Therapists in Suffolk City County, VA
Jennifer Taylor Stepp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Suffolk, VA 23434
I have a wide range of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. My primary area of interest includes children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD, OCD, family conflicts/family stressors, and stressors related to school. I also work with individuals of all ages and treat a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, emotional issues, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
I have a wide range of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. My primary area of interest includes children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD, OCD, family conflicts/family stressors, and stressors related to school. I also work with individuals of all ages and treat a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, emotional issues, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Denisha Hosey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Suffolk, VA 23435 (Online Only)
I am glad YOU are here! Have you been feeling anxious, angry, depressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you have so much to do with not enough time to do it all, adjusting to life’s transitions and finding ways to effectively balance work and family. If you find yourself dealing with lasting effects of grief, trauma, or issues related to infertility, pregnancy or postpartum, I offer a consultation to explore if we are a good fit for each other. Making the decision to reach out for support and help is not always easy. I am happy that you are courageous enough to take bold steps toward creating change for yourself.
I am glad YOU are here! Have you been feeling anxious, angry, depressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you have so much to do with not enough time to do it all, adjusting to life’s transitions and finding ways to effectively balance work and family. If you find yourself dealing with lasting effects of grief, trauma, or issues related to infertility, pregnancy or postpartum, I offer a consultation to explore if we are a good fit for each other. Making the decision to reach out for support and help is not always easy. I am happy that you are courageous enough to take bold steps toward creating change for yourself.
Morgan Hale Cobb
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Suffolk, VA 23434 (Online Only)
I believe the goal of therapy is for clients to gain personal insight and understanding of themselves. When individuals understand themselves, they are able to change the way they respond to situations and grow into their fullest potential. I use emotional focused techniques to guide clients to gain insight through experience. As a counselor, I help clients practice and experience mindfulness and other techniques for self-regulation. We don't have to be victims of our emotions or our past experiences. Through counseling, my aim is to walk with clients as they integrate past experiences with personal meaning and purpose.
I believe the goal of therapy is for clients to gain personal insight and understanding of themselves. When individuals understand themselves, they are able to change the way they respond to situations and grow into their fullest potential. I use emotional focused techniques to guide clients to gain insight through experience. As a counselor, I help clients practice and experience mindfulness and other techniques for self-regulation. We don't have to be victims of our emotions or our past experiences. Through counseling, my aim is to walk with clients as they integrate past experiences with personal meaning and purpose.
Lauren Overman
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Suffolk, VA 23434
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.
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.
LeAnn Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Suffolk, VA 23434
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. Therapy is a powerful tool for all who are struggling or in situations where they feel overwhelmed and unable to face life challenges.I use a person centered approach to therapy, tailoring the process to meet the needs of my clients.
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. Therapy is a powerful tool for all who are struggling or in situations where they feel overwhelmed and unable to face life challenges.I use a person centered approach to therapy, tailoring the process to meet the needs of my clients.
Lynessa Sheppard Plotnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Suffolk, VA 23432
I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
Lorrie Gaskins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Suffolk, VA 23434 (Online Only)
I pride myself on providing therapeutic services from a Christian perspective inclusive of all individuals. I tailor my approach to your specific needs by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy in efforts to get the best results in a timely manor.
I pride myself on providing therapeutic services from a Christian perspective inclusive of all individuals. I tailor my approach to your specific needs by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy in efforts to get the best results in a timely manor.
Online Therapists
Andrea Devooght
Resident in Counseling, CEC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Together, we can take a step back, identify patterns within your family system or relationship dynamics, and figure out how to move forward with clarity and resilience.
Do you ever ask yourself, “is life really supposed to be this hard?” Life is full of transitions, and navigating its demands can be tremendously difficult, especially when it comes to matters of family and parenthood. I’m glad you’re here and taking the first step toward easing some of that discomfort. I believe the goal of counseling should not be to erase your pain, but rather to help you increase your capacity to address it and live with a little more ease.
Together, we can take a step back, identify patterns within your family system or relationship dynamics, and figure out how to move forward with clarity and resilience.
Do you ever ask yourself, “is life really supposed to be this hard?” Life is full of transitions, and navigating its demands can be tremendously difficult, especially when it comes to matters of family and parenthood. I’m glad you’re here and taking the first step toward easing some of that discomfort. I believe the goal of counseling should not be to erase your pain, but rather to help you increase your capacity to address it and live with a little more ease.
Robin Zelinger-Casway, LCSW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23238 (Online Only)
Individual adult, couples and family focus.
Counseling can help to restore balance in our lives. With 40 years counseling experience, I specialize in working with individuals and couples. My practice offers a safe and confidential environment to address your needs. With virtual office hours to accommodate your schedule it affords you and your family the time necessary to work on goals, concerns, and strategies to enhance your life. Since COVID, our daily lives have changed dramatically, creating increased uncertainty and stress. We are all reassessing and developing what works best for ourselves. You and a trained therapist can help to create increased personal wellbeing.
