Parenting therapists in Portsmouth, Virginia VA
Portsmouth Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
|
| 27% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Parenting therapists in Portsmouth. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Parenting
Alabaster Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Parenting is one of the most rewarding roles a woman can hold, and also one of the most challenging, and it is okay to admit that both things are true at the same time. At Alabaster Counseling, we support mothers and caregivers who are navigating the emotional demands of parenting, from the exhaustion and identity shifts that come with welcoming a new baby, to the challenges of raising children and teenagers through difficult seasons. We understand that when you are struggling as a parent, it can affect your mental health, your relationships, and your sense of self in ways that deserve real attention and care. Through evidence-based therapy, we help you show up as the parent you want to be while also making sure that your needs, feelings, and wellbeing are never left out of the equation.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Portsmouth, VA 23704
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia
Parenting
Shay Malone
Pre-Licensed Professional, Ed.S., Resident in Counseling
Parents are often doing the best they can to help their children succeed in life. However, lack of knowledge, personal distress, poor mental health, economic distress, and other factors often make parenting feel overwhelming and difficult. I want to help you give your child the best chances for success and make parenting feel easier.
1 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Parenting
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.
Our therapists: Jamelia Branch, Andrea Gross, Megan Evans, Caitlin Duble, Jocelyn Cleveland, Katrina Williams, Yamilet Cardenas, Yvette Kearney, Jessica Holesko
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia
Parenting
Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Parenting can bring deep meaning alongside ongoing pressure to be patient, present, and emotionally available at all times. Many women find themselves navigating exhaustion, self-doubt, or the tension between caring for their children and maintaining their own identity. In our work together, we focus on understanding how your own experiences shape your parenting responses, strengthening your internal footing, and developing ways to show up that feel grounded and sustainable for both you and your family.
2 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Parenting
Mae Winters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Parenting can be deeply meaningful and profoundly challenging, especially when stress, burnout, or unresolved emotional patterns begin to affect how you show up with your children. Many parents seek therapy not because they’re doing something wrong, but because they want to respond more intentionally, manage emotional overwhelm, and break cycles that no longer serve their family.
I work with parents navigating stress, guilt, emotional reactivity, co-parenting challenges, and shifting family dynamics. Therapy focuses on increasing emotional awareness, strengthening regulation skills, and understanding how past experiences influence current parenting responses. Together, we work to develop clearer boundaries, more effective communication, and greater confidence in your role as a parent.
My approach supports parents in showing up with greater presence and steadiness—without perfectionism or unrealistic expectations—so parenting feels more sustainable, connected, and aligned with your values.
9 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Parenting
Ylenia Martinez
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Parenting often brings up your own history, triggers, and fears about “getting it wrong.” I help parents understand their child’s behavior through a nervous‑system and attachment lens, respond with more regulation and consistency, and parent in ways that align with your values rather than just repeating old patterns.
6 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Parenting
Rebecca Castle-Waller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Are you a parent with trauma? Parenting is hard, but trauma makes it even harder! It's so hard to know what to do when you didn't have a safe and secure home when you were growing up. You want to break the cycle of violence, you want better for your kids, you'd do anything to protect them, but what does that look like day to day?
I get it. I have a background in family therapy where parents and kiddos had extreme trauma, and I currently specialize in trauma and relationships. Let's dig in. No dumb questions, no wrong answers. You deserve support, it's a lot of work to break cycles of trauma, and I'd love to partner with you and celebrate you on this journey.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Parenting
Todd Ellison
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW
Parenting is often challenging for single parents and coparents. We will discuss the morals and values you wish to teach your children and assess if your parenting supports those.
17 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia (Online Only)