ONLINE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE (www.coastallightcounseling.com). My principal specialties include patient management of anxiety, depression, women’s issues and life transitions. Our lives can be like standing on a shoreline looking at the ocean water. The waves could look beautiful and serene or seem rough and scary. At first glance, one might think that the conditions are solely dependent on what we can see, i.e. weather, much like our lives can look smooth or choppy, seemingly dependent on what’s going on around us. The reality is that the conditions of the water, and our lives, are also impacted by what’s going on below the surface. As your therapist, we won’t just focus on what’s on the surface, we’ll explore deeper to determine what’s impacting you in ways of which you are likely unaware. This will increase your ability to effectively manage symptoms and resolve underlying issues to become the healthiest version of yourself and recognize your full potential. Together, we can do this! If you think that we may work well together, please take a look at the “New Patient Information” page on my website, www.coastallightcounseling.com. You’ll find details from scheduling your first session to arriving for your session. [Read More]

Have you experienced a life changing event? Do you having trouble making a life transition and feel like no one understands you? Life can be difficult especially when tragedy occurs. No worries! There is hope! I work with individuals and families who have overcome extreme trauma such as physical abuse, sexual molestation, attempted murder, domestic violence, surviving war, etc. I work with all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. I am certified in Trauma Focused-CBT and a CSOTP Resident. I use modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT, Gestalt Therapy, and other trauma focused interventions that produce life changing results. I’m here to listen and ask you the right questions so that you develop your own conclusions. I believe in people and their inner power. It’s my job to help you find that power to conquer life’s greatest challenges. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”- from Our Deepest Fear- by Marianne Williamson. The world deserves the power you possess! Let me help you unleash it! [Read More]

Specializing in life transitions, sports performance, and personal identity; I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My passion is helping individuals challenge negative thoughts and create new, positive, self-loving thoughts and behaviors. Coping with life’s struggles can be difficult. Together we will intentionally navigate those tough situations and collaborate to help you develop the skills that you will find effective in creating new solutions and overcoming obstacles. Communicating can often feel like trying to have a conversation on a noisy beach; a lot being said but nothing being heard. Feeling unheard can lead to feeling hurt, isolated or unloved and eventually angry or resentful. Counseling can help you identify what the problem is, where the miscommunications are, and how to communicate your needs more effectively. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a place to feel accepted, supported and heard. Together we will explore difficult feelings and learn new ways for you to experience freedom from your own negative thoughts. Evening Availability. [Read More]

Navarro is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia Beach with a passion in assisting and guiding individuals that struggle with feelings of uncertainty or indecisiveness. Navarro enjoys working with individuals and assisting them with making healthier life decisions. Navarro has an extensive history and passion for working with individuals that struggle with a variety of issues. Some of which include depression, anxiety, marital issues with both same-sex and heterosexual couples, and mood disorders. Navarro believes that the therapeutic process is a collaborative effort with the patient and therapist. Navarro utilizes a compassion and insight-oriented approach to helping clients build self-awareness of how past experiences influence present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. sional Counseling. Cristina is bilingual, offering services in Spanish when needed. She has experience working with clients diagnosed with schizophrenia, she has worked in day treatment programs, and specializes in working with children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. [Read More]

Rachel is a LPC who has experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. She earned her Master of Arts degree from South University in Virginia Beach where she graduated with high honors and a member of the counseling honor society Chi Sigma Iota. She is also a member of American Counseling Association and is a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor granted by the National Board of Certified Counselors. She began her experience in mental health working with adults providing mental health skill-building services. From there she transitioned to intensive in-home counseling as a mental health clinician where she works with children who are at risk for out-of-home placement due to severe behavioral concerns and provides family sessions in the home. Rachel also has experience conducting assessments for children and adults as a clinical supervisor for mental health skill-building and intensive in-home counseling services. She has experience leading groups for children and adolescents. She began and led a group at a local homeless shelter for adolescents and is currently a group leader for anger management working with children who exhibit severe anger. [Read More]

