Lesbian Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA
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Keen Insights
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (Online Only)
I believe that healing takes place differently for every human being. While there are commonalities across the experience of healing, there is no other person on this earth that must walk in your shoes for a lifetime. Understanding your strengths and unlearning those beliefs that have kept you feeling stuck is where I aim to set a foundation for where your journey of self-discovery goes next. My goal is to seek out and heal the "root" cause of fears and anxiety, and additionally, to establish your own personal sense of safety after traumatic experiences. I consider it an honor and privilege to hold space for you.
I believe that healing takes place differently for every human being. While there are commonalities across the experience of healing, there is no other person on this earth that must walk in your shoes for a lifetime. Understanding your strengths and unlearning those beliefs that have kept you feeling stuck is where I aim to set a foundation for where your journey of self-discovery goes next. My goal is to seek out and heal the "root" cause of fears and anxiety, and additionally, to establish your own personal sense of safety after traumatic experiences. I consider it an honor and privilege to hold space for you.
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Ellen Goodloe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience in helping clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self esteem and confidence, and career difficulties. I lived in and visited many different places, but settled in the Tidewater area after retiring from active duty. I am experienced with the military and veteran population and helped many people dealing with trauma and abuse. I am also a painter and a maker and believes in the healing power of art. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion regardless of the issues, and know that you are the expert on you.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience in helping clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self esteem and confidence, and career difficulties. I lived in and visited many different places, but settled in the Tidewater area after retiring from active duty. I am experienced with the military and veteran population and helped many people dealing with trauma and abuse. I am also a painter and a maker and believes in the healing power of art. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion regardless of the issues, and know that you are the expert on you.
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Jenny Pfeiffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is to help clients identify, understand, and ultimately change the areas in their lives that have contributed to emotional and relationship pain. I deeply believe that to have the breakthrough we need in current relationships we must understand our history and how it profoundly colors and impacts us as adults. Once we learn to own our history, it no longer owns us.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is to help clients identify, understand, and ultimately change the areas in their lives that have contributed to emotional and relationship pain. I deeply believe that to have the breakthrough we need in current relationships we must understand our history and how it profoundly colors and impacts us as adults. Once we learn to own our history, it no longer owns us.
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Patty Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, CSAT, CAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
I have been working as a therapist for 40 years and have been in private practice for 18 years. I treat adults with a wide range of mental health problems, to include mood disorders, anxiety, addiction, couples therapy, and PTSD. My training has been in specific treatment methods such as EMDR, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodrama. My credentials are: Licensed Professional Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I believe my most effective therapy tool is relationship building.
I have been working as a therapist for 40 years and have been in private practice for 18 years. I treat adults with a wide range of mental health problems, to include mood disorders, anxiety, addiction, couples therapy, and PTSD. My training has been in specific treatment methods such as EMDR, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodrama. My credentials are: Licensed Professional Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I believe my most effective therapy tool is relationship building.
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Inspired to Grow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Throughout life we are all faced with various challenges or hardships such as COVID-19, that may place us in tense and dark spaces. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to assist you with coping throughout and overcoming those challenges. My approach to counseling is solely focused on building a great therapeutic relationship with my clients and establishing an environment where they feel safe, comfortable, supported, relatable, and given the opportunity to excel in all aspects of their lives.
Throughout life we are all faced with various challenges or hardships such as COVID-19, that may place us in tense and dark spaces. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to assist you with coping throughout and overcoming those challenges. My approach to counseling is solely focused on building a great therapeutic relationship with my clients and establishing an environment where they feel safe, comfortable, supported, relatable, and given the opportunity to excel in all aspects of their lives.
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Anew Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
I have over 25 years of experience providing clinical treatment to those individuals with mental illness and substance abuse issues. I have a clinical background that includes diverse settings/populations; residential, median security prison, home-based and outpatient. I intergrate creative approaches in assisting individuals with achieving their goals. My perspective is holistic and, when neccessary or useful I will provide information on community resources to promote optium care. I strive to empower the individual and remain fully engaged and committed during the treatment process. I am extremely dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and empathic environment that fosters growth.
I have over 25 years of experience providing clinical treatment to those individuals with mental illness and substance abuse issues. I have a clinical background that includes diverse settings/populations; residential, median security prison, home-based and outpatient. I intergrate creative approaches in assisting individuals with achieving their goals. My perspective is holistic and, when neccessary or useful I will provide information on community resources to promote optium care. I strive to empower the individual and remain fully engaged and committed during the treatment process. I am extremely dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and empathic environment that fosters growth.
