counseling, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Alabaster Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23701
You're looking for a female therapist in Virginia who's safe. Where you won't be judged, ridiculed, or gossiped about. You've had enough of hiding behind your pain... Ready to stop hurting? Visit us at www.alabastercounseling.com to schedule an appointment today!
You're looking for a female therapist in Virginia who's safe. Where you won't be judged, ridiculed, or gossiped about. You've had enough of hiding behind your pain... Ready to stop hurting? Visit us at www.alabastercounseling.com to schedule an appointment today!
(757) 505-7148 View (757) 505-7148
Photo of Madeline Reynolds, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Madeline Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Now more than ever people like you are asking how they fit into the world. You may have questions about yourself, whether parts of yourself are lost or forgotten, leaving you isolated or lonely, and you deserve to explore these challenges in a safe environment with an unbiased professional. I am passionate about and experienced in providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care alongside trauma-informed, sex-positive psychoeducation to young adults and couples. I believe the power of healing rests within our connection to others in relationships, especially the necessary trust developed within the client-therapist dynamic.
Now more than ever people like you are asking how they fit into the world. You may have questions about yourself, whether parts of yourself are lost or forgotten, leaving you isolated or lonely, and you deserve to explore these challenges in a safe environment with an unbiased professional. I am passionate about and experienced in providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care alongside trauma-informed, sex-positive psychoeducation to young adults and couples. I believe the power of healing rests within our connection to others in relationships, especially the necessary trust developed within the client-therapist dynamic.
(757) 801-3478 View (757) 801-3478

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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.