Art Therapy in Suffolk, VA

At Wishing Well Counseling Center, wellness isn't just a wish; it's a way of life. I am committed to assisting you on your journey to wellness, and offer a variety of treatment options to further your progress. I see therapy as a gift that only you can give yourself. When we work together towards your healing and wellness, I believe you will be able to overcome suffering, and begin to enjoy the life you were meant to have. I truly feel it is a privilege to do the work I love.

At Wishing Well Counseling Center, wellness isn't just a wish; it's a way of life. I am committed to assisting you on your journey to wellness, and offer a variety of treatment options to further your progress. I understand that mental health wellness has an impact in all aspects of life, and I strive to make your path to wellness a successful one.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School. I have over 18 years of experience of helping people heal emotional wounds. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma related issues and abuse. Feeling “blah”, stressed or angry shouldn’t be a daily experience. I enjoy aiding people in finding their own unique personal journey. I believe in a person-centered approach and tailor to each session to the client’s individual needs. I have an experience in traditional talk therapy but also have qualifications in art therapy, hypnotherapy, and equine assisted therapy.

My passion is working to help children and their families who are struggling with conflict, emotional/ behavioral problems, and trauma. It is my pleasure to help my clients learn about themselves and discover their own personal and family strengths through engaging and interactive therapy. I use a variety of tools in session, including play/ drama, music, art, and sand tray to help individuals express themselves. Being a child, teenager, or caregiver is hard! I can provide the knowledge and tools to help my clients learn how to overcome life's challenges by channeling their own personal strengths.

Life throws all kinds of challenges our way, and sometimes we need support from a professional to assist in looking at things from a different perspective. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a registered Art Therapist, I offer more than a traditional talk therapy experience by using cutting-edge integrative methods of the creative art process, mindful-based interventions, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to support trauma recovery and address the root of anxiety, self-esteem issues, limiting beliefs, emotional instabilities, and unhelpful behavioral patterns.

I work with teens, young adults, and women who are navigating today’s stresses while working toward independence and growth. I believe the client is their own expert, and it is my job to walk beside them on their journey of self-discovery. I take an integrative approach to therapy that utilizes CBT, DBT, strength-based, and trauma-informed techniques.

I specialize in providing compassionate and evidence-based therapeutic support to individuals of all ages, with a particular focus on children, adolescents, and adults navigating complex mental health challenges. My clients are often someone who is seeking guidance and support in overcoming trauma, building resilience, and enhancing their overall well-being. Whether they are struggling with trauma-related issues, oppositional behavior, substance use, low self-esteem, or navigating the foster care system, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where they can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) and also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I graduated with honors from Emory & Henry College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and contextual support in Biology and Chemistry. I attended graduate school at August State University, now known as Georgia Regent University, and graduated with a Master of Science with honors in Clinical Psychology/Counseling. I has been working in the mental health field since 2008 and have taken on many roles, which include Therapeutic Mentor.

I am a trauma-informed therapist who focuses on helping clients with general mood disorders, life transitions and adjustment-related needs, relationships, grief and loss (including divorce), and adults who want to heal from childhood family dysfunction. I also understand the specialized needs of First Responders. Since 2010, I have been utilizing solution-focused interventions to address the immediate symptoms while simultaneously working to increase insight to address the root cause of the problem. This approach allows you, as the client, to increase your overall quality of life and to achieve long-term change.

Allow Me to Introduce Myself, My name Ta Mara P. Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Entrepreneur, CEO/ Boss Lady, and Owner of Ta Mara’s Promise. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every stumbling block, and every failure I learned to survive in"the struggle." Having a firsthand understanding that life is not always “rainbows and sunshine", but there are storms that can knock you to your knees. I believe It is my job as a therapist to help you see the light in the midst of your darkness.

Everyone needs a place for space. A space to be heard. A space to share whatever you want. A space to process feelings, try out new perspectives, laugh, cry, grieve, be angry, talk about betrayal, to fight inner demons, to be brave, to be nervous, to simply BE whoever you are. I am a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience providing space for people to process whatever they are dealing with. People come to me with a wide range of different issues. I am an eclectic therapist but tend to focus on using cognitive behavioral therapy. I love to meet new people, and I would love to work with you.

Are you or a family member struggling with depression, anxiety, attention/concentration, managing anger, or anything that consumes one's thoughts/feelings on a daily basis? Persevering Families & Counseling may be able to help with that! Each provider at Persevering Families & Counseling aspire to join you on your journey to possibly discover/rediscover strengths within yourself and/or families, and work to improve everyone's mental health. We all strive to bring warmth, compassion and commitment to each session.

Meet Jesseca Holston, an experienced licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of expertise in treating anxiety, ADHD, marital issues, and parenting. With her compassionate and understanding approach, Jesseca has helped numerous individuals, couples, and families overcome their challenges and improve their overall well-being. Drawing upon evidence-based techniques, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and mindfulness, Jesseca empowers her clients to manage anxiety effectively. She guides them in identifying and challenging anxious thoughts while developing practical coping strategies to regain control of their lives.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I provide individual and family counseling to adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, life changes, anger, mood disorders, and relationship problems. I have experience working with Intensive In-Home Services, Life Skill Coaching, and Crisis Intervention and Stabilization services with both private agencies and the Community Service Board. I believe that everyone has the ability to change or expand their character with the right tools and strategies to excel in life.