Drug Abuse Therapists in Portsmouth, VA
Vikki D McDonald-Columbus
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Veteran Referrals are Welcomed. I'm a Mental Health Counselor and a Disabled Veteran with experience in Correctional Counseling, Substance Abuse Groups, trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for PTSD, MST, for both Men and Women. I also engage with the LGBTQ+ community. Trauma is not just in Veterans, but also everyone that have delt with childhood to adult trauma. I am able to walk you through the therapeutic process to assist you with the issues you are dealing with. Call me today for your first appointment.
Veteran Referrals are Welcomed. I'm a Mental Health Counselor and a Disabled Veteran with experience in Correctional Counseling, Substance Abuse Groups, trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for PTSD, MST, for both Men and Women. I also engage with the LGBTQ+ community. Trauma is not just in Veterans, but also everyone that have delt with childhood to adult trauma. I am able to walk you through the therapeutic process to assist you with the issues you are dealing with. Call me today for your first appointment.
Catherine J. Mills
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, CCTP, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Experiencing trauma can be life-changing. I specialize in helping to process the traumatic event and help you meet your personal goals. I also conduct brief Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Substance Abuse Counseling Services.
Experiencing trauma can be life-changing. I specialize in helping to process the traumatic event and help you meet your personal goals. I also conduct brief Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Substance Abuse Counseling Services.
Dr. Natasha Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LSATP, CSAC, ICAADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23703
You are finally ready to eliminate the baggage of the past that has weighed you down and keeps you from living your best life in a way that gives you joy. You have made the decision that the pain you experienced is not greater than your resolve and now you just need someone to guide you through the healing process. Welcome to Whole Village Counseling. We are a team of mental health professionals trained in trauma resolution, healthy communication, and life adjustments. We specialize in helping individuals just like you to heal from the past and move on with their lives, the life you desire.
You are finally ready to eliminate the baggage of the past that has weighed you down and keeps you from living your best life in a way that gives you joy. You have made the decision that the pain you experienced is not greater than your resolve and now you just need someone to guide you through the healing process. Welcome to Whole Village Counseling. We are a team of mental health professionals trained in trauma resolution, healthy communication, and life adjustments. We specialize in helping individuals just like you to heal from the past and move on with their lives, the life you desire.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years. I have worked with men, women, teens, and families on various issues. Sometimes that work involved helping them through a particular incident or life change that overwhelmed them. Other times, our work centered around longstanding topics of depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. With years of both institutional and outpatient experience, I enjoy helping people move from a place they can no longer tolerate to one where they feel happier and more effective. I also provide clinical supervision for LPC residents.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years. I have worked with men, women, teens, and families on various issues. Sometimes that work involved helping them through a particular incident or life change that overwhelmed them. Other times, our work centered around longstanding topics of depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. With years of both institutional and outpatient experience, I enjoy helping people move from a place they can no longer tolerate to one where they feel happier and more effective. I also provide clinical supervision for LPC residents.
Whole Village Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-R, CSAC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23703
My profound passion lies in helping individuals realize their potential, with a particular focus on teenagers aged 13-18, adults and members of marginalized communities. My mission is to empower individuals by nurturing their self-esteem and guiding them in expressing their thoughts and emotions confidently.
My profound passion lies in helping individuals realize their potential, with a particular focus on teenagers aged 13-18, adults and members of marginalized communities. My mission is to empower individuals by nurturing their self-esteem and guiding them in expressing their thoughts and emotions confidently.
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.
Courtney Clark
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23704 (Online Only)
I am accomplished at supporting individuals navigating mental health, trauma, and substance use challenges. My person-centered approach incorporates evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
I am accomplished at supporting individuals navigating mental health, trauma, and substance use challenges. My person-centered approach incorporates evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
Gift of Therapy and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Making the decision to engage in therapy is not always easy, but is always productive. Fear, anxiety, stress, depression, and grief are just some of the emotional challenges we face in life. As a person-centered, eclectic Therapist, my goal is to help you use different lenses to look at the issues you are dealing with while also helping you understand how to pay attention to your whole self.
Making the decision to engage in therapy is not always easy, but is always productive. Fear, anxiety, stress, depression, and grief are just some of the emotional challenges we face in life. As a person-centered, eclectic Therapist, my goal is to help you use different lenses to look at the issues you are dealing with while also helping you understand how to pay attention to your whole self.
A. Richards Counseling, LLC operates under the license of an LCSW. We are also licensed under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
A. Richards Counseling, LLC operates under the license of an LCSW. We are also licensed under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
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.
At Precise Management Health & ICT, we specialize in dual-focused support: consultancy services for providers and partners to enhance their business operations, and wellness consulting for individuals in need of social resources, mental, and behavioral health support. Our teams holistic approach ensures comprehensive care and optimal outcomes for both providers and clients. Consultants for Providers and Partners: Involves our team assisting with streamlining the connections between the Provider and Individuals in need of services which is only one part another is providing personalized support for their well- being.
At Precise Management Health & ICT, we specialize in dual-focused support: consultancy services for providers and partners to enhance their business operations, and wellness consulting for individuals in need of social resources, mental, and behavioral health support. Our teams holistic approach ensures comprehensive care and optimal outcomes for both providers and clients. Consultants for Providers and Partners: Involves our team assisting with streamlining the connections between the Provider and Individuals in need of services which is only one part another is providing personalized support for their well- being.
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.
Bloom and Blossom Counseling Services LLC.
