Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Chesapeake, Virginia VA
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Alabaster Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
At Alabaster Counseling, we see you: in all your beauty, your flaws, and your uniqueness. Our space is warm and inviting, so you can be exactly who you are. We believe healing happens in healthy, non-judgmental, and safe environments, and that’s what we offer. Here, you’ll receive individualized care from women who understand many of the same challenges you face. You’ll always feel seen, heard, and most of all, valued for who you are. You deserve healing, and we look forward to supporting you on your journey.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA Virginia
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Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Rivers of Hope Counseling is a non-judgmental, compassionate, LGBTIA affirming, and faith based practice. Our mission is to help you rediscover hope and healing wherever you are. Step by step, day by day, our experienced professionals will walk with you towards hope, purpose, and clarity.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA Virginia
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Lisa Panelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW, CTMH
Hi, I’m Lisa Panelo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider, passionate about supporting others through life’s challenges. My journey began as a teenager, volunteering wherever there was a need, driven by a desire to make a difference. Since becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2007, I’ve spent over 25 years walking alongside individuals and families during some of their most difficult and transformative moments. Today, I focus on helping clients explore their strengths, navigate challenges, and move toward meaningful personal growth and their goals.
19 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA Virginia (Online Only)
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Yvonne-da Copeland
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist whose foremost goal is to equip each client with practical strategies that effectively facilitate a journey toward wholeness. I possess a bachelor's degree in sociology, a master's degree in administration, and a master's degree in social work. My fifteen years in clinical social work have included evidence-based treatment of clients from all walks of life--from the severely mentally ill to the mildly impaired to Veterans, to those in the general population.
3 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA Virginia
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Jennifer Whaley
Psychologist, PsyD
My approach is paced collaboratively, honoring where are you currently while supporting you to take steps when you are ready. I focus on building a sense of safety while continuing to work in the direction of your goals. My approach includes research-based strategies to help you understand and modify your narrative, as well as grieve what has been lost throughout life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Chesapeake is the largest city in Virginia by land area — a mostly suburban and semi-rural community spread across the southern Hampton Roads region — with a therapy landscape shaped by its proximity to Naval Station Norfolk and the broader military community, as well as the particular stresses of a sprawling suburb where long commutes and limited walkable community can contribute to social isolation. The city's large African American population and its place within Hampton Roads' racially complex social fabric create demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial identity, community resilience, and intergenerational family dynamics. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside the broader Hampton Roads healthcare ecosystem. Many Chesapeake residents access therapy through the wider Norfolk-Virginia Beach metro, given the city's geographic extent and integration with the regional mental health network.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Chesapeake, Virginia Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Chesapeake, Virginia average 12 years of experience and charge around $186 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (79%), and Stress (68%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$186
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 68% | Stress |
| 62% | Self Esteem |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Social Anxiety |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Black / African American |