Licensed Professional Counselor

Dr. Preston-Josey specializes in treating women with relationship issues, child, adolescent, and couples counseling, parenting related issues, and families. Preston-Josey has over 15 years of counseling experience, and the following credentials:

-Licensed Professional Counselor, Virginia

-Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner

-PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision

-Approved Clinical Supervisor

-Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider

-Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor

-National Certified Counselor

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Licensed Professional Counselor

Rachel is a LPC who has experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. She earned her Master of Arts degree from South University in Virginia Beach where she graduated with high honors and a member of the counseling honor society Chi Sigma Iota. She is also a member of American Counseling Association and is a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor granted by the National Board of Certified Counselors. She began her experience in mental health working with adults providing mental health skill-building services. From there she transitioned to intensive in-home counseling as a mental health clinician where she works with children who are at risk for out-of-home placement due to severe behavioral concerns and provides family sessions in the home. Rachel also has experience conducting assessments for children and adults as a clinical supervisor for mental health skill-building and intensive in-home counseling services. She has experience leading groups for children and adolescents. She began and led a group at a local homeless shelter for adolescents and is currently a group leader for anger management working with children who exhibit severe anger.

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MA, Resident in Counseling

Ms. Cummings holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has experience working with children, adults, and families. She is a supervisor in the mental health field. She specializes in working with children and adolescents with behavioral problems and mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder) and their parents. She also works well with adults experiencing mood disorders and having difficulty in life transitions.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Leah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She has a Master’s of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, and a Master’s of Arts degree in Urban Education Guidance and Counseling from Norfolk State University.

Leah has over 18 years of counseling experience, working with children, adolescent, and adults. Leah has worked with children in residential treatment centers and psychiatric hospitals, at-risk youth who were committed to the juvenile justice system, children at risk for out of home placement, and adults in need of mental health skill building.

Leah has supervisory experience, program coordination planning experience, experience conducting assessments, experience facilitating group counseling programs, experience mentoring youth, and experience conducting individual, couple, and family counseling.

She specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults who struggle with behavioral problems and conduct issues.

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner

Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's of Arts Degree in Professional Counseling. She specializes in working with those struggling with grief and loss/bereavement issues. These may include anticipatory grief, perinatal loss, grief support over pet loss, and grief support for children, adolescents and adults. She also specializes in working with individuals or families who recently received acute, chronic, or terminal medical diagnoses. Karen has experience dealing with clients who have anxiety, adjustment disorders, autism, ADHD, and behavioral disorders, including children/youth.

LPC, MA, Spanish Speaking Counselor

Ms. Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a Master's of Arts Degree in Professional Counseling. Christina is bilingual, offering services in both Spanish and English. She has experience working with clients diagnosed with Schizophrenia and other chronic mental illnesses. She has worked in day treatment programs, and specializes in working with those experiencing paranoia, self-harm, mood disorders, obsessions, and compulsions.

Candice received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2013 from Old Dominion University, and her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2017 from Walden University. She has been in the mental health field since 2012 and has experience in various settings including outpatient, psychiatric hospitalizations, and community based inpatient substance abuse facilities. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Candice specializes in the treatment of co-occurring disorders (specifically substance use and mental health), addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, women issues, and adjustment disorders.

She utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy, which includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, patient centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy to meet the client's specific needs.

Luon earned a Master's of Arts in Professional Counseling and specializes in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, emotional disturbances, issues with self-esteem, and difficulties with coping. She also specializes in working with those who are caregivers for those with disabilities or end of life issues.

Abel M. Chapa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He is licensed in the State of Virginia. Abel is bi-lingual, providing counseling services in both Spanish and English. He has a master's degree in Education Psychology. Abel has twenty-two years of experience in the field of behavioral health. He has extensive experience counseling with clients that are experiencing mood disorders, substance use disorders, and individuals that are experiencing co-occurring disorders (mental illness and a substance use disorder).

Abel enjoys counseling school-age children, teens, and adults. His experience includes the delivery of services in adult state prisons, a county jail, an inpatient substance abuse facility, and juvenile detention centers. Abel sees children (age 5 and older) that are experiencing behavioral problems at home or at school. Abel has helped a significant population of clients that are on juvenile/adult probation, parole, or are considered "at-risk" in school.

Resident in Counseling

Eddy Rocha, MA, CSAC, Resident in Counseling, is a New York native with a 23-year US Navy career. Eddy has a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has ten years of experience working in the counseling field. He uses approaches that are solution-focused as well as creative to address the personal growth needs of children, teens, and adults.

Eddy's clinical experience includes D/A Program Advisor (DAPA) while serving in the US Navy, counseling in a Therapeutic Community at a correctional center, counseling at a community behavioral health group, mentoring for at-risk youth, serving as Program Director for transition homes, and as Clinical Director of a rehabilitation program.

Markesha has a Master of Arts in Clinical and Community Psychology from Norfolk State University. She has experience working at local psychiatric hospitals and with clients with substance abuse issues. Markesha enjoys working with women with relationship issues and other women's issues, clients with racial related trauma or issues, and other kinds of trauma. Markesha sees clients in-person or virtually.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Dr. Williams specializes in dealing with child and adolescents with anger management, mood issues, low self-esteem issues, ADHD, and problem behaviors. She works in a supportive atmosphere to teach skills for making lasting behavior changes. Dr. Williams is available through telehealth only.