Licensed Professional Counselor

Beth Hunter, LPC, is a therapist who enjoys working with individual adults and couples. Her therapeutic style is direct, collaborative, and structured and she strives to help clients to be restored in their relationships with themselves, God, and others. Clients working with Beth can expect compassion and understanding while working towards their goals for healing. 

Beth primarily works with adults and couples. Her clinical approach includes CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, and Gottman Method for couples. Her areas of specialty include complex trauma, personality disorders, dissociation, and marital issues, including affair recovery. 

Beth has completed training and/or certification in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Certified Complex Trauma Therapist Level 1 and 2, Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapy for Adults, and Gottman Level 1. Beth is also an Approved Supervisor, helping train residents on their journey towards licensure. Beth has been practicing for many years with over 20 years of clinical experience. She holds a Masters in Counseling from Regent University. 

Outside of work, Beth enjoys playing pickle ball, hikes in the mountains, and activities in or on the water.

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.

Anna primarily specializes in working with complex trauma, life transitions, and emotion regulation/distress tolerance issues in adults. She uses a psychodynamic approach along with Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT and EMI.

Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and retired Certified Nurse-Midwife with a unique background in both physical and mental health care. After 17 years supporting individuals and families as a nurse-midwife, she transitioned to counseling, having witnessed the profound effects of unaddressed trauma and the vital mind-body connection on well-being. Karen’s clinical approach is shaped by her keen ability to recognize emotional distress-even when words are hard to find-drawing from years of observing non-verbal cues in healthcare settings. She holds a Master of Science in Midwifery from Philadelphia University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. Nationally certified and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Karen’s practice is grounded in a strengths-based philosophy. She draws from evidence-based therapies-including CBT, ACT, DBT, SFBT, IFS, and EMDR-while integrating faith-based principles to support each client’s unique journey. Karen partners with clients to help them reclaim their voice, amplify what’s working, and cultivate peace-empowering individuals to move beyond the constraints of past or present challenges and take charge of their healing journey

Alyssa Harvey, LPC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who enjoys working with individuals 18-years-old and up. Their therapeutic style is a mixture of person-centered, warm, honest, and collaborative, and they strive to help clients heal and reach their personal goals. Clients working with Alyssa can expect to feel they are in a safe space and attended to.

They primarily work with males, females, military active duty and military dependents. Their clinical approach includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Integration (EMI), and their areas of specialty include trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Alyssa has completed training and/or certification in EMDR, EMI, CBT, and DBT. They have been practicing since 2023. They hold a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Maine at Presque Isle and a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University.

Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys DIY-ing and spending time with her family.

Note: Alyssa is available for TELEHEALTH/VIRTUAL SESSIONS ONLY

Leeanna is a trauma specialist and has worked in the field over 15 years. As an LPC, Leeanna works to provide each client with an approach that best addresses their individual needs. She works with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, traumatic brain injury, sexual abuse, military/first responder culture. Her modalities include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, EMI, Sand Tray Therapy, Art Therapy Techniques, CISM, and Sozo Inner Healing Prayer (2nd chair).

Ashton Peterson, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who enjoys working with individuals, children ages 5 to 10 and adults 18-years-old and up. Her therapeutic style is one of compassion, genuineness, and collaboration as she strives to help clients overcome challenges, grow and heal in positive change towards their individual goals. Clients working with Ashton can expect to feel they are in a safe space, supported, and heard in addition to being given practical tools to meet their therapeutic needs. She primarily works with young children and adults. Her modalities include, but are not limited to Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a light Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approach while integrating faith-based practices to support each client on their personal journeys where applicable. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, behavioral management, life transitions, strength building, and personal growth. Ashton has 5+ years of experience including intensive-in-home therapy and outpatient private practice. She has experience working with young children on managing behaviors with activity-based interventions and adults through personal challenges with a strength-based approach. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. Outside of work, Ashton enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking time for self-care, and continuously learning.

Molly Herman is a native to Virginia Beach with a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor 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.

Mackenzie is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) with extensive experience supporting individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, reconciliation, relational challenges, and life transitions. She has a particular passion for helping individuals heal from trauma using Eye Movement Integration (EMI), a technique designed to process and resolve wounds. Committed to a strengths-based approach, Mackenzie empowers individuals and families to build on their inherent resilience and work toward their goals. She combines a compassionate, person-centered approach with elements of DBT, CBT, SFBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment theory to tailor treatment to each person’s unique needs. Mackenzie values collaboration and strives to understand each person’s worldview, background, and personal experiences. She believes everyone has the potential to find restoration and healing in their story. She works to create a supportive, open space where individuals feel heard, safe, and empowered.

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.

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.

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.

Charmaine “Char” Waddy is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision and is pursuing an LPC in Virginia.  She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Char also has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Specializing in working with adults, adolescents, and couples. She offers a culturally affirming approach for clients dealing with a wide range of issues, including: trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, military lifestyle, relationship issues, women’s issues, self-esteem and self-worth struggles, people-pleasing behaviors, cultural concerns, family of origin issues, burnout, compassion fatigue, and improving communication skills. Char provides counseling by utilizing Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Method, Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Char creates a warm, culturally responsive, and collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow through a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship.

Katrina is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision. She has earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University in 2019 and a Master of Education in School Counseling from The College of William and Mary in 2024. She also has four adult children and one grandchild. Counseling is Katrina’s second career after driving a school bus for close to 30 years. Traumatic times in life at any age can be overwhelming, depressing, anxiety-inducing, and confusing. Working with parents and children, individually or as a family, to help them navigate those times is important to Katrina. She believes that emotional and spiritual healing is possible by the grace of God and is committed to coming alongside her clients to help them on their journey to restoration. Katrina is trained in decreasing negative self-talk and increasing self-esteem, conflict resolution, improving communication skills, and developing psychological flexibility and a growth mindset. The modalities Katrina uses are person-centered with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She also incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory.

LaRhonda Ross, MA, is a Licensed Resident in Counseling who enjoys working with children and adolescents, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence.  She considers it an honor to promote healing and empowerment with clients.  Her therapeutic style is client focused, warm, genuine, and professional; she strives to help clients find restoration and healing in their journey.  Clients working with LaRhonda can expect a supportive, open space where individuals feel heard.  She is excited to support you in creating a life that feels authentic to you.  Crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and victim advocacy are a few areas of expertise that she considers heart work.  Her clinical approach includes Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed care. Areas of specialty include trauma, anxiety, depression, working with older adults, and processing emotional challenges and life changes.  LaRhonda’s personal experience with grief and loss has equipped her to help others from a place of deep understanding.

LaRhonda has a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.  She is currently a resident under supervision with prior experience working with survivors of domestic violence, supporting children in foster care, and addressing aging issues.  Outside of work, LaRhonda enjoys traveling to share the love of Jesus through both local outreach and international mission trips.