Therapists in Norfolk, VA

Are you looking to reach a better quality of life? The first step to therapy is acknowledging that there are some concerns about yourself or maybe in your life that you would like to improve. Your mental health is important! With many years of experience working in the behavioral health industry, I've had the opportunity to work with children, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, history of trauma, grief, mental illness, and also anger issues using a person-centered approach. Often times, other treatment modalities are utilized during outpatient services.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and women’s health. My experience includes a wide array of modalities and diagnostic presentations as well as in delivering psychological testing assessments for adolescents and adults. My training is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, and I incorporate aspects of humanistic theory which means I believe in everyone’s capacity to overcome hardship and pain. My research and clinical efforts have largely focused on supporting survivors of sexual assault. I am trained in several trauma-focused therapies and I am a certified provider for Cognitive Processing Therapy.

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.

You feel like you have done all you can do, but nothing seems to work. You feel frustrated because you can't seem to concentrate or handle the stressful events at hand. Your personality seems to change in a direction that is not healthy, and you are worried things could get worse. You just want help or guidance to help you cope with what life throws at you.

I graduated from Radford University with a Masters in Social Work. Since becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with a diverse group of clients. In my experiences I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, dementia, intellectual disabilities with dual diagnoses. I have worked at a Community Service Board providing support to clients with numerous mental health diagnoses, and at a crisis center providing support to clients with dual diagnoses in crisis. I focus on children. adults, and geriatric clients using cognitive therapy and adjust therapy based on each client.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor striving to help others achieve a more holistic state of mind. MY goal is to help you explore potential concerns and find solutions that work for you as a team. Together we will strive to help you find a more positive outlook and develop the skills needed to overcome any concerns you might be experiencing. If you are prepared to work together and be an active participant in your experience, then I am confident we can find success in the therapeutic process!

Available Appointments for Couple Therapy! Do you feel disconnected and lonely in your relationship? I can help you re-connect and feel again the bond you once had. I use Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Gottman Therapy and Developmental Couple Therapy.

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.

Deciding to start therapy can be a daunting process. I provide a supportive, engaging and welcoming therapeutic environment to explore the problems keeping you from feeling your best self. I believe therapy should be a collaborative, solution-focused process that provides you clarity, insight into unresolved emotional wounds and symptom relief. I am deeply committed to helping clients improve their quality of life and specialize in treating those struggling with trauma, dissociation, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and grief/loss.

If your Relationship has gotten off track, on the verge of separation or divorce I’m here to support you. I believe working together along with my training and compassionate approach can bring balance back into your life. I am available for late evenings and weekend appointments.

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.

Do you have a struggling young child who is experiencing a lot of big feelings, disrupting life at home or in school? Or do you struggle with disordered eating habits causing a bad relationship with food? If you said yes to either of these questions, then you're in the right place! I am currently a Registered Art Therapist working towards my Certified Eating Disorder Specialist certification.

Feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward? Perhaps you’re struggling to feel calm and grounded because your body feels restless or your mind keeps worrying? What would it feel like to have support? To feel less anxious and exhausted? I am here to support you. I specialize in helping people just like you regain balance and live with ease. I provide a holistic approach to healing by combining traditional therapeutic techniques with yoga, breath work, meditation and energy medicine. By caring for your mind, body, and spirit you can overcome your challenges and find peace.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of professional experience providing clinical and administrative services. My experience includes offering a broad spectrum of mental health services to individuals, families, groups and organizations. I believe that if you search within, you will find that you already possess the ability and skills you need to make positive changes in your life. However, additional supports are needed from time to time to see ourselves more clearly and to develop new skills for working through these challenges.

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.

Kiara Walton is a Virginia native who has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia State University in Sociology, with a minor in Psychology. Two master’s degrees, both from Liberty University. She has a master’s in human service counseling, focusing on Marriage and Family dynamics, as well as a master’s degree in both School and Professional counseling. She is also an Advanced Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2017. Kiara believes in a treatment philosophy that aids her as she works alongside clients as they address addiction, trauma, grief, and other healing blockages.

When clients have a session with me, I want them to feel comfortable sharing their deepest darkest fears because those are often the very things that keep us in a cycle of mental and emotional turmoil. Just being able to say how you truly feel- out loud to someone who is really listening, can be so freeing for a person. As a therapist, I know that it’s not enough to just talk about it though. It’s not enough to unload your emotional baggage onto others and then you magically feel better. If you're willing to do the work, then I'm willing to support you in your healing journey.

Hi there, I'm Cynthia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. As a clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, I have provided therapeutic services to all age groups utilizing a range of modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT, EMDR, and prolonged exposure. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma and have extensive work experience with military active duty and their dependents. If you think we may be a good match, please reach out today to get started!

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.