LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY LLC
Meet Our Lighthouse Counseling Team
Our staff of trained, professional, mental health counselors are ready and waiting to walk with you on your journey to healing.
LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELING
Meet Our Lighthouse Counseling Team
Our staff of trained, professional, mental health counselors and coaches are ready and waiting to walk with you on your journey to healing.
Suite 213
Meichell Worthing, MA, LPC
Owner and Director of Lighthouse Counseling
Meichell Worthing started Lighthouse in 2008 wanting to see Jesus bind up the broken-hearted (Isaiah 61). She began expanding Lighthouse by taking on additional clinical staff in October of 2018. In 2023, we started a consulting and coaching program to meet non-clinical support needs. In 2024, Lighthouse Counseling and Psychotherapy LLC officially divided into four separate service programs. Lighthouse Counseling, Lighthouse Consulting and Coaching, Lighthouse Christian Somatics and Lighthouse Prayer Ministry and under the umbrella organization Lighthouse Counseling and Psychotherapy LLC. The goal is to establish a multi-disciplinary, solidly Christian team to meet the varying needs, Mind, Body and Spirit of the community of Hampton Roads and beyond. Lighthouse has contracts, supports or is connected with several organizations, businesses, para-church ministries and churches that serve the underprivileged and Christian community. This includes PiN Ministry (serving the homeless), Freekind, Survivor Ventures, Safe House Project and Latisha’s House (all anti-sex trafficking organizations), AGI (local business), WholeWay Trinity Church, Big House Church, Vanguard Ministries, Lighthouse for Christ Mission (Mombasa, Kenya), Grace Bible Church, Alive Church and Ascent Church, RUN Ministry.
Suite 213
Meichell Worthing, MA, LPC
Owner and Director of Lighthouse Counseling
Meichell Worthing, Owner of Lighthouse Counseling, has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2007. She has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Eye Movement Integration (EMI), Play Therapy, IFS Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Sozo inner healing prayer. She specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociative disorders. She is an ordained minister through Vanguard Ministries. She has professional and personal experience with both military and first responder life as well as infertility and adoption. Her heart’s passion is to partner with God to see Isaiah 61 fulfilled on earth, to bind up the broken hearted.
Suite 202
Beth Hunter, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Beth works as a trauma specialist and has been licensed for over 15 years. Able to incorporate the Holy Spirit into a cognitive/behavioral approach, she uses IFS, and EMDR to work with survivors of trauma, those struggling with forgiveness, and a range of other disorders.
Suite 202
Lacy Biddle, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Director
Lacy has been licensed in Virginia since 2011. She counsels in a way that is consistent with her Christian beliefs, integrating when the client is comfortable. She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficult life transitions. Lacy is certified in level one Complex Trauma, EMDR, EMI, Trust Based Relationships and Intervention (TBRI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Suite 107
Jessica Salinas Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Jessica is passionate about working with First Responder and Military Communities. Over the years, she has also worked with survivors of human trafficking and trauma. She earned a Bachelor’s in History with a minor in Psychology from Texas A&M University and later earned a Master’s from Liberty in Professional Counseling. Working in the Hampton Roads area since 2011, she has experience and skills related to Military Life and Transitions, First Responder Care, Posttraumatic Stress/Posttraumatic Growth, Peer to Peer support, Psychological First Aid training for First Responders and is a Public Speaker. She is trained in Eye Movement Integration, Crisis Stress Incident Management, Crisis Intervention Training, and various modalities of treatment for trauma.
Suite 107
Frank Meadows, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specializing in inner healing prayer rooted in Theophostic principles, Frank works with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, military issues, sexual abuse, sexual addiction, dissociation, PTSD and grief. He has been in the mental health field since 1980 and is the founder of the Meadows Healing Prayer Center.
Note: Frank is self pay only and does not accept insurance.
Suite 202
Barry Jones, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Barry’s clinical experience includes intensive in home–counseling, public school guidance counseling, outpatient private practice, and emergency in-patient psychiatric consults. He works with a wide range of issues, providing individual counseling using holistic evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy that emphasizes the interworking of your mind, body, soul, and spirit.
