Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director

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.

Lacy Biddle, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with individuals 30-years-old and up. Her therapeutic style is a mixture of person-centered, warm, honest, and collaborative, and she strives to help clients heal and reach their personal goals. Clients working with Lacy can expect to feel they are in a safe space and attended to.

She primarily works with females, males, retirees, military active duty and military dependents. Her clinical approach includes Certified Complex Trauma Therapist Levels I and II, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Focused Trauma Therapy for Adults (AFFTA), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (DBT), and Eye Movement Integration (EMI), and her areas of specialty include trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Lacy has completed training and/or certification in IFS, AFTTA, Complex Trauma EMDR, EMI, CBT, and DBT. She has been practicing since 2009. Lacy holds a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University and a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University.

Outside of work, Lacy enjoys travel, baking, cooking, pilates and spending time with her family.

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.

Emileigh Allen, LPC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who enjoys working with individuals ages 5 and up. Her therapeutic style is calm, compassionate, and goal oriented. She strives to help clients become more regulated, healed, and fulfilled. Clients working with Emileigh can expect humor, a safe space, and practical use of tools and resources.

She primarily works with females, teens, and children. Her clinical approach includes Eye Movement Integration (EMI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Person Centered Therapy. Her areas of specialty include trauma, anxiety, and depression. Emileigh has completed training and/or certification in EMI, DBT, and IFS. She has been practicing since 2020. She holds a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling both from Regent University.

Outside of work, Emileigh enjoys all things coffee related and sunshine.

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

Margo Litzenberg, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed therapist who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and families. Their therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded, and they strive to help clients feel understood, build insight, and develop practical tools for meaningful change. Clients working with Margo can expect sessions that feel supportive, intentional, and gently challenging, with space for both reflection and growth.

Margo primarily works with adolescents, adults, and families navigating life transitions, drawing on her background as a former school counselor to support emotional regulation, peer relationships and family communication. Her clinical approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and strengths-based interventions, and their areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, school-related stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Margo has completed training and/or certification in Eye Movement Integration (EMI), play therapy, trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, mindfulness, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities. She has been practicing since 2023 as an LPC and practiced as a school counselor for five years prior to entering private practice. Margo holds a B.A. in English from The Ohio State University, and an M.S in School Counseling and Education from Liberty University

Outside of work, Margo enjoys spending time outdoors and engaging in creative or restorative activities with her husband, a retired Navy veteran, and her adult children.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Megan Fischetti, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with adults,ages 18-years-old and up. Her therapeutic style is warm, person-centered, and collaborative, and she strives to help clients heal, grow, and reconnect with the most authentic version of themselves. Clients working with Megan can expect to be met exactly where they are each session, supported in a non-judgmental yet honest way, and engaged in a collaborative therapeutic process that fosters an emotionally safe space.

She works primarily with females, males, and individuals battling with trauma and maternal mental health.  Her clinical approach includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS),and her areas of specialty include trauma, maternal mental health, depression and anxiety.

Megan has completed training and/or certification in EMDR, Attachment Focused Trauma Therapy for Adults (AFTT-A), Applied Suicide Skills and Intervention Training (ASIST), and Maternal Mental Health]. She has beenpracticing since 2021 and in the mental health field since 2016. They hold a Master of Science Degree from Longwood University and a Master of Social Work Degree from The University of Alabama.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, and crafting.

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.

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

Brad completed his graduate studies at Grand Canyon University where he earned a Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling. He has over 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals, groups, and families. Brad specializes in working substance use disorders/addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, domestic violence, anger management, in addition to other mental health disorders. He uses an eclectic approach to counseling that is based primarily on his client’s unique and/or individual challenges. His eclectic approach will include the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, spirituality, and trauma informed interventions. 

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).

Beth Brodine, M.A., LRIC, is a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Resident in Professional Counseling who provides therapy for couples, families, and individuals of all ages. She works with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and offers a compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to counseling.

Beth specializes in couples therapy, including Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method, helping partners improve communication, repair emotional bonds, and move out of negative conflict cycles. She also has experience supporting adoptive and foster families, cross-cultural relationships, and Third Culture Kids. Beth helps individuals and families develop healthier communication patterns, deepen emotional connection, and build more fulfilling relationships.

Her therapeutic approach integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, attachment theory, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults and children. Beth has completed training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, holds Gottman Method Level 1 Certification, and has completed Beck Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training.

Beth has been practicing since 2022 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies from North Central University, a Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University.

Outside of her clinical work, Beth enjoys cooking, songwriting, exploring new places, and taking walks along the beach.