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23703
I am LPC-Resident who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience a wide range of mental health concerns. My theoretical orientation as a counselor is firmly grounded in humanistic practices and person-centered approaches. I believe that building an authentic, empowering, and positive relationship with my clients is one of the most critical aspects of the therapeutic process. I believe that through therapy we are all able to bloom into the individuals we aspire to be and in turn, our life will blossom and flourish even when there is rain.
I am LPC-Resident who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience a wide range of mental health concerns. My theoretical orientation as a counselor is firmly grounded in humanistic practices and person-centered approaches. I believe that building an authentic, empowering, and positive relationship with my clients is one of the most critical aspects of the therapeutic process. I believe that through therapy we are all able to bloom into the individuals we aspire to be and in turn, our life will blossom and flourish even when there is rain.
My name is A. Chad Ray, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from the Volunteer state of Tennessee. I am licensed in both VA and TN and see clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who have issues with anxiety, stress, addiction, and insomnia. When helping clients achieve their clinical goals, I utilize Solution Oriented Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Systems Therapy, Emotion Focused, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My name is A. Chad Ray, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from the Volunteer state of Tennessee. I am licensed in both VA and TN and see clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who have issues with anxiety, stress, addiction, and insomnia. When helping clients achieve their clinical goals, I utilize Solution Oriented Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Systems Therapy, Emotion Focused, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Douglas Muller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23703
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC). I earned an MA in Social Work, MA in Correctional Counseling and a Ph.D. in Urban Services/Counseling. I provide therapy in a number of areas: serious mentally ill, marriage & family, drug/alcohol, adult Attention Deficit Disorder & family therapy. I also work with the LGBTQIA community.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC). I earned an MA in Social Work, MA in Correctional Counseling and a Ph.D. in Urban Services/Counseling. I provide therapy in a number of areas: serious mentally ill, marriage & family, drug/alcohol, adult Attention Deficit Disorder & family therapy. I also work with the LGBTQIA community.
Kessler Psychological, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23708
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that everyone is capable of improving their life circumstances with guided work, and that all should be free from suffering. I evaluate and treat life satisfaction and interpersonal problems, as well as diagnosable mental illnesses. I offer individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy. I am empathetic, warm, and non-judgmental with appropriate professional boundaries, and use a variety of perspectives and techniques to help clients meet their goals. I do not discriminate on any basis. Dr. Kohn and I are working off a waitlist at this time.
I believe that everyone is capable of improving their life circumstances with guided work, and that all should be free from suffering. I evaluate and treat life satisfaction and interpersonal problems, as well as diagnosable mental illnesses. I offer individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy. I am empathetic, warm, and non-judgmental with appropriate professional boundaries, and use a variety of perspectives and techniques to help clients meet their goals. I do not discriminate on any basis. Dr. Kohn and I are working off a waitlist at this time.
Dr. Angela M. Holley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAC, CCTP, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23701
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist-I. I work with populations from children to senior adults. I have worked in various clinical settings including state and local hospitals, group homes, in-home, and a university counseling center. I have over 30 years of experience providing individual, group, and couples counseling, along with training programs, and seminars on various topics.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist-I. I work with populations from children to senior adults. I have worked in various clinical settings including state and local hospitals, group homes, in-home, and a university counseling center. I have over 30 years of experience providing individual, group, and couples counseling, along with training programs, and seminars on various topics.
Shelly (Lena) Baker-Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23701 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is open to the therapy experience and is ready to challenge themselves to actively work toward feeling better. Someone who recognizes that while changes in behavior, mood, thinking, relationships, employment, parenting, lifestyle etc. may test our ability to cope, as they can be difficult and painful, how we respond to these changes/challenges ultimately determines the outcome. Someone who is willing to engage in a symbiotic, collaborative therapeutic relationship to work on their self determined goals, whatever they may be.
My ideal client is someone who is open to the therapy experience and is ready to challenge themselves to actively work toward feeling better. Someone who recognizes that while changes in behavior, mood, thinking, relationships, employment, parenting, lifestyle etc. may test our ability to cope, as they can be difficult and painful, how we respond to these changes/challenges ultimately determines the outcome. Someone who is willing to engage in a symbiotic, collaborative therapeutic relationship to work on their self determined goals, whatever they may be.
Darnetta Recita Armistead
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, CSAC, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Hello there, My name is Darnetta Armistead CSAC, LCSW-S. As a supervisee in social work I take great pride in working with individuals to help them overcome challenges, find their strengths, and live their best lives. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal and grow, and it is my passion to help my clients tap into that potential. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients feel seen, heard, and understood.
Hello there, My name is Darnetta Armistead CSAC, LCSW-S. As a supervisee in social work I take great pride in working with individuals to help them overcome challenges, find their strengths, and live their best lives. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal and grow, and it is my passion to help my clients tap into that potential. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients feel seen, heard, and understood.
Tea & Empathy Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, VA 23704
There are times when we all need a little help, someone to listen, empathize with, and validate our feelings. We all have a desire to find meaning and purpose in our lives and at times, our path can be challenging and seem never ending. Still, we strive to continue on our journey, and having someone come alongside you on your journey through the art of healing can be the push or respite you need.
There are times when we all need a little help, someone to listen, empathize with, and validate our feelings. We all have a desire to find meaning and purpose in our lives and at times, our path can be challenging and seem never ending. Still, we strive to continue on our journey, and having someone come alongside you on your journey through the art of healing can be the push or respite you need.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.