Suite 213
Emileigh Allen, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Emileigh is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision pursuing licensure as an LPC in Virginia. She currently holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Emileigh has a heart of compassion for survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and all forms of abuse. She is passionate about joining clients in the process of growth toward self-esteem, healing, wholeness, and restoration.
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Kristin Stock, MS.Ed, LRIC, NCC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Kristin Stock is a Licensed Resident in Counseling. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a former School Counselor and educator. She currently works with adults and couples who are working through family of origin issues, marriage conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, communication skills, work/life balance and burnout. She believes that healing is possible with the help of a good Counselor and God’s grace.
Suite 213
Alyssa Harvey, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Alyssa Harvey is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision and is pursuing a LPC in Virginia. Alyssa’s clinical experience and specialties include working with individuals with anxiety, depression, life transitions, body dysmorphia, adjustment disorders, chronic pain, military, self-esteem, mood disorders, PTSD, and other trauma. Alyssa utilizes a Person-Centered Approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Integration. Alyssa will always adapt her treatment style and interventions to fit the needs of her clients.
Suite 202
Jill Thomas, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Jill Thomas is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision and is pursuing a LPC in Virginia. She has a double Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English, with a minor in Education. Jill also has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jill is a former educator but felt led to pursue a career in Counseling. Having spent much of her time working with the military community, Jill has over 12 years of experience working with Community Mental Health. She works with adults and couples, specializing in depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, PTSD, women’s issues, military lifestyle, marital issues, pre-marital counseling, infertility, and improving communication skills. Jill is certified in Emergency Admission Pre-Screening, EMI, and Gottman Level 1. Jill is passionate about assisting clients in their pursuit of wholeness, growth, and healing.
Suite 213
John “Matt” Sharp, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
John “Matt” Sharp is a Licensed Resident in Counseling at Lighthouse. Since the earliest days of his internship with us he has worked to bring the most current and evidence-based practices into his approach to working with children and teens. He works collaboratively with parents as well as individually with juvenile clients as whole families try to navigate the difficulties of growing up in a modern world. He makes is a point to orient his counseling approach to each client’s unique needs and worldview, which has helped greatly as he seeks out further specialization in working with clients dealing with Autism, ADHD, ODD, discipline and behavioral issues, self esteem/confidence. Matt also brings a unique perspective to the practice as a prior military member and law enforcement officer, which allows him to move with familiarity into the spaces of clients who are grappling with those issues which those professions create. He is also currently in the process of receiving his certification in PCIT as well as becoming a therapeutic game master to increase the types of therapy he can offer.
Suite 213
Jodi Slaughter, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Jodi is currently a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision, pursuing an LPC in Virginia. She holds a BS in Counseling with a minor in Psychology from ODU and an MA in Counseling from Regent University. Jodi has experience in EMDR, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, EFT, TF-CBT, Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI), and Inner Healing. She believes in a holistic approach to healing, wholeness, and restoration. Her life’s purpose is to share the Good News as a minister of the Gospel, to heal the brokenhearted and to proclaim liberty to those in captivity.
Suite 213
Margo Litzenberg, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Margo Litzenberg is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC), a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor. Margo specializes in counseling students ages 6-17 with behavior concerns, social emotional deficits, friendship issues, grief, self-esteem and identity concerns, and self harm/suicidal ideation. She also provides family counseling with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI), Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT) and Adlerian Therapy.
Suite 202
Sylvia Chipman, MA
Marriage Coach
Sylvia Chipman is a Marriage Coach and SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Certified Premarital Counselor. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Human Services with a Marriage and Family Ministry concentration from Regent University. Sylvia enjoys working with engaged and newlywed couples to build a strong foundation a for thriving marriage. She is passionate about helping married couples who are feeling disconnected from each other or frustrated by lack of communication and unhealthy conflict cycles. Sylvia excels in bridging communication gaps and equipping clients with the skills to break unhealthy marital habits. While Sylvia works with couples of all ages and in all stages of marriage, as a retired military spouse, she holds a special place in her heart for the military couple and understands the unique challenges they face.
