Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Virginia Beach, VA
Browse Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Virginia Beach, VA (Online Only)
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Dr. Allison Williams
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I specialize in helping those who are anxious and overwhelmed learn to recognize and honor their needs - it may mean: giving yourself permission to slow down, scale back, set healthy boundaries, go after what you truly want, and be yourself (authentically and unapologetically). As your partner on this journey, I’ll help you muster your strength, foster your self-acceptance, and feel more at ease.
If you’ve always cast aside your own needs to give everyone and everything your all, I want to help you finally get what you deserve: better relationships, self-care, and greater life satisfaction.
10 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA (Online Only)
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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 Virginia Beach, VA
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
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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 Virginia Beach, VA (Online Only)
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Advanced Trauma Recovery & Mental Healthcare, LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Each of our doctoral level, Licensed Clinical Psychologists have significant training and experience in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. We specialize in working with those who struggle with the effects of trauma (e.g., PTSD), and we hold multiple certifications in evidence based treatments for PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. Whether you struggle with PTSD, anxiety, or other trauma related issues, our experienced Psychologists are here to help you work through trauma, abuse, critical incidents, adversity, and other life threatening events.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Virginia Beach, VA
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach and the surrounding Hampton Roads metro area have one of the highest concentrations of active-duty military personnel and veterans in the country, anchored by Naval Station Norfolk — the world's largest naval base — creating sustained demand for therapists who specialize in military trauma, PTSD, and the dynamics of military family life. Therapists experienced with moral injury, deployment-related adjustment, and service-to-civilian transition are well represented, and many practices specifically orient their care toward service members and their families. Sentara Health and Bon Secours provide institutional mental health resources for the region, complemented by a growing private practice community. Virginia Beach's coastal environment and strong community ties give the city a relatively stable baseline, though the psychological weight of military life remains a defining feature of the local therapy landscape.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Virginia Beach, VA Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Virginia Beach, VA average 13 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (70%), and Trauma and PTSD (59%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
29%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Stress |
| 50% | Social Anxiety |
| 46% | Self Esteem |
| 41% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Men |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Black / African American |