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.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I believe that my office is a space where one can feel safe, heard, comfortable, and prepared for growth. Anyone who walks through my door has inherent dignity and is deserving of respect. I follow the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association. Communication: The best way to contact me is through email: 

aaron@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) 439-9411. 

Education and Experience: I received my Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2024 and Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology in 2021 from Regent University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. I have worked with a large variety of people, but have found my specialities in working with complex trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and couples. 

Therapeutic Orientation: I utilize a multitude of therapeutic approaches and assessments to both ensure that you and I are a good therapeutic fit, and to find the best approach to working with you, because no two clients are the same. After the intake session, we may decide that my abilities do not match with your needs and make a referral if needed. My orientation to counseling is based on the understanding that it is from the givens of our existence as humans that psychological issues arise, and finding meaning through our decisions, relationships, works, creations, and even in suffering matters, which is known as Existentialism. I also believe that our thoughts about ourselves and how we view the world are influenced by our upbringings and experiences, and during these times, when trauma or significant stress occurs, we may create defense mechanisms to protect ourselves, which is known as Internal Family Systems (IFS). Other modalities that I use/integrate into therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). These approaches are effective for healing from past trauma, with resolving depression and anxiety, for working with bipolar disorder, and working with personality disorders. I also utilize the Gottman Approach when working with couples, along with focusing on helping you learn communication skills and build positive feelings for one another. If you request, I will integrate spiritual interventions into therapy. All of these different approaches to therapy work well with one another and I can tailor my approach to what works for you at this moment. I respect the beliefs of all of my clients. If we differ in our beliefs, please know that you can talk to me about it. I am here to support you in your journey, not here to judge you. Ask me any questions you may have about the counseling process at any time and share any concerns you may have. I know that taking the step to counseling is not always an easy one and I want you to feel comfortable and confident that this is right for you.