Christopher Parkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, CSAC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23502
Let's Connect (757) 354-3318
Many clients entering therapy say "I want to fully know myself." We can focus on concerns around: meaning and purpose; unwanted shifts in feelings and thoughts; identity; unhealthy habits and addictions; anxiety; relationship difficulties; and wounds (trauma) that have been difficult to experience throughout life. Therapy with me is a helping relationship aimed to create conditions of appreciation and realness. As a therapist, I practice being a safe host, so you may be able to have experiences that are moving/transforming/insightful. I am a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia.
My therapeutic practice is humanistic/existential and relational, meaning therapy is experiential, and if certain conditions are present, you can become more genuine. We can use the body/somatic experiences, viewing you within cultural/societal contexts, and Internal Family Systems theory to release stuck parts of yourself. Developmental trauma is a focus.
I have 17 years experience as a professional helper in outpatient, residential, and crisis stabilization settings. I have conducted outpatient therapy and crisis interventions with adults, families, adolescents, and children. I served the City of Norfolk as a therapist for over 4 years. I am also a musician and value the creative process!
Call or Email Christopher Parkin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (757) 354-3318
Let's Connect (757) 354-3318
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Humana
- Medicaid (Optima/Anthem HMO)
- Medicaid (United Health MCO)
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 354-3318
Christopher Parkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, CSAC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701007365 Christopher Parkin
- Attended Old Dominion University
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Spirituality
- Addiction
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (757) 354-3318
Christopher Parkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, CSAC