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, offering individual and group counseling. My goal is to help clients grow and meet their full potential. I utilize a Person-Centered and Strengths-Based approach, that may be integrated with Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Guided Imagery, and Yoga. I recognize the power of the therapeutic relationship and will provide a safe, non-judgemental environment to explore thoughts, ideas and feelings. Counseling sessions will be a collaborative effort to develop effective tools and techniques to handle life challenges. Art therapy can be utilized with all ages and incorporates visual and symbolic expression. The standards of practice for art therapy include master-level clinicians who abide by ethical standards and scope of practice for the profession as determined by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). I am a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and knowledgeable about the integration of mind/body techniques to help during the healing process. Yoga or meditation may also be integrated with counseling to engage both the body and mind to decrease anxiety, stress, and depression [Read More]

Holistic Life practices include an integration of Mind-Body interventions to meet the need of the individuals that are receiving services. Those services include but are not limited to (Health and Wellness Coaching, Functional Nutrition, various forms of Meditation (including Movement Meditation) and Guided Imagery. Due to my extensive background in education, I am very familiar with the school system and higher education. This experience has made me an asset for children and young adults ages 6 to 28. Our counselors are certified trauma specialist and enjoy seeing trauma survivors and people with depression of ALL AGES. We specialize in Mind-Body practices because we understand the mind-body connection. If traditional therapy has not helped you in the past….let’s try positioning ourselves for the mind, body and spirit to heal itself. [Read More]

Clayton “Clay” Maguire has been providing counseling and psychotherapy services in Hampton Roads for over 35 years. Mr. Maguire is dually Licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He obtained his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University in 1973 and holds national certifications as both a Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Mr. Maguire enjoys challenging problems in children (as young as 2) through adults. He specializes in helping his clients change feelings, such as Depression, Anxiety or Fear, Jealousy, and Anger. Mr. Maguire provides group therapy for anxiety. Mr. Maguire’s therapeutic orientation is cognitive-behavior therapy with individuals and systemic/strategic family therapy when working with couples and families. A technique that often interests clients is Mr. Maguire’s long-standing practice of hypnotherapy. Mr. Maguire is a “counselor’s counselor”, having founded the local chapter of the state’s clinical counseling association, a past president of Virginia’s clinical counselor’s, and was named Clinical Counselor of the Year. Clay enjoys hiking, gardening and travel. [Read More]

I am a dedicated Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing evidenced-based treatments to various client populations. My goal is to create a safe environment to help you reach your goals. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and value your feedback throughout the treatment process. I have worked for over 13 years with adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of disorders and concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, depression, family conflict, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting concerns, relationship issues, poor self esteem, sexual abuse, suicide ideation, trauma and PTSD. In addition, I have conducted critical incident stress debriefings with police officers and fire fighters who have been involved in a critical incident. I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I conduct psychological evaluations for children, adolescents and adults to help clarify diagnosis and obtain an understanding of a client’s personality functioning, which can assist with treatment planning. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches some of which include: Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Solution Focused. I use Prolonged Exposure Therapy to treat individuals who have PTSD. [Read More]

Dr. C. Rick Ellis, Ed.D., BCN, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist and Neurotherapist. He is a former Certified Teacher and School Psychologist. He is an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School and is the Director of Spectrum Psychological and Neurotherapy, PC, a private practice serving children, adults and families with a variety of special needs and challenges for more than 20 years. He is BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback and is an instructor for the BCIA certification class. Dr. Ellis has been actively involved in local, state, national and international organizations and has assumed a variety of leadership roles. He currently serves on the board of the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy. As a result of his extensive knowledge and experience, Dr. Ellis is a sought-after speaker on a variety of topics including: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, guardianship, forensic issues and neurofeedback. He has trained other mental health professionals, attorneys, appellate judges and community members on a variety of topics including ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, particularly related to forensic issues. He is a member of the American Psychological Association including the divisions of the American Psychology-Law Society, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology and the division of School Psychology. Dr. Ellis has a number of publications and is a co-author of the Autism Assessment Scale for Children (AASC) that utilizes innovative assessment methods to ensure correct identification of the under-served segments of this population. He was an expert witness in the “Justice for Jenny” case that received national attention regarding guardianship versus independence of the disabled. He is a part of the growing number of professionals who are changing the paradigm of assessment and mental health care through innovative, evidence-based methods. Dr. Ellis founded the Neurotherapy Center of Virginia Beach in response to the growing number of children and adults that do not respond to traditional therapy and pharmacological treatment. The Center uses evidence-based and innovative practices such as Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG, brain maps) to assess areas of neural dysregulation. Once patterns of strengths and weaknesses are determined, an individualized treatment program is developed utilizing a variety of methods including LORETA 19 channel 3-D Neurofeedback, Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequencies (pEMF) tACS, tDCS and tRNS. When he is not busy at work, Dr. Ellis enjoys sailing or as all boat owners know, working on his. [Read More]

