Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

Meet Chris, LCSW: Nurturing Well-being and Unleashing Potential. My therapeutic philosophy revolves around active engagement, practical skill-building, and the cultivation of individual strengths. Together, we'll embark on a journey to uncover your unique potential and facilitate healing across social, physical, and spiritual dimensions of your life. I specialize in providing care for stress management, career/life transitions, adolescent/young adult adjustments, as well as addressing a spectrum of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.

“I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story.” I took that step to share my experiences and I conquered my greatest fears. Being able to trust is a big step, but accomplishing fears and standing in success is a leap. How would you like to take that journey with me to rebuild, uplift, get over, move through, start over, and reach for your internal goals to be a better “YOU”? Take a chance to believe in yourself that things will get and be better. I'm open, reachable, optimistic, kindhearted and ready to help towards your journey of healing. Here’s where to start….

I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University in 2016. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field since 2013 servicing individuals and families in numerous settings including residential placements, community based settings, schools and private practice.

Beach Therapy & Consulting provides specialized services tailored to the individual’s needs. We offer individual counseling, marital/couples counseling, family therapy, and group therapy for DBT. We work collaboratively with primary care providers, pediatricians, and other medical providers to ensure coordination of care. Counseling services are available to individuals starting at age 8.

While discussing mental health has become somewhat more common, it might not be a topic that you feel comfortable bringing up with close friends or family. If you have felt that you were alone as you experience symptoms like a lack of concentration, uncontrollable negative thoughts, or feeling like you are in 'autopilot' I would be honored to guide your recovery process. I believe that anxiety and depression are shared experiences that we all encounter during periods of heightened stressors in our lives, and that the goal of therapy is to help us identify what our thoughts and choices that do not align with our goals.

Or staff are licensed professional counselor in Virginia and North Carolina. As a clinician, we are client focused and organize to your needs. We have several years of professional work experience in mental health. We have experience working with Christian Counseling, Couples Therapy, support with family conflicts, and parenting issues. I have aided clients with motivational challenges and self-esteem. I am a pioneer to decrease depression and anxiety. We believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I have five years of experience in outpatient therapy services.

I am a caring, experienced Mental Health Counselor who uses therapy to assist individuals, couples, and families to manage and overcome mental and emotional issues related to separation and isolation, workplace conflicts, family conflicts, parental education, children behavioral issues, as well as with long-term mental health issues.

Imagine...feeling more connected and better able to communicate with your child. Perhaps the daily stresses have been piling up and your family needs support to re-balance. Maybe you are worried about your child and you need an experienced therapist to help problem solve. I have worked for over 20 years with children under stress due to school issues, divorce, family crisis, separation or deployment. I utilize a combination of play therapy, mindfulness and CBT to promote changes in thinking and behavior. Play therapy can especially benefit traumatized children, as it allows them to process the trauma at their own pace.

Counseling at risk youth and their families for over 20 years has afforded me the opportunity to see growth, strength and resilience within a population where many expect unfavorable results. I enjoy helping people that others have lost hope in by empowering them to acknowledge and use their strengths to bring healing and wholeness into their family. We are a team of counselors that are knowledgeable, dedicated and caring. We provide non-judgmental support while remaining strength focused with an individualized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of clinical experience. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Psychology in 2002 and a Master’s degree in Community/Clinical Psychology from Norfolk State University in 2005. Prior to joining Family Guidance Centers, I spent several years working in public schools, mental health centers, and spent time in the US Army as a Branch Manager. I work with adults, families, and adolescents. My primary areas of specialty include treating culturally diverse patients, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions/adjustment, sexual abuse, and serious mental illness.

Does your child's behaviors feel overwhelming and seemingly senseless at times? Are you having a difficult time connecting with your child? Has your child been exposed to a traumatic event? If so, I am here to help. I have an unwavering passion for working with children and adolescents who are having a challenging time managing their psychological and emotional well being. I have received specialized training in assisting children in coping with the effects of traumatic experiences in his/her life; this includes extensive education in the method of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT).

Gabrelle has expertise in variety of clinical settings utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. Gabrelle has a passion for helping adults, children, and families identify struggles, build coping skills, and build healthy relationships in the world around them. Gabrelle received her Master's in Social Work (2020) from Louisiana State University. Gabrelle is a caring, humorous, and spunky therapist with expertise in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life changes, and relationships.

Hello! Are you having a difficult time in life right now? Are your relationships struggling, are you struggling to maintain overall? I can help you overcome this and more, by providing therapy to suit your needs. My approach to therapy is a collaborative one, where I will work with you as an individual, family, or couple to reach your personal or relationship goals. Culturally speaking, as a Black American, I am most sensitive to the issues that are specific to Black people; particularly focusing on how to build stronger families in the Black community and how to cope with the stressors of our daily life experiences.

I have enjoyed a breath of experience in working with children, adolescents, their family and caregivers to maintain individuals in their communities and prosper in positive relationships. I aspire to assist clients who are motivated and desire to connect with others by expanding on communication skills, engaging in interactive modalities to explore skills, and facilitating development of appropriate family dynamics.

Just about everyone will experience difficulty at some point in their lives, whether that means grief, relationship conflict, mental health concerns, struggles with identity and purpose, or the question of worthiness and success. It can be difficult to know how to maneuver through the challenges that life can throw our way, and at times it's hard to know where to turn. My goal is to help create an opportunity to explore the workings of your mind, and to help guide you to self-discovery, knowledge, and peace.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing for the past 7 years in the Richmond and Hampton Roads area. Previously, I worked as a school counselor in VA, NC and GA helping youth from 10 to 18 years old reach their full potential. Varied experiences in education and community mental health have led me to the following beliefs: People are more alike than different; Fairness to all people regards of race, nationality or social class; Uniqueness and value can be found in everyone.

Are you experiencing relationship changes that you're ready to address head-on? Are you looking for new tools to challenge inherited patterns? My mission is simple: to empower my clients to thrive through adversity. My clients are often navigating significant life transitions, such as parenting/school challenges, career changes, or shifts in their relationships. They come from diverse or cross-cultural backgrounds and may be working through issues related to cultural identity or family conflicts. Additionally, some of my clients are working through intergenerational trauma and are committed to breaking unhealthy patterns.

We offer Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, services to children with autism spectrum disorder. Our services also include parent training, consultation, IEP assistance and advocacy, and individualized behavioral plans. Our goal is to help your family and provide parents with the tools needed to maximize daily functioning for your child.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of counseling experience. I specialize in individual, family, couples therapy helping clients heal from past traumas and addictions while achieving a positive sense of self identity. I believe the therapeutic relationship is an organic experience. Each of us walks our own path/journey and that no two are alike. I work from a holistic approach to develop the best course of treatment for your personal needs. I strive to assist and help aid the healing process through a compassionate, non-judgemental, strength-based, person- centered approach.