Suite 107
Natalie Latham, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Natalie is currently a Licensed Resident in Counseling at Lighthouse and a master’s student at Regent University, completing her final semester of a program concentrating in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her work as an educator has led her to believe that the connections formed in a learning context are instrumental to an individual’s personal and relational growth. Moreover, she is passionate about using creative experiences for therapeutic expression and exploring topics of faith with her clients.
Suite 202
Molly Herman, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Molly Herman is a native to Virginia Beach with a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She is currently a resident under supervision with a prior background working with addictions and sexual trauma. Her approach to counseling is based in reality therapy with a person-centered focus which attempts to promote emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Molly is an empathetic listener with a heart for restoration and a passion to walk with the hurting and lonely.
Suite 202
Mackenzie Black, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Mackenzie is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision and is pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. Mackenzie’s clinical experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders, relational conflict, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions, and career counseling. She is passionate about approaching treatment from a strengths-based view. Mackenzie primarily utilizes person-centered and CBT approaches while incorporating elements of DBT, ACT, and SFBT when appropriate. She works collaboratively with clients to prioritize their needs and
worldviews. Mackenzie believes that each client is the best authority on their own life, culture, and experiences.
Suite 202
Nicholas Clay, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Nick is passionate about equipping you to experience transformation. History has proven that though your past will never change, your future can. As a pastor and therapist, Nick has come to know that there is nothing that cannot be overcome. His clinical experience includes working with individuals overcoming grief, loss, abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and religious/spiritual issues. Nick also works with couples experiencing marital and relationship issues and recovering from affairs and/or divorce. As a SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Certified Premarital Counselor, Nick also loves working with couples preparing for a life of marriage. His clinical practice includes the use of evidenced based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. Nick is focused on meeting your needs and working together toward your goals.
Suite 213
Mary Kate Hunt, MSW
Licensed Supervisee in Clinical Social Work
Mary Kate is a dedicated Licensed Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration and certification in Clinical Social Work. She’s worked in elementary schools, children’s hospitals, and military bases, where she adeptly taught children emotional regulation and coping skills. Known for her authenticity and empathy, Mary Kate is particularly passionate about supporting children navigating intense emotions. Her counseling practice extends to adolescents, teens and military families dealing with anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Grounded in Christian values, she integrates these beliefs respectfully into therapy when suitable, employing a Person-Centered Approach, Strengths Perspective, and a blend of therapeutic techniques including CBT, DBT, IFS, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Music Therapy.
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Christina Messer, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Christina is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC). She has a Bachelor of science in Sociology and a Master of Science in Education, emphasis Clinical Mental Health, from Old Dominion University. Christina has been married for 30 years and has three adult children and three grandchildren. Now in her third act, and called by scripture, Titus 2, where the older women are urged to teach and encourage the younger. Christina serves women, couples, and families. She works with children 12+ on a case-by-case basis. Her therapeutic style is exploratory, individualized, and future-focused. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD, ASD, and ADHD. Her personal experience extends to life and career transitions, empty-nest, childhood trauma, sexual issues, family military issues, blended and foster families, illness, and grief/loss/death. Her preferred therapeutic modalities include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Positive Psychology, with Spiritual/Scriptural Integrations.
Suite 107
Derrick L. Johnston LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Derrick is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) in Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Regent University. Derrick draws on his experiences in the United States Navy and law enforcement to provide a personalized approach tailored to each individual he works with. He also provides services for Spiritual Integration.
Suite 202
Carly Park, LMSW
Carly is a Licensed Supervisee in Clinical Social Work. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish. She is a follower of Jesus and is passionate about walking alongside individuals to facilitate healing and personal growth. Carly uses a person-centered approach, CBT, and incorporates aspects of IFS, DBT, ACT, and Spiritual Integration as suitable. Her clinical experience includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma. Carly works with children 5+, adolescents, and adults.
Suite 202
Gina Signorello, Intern
Gina Signorello is a Counseling Intern completing her final semester in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s program at Regent University. She is a military spouse, and former teacher and is currently working as a school counselor while completing her internship. Gina’s orientation to counseling is based on Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Strengths-Based approaches that incorporate elements of DBT, IFS, EMI, and play therapy when appropriate. She works with individuals with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, self-esteem, military issues, relational conflict, trauma, grief/loss, parenting, and premarital counseling. Gina is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental, nurturing environment to support adults, teens, and children in gaining insights, navigating challenges, and working towards desired goals.
