Therapists in Portsmouth, VA
Browse therapists in Portsmouth, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Hannah Hayden with Sapphire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I believe therapy is most effective when people feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted. My approach blends evidence-based interventions with authenticity, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person's unique story. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I help clients better understand themselves, challenge the patterns that keep them stuck, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether I'm working with clients, supervising clinicians, or speaking to other mental health professionals, my goal is the same: to foster authentic human connection as the foundation for healing.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Portsmouth, VA 23704
Online in Portsmouth, VA
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 in Portsmouth, VA 23704
Online in Portsmouth, VA
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 Portsmouth, VA (Online Only)
Shay Malone
Pre-Licensed Professional, Ed.S., Resident in Counseling
According to my clients, one of the things they most appreciate about me is that I listen - actually listen - to what is said and unsaid. I don't tell them how they should or shouldn't feel. My first step is understanding what is bringing you to therapy. Then, I focus on learning about your life and all the different parts that impact you: your specific brain, your family, your work, which parts of your identity matter most to you, and your social and economic stressors. And as I understand you better, I offer support as well as interventions to move you toward your goals.
As a single parent of 3 boys with varying presentations of ADHD and autism, I am very familiar with parenting stresses. I have worked in a variety of positions, from education to foster care to Medicaid services, and I use all of those experiences to support my clients. I like to say that I am the expert in counseling, but you are the expert on you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA (Online Only)
Dr. Dorothy Brass
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DCC, LCSW, LMSW
I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), committed to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals facing life's challenges. With 30 years of experience in the field, I have developed my skills in helping clients navigate through various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA (Online Only)
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services is a practice built on compassion, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to helping clients experience real, lasting change. We combine evidence‑based therapy with a warm, personalized approach that meets clients exactly where they are whether navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or major life transitions. Our services make care accessible, flexible, and comfortable, allowing clients to receive high‑quality support from the privacy of their own home, through telehealth or in person sessions. Clients choose Legacy because they feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. If you’re ready for clarity, healing, and a therapist who truly listens, we’re here to walk with you.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA
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 Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA
Summit Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
We are here to help you navigate through hardships and challenges. We target key areas such as: life transitions, stress management, relationships, mood disorders, and historical trauma. We are invested in helping people create the changes they are looking for through the counseling relationship and improvements in self-awareness and competence. We are open minded and have over 25 years of experience. We look forward to helping people shift out of stagnation and into a place of mental wellness and personal growth. We use holistic, solution focused, person centered counseling theories. Please reach out with your name, email and date of birth to our text line (757) 347 2492 or our information email information@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com and we can get you set up with your patient portal and intake forms. There is also a link to fill form on our website https://www.summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com/ and once submitted, we will reach out to you.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA
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 Portsmouth, VA (Online Only)
Kevin Childs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Life is too often a roller coaster ride. Relationships often leave us feeling tired, frustrated, and confused. If that's where you find yourself - call me. We will work together and we will exhale together. You will regain your confidence and your joy.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA therapists Statistics
Therapists in Portsmouth, VA average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (67%), and Trauma and PTSD (54%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 54% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Stress |
| 43% | Self Esteem |
| 41% | Loss or Grief |
| 38% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Black / African American |