Emotionally Focused Therapists in 23704
EFT focuses on emotions that may be suppressed & helps in tapping into those emotions.
Hello! Are you having a difficult time in life right now? Are your relationships struggling, are you struggling to maintain overall? I can help you overcome this and more, by providing therapy to suit your needs. My approach to therapy is a collaborative one, where I will work with you as an individual, family, or couple to reach your personal or relationship goals. Culturally speaking, as a Black American, I am most sensitive to the issues that are specific to Black people; particularly focusing on how to build stronger families in the Black community and how to cope with the stressors of our daily life experiences.
EFT focuses on emotions that may be suppressed & helps in tapping into those emotions.
Hello! Are you having a difficult time in life right now? Are your relationships struggling, are you struggling to maintain overall? I can help you overcome this and more, by providing therapy to suit your needs. My approach to therapy is a collaborative one, where I will work with you as an individual, family, or couple to reach your personal or relationship goals. Culturally speaking, as a Black American, I am most sensitive to the issues that are specific to Black people; particularly focusing on how to build stronger families in the Black community and how to cope with the stressors of our daily life experiences.
Breezi Sharpe-Justice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, CCTP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23704
At Bella Mente Mental Health, we are passionate about "Nurturing the Beauty of Your Mind and Spirit" with a commitment to guiding individuals through their unique journeys toward healing and self-discovery. I specialize in trauma recovery, perinatal mental health, substance abuse, and navigating life transitions, and I believe that each person’s story deserves to be heard and understood. Therapy takes courage, and I honor that bravery by fostering a safe, collaborative environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
At Bella Mente Mental Health, we are passionate about "Nurturing the Beauty of Your Mind and Spirit" with a commitment to guiding individuals through their unique journeys toward healing and self-discovery. I specialize in trauma recovery, perinatal mental health, substance abuse, and navigating life transitions, and I believe that each person’s story deserves to be heard and understood. Therapy takes courage, and I honor that bravery by fostering a safe, collaborative environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Lateacia Sessoms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CASC, BS-HSP, CSTOP
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Lateacia strives to bring an effective blend of experiences, empowerment, education, encouragement and support in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. Lateacia’s approach to counseling is centered on the therapeutic alliance. She places a strong value on co-creating an environment where individuals feel safe, connected, supported, and encouraged to become the best versions of themselves. Lateacia is totally committed to the individuals that she serves and believes that there is great value and importance in human connections.
Lateacia strives to bring an effective blend of experiences, empowerment, education, encouragement and support in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. Lateacia’s approach to counseling is centered on the therapeutic alliance. She places a strong value on co-creating an environment where individuals feel safe, connected, supported, and encouraged to become the best versions of themselves. Lateacia is totally committed to the individuals that she serves and believes that there is great value and importance in human connections.
Kate Fitzpatrick O'Leary
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23704 (Online Only)
I work holistically incorporating mind, body, and spirit. My background includes training in Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy which focuses on felt present experience of the body to access core material of the psyche. I provide virtual and phone sessions. My apologies, my website is currently under construction. I can accept straight Medicare in Virginia out of network private insurance or cash. I am now licensed to do Telehealth in Virginia, Nevada, Washington, Utah, Arizona and Vermont.
I work holistically incorporating mind, body, and spirit. My background includes training in Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy which focuses on felt present experience of the body to access core material of the psyche. I provide virtual and phone sessions. My apologies, my website is currently under construction. I can accept straight Medicare in Virginia out of network private insurance or cash. I am now licensed to do Telehealth in Virginia, Nevada, Washington, Utah, Arizona and Vermont.
Alabaster Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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!
Healing Journey Center for Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23704
My ideal client is a person struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. They want to improve their quality of life, to live life more fully and authentically. They are open to mindfulness-based therapy and interventions.
My ideal client is a person struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. They want to improve their quality of life, to live life more fully and authentically. They are open to mindfulness-based therapy and interventions.
