Parenting Therapists in Smithfield, VA
Laura Little Suggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smithfield, VA 23430
Laura is currently accepting clients aged 5 and up with the following needs: Mood Disorders, ADHD, Relationship issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, Family Conflict, Marital Problems, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Trauma, and PTSD.
Dr. Laura Suggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Laura is the co-owner of Solution Focused Counseling Group. Laura has worked as a counselor and special educator for over 30 years. Laura has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications specializing in Journalism from Norfolk State University. She has earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Special Education also from Norfolk State University. She has earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Nova Southeastern University. She also received a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Human Services Counseling: Marriage & Family from Liberty University.
Laura is currently accepting clients aged 5 and up with the following needs: Mood Disorders, ADHD, Relationship issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, Family Conflict, Marital Problems, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Trauma, and PTSD.
Dr. Laura Suggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Laura is the co-owner of Solution Focused Counseling Group. Laura has worked as a counselor and special educator for over 30 years. Laura has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications specializing in Journalism from Norfolk State University. She has earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Special Education also from Norfolk State University. She has earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Nova Southeastern University. She also received a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Human Services Counseling: Marriage & Family from Liberty University.
Hi there, I'm Dawn! I have been a Licensed Clinical Social worker for over 25 years and have been working as a Behavioral Health Clinician providing individual, couples, and family therapy since then. I focus in areas such as anxiety, coping skills, depression, stress, life transitions, and self esteem, amongst others. I have extensive knowledge and experience in providing trauma focused therapeutic work, and work towards my client's treatment goals while building on my client's strengths and abilities.
Hi there, I'm Dawn! I have been a Licensed Clinical Social worker for over 25 years and have been working as a Behavioral Health Clinician providing individual, couples, and family therapy since then. I focus in areas such as anxiety, coping skills, depression, stress, life transitions, and self esteem, amongst others. I have extensive knowledge and experience in providing trauma focused therapeutic work, and work towards my client's treatment goals while building on my client's strengths and abilities.
Your goals and satisfaction are at the forefront of my priorities. I am dedicated to understanding your unique needs, challenges, and aspirations, tailoring my services to provide personalized solutions. By actively listening and collaborating with you, I aim to foster a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to achieving your objectives. Your success is my success, and I am genuinely invested in helping you navigate your journey with confidence.
Your goals and satisfaction are at the forefront of my priorities. I am dedicated to understanding your unique needs, challenges, and aspirations, tailoring my services to provide personalized solutions. By actively listening and collaborating with you, I aim to foster a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to achieving your objectives. Your success is my success, and I am genuinely invested in helping you navigate your journey with confidence.
Kimberly N. Norfleet
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smithfield, VA 23430
I am a co-founder of Solution Focused Counseling Group; an emerging behavioral health organization that aims to empower individuals and families through supportive therapeutic services. I strive to offer person centered therapy that suits your individual needs. I pride myself in my relatability and empathic approach to therapy. I am here to coach and support you in establishing realistic goals, increased confidence, and a positive attitude towards life’s challenging moments.
I am a co-founder of Solution Focused Counseling Group; an emerging behavioral health organization that aims to empower individuals and families through supportive therapeutic services. I strive to offer person centered therapy that suits your individual needs. I pride myself in my relatability and empathic approach to therapy. I am here to coach and support you in establishing realistic goals, increased confidence, and a positive attitude towards life’s challenging moments.
Jodi Schiedel-Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Smithfield, VA 23430 (Online Only)
Are you stressed? Feeling stuck? Has adult-ing felt like too much lately? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have taken the first courageous step to look for support. I'm here to help you feel more in charge of your life. I specialize in helping adults of all ages manage stress, anxiety, depression, life transition and grief. Confidential online afternoon or Saturday sessions currently available.
Are you stressed? Feeling stuck? Has adult-ing felt like too much lately? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have taken the first courageous step to look for support. I'm here to help you feel more in charge of your life. I specialize in helping adults of all ages manage stress, anxiety, depression, life transition and grief. Confidential online afternoon or Saturday sessions currently available.
“Normal is just a setting on the dryer” is one of my favorite quotes. Each person is unique and therefore, therapy should not feel like a “one size fits all” solution. My goal is to treat each person in a way that embraces who they are and what they need. My belief is that when a person is truly heard and valued; that they are then able to attain their goals. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults with varying backgrounds and experiences since 2009.
