I am very straight forward but tactful. I like humor and will use it to lessen the intensity if appropriate.

I try and create a very warm and welcoming environment so my clients can feel comfortable and express themselves. I believe clients like my welcoming nature and ability to understand their feelings and empathize with them.

An experienced licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of post-master's experience, working with people across the lifespan, my hope is to work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationships to improve their lives. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, and bereavement. I have expertise in working with people who struggle with addictions, anger management, antisocial behavior, personality and mood conditions, parenting and child issues, boundaries, family and couple issues, stress, trauma, military service, and other issues in working toward the reduction and improvement of pain and barriers to their best life. I have experience in various therapy types, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), gestalt therapy, existential therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian therapy, and other therapy types. I am able to take a variety of payment types, including Medicare, Medicaid, employee assistance programs (EAP), private insurance, and self-pay. Excited to get to know you and work together to build up strength to overcome life's challenges.

I am a doctoral level, licensed clinical psychologist. My practice has been located in Norfolk, Virginia for over 10 years. My expertise is in the areas of psychological evaluations, mental health diagnoses and therapeutic techniques. For psychological evaluations, I utilize a large collection of tests to assess the specific mental health areas requested by the client. After an intake, each client can choose which tests heshe would like to have administered. This can include assessment for intelligence, psychoticism, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, personality, anger, memory, achievement, behavioral problems, adaptive functioning, etc. All testing is followed by a professional, diagnostic report. For therapy, I conduct individual therapy only. I see adults of any age and children over the age of ten. However, when a child is the client, parents will be included in occasional sessions to ensure that the therapeutic practices are generalized to the home environment. My therapeutic specialties include all mood disorders, at-risk youth and psychoticism. I am a Christian and welcome the opportunity to discuss spiritual matters with my clients. However, this is based only on the comfort level of the client.

A client-centered approach is implemented to help you heal from past hurts and current situations that feel controlling over your life. I provide online individual and family therapy to people faced with stress, trauma, and addiction. You might feel alone, hopeless, helpless, angered, sad, struggling with bad memories, or having challenges with feeling inadequate. If you desire to feel whole, in control, peace, and support, or you want to take steps toward reaching satisfaction within your life but question whether it is possible, you’re not alone. As someone that has experienced stress and trauma, I know the battle can be overwhelming, scary, lonely, and at times feel impossible. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Nurse, and the owner of Healing Hearts Therapy, PLLC. As a teenager, I learned how to build resiliency after facing trauma in my own life. I experienced what it was like to be the client of a mental health therapist and work towards restoration. I decided when I became an adult, I wanted to serve others to assist them in various ways towards healing. I have cared for the clinical needs of adults and youth facing stress, trauma, and addiction. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. With hard work and dedication, you could have a different outlook on life. You could feel a level of faith, peace, and confidence. You could lay the past to rest, control your thoughts, emotions, and actions, as well as handle obstacles thrown your way. Virginia residents get started today on the journey towards healing at www.healingofhearts.com.

My therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and solution-focused therapy. I tailor sessions to your unique needs and strengths, fostering self-awareness and sustainable healing.

I aim to create a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to transform their lives. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families facing issues such as depression, veterans struggling with PTSD, and children with learning disabilities.

Maria Amadi is a dual-certified Medical and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in Virginia, with over 30 years of nursing education and experience in various healthcare settings, including 6 years as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and the last 2 years as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She cares for individuals ages 14 and up with a range of medical, addiction, behavioral, and mental health concerns, including anxiety, anger, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), alcohol use, borderline personality, and bipolar.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 12 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults in Virginia. I specialize in diagnosing and treating mood-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment that promotes healing, emotional growth, and overall well-being for each person I serve.

As your therapist and coach, my focus is to assist you in overcoming the stuck points in your life and embracing the possibilities ahead. I draw from an eclectic set of approaches, including grief and loss specialization, trauma-informed therapy, DBT, CBT, ACT, and relational healing to support you on your healing journey. Transform your life by releasing the hold your past has on your present and future. I emphasize the importance of your overall wellness, the strength found in community, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries in all your relationships. My approach is relaxed, warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental, ensuring a space where you can truly be yourself.

I am a Resident in Counseling with two years of experience in the mental health field in Virginia. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, anger, and other emotional and behavioral challenges. I believe every client has the capacity for growth and healing, and I approach therapy with respect, curiosity, and encouragement.

Are you feeling worn down by a mind that won’t slow down—racing thoughts, replaying conversations, or emotions that keep pulling you back into anxiety, sadness, or anger? You may function well on the outside, yet inside feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to change what keeps repeating. Therapy with me focuses on understanding—not fixing—so real change can begin from the inside out. We slow things down and look at what’s happening beneath the surface: how your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system are responding, and how old patterns may still be shaping your present. From there, we work toward practical shifts—helping you respond differently, feel more grounded, and regain a sense of steadiness in your daily life. I am the founder of Brave Within Counseling, a group practice built on trauma-informed, compassionate care. Our team is made up of clinicians with their own areas of focus, including trauma and EMDR therapy, ADHD, sleep-related concerns, and specific diagnoses and symptom patterns. Most of our counselors are EMDR-trained, allowing us to offer depth-oriented trauma work alongside practical, skills-based support. When you reach out, we take care to match you with a counselor whose specialty best fits what you’re going through. Whether you work directly with me or with one of our clinicians, you can expect care that is thoughtful, collaborative, and paced with respect for your readiness. At Brave Within Counseling, we focus on helping you understand yourself more clearly, reduce internal struggle, and move forward with greater confidence and emotional steadiness. If you’re ready to feel less stuck and more supported, we’d be honored to walk with you.