Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Chesapeake, VA
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Chesapeake, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Many of the women I work with are capable, caring, and used to holding everything together, even when it comes at the cost of their own bandwidth. From the outside, life may look steady, but internally there can be tension, exhaustion, or a quiet sense of disconnection. I offer trauma informed, relational therapy for women who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and find a way of living that feels more sustainable. My work is grounded in attachment and nervous system awareness, and I approach therapy as a collaborative process rooted in genuine conversation rather than quick fixes. If you are looking for a space where you can show up honestly and feel met as a whole person, I invite you to connect for a consultation.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA (Online Only)
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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
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A Little Healing LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I work with women who are used to being the person everyone else can count on but often struggle to give themselves that same care. You may find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, feeling guilty when you set a boundary, overthinking whether someone is upset with you, or constantly putting other people's feelings and needs ahead of your own. Maybe you look like you have it all together on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, anxious, questioning yourself, or wondering when you lost touch with who you are and what you need. I help women struggling with people-pleasing, low self-esteem, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and trauma understand and heal the deeper wounds and patterns that keep them stuck. My goal isn't to teach you to stop caring about other people or become someone you're not. I want to help you learn how to care about others without continually abandoning yourself in the process. Together, we'll work toward helping you trust yourself, strengthen your voice, set healthier boundaries without being consumed by guilt, develop greater self-compassion, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have gotten lost while you were busy being who everyone else needed you to be.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA (Online Only)
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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
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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 (Online Only)
Chesapeake is the second-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, VA Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Chesapeake, VA average 12 years of experience and charge around $192 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (76%), and Stress (66%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$192
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 66% | Stress |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 87% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 39% | Men |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Christian |