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Therapeutic Expressions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CGP
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (Online Only)
Sometimes in life it can be difficult to find your path of growth due to past, current or unforeseen stressors. I like to think of therapy as us having a casual conversation that ebbs and flows based on where you are in that moment. It can seem intimidating but I am here to tell you that you will not go through this journey of growth alone. I want you to reach whatever goals and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible, and experiencing yourself in new ways.
Sometimes in life it can be difficult to find your path of growth due to past, current or unforeseen stressors. I like to think of therapy as us having a casual conversation that ebbs and flows based on where you are in that moment. It can seem intimidating but I am here to tell you that you will not go through this journey of growth alone. I want you to reach whatever goals and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible, and experiencing yourself in new ways.
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Dwight Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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.
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.
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Your mind is racing, you feel overwhelmed and like you can barely hold it together. You feel the pressure of the expectations of others and live in constant dread of letting them down, or worse being discovered for being a fraud. Even in the quiet of the night your mind races with all the things you need to do, and is constantly worried about what you have forgotten, or who you may have let down. You feel powerless to change any of it.
Your mind is racing, you feel overwhelmed and like you can barely hold it together. You feel the pressure of the expectations of others and live in constant dread of letting them down, or worse being discovered for being a fraud. Even in the quiet of the night your mind races with all the things you need to do, and is constantly worried about what you have forgotten, or who you may have let down. You feel powerless to change any of it.
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Kevin Joyce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MM, MEd, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I offer comfort and guidance to people struggling to find their way through a hard transition or uncertain situation. Sessions with me are easy, but engaged and lively, and I strive to create a safe, inclusive environment. I am highly influenced by Humanistic Psychology, Carl Jung, and both Eastern and Western philosophies and spiritual traditions. As such, I regard suffering as a natural and expected part of the human condition, not as evidence of a personal defect.
I offer comfort and guidance to people struggling to find their way through a hard transition or uncertain situation. Sessions with me are easy, but engaged and lively, and I strive to create a safe, inclusive environment. I am highly influenced by Humanistic Psychology, Carl Jung, and both Eastern and Western philosophies and spiritual traditions. As such, I regard suffering as a natural and expected part of the human condition, not as evidence of a personal defect.
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Susanne E Preston-Josey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT-S, ACS, BC-THM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to discuss your problems? Do you need a counselor who can really connect with you? Are you in need of someone who will listen to you in a supportive environment? I can help! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor; practicing for twenty years. I specialize in working with women's issues, relationship concerns, online counseling, and teens. I use a Person-Centered approach and a blend of other therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to discuss your problems? Do you need a counselor who can really connect with you? Are you in need of someone who will listen to you in a supportive environment? I can help! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor; practicing for twenty years. I specialize in working with women's issues, relationship concerns, online counseling, and teens. I use a Person-Centered approach and a blend of other therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
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Howard Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (Online Only)
We all face difficult times in our lives which lead us to seek help. Psychotherapy helps you become more resilient, find inner strength and improve your sense of self – all of which aid you in your quest to live a more open, genuine, and fulfilling life. Together we examine areas of struggle and work to identify new ways of being more engaged and effective in relationships and at peace with ourselves. I will work with you in treatment modalities ranging from short-term brief, CBT, to longer-term analytic work. I have experience treating a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety and trauma.
We all face difficult times in our lives which lead us to seek help. Psychotherapy helps you become more resilient, find inner strength and improve your sense of self – all of which aid you in your quest to live a more open, genuine, and fulfilling life. Together we examine areas of struggle and work to identify new ways of being more engaged and effective in relationships and at peace with ourselves. I will work with you in treatment modalities ranging from short-term brief, CBT, to longer-term analytic work. I have experience treating a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety and trauma.
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Celia Luella Farr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC, CTTS, IMH-E
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Life has changed since 2020. If you have lost a loved one and need a hand, as you grieve, I can help. If you have lost your way and you are struggling to regain your footing, I can help. If the anxiety, depression and/or stress you faced before have multiplied, I can help. Let's connect . We are all in this together!
Life has changed since 2020. If you have lost a loved one and need a hand, as you grieve, I can help. If you have lost your way and you are struggling to regain your footing, I can help. If the anxiety, depression and/or stress you faced before have multiplied, I can help. Let's connect . We are all in this together!
