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Gwendolyn Fisher is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 3 years of experience helping children and adults seeking help ...
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Gwendolyn Fisher is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 3 years of experience helping children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, bipolar, oppositional defiance, trauma, PTSD, family relationships, and crisis stabilization.
Gwendolyn earned her Bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan University and her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Gwendolyn utilizes collaborative, positive regard, solutions-focused, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, mindfulness-based, and emotionally-focused approaches to meet clients where they are, and to promote a more meaningful life.
Gwendolyn seeks to empower clients by helping them meet the goals they desire in life. With her assistance, you'll begin recognizing that you are valuable while learning to live your best life—one day at a time.
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Charles "Chad" Hatchel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Chad...
Charles "Chad" Hatchel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Chad specializes in working with clients who are experiencing depression and anxiety. He also works with couples who are having problems communicating with one another. His professional experience includes group and individual therapy, working with individuals ranging from ages 4 and up.
Chad completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) at Virginia Tech and his Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. He has also completed Resident Supervisor Training. Chad has lived in Lynchburg, VA for about 10 years. He currently supervises an emergency services department, where he and his staff specialize in crisis counseling.
As a 27-year-old male, I know how it can feel when you try to take it one day at a time, and then several rough days come at once....
As a 27-year-old male, I know how it can feel when you try to take it one day at a time, and then several rough days come at once.
Aaron is a Resident in Counseling with nearly 2 years of experience in the mental health field. He has been hit with various hardships and successes in life. This, coupled with his professional experience, enables him to equip his clients with skills to help them keep their heads up even when they feel they have fallen.
Aaron graduated with his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. He utilizes existentialism, Gestalt theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other counseling models.
Aaron builds meaningful relationships with clients, gives them the tools and techniques to cope with life’s challenges, and enjoys watching people come out stronger than they started. If you are ready to take the journey with Aaron, book an appointment with him today!
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Premarital counseling is a type of therapy that helps couples prepare for and build a happy, successful marriage. Premarital therapists at Thriveworks in Virginia Beach, VA can help couples develop essential communication skills, identify potential conflict areas, and learn how to manage their specific relationship issues.
When you and your partner begin premarital counseling, your counselor will want to get to know you both as well as your relationship. In order to accomplish this, they will ask questions around the following:
If there is a particular area that they feel needs to be explored further (for example, you note that you and your partner have very different spending habits and views on money), they’ll guide the conversation in the given direction.
Premarital counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
Generally speaking, Thriveworks premarital counseling in Virginia Beach typically lasts for 8-10 weeks. This, however, can vary depending on the counselor’s approach as well as the clients’ preferences and needs. For example, some couples might request additional sessions to work through problem areas that they’ve identified in their relationship pre-wedding.
If you and your partner are interested in premarital counseling, after becoming recently engaged or talking about the possibility of marriage, reach out to Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck). We have premarital counselors who know how to help couples work through their current problems and best prepare their relationship for this next-level commitment. Call us today at (757) 347-3155 to schedule a premarital counseling session and set your relationship up for marriage success.
Are you contemplating the decision to seek premarital counseling? In our experience, even the happiest and strongest couples can benefit from working with a premarital counselor. For example, it can benefit couples who are struggling with commitment issues; it can help couples who can’t seem to resolve a constant problem in their relationship; and it can benefit couples who want to build the strongest foundation for their future marriage, equipped with tools for resolving future issues. In summary, a premarital counselor aims to help their clients improve their current relationship and best prepare it for marriage.
Studies show that premarital counseling truly helps couples resolve their nerves pre-wedding as well as reduces rates of divorce. Remember: Your relationship doesn’t have to be in a state of suffering to benefit from premarital counseling. That being said, a premarital counselor at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck) can help you work through current problems, like:
If you and your partner are celebrating your engagement or even considering the possibility of marriage, think about working with a premarital counselor. Here at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck), we have premarital counselors who possess the skills, training, and experience to help you move forward in the right direction.
Here at Thriveworks, we strive to help people live happy and successful lives. And we understand that for many, this means finding and creating a happy, fulfilling relationship. Our premarital counselors can help you strengthen your relationship and prepare yourselves for marriage. Just give us a call at (757) 347-3155 to set up your first session.
A scheduling specialist will greet you and help you set up an appointment at your earliest convenience–most often, new clients can meet with a provider within the week. To best accommodate our clients, many of our providers offer flexible hours, which enable them to have appointments in the evenings and on the weekends. Why? Because we know that coming in for a daytime appointment is difficult for working individuals, especially when there are two people and two schedules to account for! Additionally, we work with most major insurance companies.
The premarital counselors at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck) are excited to have the chance to work with you. When you’re ready to schedule your first appointment, just give us a call. We’ll be ready!
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