Welcome to Lighthouse Counseling. Therapy is based upon boundaries and trust. Please carefully review the following information since it is the foundation on which the counseling relationship is built.

Professional Standards: I am a Licensed Resident in Counseling in the State of Virginia. I am under the supervision of Barry Jones LPC, at Lighthouse Counseling, LLC. All diagnoses, notes and cases are reviewed, staffed and monitored by my supervisor. My office is a space where you can be you, without fear of judgment or criticism. You deserve respect and dignity in your journey; you will find that here. I follow the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association.

Communication: The best way to contact me is through email: derrick@lighthouse-counselingllc.com. If there is an emergency, please contact emergency services. If you need to cancel an appointment/reschedule, the best way to contact me is through email. You can also call our Admin Staff at (757) 376-8167. 

Education and Experience: I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Regent University. I am a certified SYMBIS facilitator through SYMBIS.com. I am a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia gathering experience for licensure. I have 20 years of military experience and over 12 years of first responder experience to help you in your journey. 

Therapeutic Orientation: I focus on IFS and EMDR for therapy, however I will pull from other modalities to tailor the session to your needs. After the intake, you may decide that my abilities and approach do not feel like a good fit for you. If that happens, we can talk it out and a referral to someone else can be made. I will try to tailor the session to your specific needs.

I respect you and your beliefs, cultures, and values. We may not agree at times, but we can always talk about it; this is a safe place, and I am here to support you and your journey. If you have any questions, please ask. You have taken the first step in your journey, it is one of the most difficult steps you can take, but you are here, and I would like you to feel comfortable, secure, and confident that these next steps are the right ones for you.