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Megan Burgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (Online Only)
I am committed to supporting individuals experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem, identity exploration, and boundaries. My practice is centered on providing trans-affirming care, where I strive to create an inclusive space for all individuals. I am dedicated to decolonizing therapeutic practices, recognizing and challenging the impact of systemic oppression on mental health. Working with teenagers and adults, I aim to foster resilience, empower individuals, and guide them towards healing and self-discovery. Together, we will navigate the complexities of life.
I am committed to supporting individuals experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem, identity exploration, and boundaries. My practice is centered on providing trans-affirming care, where I strive to create an inclusive space for all individuals. I am dedicated to decolonizing therapeutic practices, recognizing and challenging the impact of systemic oppression on mental health. Working with teenagers and adults, I aim to foster resilience, empower individuals, and guide them towards healing and self-discovery. Together, we will navigate the complexities of life.
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Lauren Chester
Resident in Counseling, MA, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
It can be challenging to seek help, especially when you're feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. You are officially taking the first step! Counseling is a unique investment in yourself; together we can begin a journey of hope and healing. I enjoy supporting clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodiversity, grief/loss, and stress management.
It can be challenging to seek help, especially when you're feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. You are officially taking the first step! Counseling is a unique investment in yourself; together we can begin a journey of hope and healing. I enjoy supporting clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodiversity, grief/loss, and stress management.
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Heavenly Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPsy, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (Online Only)
Heavenly Weaver is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider who has provided therapeutic services and served as an educator to the community for nearly 20 years. She enjoys working with adults, children and teenagers ages 10 yrs and above. Her specialized areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, obesity, nutrition, identity and self-concept, Employee Assistance Program services (EAP). Veteran and Military issues, in addition to the issues listed below. Ms. Weaver also has a passion for holistic modalities of treatment to supplement traditional practices.
Heavenly Weaver is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider who has provided therapeutic services and served as an educator to the community for nearly 20 years. She enjoys working with adults, children and teenagers ages 10 yrs and above. Her specialized areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, obesity, nutrition, identity and self-concept, Employee Assistance Program services (EAP). Veteran and Military issues, in addition to the issues listed below. Ms. Weaver also has a passion for holistic modalities of treatment to supplement traditional practices.
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Rosa Avant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, EMDR, SUP-LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for working with individuals, families, and couples addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, Substance use, anger management, self-esteem, trauma, domestic and sexual violence, and relationship difficulties. I’m passionate about helping identify and break the link to generational trauma. I also provide Premarital counseling. Please visit https://truemissionservices.com/
I have a passion for working with individuals, families, and couples addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, Substance use, anger management, self-esteem, trauma, domestic and sexual violence, and relationship difficulties. I’m passionate about helping identify and break the link to generational trauma. I also provide Premarital counseling. Please visit https://truemissionservices.com/
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Tristan L. Collazo
Resident in Counseling, MA, LPC-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
In the complex tapestry of relationships, it’s not uncommon to encounter threads of struggle woven into our experiences. Whether it’s the pain of infidelity, the barriers of communication issues, the weight of financial stress, the challenges of parenting, the longing for intimacy, or the shadows of trust issues and trauma, these hurdles can feel insurmountable at times. I want to assure you that you are not alone in this journey, and there is hope for healing and growth.
In the complex tapestry of relationships, it’s not uncommon to encounter threads of struggle woven into our experiences. Whether it’s the pain of infidelity, the barriers of communication issues, the weight of financial stress, the challenges of parenting, the longing for intimacy, or the shadows of trust issues and trauma, these hurdles can feel insurmountable at times. I want to assure you that you are not alone in this journey, and there is hope for healing and growth.
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William H Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Burnout: It has been said “it’s lonely at the top”. You have reached the top in your career, but your personal life is in shambles or you’re experiencing “burnout”. The Therapist problem solves and suggests interventions for their clients but, who can the Therapist talk to? You’re a Veteran struggling to come back to the “Real World”, and every day and night are a battle with PTSD symptoms. You may be a parent that is at the “end of your rope” with a child with Autism, ADHD, or significant depression and is exhibiting negative behaviors in the home and at school. You may need help in processing loss, divorce, and retirement.
Burnout: It has been said “it’s lonely at the top”. You have reached the top in your career, but your personal life is in shambles or you’re experiencing “burnout”. The Therapist problem solves and suggests interventions for their clients but, who can the Therapist talk to? You’re a Veteran struggling to come back to the “Real World”, and every day and night are a battle with PTSD symptoms. You may be a parent that is at the “end of your rope” with a child with Autism, ADHD, or significant depression and is exhibiting negative behaviors in the home and at school. You may need help in processing loss, divorce, and retirement.
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