About
Beach Counseling Center is a welcoming haven where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can find comprehensive support and holistic care for their mental wellness and overall wellbeing. Our team of dedicated psychologists, counselors, social workers, and medication management providers work together to offer personalized, compassionate care in a safe and welcoming environment. Recognized as “Best of the Beach” for three consecutive years, our center is a trusted source for accessible, high-quality mental health support.
Voted Best of the Beach
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Voted Best of the Beach 〰️
We’re here to make it easy for you to find the help and support that you need, whether through in-person or telehealth sessions, with minimal wait times.
From therapy and medication management to psychological evaluations, our comprehensive services are all available under one roof. We provide our patients with access to a broad range of services and a variety of highly skilled and experienced therapists that are all dedicated to providing patients with the tools that they need to grow and change. As the first practice in Virginia Beach to introduce ketamine therapy, Beach Counseling Center remains committed to innovative treatments and compassionate, nonjudgemental care – empowering all of our patients to feel confident and experience positive change.
Meet Our Founder:
Dr. Annie Phillips, Ph.D., LCP, LPC
Dr. Annie Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. Known for her compassionate approach and expertise, Dr. Annie founded Beach Counseling Center over a decade ago with the goal of building a practice where patients could receive holistic and individualized care, hiring the best practitioners to all come together and work under one roof. She specializes in working with adolescent girls, young adult women, and adult women, and is dedicated to helping her patients overcome challenges related to self-esteem, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma. Dr. Annie also offers expertise in managing ADHD and has led various training initiatives, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and crisis management.
Throughout her career, Dr. Annie has championed the importance of training future clinicians, offering invaluable career guidance to interns and residents alike. Her commitment to empowering both her patients and her team has made Beach Counseling Center a respected practice in the Hampton Roads community and beyond.
Beach Counseling Center reflects Dr. Annie’s vision of providing comprehensive mental health services in a warm, close-knit environment where patients can finally begin to feel confident and hopeful.
Our Values
Our Treatment Focus
Our goal is to help each person that comes into our practice find the confidence and clarity they need to thrive. We provide expert care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and more, in a neutral, supportive, and welcoming environment. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, addressing unique goals with evidence-based therapies.
Our Patient Promise
Starting your journey to wellness is a big step, and our experienced team is here to guide and walk with you shoulder to shoulder every step of the way from the first appointment onward. We promise a compassionate approach and a safe, comfortable space where you can feel supported and understood.
Meet Your Care Team
Finding the right therapist is an important part of your journey. At Beach Counseling Center, our highly trained team offers a variety of specialized services to meet your unique needs.