Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Norfolk, VA
Browse Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Norfolk, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Relationships
Dr. Dorothy Brass
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DCC, LCSW, LMSW
Working with couples is designed to help navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen their bond. Therapists work with couples to address a range of issues, including communication problems, conflicts, trust issues, intimacy issues, and life transitions.
7 Years Experience
Online in Norfolk, VA (Online Only)
Relationships
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services offers supportive, insight‑driven relationship and marriage counseling to help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and strengthen emotional connection. We provide a balanced, collaborative environment where both partners feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow together.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Norfolk, VA 23510
Online in Norfolk, VA
Relationships
Summit Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
4/5 counselors offer marital / couples counseling
24 Years Experience
In-Person in Norfolk, VA 23517
Online in Norfolk, VA
Relationships
Hannah Hayden with Sapphire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Even healthy relationships encounter challenges. Whether you are struggling with communication difficulties, conflict, trust concerns, life transitions, intimacy issues, or feeling disconnected from one another, counseling can help. We work with couples to improve communication, strengthen understanding, rebuild connection, and develop healthier ways of navigating challenges together.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Norfolk, VA
Online in Norfolk, VA
Relationships
Dr. Benita Thornhill
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, E-RYT500
When working with couples, Dr. Thornhill focuses on the fostering open communication, rebuilding trust, and nurturing intimacy. She strives to help partners develop a deeper understanding of each other's needs and emotions, ultimately strengthening their bond and creating a more harmonious relationship.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Norfolk, VA
Online in Norfolk, VA
Relationships
Kevin Childs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Failed or failing relationships hurt. They hurt because our hopes get dashed, our sacrifices are not appreciated and what once felt like love has become something unrecognizable. We will help you through the disappointment. Whether that means repair and reconciliation, or letting go and moving on.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Norfolk, VA
Online in Norfolk, VA
Relationships
Alton Wampler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
From an Internal Family Systems perspective, marriage counseling focuses on identifying how each partner’s protective parts interact to create negative cycles of conflict or disconnection. These parts often react to deeper vulnerable parts that carry fears of rejection, abandonment, or not being valued. Therapy helps partners access Self so they can respond with curiosity and compassion, fostering safer communication and deeper emotional connection.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Norfolk, VA
Online in Norfolk, VA
Relationships
Rebecca Castle-Waller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help couples where one or more partners have a history of trauma build a refuge of love and connection in a chaotic world.
You deserve love and connection. Our marriages and relationships are a sacred space where so often this is the first person you've ever truly felt safe with, so let's get back to that. I am highly trained in Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy so I can help you and your partner reconnect and build the tools to thrive together.
7 Years Experience
Online in Norfolk, VA (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. Brandee Zettel
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples build resilient relationships and lasting connections. My approach is grounded in a deep understanding of human development, psychological theory, and the complex dynamics of family life. I specialize in working with couples to navigate the unique challenges of communication, intimacy, and blended family dynamics. Whether you are looking to strengthen your marital bond or seeking to establish healthy co-parenting boundaries, I provide a compassionate, structured environment to foster growth. My work is often informed by a Christ-centered perspective, offering a holistic path to healing and restoration for those who value integrating faith with clinical excellence. I use different assessment tools, as needed, such as PrepareEnrich for premarital couples and the Gottman Relationship Checkup for marriages with more complex issues.
11 Years Experience
Online in Norfolk, VA (Online Only)
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 Hampton VA Medical Center provide major institutional mental health anchors for the region. Old Dominion University, which absorbed Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2024, maintains clinical training programs that feed practitioners into the broader Norfolk therapy community.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Norfolk, VA Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Norfolk, VA average 18 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (37%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Christian |