Notice: Gina does not accept insurance, her session rate is $40.
Suite 213
Megan Fischetti, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Megan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in both Virginia and North Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreational Therapy and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Megan worked as an Outpatient Therapist in a private practice in North Carolina prior to moving to Virginia Beach. Her clinical experience includes trauma, maternal mental health, depression, anxiety, grief, suicidal ideation, stress management, and adjustment disorders. Megan is trained in interventions such as TF-CBT, EMDR, and EMI. She believes whole-heartedly in building a strong therapeutic relationship and is passionate about helping others on their healing journey.
Suite 202
Christina Messer, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Christina is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC). She has a Bachelor of science in Sociology and a Master of Science in Education, emphasis Clinical Mental Health, from Old Dominion University. Christina has been married for 30 years and has three adult children and three grandchildren. Now in her third act, and called by scripture, Titus 2, where the older women are urged to teach and encourage the younger. Christina serves women, couples, and families. She works with children 12+ on a case-by-case basis. Her therapeutic style is exploratory, individualized, and future-focused. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD, ASD, and ADHD. Her personal experience extends to life and career transitions, empty-nest, childhood trauma, sexual issues, family military issues, blended and foster families, illness, and grief/loss/death. Her preferred therapeutic modalities include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Positive Psychology, with Spiritual/Scriptural Integrations.
Suite 202
Beth Hunter, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Beth works as a trauma specialist and has been licensed for over 15 years. Able to incorporate the Holy Spirit into a cognitive/behavioral approach, she uses IFS, and EMDR to work with survivors of trauma, those struggling with forgiveness, and a range of other disorders.
Suite 202
Lacy Biddle, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Director
Lacy has been licensed in Virginia since 2011. She counsels in a way that is consistent with her Christian beliefs, integrating when the client is comfortable. She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficult life transitions. Lacy is certified in level one Complex Trauma, EMDR, EMI, Trust Based Relationships and Intervention (TBRI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Suite 107
Jessica Salinas Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Jessica is passionate about working with First Responder and Military Communities. Over the years, she has also worked with survivors of human trafficking and trauma. She earned a Bachelor’s in History with a minor in Psychology from Texas A&M University and later earned a Master’s from Liberty in Professional Counseling. Working in the Hampton Roads area since 2011, she has experience and skills related to Military Life and Transitions, First Responder Care, Posttraumatic Stress/Posttraumatic Growth, Peer to Peer support, Psychological First Aid training for First Responders and is a Public Speaker. She is trained in Eye Movement Integration, Crisis Stress Incident Management, Crisis Intervention Training, and various modalities of treatment for trauma.
Suite 107
Frank Meadows, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specializing in inner healing prayer rooted in Theophostic principles, Frank works with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, military issues, sexual abuse, sexual addiction, dissociation, PTSD and grief. He has been in the mental health field since 1980 and is the founder of the Meadows Healing Prayer Center.
Suite 202
Barry Jones, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Barry’s clinical experience includes intensive in home–counseling, public school guidance counseling, outpatient private practice, and emergency in-patient psychiatric consults. He works with a wide range of issues, providing individual counseling using holistic evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy that emphasizes the interworking of your mind, body, soul, and spirit.
Suite 213
Emileigh Allen, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Emileigh is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision pursuing licensure as an LPC in Virginia. She currently holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Emileigh has a heart of compassion for survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and all forms of abuse. She is passionate about joining clients in the process of growth toward self-esteem, healing, wholeness, and restoration.
Suite 213
Alyssa Harvey, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Alyssa Harvey is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision and is pursuing a LPC in Virginia. Alyssa’s clinical experience and specialties include working with individuals with anxiety, depression, life transitions, body dysmorphia, adjustment disorders, chronic pain, military, self-esteem, mood disorders, PTSD, and other trauma. Alyssa utilizes a Person-Centered Approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Integration. Alyssa will always adapt her treatment style and interventions to fit the needs of her clients.
Suite 202
Jill Thomas, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Jill Thomas is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision and is pursuing a LPC in Virginia. She has a double Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English, with a minor in Education. Jill also has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jill is a former educator but felt led to pursue a career in Counseling. Having spent much of her time working with the military community, Jill has over 12 years of experience working with Community Mental Health. She works with adults and couples, specializing in depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, PTSD, women’s issues, military lifestyle, marital issues, pre-marital counseling, infertility, and improving communication skills. Jill is certified in Emergency Admission Pre-Screening, EMI, and Gottman Level 1. Jill is passionate about assisting clients in their pursuit of wholeness, growth, and healing.
Suite 213
John “Matt” Sharp, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
John “Matt” Sharp is a Licensed Resident in Counseling at Lighthouse. Since the earliest days of his internship with us he has worked to bring the most current and evidence-based practices into his approach to working with children and teens. He works collaboratively with parents as well as individually with juvenile clients as whole families try to navigate the difficulties of growing up in a modern world. He makes is a point to orient his counseling approach to each client’s unique needs and worldview, which has helped greatly as he seeks out further specialization in working with clients dealing with Autism, ADHD, ODD, discipline and behavioral issues, self esteem/confidence. Matt also brings a unique perspective to the practice as a prior military member and law enforcement officer, which allows him to move with familiarity into the spaces of clients who are grappling with those issues which those professions create. He is also currently in the process of receiving his certification in PCIT as well as becoming a therapeutic game master to increase the types of therapy he can offer.
Suite 213
Margo Litzenberg, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Margo Litzenberg is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC), a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor. Margo specializes in counseling students ages 6-17 with behavior concerns, social emotional deficits, friendship issues, grief, self-esteem and identity concerns, and self harm/suicidal ideation. She also provides family counseling with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT) and Adlerian Therapy.
Suite 213
Jodi Slaughter, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Jodi is currently a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision, pursuing an LPC in Virginia. She holds a BS in Counseling with a minor in Psychology from ODU and an MA in Counseling from Regent University. Jodi has experience in EMDR, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, EFT, TF-CBT, and Inner Healing. She believes in a holistic approach to healing, wholeness, and restoration. Her life’s purpose is to share the Good News as a minister of the Gospel, to heal the brokenhearted and to proclaim liberty to those in captivity.
Suite 202
Sylvia Chipman, MA
Marriage Coach
Sylvia Chipman is a Marriage Coach and SYMBIS Certified Premarital Counselor. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Human Services with a Marriage and Family Ministry concentration from Regent University. As a retired military spouse, Sylvia is passionate about helping to build strong (deployment-proof) marriages. She works with all stages of married couples but holds a special place in her heart for the military couple and understands the unique challenges that being married in the military may present.
Suite 107
Natalie Latham, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Natalie is currently finishing her time as a student intern at Lighthouse and a master’s student at Regent University, completing her final semester of a program concentrating in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her work as an educator has led her to believe that the connections formed in a learning context are instrumental to an individual’s personal and relational growth. Moreover, she is passionate about using creative experiences for therapeutic expression and exploring topics of faith with her clients.
Suite 202
Molly Herman, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Molly Herman is a native to Virginia Beach with a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She is currently a resident under supervision with a prior background working with addictions and sexual trauma. Her approach to counseling is based in reality therapy with a person-centered focus which attempts to promote emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Molly is an empathetic listener with a heart for restoration and a passion to walk with the hurting and lonely.
Suite 202
Mackenzie Black, LRIC
Licensed resident in counseling
Mackenzie is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision and is pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. Mackenzie’s clinical experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders, relational conflict, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions, and career counseling. She is passionate about approaching treatment from a strengths-based view. Mackenzie primarily utilizes person centered and CBT approaches while incorporating elements of DBT, ACT, and SFBT when appropriate. She works collaboratively with clients to prioritize their needs and worldview. Mackenzie believes that each client is the best authority on their own life, culture, and experiences.
