Child therapists in Norfolk, Virginia VA
Find experienced child therapists in Norfolk who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child or Adolescent Issues
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide guidance for children and families, including school challenges, parenting strategies, and child-focused therapy to improve emotional and behavioral outcomes.
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6 Years Experience
In-Person in Norfolk, VA 23517
Online in Norfolk, VA Virginia
Child or Adolescent Issues
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services provides compassionate, developmentally informed support for child and adolescent concerns, helping young people navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and academic challenges. We understand that children and teens often struggle to express what they’re feeling, so we create a safe, engaging environment where they can explore their experiences and build healthy coping skills. Using approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and family‑focused interventions, we help youth manage anxiety, mood changes, anger, school stress, peer issues, and identity development. We also partner closely with parents and caregivers to strengthen communication, improve routines, and support the child’s growth at home and school. Our goal is to empower young people with tools that foster resilience, confidence, and emotional well‑being as they move through critical stages of development.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Norfolk, VA 23510
Online in Norfolk, VA Virginia
Child or Adolescent Issues
Summit Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
We offer art therapy even in an online capacity. Eleanor uses zoom to do art therapy and play therapy with children and teens.
24 Years Experience
In-Person in Norfolk, VA 23517
Online in Norfolk, VA Virginia
Child or Adolescent Issues
Shay Malone
Pre-Licensed Professional, Ed.S., Resident in Counseling
I have been studying child development since high school and I find it to be one of the most important and helpful things to know. Some of the issues that are considered "bad behavior" are really appropriate developmental stages for children. Understanding whether behavior issues are because of development, inappropriate expectations, or emotional distress can go a long way in resolving them.
1 Years Experience
Online in Norfolk, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
Hannah Hayden with Sapphire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Children and teens face unique challenges as they navigate emotions, friendships, school pressures, family dynamics, identity development, and life transitions. Our counselors provide a supportive, age-appropriate environment where young people can express themselves, build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop greater confidence while also partnering with parents when appropriate.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Norfolk, VA
Online in Norfolk, VA Virginia
Child or Adolescent Issues
Alabaster Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Childhood and adolescence are among the most formative years of a girl's life, and when something feels off, it can affect everything from her confidence and friendships to her school performance and sense of self. At Alabaster Counseling, we specialize in supporting girls ages 6 and up through the unique emotional and developmental challenges of growing up, including behavioral concerns, emotional outbursts, social struggles, low self-esteem, school-related stress, and family changes. We create a warm, age-appropriate space where girls feel safe expressing themselves, being heard, and developing the coping skills they need to navigate life with confidence and resilience. Investing in your daughter's mental health today is one of the most powerful gifts you can give her tomorrow.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Norfolk, VA
Online in Norfolk, VA Virginia
Norfolk is home to Naval Station Norfolk — the world's largest naval base — and sits at the center of the Hampton Roads military metro, with a therapy community substantially defined by the needs of active-duty service members, veterans, and military families navigating deployment stress, PTSD, and the challenges of military life. The city's large African American population and history of racial inequity create consistent demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial trauma, community resilience, and intergenerational family dynamics. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Hampton Roads Health Care System provide major institutional mental health anchors for the region. Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School maintain clinical training programs that feed practitioners into the broader Norfolk therapy community.
Child therapists in Norfolk, Virginia Statistics
Child therapists in Norfolk, Virginia average 18 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Family Systems Therapy (43%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 90% | Teen |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Children |
| 42% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |