Life coaching is different than mental health counseling in critical ways, but both types of specialists offer benefits. Life coaches typically can’t diagnose and provide treatment plans for mental health disorders. Counselors and therapists do. Life coaches help people establish goals, find motivation, and achieve those goals. Their focus isn’t on mental health. A life coach uses motivational techniques to help someone accomplish goals that are unique to them and their aspirations. A person would go to a life coach for guidance in establishing more meaning in their life.
Therapists Who Specialize in Offering Life Coaching
Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist in VA and DC with 20 years of experience across private practice, medical center, and academic settings. She provides individual psychotherapy for people who seek to feel better and make changes in some aspect of their lives. Dr. Thomas has special expertise in health psychology. She assists clients who want to sleep better, manage chronic pain, co...
Dr. Schwartz is a psychologist with many specialties including anxiety (OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety), depression, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, insomnia, and substance use disorders. He typically works with late adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. Dr. Schwartz primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) though he frequently incorporate...
Psychotherapy is a process of collaboration, discovery, acceptance, and change. Together, we will explore the many factors impacting your life and your experiences. We will make space for you to listen inward and reflect. You will be encouraged to clarify your values and set clear and achievable goals. Along the way, I will offer feedback, encouragement, and support. We will observe your curren...
I work with men and teens to build grit, purpose and direction. My clients expect tangible results in creating more successful ways of dealing with pain, relationship difficulties and building and achieving their goals. This is what therapeutic work can deliver. I provide an empathetic space for my clients to express themselves and grow. I am straight to the point and will try to find way to wo...
I believe in being fully attentive and engaged in the therapy process. I bring over 30 years of experience conscientiously doing my own work in the hopes of offering that wisdom to my clients. In therapy, you may find me challenging, but my focus is always on your goals. My real skill is in facilitating a greater emotional and psychological understanding that leads to change. I specialize in an...
Cara is a compassionate Certified Interventionist and Recovery coach with Northeast Addictions Treatment Centers. After battling her own drug addiction, Cara has found a passion for helping others. The past few years Cara has worked in transitional housing and treatment facilities as a peer mentor and behavioral health Recovery Coach. Cara specializes in the planning and implementation of...
My work includes working with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and chronic and severe mental illness. I have experience working with all age ranges and ethnicities. I welcome clients of all gender identities and sexual orientations. I have ten years plus experience of working within the field of psychology in a variety of settings including drug and alcohol therap...
Are you feeling stuck? Stressed, anxious, or depressed? Maybe you’re having trouble navigating a transition or finding direction? Or maybe you already know your goals, and you just need a little help getting there. My job is to help you learn and develop long-lasting, effective skills for handling overwhelming emotion, coping with distress or trauma, communicating more assertively, and feeling...
I utilize a feminist, trauma-sensitive approach to support the healing of those who have experienced anxiety, trauma and interpersonal violence. Working with youth and adults, I use Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients understand, appreciate and regain control over the emotional and physiological responses that can come with trauma and PTSD. I acknowledge that th...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from Southern California and moved to Virginia Beach 13 years ago. I am a graduate of Strayer University with a degree in Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, as well as a Masters degree in Social work from the University of Southern California. I am also a Certified Case Manager, with four years of experience in Managed Care. I am a former...
I am passionate about serving the hurting, the weary and the wandering from a faith-based approach. I strive to graciously meet my clients where they are and foster a safe, encouraging and confidential environment. My focus is to help them move forward toward individual and/or relational healing and wellness with renewed strength, purpose and hope. I enjoy working with women and couples to set...
I work with clients who feel disconnected from others, themselves or life. I specialize in helping people with anxiety, including anxiety caused by trauma, whether it happened recently, in your far past, or both. Psychotherapy starts with the personal connection, so the first step is finding the therapist that is right for you. Once that is achieved, therapy can become a collaborative effort of...
Life can present itself with trying challenges but it is helpful to know that you are not alone. My role as a behavioral health coach is to help guide clients in problem solving and living a fulfilling life. I have experience with working with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, anger management, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and life transitions. I love working in the...
We all experience difficulties in life. I am here to help you work through whatever difficulties you may be experiencing. I encourage my clients to overcome their obstacles in order to lead a more fulfilling and productive life. I am a very compassionate therapist and I want to provide a comfortable and trusting environment in order to assist you in making the most impactful and lasting...