I have been a therapist for 20 years, and I’m continuously looking to grow and transform myself and my practice in order to better serve my clients. I use a mix of many different types of therapy and want to find what is right for you. I don’t bill insurance because I don’t believe in diagnosing you just because you come in the door, or insurance companies determining how your therapy goes. My clients pay for their services, and you choose how frequently you come in and how long your sessions are, and how to use your time in therapy. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to take a few minutes to get to know me before you commit. I’d love to hear from you. [Read More]

As an integrative therapist, I combine traditional psychotherapy techniques with energy psychology techniques, and nutritional education. The goal is to enhance your ability to develop a new approach to managing the influences of past and any limiting beliefs that interfere with your ability to create the relationships and experiences that you desire. Often we experience events that leave lasting impressions. Some of these impressions are difficult to detect and can run like the location app on our phone just draining our battery. Beliefs such as ‘I am weak…’ ‘I can only be happy when this happens…’ or ‘I will never get over this…’ influence how we interact with others and how we talk to ourselves. The reality is, that with the right combination of therapeutic techniques, coaching and support, we can change the patterns we are aware of and even bring awareness to change patterns that have been running in the background of our mind. My therapeutic style is characterized by empowering clients while encouraging accountability by using education, coaching, and proven therapeutic techniques. Integrating humor and sprinkling self-disclosure creates a relatable and casual environment to do the important work you are here to do. Often you will walk out with notes from our session listing the main points of the session and homework to support your continued growth between sessions. I have over 22 years of experience working with teens and adults who’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma in individual, couples, and family therapy settings. As a spouse of an active duty military member I have also developed a unique sensitivity to challenges of this lifestyle. [Read More]

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University in Chicago Illinois. I received my Masters of Education in School Counseling and a Bachelors of Art in Psychology both from Delta State University in Cleveland Mississippi. I have been practicing counseling since 1999. I started my counseling career as a School Guidance Counselor. I worked as a School Guidance Counselor for 4 years. Then, I worked as a Child and Youth Counselor in the private sector. I have been providing counseling exclusively to service members and their families since 2011. Additionally, I served 13 years in the United Stated Army Reserves as a Psychiatric Specialist. Over the years I have developed expertise in working with Service Members and their families. I provide individual, family, marital, child/youth, and group counseling. Areas of expertise include: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family dysfunctions, behavioral modification, anger management, stress reduction, and domestic violence. [Read More]

Dr. Baldwin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Virginia, her Master of Social Work degree from Norfolk State University, and her Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Baldwin has spoken at international and national conferences, focusing on working with families with children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and families who have a service member who is the Special Forces. Additionally, she has coauthored a chapter in a graduate textbook. She has taught at Old Dominion University in the Human Services Department since 1995 and has received the “Inspirational Professor of the Year” award. Her parents were born and raised in Norfolk and chose to retire in Virginia Beach. Dr. Baldwin moved to the Hampton Roads area in 1975 and has not left! She has been married for over 35 years and has three grown children and three grandchildren. In her free time, one might find her on the jet ski, enjoying the beach, or having a quiet dinner with family and friends. Her husband is a twenty year Navy veteran and her father served during WW II and retired from the Army Reserves. This extensive military background provides the depth of knowledge necessary working with the military community. Dr. Baldwin is excited to be able to bring her wealth of experience to helping families and individuals who are facing challenges in there lives. Foundational to her life, and her practice is a strong faith that fosters hope for change and healing. [Read More]