Therapists in Norfolk City County, VA
Christopher Parkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23502
Therapy with me is fundamentally humanistic/ existential.
I view therapy as a helping relationship grounded in conditions of appreciation, warmth, realness, and compassion. I believe the main goal of therapy is for you to move towards the life YOU desire. As a therapist I practice being a safe host, so you may be able to have experiences that are moving/transforming/insightful. In therapy we can address concerns such as lack of meaning and purpose, unwanted shifts in feelings and thoughts, unhealthy habits, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and wounds that have been difficult to experience throughout life.
Therapy with me is fundamentally humanistic/ existential.
I view therapy as a helping relationship grounded in conditions of appreciation, warmth, realness, and compassion. I believe the main goal of therapy is for you to move towards the life YOU desire. As a therapist I practice being a safe host, so you may be able to have experiences that are moving/transforming/insightful. In therapy we can address concerns such as lack of meaning and purpose, unwanted shifts in feelings and thoughts, unhealthy habits, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and wounds that have been difficult to experience throughout life.
Alice Marie Conner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23508
* Level 1 Healing Touch * Level 3 training in Bonny Guided Imagery and Music *Dream work * Breath work, grounding, mandalas/art, and body awareness * Existential, Feminist, Person-Centered, and CBT.
I believe strongly in the power of the human spirit and that the wisdom resides within each one of us on how best to facilitate our own healing, growth, and emancipation. My experience as a private music instructor and performing musician, as well as my work with the profoundly mentally ill, has solidified my belief in the healing power of the expressive arts. I will work with you through both verbal and non-verbal ways as a means of personal transformation and healing. I am honored to be a supportive part of your brave and transcendent journey to healing.
* Level 1 Healing Touch * Level 3 training in Bonny Guided Imagery and Music *Dream work * Breath work, grounding, mandalas/art, and body awareness * Existential, Feminist, Person-Centered, and CBT.
I believe strongly in the power of the human spirit and that the wisdom resides within each one of us on how best to facilitate our own healing, growth, and emancipation. My experience as a private music instructor and performing musician, as well as my work with the profoundly mentally ill, has solidified my belief in the healing power of the expressive arts. I will work with you through both verbal and non-verbal ways as a means of personal transformation and healing. I am honored to be a supportive part of your brave and transcendent journey to healing.
Melissa Byrd - Rivers Of Hope Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23503
I utilize an eclectic approach that involves person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential therapy to assist clients with a wide range of issues.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in the growth and development of my clients. Within the therapeutic relationship, my clients can expect to be heard, supported, and encouraged as they work through their struggles to help them move forward. I have experience with all ages – children, adolescents, and adults. As a counselor, I provide services for individual, groups, and families.
I utilize an eclectic approach that involves person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential therapy to assist clients with a wide range of issues.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in the growth and development of my clients. Within the therapeutic relationship, my clients can expect to be heard, supported, and encouraged as they work through their struggles to help them move forward. I have experience with all ages – children, adolescents, and adults. As a counselor, I provide services for individual, groups, and families.
IHCCS, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23504
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.
Lisa C Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
Our invisible wounds sometimes lead us feeling overwhelmed, confused, stuck, or helpless preventing us from living the life we want to live. If you have ever felt invisible and like no one understands what you are feeling and experiencing, I am here to listen and tell you that your experiences are real and they are valid. I will work with you to create a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment to help heal your invisible wounds, make sense of your past, live in the present, and empower you to create a life worth living.
Our invisible wounds sometimes lead us feeling overwhelmed, confused, stuck, or helpless preventing us from living the life we want to live. If you have ever felt invisible and like no one understands what you are feeling and experiencing, I am here to listen and tell you that your experiences are real and they are valid. I will work with you to create a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment to help heal your invisible wounds, make sense of your past, live in the present, and empower you to create a life worth living.
Thanks for considering a therapy relationship with me. My hope is that I will provide you with an effective experience that allows you to freely explore the challenges you are currently facing. I strive to help you set goals and make intentional and thoughtful changes in your life. I am committed to helping you achieve your personal best quality of life through excellent clinical services. Please contact me if you are interested in pursuing individual, couples, family therapy or psychological assessment with me.
Thanks for considering a therapy relationship with me. My hope is that I will provide you with an effective experience that allows you to freely explore the challenges you are currently facing. I strive to help you set goals and make intentional and thoughtful changes in your life. I am committed to helping you achieve your personal best quality of life through excellent clinical services. Please contact me if you are interested in pursuing individual, couples, family therapy or psychological assessment with me.
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23502
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
Daniel K Benner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23502
Are you stressed about your or your child's behavioral issues at school and at home and can't seem to find the right approach to regain stability, or restore peace within the home again? Do you loathe constant negative behavior reports from school teachers, caretakers and local neighbors? Do you struggle with finding hope for your child and your family? Is peace absent and fleeting? Do you wrestle with constant relationship struggles and battles?
Are you stressed about your or your child's behavioral issues at school and at home and can't seem to find the right approach to regain stability, or restore peace within the home again? Do you loathe constant negative behavior reports from school teachers, caretakers and local neighbors? Do you struggle with finding hope for your child and your family? Is peace absent and fleeting? Do you wrestle with constant relationship struggles and battles?
Open Bay Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CCTP, C-DBT, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages (from children and adolescents, teenagers, adults, and the elderly), as well as couples, families, and groups on diverse issues (e.g., life changes and day-to-day experiences, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, psychosomatic, gender issues, LGTBQ+ issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, personality, disruptive behaviors, and so much more). I have a certification in working with clients who have experienced trauma and have extensive crisis training.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages (from children and adolescents, teenagers, adults, and the elderly), as well as couples, families, and groups on diverse issues (e.g., life changes and day-to-day experiences, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, psychosomatic, gender issues, LGTBQ+ issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, personality, disruptive behaviors, and so much more). I have a certification in working with clients who have experienced trauma and have extensive crisis training.
Almost everyone can benefit from counseling! Whether you're looking to sort through challenging emotions or experiences, improve your relationships, explore areas for personal growth, or develop skills to cope with stress, it helps to talk with someone whose only goal is to empathetically support you in making the changes you seek. Those who have experienced trauma often have difficulty regulating their emotions, building meaningful relationships, and coping with stress, and they tend to find that substances like alcohol and other drugs make hard things easier. These are not character flaws; this is a reasonable response to trauma.
Almost everyone can benefit from counseling! Whether you're looking to sort through challenging emotions or experiences, improve your relationships, explore areas for personal growth, or develop skills to cope with stress, it helps to talk with someone whose only goal is to empathetically support you in making the changes you seek. Those who have experienced trauma often have difficulty regulating their emotions, building meaningful relationships, and coping with stress, and they tend to find that substances like alcohol and other drugs make hard things easier. These are not character flaws; this is a reasonable response to trauma.
A central guiding principle of my practice as a clinical psychologist is that anyone who seeks assistance from a mental health professional should be accorded the utmost respect. Seeking treatment outside one's family and/or friends is best viewed as recognition of the reality that none of us is an expert in every difficulty with which we are faced. Asking for help is viewed as a strength, not as a weakness. Sometimes, working with a mental health professional who does not render judgements about one's functioning but simply attempts to help one understand oneself is just what the doctor ordered.
A central guiding principle of my practice as a clinical psychologist is that anyone who seeks assistance from a mental health professional should be accorded the utmost respect. Seeking treatment outside one's family and/or friends is best viewed as recognition of the reality that none of us is an expert in every difficulty with which we are faced. Asking for help is viewed as a strength, not as a weakness. Sometimes, working with a mental health professional who does not render judgements about one's functioning but simply attempts to help one understand oneself is just what the doctor ordered.
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Hello! I welcome and applaud you for taking a step towards healing! Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of rumination? Are you experiencing unhelpful thought patterns? Do you find it difficult to manage feelings of doubt and fear? It is my priority to validate all parts of you and your experiences. You are the expert of yourself, and I would love to guide you in uncovering your inner tools to continue building a life worth living.