Joy Porter-Blount (Only Providing Tele-Health)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Working in the mental health field for 20 years has been a joyous journey for me. I am always awed at the power and value of the human spirit that facilitate change and healing. I celebrate every step of courage to face life's challenges and "choose joy". I have also learned that incorporating concepts borrowed from the family systems theory and personality theory create greater depth into one's practice of insight into daily life functioning. I am a trauma-informed and strengths-based counselor. I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques, focusing on my clients' self-concept, goals, and resilience. I support personal responsibility as a modality for change. I would be honored to share a season in your life journey towards your healing and development.
Working in the mental health field for 20 years has been a joyous journey for me. I am always awed at the power and value of the human spirit that facilitate change and healing. I celebrate every step of courage to face life's challenges and "choose joy". I have also learned that incorporating concepts borrowed from the family systems theory and personality theory create greater depth into one's practice of insight into daily life functioning. I am a trauma-informed and strengths-based counselor. I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques, focusing on my clients' self-concept, goals, and resilience. I support personal responsibility as a modality for change. I would be honored to share a season in your life journey towards your healing and development.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical experience across a variety of settings, including Intensive In-Home (IIH), Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT), crisis intervention, school-based, community-based, and military and family lifestyle counseling. I have experience working with the military population, adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical experience across a variety of settings, including Intensive In-Home (IIH), Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT), crisis intervention, school-based, community-based, and military and family lifestyle counseling. I have experience working with the military population, adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Hi there! I am a somatic-oriented experiential therapist who uses a holistic approach to empower clients to create the changes they seek in themselves and their relationships. I am a Certified Trauma Professional with training in Parts and Memory Therapy, and I offer spiritual integration work upon request. I strive to create safety and connection for all my clients through deep empathy, calm demeanor, and humor, cultivating an environment in which clients develop meaningful self-discovery and change. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients throughout the therapy experience and am open to changing course if necessary.
Hi there! I am a somatic-oriented experiential therapist who uses a holistic approach to empower clients to create the changes they seek in themselves and their relationships. I am a Certified Trauma Professional with training in Parts and Memory Therapy, and I offer spiritual integration work upon request. I strive to create safety and connection for all my clients through deep empathy, calm demeanor, and humor, cultivating an environment in which clients develop meaningful self-discovery and change. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients throughout the therapy experience and am open to changing course if necessary.
Charnetta Rochelle Waters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CYMHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23704
I am now accepting DAY-TIME clients! Be the child you wished would change the world”. My philosophy is that by fostering change in the younger versions of society, then we can influence real change. Welcome to Heart-Led Counseling and Consulting, where I take great pride in working with people, especially children, teenagers, and adolescents. The child in us all is not my focus, but the aspects of the child, the carefree voice, the ability to live out loud, love out loud, and heal out loud before life’s challenges silenced our voices.
I am now accepting DAY-TIME clients! Be the child you wished would change the world”. My philosophy is that by fostering change in the younger versions of society, then we can influence real change. Welcome to Heart-Led Counseling and Consulting, where I take great pride in working with people, especially children, teenagers, and adolescents. The child in us all is not my focus, but the aspects of the child, the carefree voice, the ability to live out loud, love out loud, and heal out loud before life’s challenges silenced our voices.
Chaniece Winfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT-S, LSATP, ACS
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Winfield believes that we all have the potential to be the best versions of ourselves. She works with the individual on their own personal journey to self discovery and change from a person-centered approach. She is currently accepting clients aged 5 and up with the following needs: ADHD, Relationship issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Marital issues, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD, and Life Transition.
Dr. Winfield believes that we all have the potential to be the best versions of ourselves. She works with the individual on their own personal journey to self discovery and change from a person-centered approach. She is currently accepting clients aged 5 and up with the following needs: ADHD, Relationship issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Marital issues, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD, and Life Transition.
Brittany Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23704 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel like you are struggling and want to make change? Do you feel overwhelmed by your eating disorder/ issues, self esteem, anxiety, depression, self image, emotional regulation, relationships or life in general? Trust me you are not alone. It is not uncommon to feel off or stuck or unresolved which can take an emotional, mental or physical toll. If this sounds like you, I want to help you move forward and away from your stuckness. Let's work together to help you heal and grow.
Do you feel like you are struggling and want to make change? Do you feel overwhelmed by your eating disorder/ issues, self esteem, anxiety, depression, self image, emotional regulation, relationships or life in general? Trust me you are not alone. It is not uncommon to feel off or stuck or unresolved which can take an emotional, mental or physical toll. If this sounds like you, I want to help you move forward and away from your stuckness. Let's work together to help you heal and grow.