Individual adult, couples and family focus.
Counseling can help to restore balance in our lives. With 40 years counseling experience, I specialize in working with individuals and couples. My practice offers a safe and confidential environment to address your needs. With virtual office hours to accommodate your schedule it affords you and your family the time necessary to work on goals, concerns, and strategies to enhance your life. Since COVID, our daily lives have changed dramatically, creating increased uncertainty and stress. We are all reassessing and developing what works best for ourselves. You and a trained therapist can help to create increased personal wellbeing.
Take Time for You, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
I have 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in multiple domains. Some domains would include schools, homes, summer camps, after school programs, childcares, churches, and group homes. My passion is working with children and their families to reconnect and build healthy interpersonal relationships. Although my passion is working with children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with single adults, as well as couples. My motto is “It takes a village” and working together as a team to achieve reasonable and practical goals will build a healthier and stronger you/family.
I have 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in multiple domains. Some domains would include schools, homes, summer camps, after school programs, childcares, churches, and group homes. My passion is working with children and their families to reconnect and build healthy interpersonal relationships. Although my passion is working with children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with single adults, as well as couples. My motto is “It takes a village” and working together as a team to achieve reasonable and practical goals will build a healthier and stronger you/family.
Sarah Breitbach Sneed
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Glen Allen, VA 23059
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ONLY RETURNING CLIENTS AND WORD-OF-MOUTH REFERRALS. Let's develop a plan for you to reach outstanding success in your family and in life's meaningful work. Let me help you get to a place where: Resilience is enhanced in your family. Decisions are made consciously, with clarity and purpose, rather than avoidance and trial-and-error approaches. Transitions are managed more smoothly, embraced as opportunities. Life's work is energized by increased organizational and relational skills, and by harmony with personal values.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ONLY RETURNING CLIENTS AND WORD-OF-MOUTH REFERRALS. Let's develop a plan for you to reach outstanding success in your family and in life's meaningful work. Let me help you get to a place where: Resilience is enhanced in your family. Decisions are made consciously, with clarity and purpose, rather than avoidance and trial-and-error approaches. Transitions are managed more smoothly, embraced as opportunities. Life's work is energized by increased organizational and relational skills, and by harmony with personal values.
Lynne B Einhaus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23236
I have extensive training and experience in a variety of therapeutic orientations, including family systems and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
Does life feel overwhelming and stressful? The good news is that therapy can help you better understand your unique life challenges as well as develop new, empowering perspectives and mindsets. I use findings from exciting research in neuroscience and mindfulness to help us customize powerful tools to help you feel better. I am passionate about working with my clients to help them develop life skills such as mindfulness, self-calming strategies, accurate beliefs about themselves and others and the courage to risk new behaviors. If you are ready to make a change, I would love to hear from you.
I have extensive training and experience in a variety of therapeutic orientations, including family systems and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
Does life feel overwhelming and stressful? The good news is that therapy can help you better understand your unique life challenges as well as develop new, empowering perspectives and mindsets. I use findings from exciting research in neuroscience and mindfulness to help us customize powerful tools to help you feel better. I am passionate about working with my clients to help them develop life skills such as mindfulness, self-calming strategies, accurate beliefs about themselves and others and the courage to risk new behaviors. If you are ready to make a change, I would love to hear from you.
Catherine Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23226
As a psychotherapist I work with adults (including young adults 18+) who are experiencing difficulties with relationships, anxiety, depression, work/school challenges, parenting issues, family conflicts, grief and loss, life transitions, or other problems that may get in the way of a more balanced, satisfying life. With each client, I seek to create an empathic, judgment-free space where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and improve coping skills that can help to enhance your life and relationships. My approach is interpersonal and relational--working within a psychodynamic framework toward goals we will set together.
As a psychotherapist I work with adults (including young adults 18+) who are experiencing difficulties with relationships, anxiety, depression, work/school challenges, parenting issues, family conflicts, grief and loss, life transitions, or other problems that may get in the way of a more balanced, satisfying life. With each client, I seek to create an empathic, judgment-free space where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and improve coping skills that can help to enhance your life and relationships. My approach is interpersonal and relational--working within a psychodynamic framework toward goals we will set together.
Bethany Larson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chesterfield, VA 23832
You are not the burdens you are facing in life. (Read that twice!) As a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals connect to their internal worlds to help them navigate their external circumstances with clarity, compassion, connection, and courage. Whether you are facing complex trauma, grief, infertility, relationship troubles, or major crises and transitions, I am here to join you on the healing journey. My goal is to help you not only cope meaningfully with outside hardships but also cultivate a greater sense of Self and resilience to get through future challenges as well.