Hello! I welcome and applaud you for taking a step towards healing! Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of rumination? Are you experiencing unhelpful thought patterns? Do you find it difficult to manage feelings of doubt and fear? It is my priority to validate all parts of you and your experiences. You are the expert of yourself, and I would love to guide you in uncovering your inner tools to continue building a life worth living.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist in that I blend traditional psychotherapy with cutting edge alternative approaches and perennial techniques sourced from Eastern philosophies. I use methods depending on the needs of the person seeking help including insight oriented psychotherapy, mindfulness practice, somatic work and dreamwork. I take a non-pathology based approach in that I help clients experience their painful symptoms as a personal calling for growth and change. In therapy my work is to help my client to recognize and honor that calling.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist in that I blend traditional psychotherapy with cutting edge alternative approaches and perennial techniques sourced from Eastern philosophies. I use methods depending on the needs of the person seeking help including insight oriented psychotherapy, mindfulness practice, somatic work and dreamwork. I take a non-pathology based approach in that I help clients experience their painful symptoms as a personal calling for growth and change. In therapy my work is to help my client to recognize and honor that calling.
I-Thrive Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSWC, LICSW
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23502
Are you having a difficult time managing day to day stressors? Are you depressed, uncertain, or maybe out of touch with your reality? Have you experienced a traumatic event (loss of a job, assault, divorce, recent move, or a a traumatic health diagnosis, such as cancer) that has changed your life completely? Do you find yourself experiencing rapid mood shifts or becoming socially anxious. Maybe you are looking for a space to identify your strengths, increase your emotional awareness and learn new skills to increase YOUR ability to manage your life… we are a space that can help you develop a plan for a happier you? WE can help you!
Are you having a difficult time managing day to day stressors? Are you depressed, uncertain, or maybe out of touch with your reality? Have you experienced a traumatic event (loss of a job, assault, divorce, recent move, or a a traumatic health diagnosis, such as cancer) that has changed your life completely? Do you find yourself experiencing rapid mood shifts or becoming socially anxious. Maybe you are looking for a space to identify your strengths, increase your emotional awareness and learn new skills to increase YOUR ability to manage your life… we are a space that can help you develop a plan for a happier you? WE can help you!
Taking the step to pursue therapy on your healing journey can be overwhelming, confusing, and even scary at times. Whether you are a newcomer to therapy or are continuing on your journey, our work together is led by your values and what is important to you. We stay curious and collaborate to find out how to make changes that feel right for you. In our time together, I hope to create a space that is safe, trusting, and validating to your experiences.
Taking the step to pursue therapy on your healing journey can be overwhelming, confusing, and even scary at times. Whether you are a newcomer to therapy or are continuing on your journey, our work together is led by your values and what is important to you. We stay curious and collaborate to find out how to make changes that feel right for you. In our time together, I hope to create a space that is safe, trusting, and validating to your experiences.
Nathaniel Mason
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23510
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.
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.
As an existentialist and humanist, I welcome you to join me as we explore the journey and create a positive way of being. I have been in practice for over 20 years and provide individual, family and couples counseling. As the former LGBT Center Director, I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples and have assisted many in the transitioning process. I can assist with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative thoughts, illness, loss and letting go of old patterns that no longer fit. I would be honored to meet with you and assist you in moving forward.
As an existentialist and humanist, I welcome you to join me as we explore the journey and create a positive way of being. I have been in practice for over 20 years and provide individual, family and couples counseling. As the former LGBT Center Director, I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples and have assisted many in the transitioning process. I can assist with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative thoughts, illness, loss and letting go of old patterns that no longer fit. I would be honored to meet with you and assist you in moving forward.
Lemuel Osbert Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CT, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23502
"Life without change is not living; To be uncomfortable means that change is right around the corner!" I believe these words wholeheartedly as every individual arrives at a crossroads that determine whether they move forward, backward or remain stagnant. I work alongside those who may be within a crossroad in life that has them questioning which direction to choose. In my work as a Therapist, my clinical training and experience encompasses depression, couples enrichment, grief/loss, separation/divorce, relationship issues, and other emotional/interpersonal disturbances. I specialize in trauma such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, and death/illness.
"Life without change is not living; To be uncomfortable means that change is right around the corner!" I believe these words wholeheartedly as every individual arrives at a crossroads that determine whether they move forward, backward or remain stagnant. I work alongside those who may be within a crossroad in life that has them questioning which direction to choose. In my work as a Therapist, my clinical training and experience encompasses depression, couples enrichment, grief/loss, separation/divorce, relationship issues, and other emotional/interpersonal disturbances. I specialize in trauma such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, and death/illness.
Natalie Thomson
Resident in Counseling, MSEd, LPC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, VA 23505 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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'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-
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.