“Normal is just a setting on the dryer” is one of my favorite quotes. Each person is unique and therefore, therapy should not feel like a “one size fits all” solution. My goal is to treat each person in a way that embraces who they are and what they need. My belief is that when a person is truly heard and valued; that they are then able to attain their goals. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults with varying backgrounds and experiences since 2009.
Brittany Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smithfield, VA 23430 (Online Only)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to break free from the grip and effects of trauma, depression and anxiety, while embracing your true self and finding lasting emotional balance? If your an adult or have a child who seeks refuge from the grip of these emotions, yearning to reclaim emotional equilibrium without losing your true essence and desire a life unburdened by constant inner turmoil, here is where you can rediscover joy and meaning. Together we will explore emotions and thoughts, gently nudging toward self-discovery, uncover patterns and building effective coping skills and gain valuable insights!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to break free from the grip and effects of trauma, depression and anxiety, while embracing your true self and finding lasting emotional balance? If your an adult or have a child who seeks refuge from the grip of these emotions, yearning to reclaim emotional equilibrium without losing your true essence and desire a life unburdened by constant inner turmoil, here is where you can rediscover joy and meaning. Together we will explore emotions and thoughts, gently nudging toward self-discovery, uncover patterns and building effective coping skills and gain valuable insights!
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Angela F Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Suffolk, VA 23432
I have particular interest in Trauma, Co- Parenting, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, and Career Counseling, and diagnosis and treatment of other mental health disorders and problems in living.
Counseling is most effective when it is a collaborative process. Goals are established within the first few sessions intended to guide the course of our work. I will work diligently to provide you with compassionate and effective counseling that is respectful of your life experiences and individual perspective. Our ultimate goal is that your counseling experience will provide you with an opportunity for growth and healing. Together, we will strive to make each session a "safe place" to share thoughts and feelings, try new behaviors, and plan for a healthy and productive future.
I have particular interest in Trauma, Co- Parenting, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, and Career Counseling, and diagnosis and treatment of other mental health disorders and problems in living.
Counseling is most effective when it is a collaborative process. Goals are established within the first few sessions intended to guide the course of our work. I will work diligently to provide you with compassionate and effective counseling that is respectful of your life experiences and individual perspective. Our ultimate goal is that your counseling experience will provide you with an opportunity for growth and healing. Together, we will strive to make each session a "safe place" to share thoughts and feelings, try new behaviors, and plan for a healthy and productive future.
I specialize in single- parent challenges, antepartum depression, single and pregnant, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), minority related issues, discrimination, emotional abuse, grief, trauma, career counseling, goal-setting, depression, self-love, self-esteem, self-confidence, post-partum depression, domestic violence, college, and school-related stress.
Unappreciated, overwhelmed, struggling to maintain boundaries or keep boundaries in place? Do you want to reinvent yourself and live a fulfilling life with as little stress as possible? Sometimes we need support and a helping hand. I am here to walk along this therapeutic journey with you, and help you rediscover and take back your life with purpose.
I specialize in single- parent challenges, antepartum depression, single and pregnant, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), minority related issues, discrimination, emotional abuse, grief, trauma, career counseling, goal-setting, depression, self-love, self-esteem, self-confidence, post-partum depression, domestic violence, college, and school-related stress.
Unappreciated, overwhelmed, struggling to maintain boundaries or keep boundaries in place? Do you want to reinvent yourself and live a fulfilling life with as little stress as possible? Sometimes we need support and a helping hand. I am here to walk along this therapeutic journey with you, and help you rediscover and take back your life with purpose.
Laura M Andersen-Brucato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Suffolk, VA 23436 (Online Only)
trauma, communication skills, parenting concerns, ADHD, and codependent relationships.
I believe most of us have an innate desire to be heard; to be seen as we are. We are hard-wired for connection. Achieving a healthy sense of self is fundamental to authentic and wholesome relationships. Feeling valued is essential in the healing process. When entering counseling, a person is looking for a change in their life. It is essential as a therapist, to hear the needs and desires expressed. Establishing trust and authenticity is foundational to beginning a healing journey. A big part of my role is to provide truth with honesty and compassion. Truth shared in a safe space acts as a powerful tool to promoting insight.
trauma, communication skills, parenting concerns, ADHD, and codependent relationships.
