Psychodynamic therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia VA
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Psychodynamic
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 Virginia (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Andrea Kamins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, MSW
People often come to therapy feeling anxious, depressed, stuck or overwhelmed and aren't sure why. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, trauma/complex PTSD, and childhood emotional neglect (CEN). I particularly enjoy working with highly sensitive people (HSP), neurodiverse individuals, and adult survivors of childhood trauma. I enjoy working with adults age 21 and older who are motivated to create meaningful change in life and work, and deepen self-understanding. My clients enjoy my direct, warm style and sense of humor.
10 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
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.
1 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
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 Virginia
Psychodynamic
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 Virginia Beach, VA
Online in Virginia Beach, VA Virginia
Psychodynamic
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 Virginia Beach, VA
Online in Virginia Beach, VA Virginia
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 Healthcare 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.
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia average 18 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (78%), and Trauma and PTSD (62%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Stress |
| 51% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |