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am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions....
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am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in treating trauma and understands how traumatic events can impact our mental health. Tiffany typically treats children, teens, adults, and seniors with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life issues/transitions.
In sessions, she uses culturally-sensitive (CST), solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT), reality therapy (RT), and much more. Tiffany is perfect for individuals who have experienced some type of trauma within their lifetime.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson completed a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Old Dominion University. She also earned a Master's and Doctorate degree at Liberty University.
Most people have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. Tiffany is confident she can help assist and support you as you work through trauma and learn how past experiences can play a role in current mental health symptoms. She looks forward to seeing you in your first session together.
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I am here to assist you with navigating your life experience regardless of the stage you currently occupy....
I am here to assist you with navigating your life experience regardless of the stage you currently occupy.
My name is Esonija' Fulgham, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker practicing in VA, DC, and MD. I've been practicing clinical social work independently for almost 15 years. I enjoy the work that I do in helping families and individuals thrive and learn to articulate their lived experiences from a place of empowerment.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, empowerment approaches, and trauma-informed frameworks to help clients live their best lives. My focus is on equipping you with practical coping skills.
I look forward to working with you and am humbled that you've chosen me to share your journey.
I'm a therapist in rural southwest Virginia known for my ability to establish strong connections with clients, especially children...
I'm a therapist in rural southwest Virginia known for my ability to establish strong connections with clients, especially children and families, through active listening and empathetic understanding.
Reece Cumbo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience in his field. He specializes in supporting individuals and families with issues including mental stress, life transitions, domestic abuse, family conflict, and gender identity concerns. Reece has a background in youth counseling in diverse settings such as homes, schools, probation, out-of-home placement, and out-of-school placement. He values creating a safe space for clients and ensures inclusive, affirming care for everyone regardless of background, beliefs, or orientation.
Reece has a Master of Social Work from East Tennessee State University. He often uses his expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy to foster genuine connections and empower clients to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. He also uses narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Reece is particularly committed to providing compassionate care for the LGBTQIA+ community but welcomes the opportunity to connect with anyone looking for help. Reach out to Reece for a supportive, understanding, and transformative therapeutic experience.
As a woman with varied life experience, I understand the need to have a listening ear....
As a woman with varied life experience, I understand the need to have a listening ear.
Brenda Naftel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience. Brenda is passionate about helping young and older adults along their life journey. She has experience in anxiety, depression, domestic violence, couples, and grief.
Brenda completed her Master of Education (MEd) at Auburn Montgomery. She uses cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and sometimes dialectical behavior techniques as the basis for most sessions.
Along life’s journey there are times we need someone to be there. Brenda would be honored if you would allow her to be with you on life’s challenging journey. She will be your sounding board and offer you coping techniques to help you along the way.
There is hope in every situation and when there is no open door you can always find a window....
There is hope in every situation and when there is no open door you can always find a window.
Letizia Fariss is a Resident in Counseling with 10 years of experience in nursing. Letizia has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Through nursing, she has cared for people with mental health issues including PTSD, addictions, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and palliative and hospice care. Letizia has lived in and traveled to many European and Middle Eastern countries, which means that she’s seen a wide variety of cultures and ethnicities. As a result, she knows that everyone has varying beliefs and values and appreciates that uniqueness.
Letizia is also the wife of an Army veteran and everyone in her family has served or is still serving on active duty. As a result, she is very skilled at handling stressful situations, especially trauma and PTSD. Her personal experiences, coupled with her professional training in trauma, enable her to provide the needed support to her clients.
Letizia has endured many unique and difficult hardships that have equipped her to show profound compassion to her clients and empower them to overcome the challenges of life.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Domestic violence therapy is a specialized form of counseling that helps victims and their families heal from abusive relationships. It is a crucial component of the broader efforts to address and combat domestic violence, a pattern of abusive behaviors within intimate relationships that can encompass physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or economic abuse.
In domestic violence therapy, therapists create a safe and supportive environment. Domestic violence therapy is often part of a broader support network that includes legal assistance, shelters, and community resources. Its aim is to break the cycle of abuse, promote safety, and foster healthier relationships.
Domestic violence therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Domestic violence therapy can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.
Survivors of domestic violence can explain how appearances are sometimes just that—appearances. What happens privately in a relationship can look very different from the couple’s public presentation. Domestic violence can happen in any relationship, in any socio-economic class, in any education level, and in any race. Escaping the violence is also much harder than it appears.
The counselors at Thriveworks Virginia Beach know the dangers of domestic violence and understand how to support their clients who are in a harmful relationship. Reach out to us for help.
This victim’s experience is common and describes what therapist call the cycle of violence. The particular circumstances of each case of domestic violence are unique, but they all follow a general pattern. The cycle may take a few minutes, or it could take years. However, it almost always involves these stages:
The Honeymoon Phase: People are almost never violent all the time. Good behavior, romantic gestures, promises for the future, extravagant gifts, tearful apologies, and more can all be a part of domestic violence. These often confuse victims so that they never know which partner they are dealing with – the sweet one or the violent one.
The Tension Building Phase: Inevitably, the violent partner may feel they have atoned for their violence so the niceties get dropped. As the tension builds, victims may do everything in their power to prevent the impending harm: give into ridiculous demands, appeasing their partner, shielding their partner from anything that could trigger the violence. Victims, however, cannot pacify their partners out of the abuse.
The Abusive Phase: Domestic violence is never deserved or the victim’s fault. It is a choice a violent partner makes and sole responsibility for that choice rests on the perpetrator’s shoulders. The abuse may be sexual, physical, emotional, or a combination of all three. Whatever form it takes, domestic violence is illegal.
Because domestic violence follows a fairly predictable pattern, there are also fairly reliable warning signs that a relationship is abusive or that it will become abusive. Seemingly out-of-place behaviors that could easily be minimized and ignored could be the signs of domestic violence. Many of the red flags for an abusive relationship relate to control: a partner may want to control the other—what they wear, think, say, feel, do, and more.
If you are in a relationship with someone who displays these behaviors, it may be time to get help:
Do you recognize any of the behaviors on the list of red flags? Has your partner behaved in those ways? If so, know that what you have experienced is not a normal or healthy relationship. The abuse is not your fault, but you are strong enough to make a change. And Thriveworks Virginia Beach can help you make those necessary changes to be safe.
When you call our office, we will prioritize your care. It’s why a person will help schedule your appointment. It’s why we offer weekend and evening sessions. It’s why we work with most insurance plans. It’s why we provide same-week appointments to new clients. We want to see our clients receive the care they need. Call today to get started.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Virginia Beach is located near S Independence Blvd and Edwin Dr, off I-264. It is near Lake Trashmore and a short distance from the Virginia Beach Central Library.
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