Suite 202
Kristin Stock, MS.Ed, LRIC, NCC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Kristin Stock is a Licensed Resident in Counseling. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a former School Counselor and educator. She currently works with adults and couples who are working through family of origin issues, marriage conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, communication skills, work/life balance and burnout. She believes that healing is possible with the help of a good Counselor and God’s grace.
Suite 202
Nicholas Clay, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Nick is passionate about equipping you to experience transformation. History has proven that though your past will never change, your future can. As a pastor and therapist, Nick has come to know that there is nothing that cannot be overcome. His clinical experience includes working with individuals overcoming grief, loss, abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and religious/spiritual issues. Nick also works with couples experiencing marital and relationship issues and recovering from affairs and/or divorce. As a SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Certified Premarital Counselor, Nick also loves working with couples preparing for a life of marriage. His clinical practice includes the use of evidenced based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. Nick is focused on meeting your needs and working together toward your goals.
Suite 213
Mary Kate Hunt, MSW
Licensed Supervisee in Clinical Social Work
Mary Kate is a dedicated Licensed Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration and certification in Clinical Social Work. She’s worked in elementary schools, children’s hospitals, and military bases, where she adeptly taught children emotional regulation and coping skills. Known for her authenticity and empathy, Mary Kate is particularly passionate about supporting children navigating intense emotions. Her counseling practice extends to adolescents, teens and military families dealing with anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Grounded in Christian values, she integrates these beliefs respectfully into therapy when suitable, employing a Person-Centered Approach, Strengths Perspective, and a blend of therapeutic techniques including CBT, DBT, IFS, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Music Therapy.
Suite 213
Christina Messer, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Christina is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC). She has a Bachelor of science in Sociology and a Master of Science in Education, emphasis Clinical Mental Health, from Old Dominion University. Christina has been married for 30 years and has three adult children and three grandchildren. Now in her third act, and called by scripture, Titus 2, where the older women are urged to teach and encourage the younger. Christina serves women, couples, and families. She works with children 12+ on a case-by-case basis. Her therapeutic style is exploratory, individualized, and future-focused. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD, ASD, and ADHD. Her personal experience extends to life and career transitions, empty-nest, childhood trauma, sexual issues, family military issues, blended and foster families, illness, and grief/loss/death. Her preferred therapeutic modalities include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Positive Psychology, with Spiritual/Scriptural Integrations.
Suite 107
Derrick L. Johnston LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Derrick is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) in Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Regent University. Derrick draws on his experiences in the United States Navy and law enforcement to provide a personalized approach tailored to each individual he works with. He also provides services for Spiritual Integration.
Suite 202
Carly Park, LMSW
Carly is a Licensed Supervisee in Clinical Social Work. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish. She is a follower of Jesus and is passionate about walking alongside individuals to facilitate healing and personal growth. Carly uses a person-centered approach, CBT, and incorporates aspects of IFS, DBT, ACT, and Spiritual Integration as suitable. Her clinical experience includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma. Carly works with children 5+, adolescents, and adults.
Suite 202
Gina Signorello, Intern
Gina Signorello is a Counseling Intern completing her final semester in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s program at Regent University. She is a military spouse, and former teacher and is currently working as a school counselor while completing her internship. Gina’s orientation to counseling is based on Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Strengths-Based approaches that incorporate elements of DBT, IFS, EMI, and play therapy when appropriate. She works with individuals with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, self-esteem, military issues, relational conflict, trauma, grief/loss, parenting, and premarital counseling. Gina is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental, nurturing environment to support adults, teens, and children in gaining insights, navigating challenges, and working towards desired goals.
Notice: Gina does not accept insurance, her session rate is $40.
Suite 213
Megan Fischetti, LCSW
Megan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in both Virginia and North Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreational Therapy and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Megan worked as an Outpatient Therapist in a private practice in North Carolina prior to moving to Virginia Beach. Her clinical experience includes trauma, maternal mental health, depression, anxiety, grief, suicidal ideation, stress management, and adjustment disorders. Megan is trained in interventions such as TF-CBT, EMDR, and EMI. She believes whole-heartedly in building a strong therapeutic relationship and is passionate about helping others on their healing journey.