I believe most of us have an innate desire to be heard; to be seen as we are. We are hard-wired for connection. Achieving a healthy sense of self is fundamental to authentic and wholesome relationships. Feeling valued is essential in the healing process. When entering counseling, a person is looking for a change in their life. It is essential as a therapist, to hear the needs and desires expressed. Establishing trust and authenticity is foundational to beginning a healing journey. A big part of my role is to provide truth with honesty and compassion. Truth shared in a safe space acts as a powerful tool to promoting insight.
Sheila Barnhart-Ramirez
Resident in Counseling, EdD, NCC, ICST
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606
Does parenting ever feel like a game of Whack-A-Mole and just after tackling one concern, a new one quickly pops up? Do you ever wish you could borrow Mary Poppin’s bag of tricks to help you handle it all? I can’t promise magic, but I can support both you and your child as you develop a toolbox of practical skills to address challenging behaviors, improve emotional regulation, cope with anxiety, navigate identity development, and manage other life stressors. So how can we accomplish this? Well, when we rely solely on “talk therapy” with young people, it can be challenging to find success.
Does parenting ever feel like a game of Whack-A-Mole and just after tackling one concern, a new one quickly pops up? Do you ever wish you could borrow Mary Poppin’s bag of tricks to help you handle it all? I can’t promise magic, but I can support both you and your child as you develop a toolbox of practical skills to address challenging behaviors, improve emotional regulation, cope with anxiety, navigate identity development, and manage other life stressors. So how can we accomplish this? Well, when we rely solely on “talk therapy” with young people, it can be challenging to find success.
Joseph Cannon Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Concerned about your son with ADHD or Autism falling behind? Maybe your daughter's anxiety or depressive symptoms have you worried and what you've tried hasn't helped. Perhaps you ARE the child and you're seeking help, or maybe you're a parent with more questions than answers and desperately need some support. There are so many assaults on our mental health day to day that life can sometimes get the best of us and leave us feeling a bit hopeless or lost...especially now with the added strain of COVID-19 and social distancing.
Concerned about your son with ADHD or Autism falling behind? Maybe your daughter's anxiety or depressive symptoms have you worried and what you've tried hasn't helped. Perhaps you ARE the child and you're seeking help, or maybe you're a parent with more questions than answers and desperately need some support. There are so many assaults on our mental health day to day that life can sometimes get the best of us and leave us feeling a bit hopeless or lost...especially now with the added strain of COVID-19 and social distancing.
Abigail Gellene-Beaudoin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, APHSW-C, RPT
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606
Does your child seem to struggle with regulating their emotions? Do you feel like you need extra support before, during, or after your pregnancy? Did you or your family experience the loss of a loved one? If so, let me help support you and your family at whatever stage of your fertility journey! With a certification in perinatal mental health, I specialize in supporting women, birthing people, and families through the complexities of pregnancy, fetal anomalies, complex pregnancies, postpartum, infertility, NICU experiences, parenting a medically complex child, and pregnancy loss.
Does your child seem to struggle with regulating their emotions? Do you feel like you need extra support before, during, or after your pregnancy? Did you or your family experience the loss of a loved one? If so, let me help support you and your family at whatever stage of your fertility journey! With a certification in perinatal mental health, I specialize in supporting women, birthing people, and families through the complexities of pregnancy, fetal anomalies, complex pregnancies, postpartum, infertility, NICU experiences, parenting a medically complex child, and pregnancy loss.
My areas of specialties include life transitions, postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, interpersonal relationships, relationship conflicts, parenting, mood disorders, self-esteem, and PTSD.
Life can be overwhelming, but you are not alone. I provide a safe space for women to explore their thoughts and feelings while developing healthier habits and coping skills. A goal of mine is to help women while they cannot control every aspect of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with things in their environment. I am a person-centered therapist who provides a holistic approach focusing on the client's needs. I have experience working with Children, Adults, Couples, Families, and Group Therapy.
My areas of specialties include life transitions, postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, interpersonal relationships, relationship conflicts, parenting, mood disorders, self-esteem, and PTSD.
Life can be overwhelming, but you are not alone. I provide a safe space for women to explore their thoughts and feelings while developing healthier habits and coping skills. A goal of mine is to help women while they cannot control every aspect of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with things in their environment. I am a person-centered therapist who provides a holistic approach focusing on the client's needs. I have experience working with Children, Adults, Couples, Families, and Group Therapy.