You are not the burdens you are facing in life. (Read that twice!) As a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals connect to their internal worlds to help them navigate their external circumstances with clarity, compassion, connection, and courage. Whether you are facing complex trauma, grief, infertility, relationship troubles, or major crises and transitions, I am here to join you on the healing journey. My goal is to help you not only cope meaningfully with outside hardships but also cultivate a greater sense of Self and resilience to get through future challenges as well.
Joy Sprenkle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesapeake, VA 23320
I have previously worked as an in home therapist, foster care worker, and the majority of my experience has been the past 11 years as an outpatient therapist for a private practice. I have experience working with women, men, children, adolescents, family, and marital therapy.
I have previously worked as an in home therapist, foster care worker, and the majority of my experience has been the past 11 years as an outpatient therapist for a private practice. I have experience working with women, men, children, adolescents, family, and marital therapy.
Kelly Furr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midlothian, VA 23112 (Online Only)
I also provide couples counseling and family therapy.
Hi, I’m Kelly. I currently have a few openings in my schedule! I own a teletherapy practice and see clients in VA, NC, AZ, and UT. I help adults and teens who want to work through relationship issues, perfectionism, life transitions, and grief/loss. Other common presenting problems include anxiety, depression, academic/professional stress, faith crises, gender/sexual identity issues, and a desire to improve athletic performance by improving your mental game. Many of my adult clients generally function well on their own but need help working through a specific issue such as how to set boundaries with a parent.
I also provide couples counseling and family therapy.
Hi, I’m Kelly. I currently have a few openings in my schedule! I own a teletherapy practice and see clients in VA, NC, AZ, and UT. I help adults and teens who want to work through relationship issues, perfectionism, life transitions, and grief/loss. Other common presenting problems include anxiety, depression, academic/professional stress, faith crises, gender/sexual identity issues, and a desire to improve athletic performance by improving your mental game. Many of my adult clients generally function well on their own but need help working through a specific issue such as how to set boundaries with a parent.
Claudia Bracey
Resident in Counseling, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23229
I have experience working with adults struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, communication difficulties, low self-esteem, multicultural issues, and interpersonal relationship conflict. In addition, I have a background in facilitating family therapy, couples counseling, and group processes. I specialize in working with women (teens, young mothers, adults, minorities). I am also working toward specializing in women’s health counseling, perinatal counseling, and other specific women’s issues.
I have experience working with adults struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, communication difficulties, low self-esteem, multicultural issues, and interpersonal relationship conflict. In addition, I have a background in facilitating family therapy, couples counseling, and group processes. I specialize in working with women (teens, young mothers, adults, minorities). I am also working toward specializing in women’s health counseling, perinatal counseling, and other specific women’s issues.
Garden Cottage Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23227
Thank you for considering me as you seek help. Please call or email to discuss your concerns and questions. I value helping people live healthier, happier, more successful and more contented lives. I have helped many people with relationships, women's and men's issues, parenting, education, careers, life stage adjustments, medical or physical difficulties and other challenges, during 25+ years of experience providing individual, couple, family and group services. My outlook is fresh and holistic; I am trained in a variety of methods, tailoring my approach to each persons specific needs.
Thank you for considering me as you seek help. Please call or email to discuss your concerns and questions. I value helping people live healthier, happier, more successful and more contented lives. I have helped many people with relationships, women's and men's issues, parenting, education, careers, life stage adjustments, medical or physical difficulties and other challenges, during 25+ years of experience providing individual, couple, family and group services. My outlook is fresh and holistic; I am trained in a variety of methods, tailoring my approach to each persons specific needs.
Christina M. Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23236
Waitlist for new clients
My practice focuses on supporting people who are seeking to improve their lives through understanding identity, relationships, family of origin issues, as well as anxiety and depression.
My practice focuses on supporting people who are seeking to improve their lives through understanding identity, relationships, family of origin issues, as well as anxiety and depression.
Cameron & Company, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, VA 23707
I call upon my over 30 years experience in areas Child Welfare; Medical/Hospital Social Work; Navy, Army, Marine and Air Force, Individual and Family Life Issues.
I work with families, individuals, couples, groups around the following issues: Stage of Life Adjustments; Depression; Anxiety; Elder Care Management; Military Family Life; Active Duty Issues;PTSD;Traumatic Brain Issues;Employee Assistance;Child and Family Issues; Family Conflicts;Adolescent Adjustments as well as Veteran and Retirement Concerns.
I call upon my over 30 years experience in areas Child Welfare; Medical/Hospital Social Work; Navy, Army, Marine and Air Force, Individual and Family Life Issues.
I work with families, individuals, couples, groups around the following issues: Stage of Life Adjustments; Depression; Anxiety; Elder Care Management; Military Family Life; Active Duty Issues;PTSD;Traumatic Brain Issues;Employee Assistance;Child and Family Issues; Family Conflicts;Adolescent Adjustments as well as Veteran and Retirement Concerns.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.