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Many frameworks inform my approach to treatment, including emotionally focused and psychodynamic theories.
I help clients to move beyond beliefs of self-hate and doubt to feelings of self-love and celebration. My clients improve their self-compassion while healing past pain, leading to deeper connection with the people in their lives. We develop strategies to replace old coping mechanisms that are no longer helpful or never were. I believe we are all more than the worst things we have ever thought about ourselves.
Many frameworks inform my approach to treatment, including emotionally focused and psychodynamic theories.
I help clients to move beyond beliefs of self-hate and doubt to feelings of self-love and celebration. My clients improve their self-compassion while healing past pain, leading to deeper connection with the people in their lives. We develop strategies to replace old coping mechanisms that are no longer helpful or never were. I believe we are all more than the worst things we have ever thought about ourselves.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Brainspotting - two powerful evidence based interventions.
As a first generation bilingual Guatemalan immigrant, I am committed to providing therapeutic services to varying diverse communities. It can be difficult to find professionals with whom you can feel safe with. I am culturally aware and embrace all our differences. My relational approach helps me look at people as small parts of a bigger whole. I believe and trust in that "gut feeling", the voice within we sometimes ignore. I want to work alongside you to focus on the emotional healing, and start the process of restoring hope and confidence. I help people address anxiety, cultural issues, loss, and other life transitions.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Brainspotting - two powerful evidence based interventions.
As a first generation bilingual Guatemalan immigrant, I am committed to providing therapeutic services to varying diverse communities. It can be difficult to find professionals with whom you can feel safe with. I am culturally aware and embrace all our differences. My relational approach helps me look at people as small parts of a bigger whole. I believe and trust in that "gut feeling", the voice within we sometimes ignore. I want to work alongside you to focus on the emotional healing, and start the process of restoring hope and confidence. I help people address anxiety, cultural issues, loss, and other life transitions.
I’ve completed advanced training programs in Brainspotting and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Struggling with loss in a relationship? Betrayal? Abandonment? Shame? Living with or beyond illness? Maybe you are caring for a loved one who is chronically ill. We all get wounded. Seeking therapy is one way to care for yourself as you navigate these challenging experiences. Even in the most difficult times of life, we have an amazing capacity to grow, learn, connect, love, and to find meaning and purpose. This can be balanced with the uncomfortable feelings of grief, survivorship, loss of intimacy and sexuality. My deep compassion blended with fierce knowing, allows me to help people make significant changes.
I’ve completed advanced training programs in Brainspotting and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Struggling with loss in a relationship? Betrayal? Abandonment? Shame? Living with or beyond illness? Maybe you are caring for a loved one who is chronically ill. We all get wounded. Seeking therapy is one way to care for yourself as you navigate these challenging experiences. Even in the most difficult times of life, we have an amazing capacity to grow, learn, connect, love, and to find meaning and purpose. This can be balanced with the uncomfortable feelings of grief, survivorship, loss of intimacy and sexuality. My deep compassion blended with fierce knowing, allows me to help people make significant changes.
Nathaniel Mason
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
I have received training in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help couples looking to discover safety, trust, and nurturing in their relationship.
Feeling disconnected in relationships? It's an honor that you are choosing me as part of your journey to peace and well-being. I’m sure you are wondering to yourself: Who are you and can you help me? Absolutely, I can! I have helped clients past for the past 6 years with addictions, relational problems, and other attachment wounds. I assist couples with understanding the obstacles to fulfilling relationships. Together, we will discover a renewed sense of yourself with more realistic thinking, fewer worries, and happier connections. I have a passion for helping couples with a history of trauma and those from marginalized backgrounds.
I have received training in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help couples looking to discover safety, trust, and nurturing in their relationship.
Feeling disconnected in relationships? It's an honor that you are choosing me as part of your journey to peace and well-being. I’m sure you are wondering to yourself: Who are you and can you help me? Absolutely, I can! I have helped clients past for the past 6 years with addictions, relational problems, and other attachment wounds. I assist couples with understanding the obstacles to fulfilling relationships. Together, we will discover a renewed sense of yourself with more realistic thinking, fewer worries, and happier connections. I have a passion for helping couples with a history of trauma and those from marginalized backgrounds.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method.