Tristan L. Collazo
Resident in Counseling, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrollton, VA 23314
Have you been avoiding fights with your partner? Does communication seem impossible? Was your trust broken? Do you feel like you’re both walking on eggshells, trying not to blow up? This can be very painful, and it’s common for couples. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid all conflicts in relationships. This can lead to resentment, which can cause more frequent fighting and lead to long-term problems.
Have you been avoiding fights with your partner? Does communication seem impossible? Was your trust broken? Do you feel like you’re both walking on eggshells, trying not to blow up? This can be very painful, and it’s common for couples. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid all conflicts in relationships. This can lead to resentment, which can cause more frequent fighting and lead to long-term problems.
Kasey Sokol
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, VA 23314
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the importance of a person’s story and meeting each person where they are in the present moment, while honoring experiences from the past. There are often events or themes within a person’s childhood that can lead them to experience difficulties later in their lives if left unresolved. These difficulties often appear in the form of unhealthy traits or toxic cycles within romantic relationships or friendships. Other times, there are negative thoughts such as “I should have known better” or “I always do something wrong” that constantly circle in a person’s mind.
I believe in the importance of a person’s story and meeting each person where they are in the present moment, while honoring experiences from the past. There are often events or themes within a person’s childhood that can lead them to experience difficulties later in their lives if left unresolved. These difficulties often appear in the form of unhealthy traits or toxic cycles within romantic relationships or friendships. Other times, there are negative thoughts such as “I should have known better” or “I always do something wrong” that constantly circle in a person’s mind.
Kartik Chaturvedi
Pre-Licensed Professional, RIC, M Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, VA 23314
I am a trauma-informed resident therapist focused on providing counseling services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including children, adults, and couples. My counseling philosophy is geared towards assisting individuals transitioning to a state of autonomy regardless, learning skills to live an independent and healthy lifestyle that is best suited for each person's needs and goals.
I am a trauma-informed resident therapist focused on providing counseling services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including children, adults, and couples. My counseling philosophy is geared towards assisting individuals transitioning to a state of autonomy regardless, learning skills to live an independent and healthy lifestyle that is best suited for each person's needs and goals.
Brandy Bluitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carrollton, VA 23314 (Online Only)
Licensed in FL, ID, SC, VA. I'm glad you are here, taking care of YOU! Life can feel heavy, we hold on to the past and we can feel lost on how to move forward. I want to offer you tools and techniques that can help stop the thoughts from spinning and support you in the direction you want to go. Sometimes we need to just give ourselves permission to make choices; forgive ourselves and others (doesn't mean those we forgive are still given space in our life) and how to make the best future we can. I want to remind you that you matter and you deserve to feel good. We do this by "talking it out" - see what I did there?
Licensed in FL, ID, SC, VA. I'm glad you are here, taking care of YOU! Life can feel heavy, we hold on to the past and we can feel lost on how to move forward. I want to offer you tools and techniques that can help stop the thoughts from spinning and support you in the direction you want to go. Sometimes we need to just give ourselves permission to make choices; forgive ourselves and others (doesn't mean those we forgive are still given space in our life) and how to make the best future we can. I want to remind you that you matter and you deserve to feel good. We do this by "talking it out" - see what I did there?
I have been a licensed professional counselor for over a decade, working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, mood disorders, relationship issues, and codependency. I focus on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to develop coping skills to help you move successfully to a full and happy life. I can help you develop mindfulness practices and tools to enhance your recovery.
I have been a licensed professional counselor for over a decade, working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, mood disorders, relationship issues, and codependency. I focus on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to develop coping skills to help you move successfully to a full and happy life. I can help you develop mindfulness practices and tools to enhance your recovery.
Norton Therapeutic Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23601
Hi, I am Dr. Norton. I am determined to make impactful changes in the lives of those I serve. My agency provides therapeutic services tailored to children, adolescents, and their families. We measure our success by positive transformation we create in our client’s lives. Working with a therapist can be life-changing, with the right tools, you can move forward to a truly fulfilling life. A professional therapist is trained to treat symptoms holistically, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.
Hi, I am Dr. Norton. I am determined to make impactful changes in the lives of those I serve. My agency provides therapeutic services tailored to children, adolescents, and their families. We measure our success by positive transformation we create in our client’s lives. Working with a therapist can be life-changing, with the right tools, you can move forward to a truly fulfilling life. A professional therapist is trained to treat symptoms holistically, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.