Therapists in Portsmouth, Virginia

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

26 Therapists found in Portsmouth

female counselor

Dominique Bonner, LPC

Counselor
604 1/2 High St Ste 100, Portsmouth, VA - 23704
757-724-5254

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James Timothy Heiler

Counselor
2404 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA - 23701
757-488-9382 757-488-9564

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Mrs. Sharla Lynnette Slupski, BA

Counselor
2404 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA - 23701
757-615-1748 757-488-9564

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Mr. Shawn Franklin Sawyer

Counselor
2404 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA - 23701
757-488-9382 757-488-9564

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Fatima Castleberry, LPC

Counselor
301 Fort Ln, Portsmouth, VA - 23704
757-393-0061

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Amber Hill, LPC, CSAC

Counselor
301 Fort Ln, Portsmouth, VA - 23704
757-391-6706

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Dr. Eylem Sahin, LCPC

Counselor
409 Truman Cir, Portsmouth, VA - 23701
757-733-0707

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Teresa Harrison-strong, LPC, CSAC

Counselor
507 Court St, Portsmouth, VA - 23704
757-391-2887 757-391-2887

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Mary K Anderson, LCSW

Counselor
620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA - 23708
757-953-5861

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John Joseph Crawford Ii, BS

Counselor
2404 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA - 23701
757-488-9382

More Counselors in Portsmouth, VA: Addiction Counselors 18 Mental Health Therapists 40 Professional Counselors 49

About Therapists: Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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