Feeling disconnected in your relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to connect with those that matter most in your life? Sometimes life can be complicated and chaotic, which leaves the most capable and successful people feeling hurt and disconnected. I honor your courage in taking this first step to seek healing. Perhaps you are here because you feel stuck in your life, marriage or family; whatever pain you may be experiencing, it would be a privilege to partner with you on your journey towards greater peace and freedom as you break free of painful cycles and embrace peace in your life and relationships.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method.
Feeling disconnected in your relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to connect with those that matter most in your life? Sometimes life can be complicated and chaotic, which leaves the most capable and successful people feeling hurt and disconnected. I honor your courage in taking this first step to seek healing. Perhaps you are here because you feel stuck in your life, marriage or family; whatever pain you may be experiencing, it would be a privilege to partner with you on your journey towards greater peace and freedom as you break free of painful cycles and embrace peace in your life and relationships.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and the Gottman Method for premarital and marital couples at decision points in their lives.
Relationships are my passion and focus. I counsel individuals and couples who are navigating conflict, communication issues, betrayal, infidelity, emotional detachment, depression and anxiety. I believe that all of our histories and narratives shape who we become, how we feel, and how we act. My therapy style is about connection, cooperation, and the healing of old wounds and past hurts that affect current behaviors. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, or just don't know how to move forward, I would be honored to help you find your next steps.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and the Gottman Method for premarital and marital couples at decision points in their lives.
Relationships are my passion and focus. I counsel individuals and couples who are navigating conflict, communication issues, betrayal, infidelity, emotional detachment, depression and anxiety. I believe that all of our histories and narratives shape who we become, how we feel, and how we act. My therapy style is about connection, cooperation, and the healing of old wounds and past hurts that affect current behaviors. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, or just don't know how to move forward, I would be honored to help you find your next steps.
Victoria Burgess Holroyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23506
With over 20 years of couples experience and Emotionally Focused Therapy, a therapy based on the neuroscience of love and emotion, I can help create change and lasting connections.
Overwhelmed? Struggling with relationship issues? An Affair? Step-parenting? Do fights with your partner remain unresolved? Life is messy and complicated. Smart, capable and successful people get caught in painful relationship patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, emotionally and physically. Do you feel important to your partner? Strong relationships hinge on the answer to this question. Whether I am working with a couple, family, or individual, I want my clients to learn their relationship patterns--what drives them, and more importantly, how to change them.
With over 20 years of couples experience and Emotionally Focused Therapy, a therapy based on the neuroscience of love and emotion, I can help create change and lasting connections.
Overwhelmed? Struggling with relationship issues? An Affair? Step-parenting? Do fights with your partner remain unresolved? Life is messy and complicated. Smart, capable and successful people get caught in painful relationship patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, emotionally and physically. Do you feel important to your partner? Strong relationships hinge on the answer to this question. Whether I am working with a couple, family, or individual, I want my clients to learn their relationship patterns--what drives them, and more importantly, how to change them.
Georgia Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
Every human being at times experiences sadness, anxiety, anger, shame, fear, hopelessness, guilt, uncertainty. But for some, their daily lives are significantly impacted. You may be struggling with your marriage, partnership, children, family, friends, employer, co-workers. Depression and anxiety may cause you to avoid doing the things that matter and/or to choose unhealthy ways of coping. Some struggle with anger issues that result in legal, relationship and/or employment problems. Others have experienced traumatic events as children and/or adults. While pain in life is inevitable, it does not have to take over our lives.
Every human being at times experiences sadness, anxiety, anger, shame, fear, hopelessness, guilt, uncertainty. But for some, their daily lives are significantly impacted. You may be struggling with your marriage, partnership, children, family, friends, employer, co-workers. Depression and anxiety may cause you to avoid doing the things that matter and/or to choose unhealthy ways of coping. Some struggle with anger issues that result in legal, relationship and/or employment problems. Others have experienced traumatic events as children and/or adults. While pain in life is inevitable, it does not have to take over our lives.
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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.