Practitioners

Dr. Annie Phillips, Ph.D., LCP, LPC

Children, Families, Teenage Girls, College-Aged Women, and Adults
Dr. Annie Phillips brings over 20 years of experience to her work with children, adolescents, families, and adults. As the founder and CEO of Beach Counseling Center, Dr. Annie has created a welcoming and collaborative space where patients can receive personalized mental health care.
Her approach to therapy is practical, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, walking shoulder-to-shoulder with patients and helping them uncover strengths that may be overshadowed by life’s challenges. Dr. Annie tailors her methods to each individual’s needs, focusing on breaking self-defeating patterns and fostering enriched, joyful lives. She also specializes in psychological testing, including ADHD evaluations, and works closely with Residents in Counseling to expand the center’s reach and impact.
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- Psychological Evaluations
- ADHD Evaluations
- Self-Esteem
- PTSD
- ADHD
- Mother/Daughter Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Emotional & Narcissistic Abuse
- Postpartum Depression
- Infertility
- Trauma
- Child Development & Parenting Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicaid
- United HealthCare/Optum

Amy Phillips, LCSW

Treats patients ages 16-65 years old.
Amy Phillips brings nearly 15 years of rich experience working with children, families, teenage girls, college-aged women, and adult women. She supports patients who face challenges with self-esteem, PTSD, mother-daughter relationships, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional and narcissistic abuse, postpartum depression, child development, parenting, and relationships. Amy is practical, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, providing a safe space where clients feel truly supported and understood. Amy’s therapeutic approach is uniquely tailored to each individual’s needs. She works collaboratively with clients to uncover strengths that may have been overshadowed by life’s challenges and to identify self-defeating patterns that can be transformed. Her goal is to guide clients toward fostering positive changes that lead to a more enriched and joyful life.
The first step to change is making that first telephone call.
- Self-Esteem
- PTSD
- Mother/Daughter Relationships
- Anxiety & Depression
- Panic Attacks
- Emotional Abuse
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Codependency
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield,
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- United HealthCare/Optum

Amy Price, LPC

Treats adolescents, and adults.
Amy Price is both a Licensed Professional Counselor and an Art Therapist who brings a unique and holistic approach to mental health for all of her patients. Combining traditional talk therapy with creative processes like image-making and mindfulness, she empowers clients to face challenges rooted in trauma or life-altering events. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques, Amy fosters a therapeutic environment that encourages healing, wellness, and personal growth. She is currently accepting new patients for in-person and telehealth sessions.
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child or Adolescent
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma & PTSD
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicare
- Medicare
- United HealthCare/Optum

Debbie Reese, LCSW

Treats patients ages 18 and up.
Debbie Reese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of post-graduate experience treating adults with a range of concerns – including major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, severe mental illness, and substance use disorders. She works with clients aged 18 and older, including seniors.

With an eclectic and highly effective treatment approach, Debbie draws from Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Resolution, and Anger Management. Her collaborative, goal-oriented approach empowers individuals to achieve positive change and navigate life’s challenges with ease.
- Acute Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Substance Use Disorder
- Severe Mental Illness
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Codependency
- Military Family Concerns
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- United HealthCare/Optum

Hayley Cooke, LPC

Treats Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults.
“Every life is a piece of art, put together with all means available.” – Pierre Janet
Hayley, a Virginia Beach native, earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University. Hayley has over 10 years of experience and completed her practicum, internship, and residency at Beach Counseling Center, where she worked with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, academic underachievement, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Hayley will explore the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping clients gain self-understanding and develop effective coping skills. She is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to express themselves freely, and she believes in fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship that empowers individuals toward positive change. Hayley believes every client deserves to feel heard, supported, and equipped to handle life’s challenges and achievements.
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Adjustment Issues
- Coping Skills
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma & PTSD
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicaid
- United HealthCare/Optum

Heidi Bindel, MS, LPC

Treats children, adolescents, and adults.
Life can be overwhelming, but no one should feel that they have to face it alone. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, Heidi Bindel supports individuals through challenges like trauma, life transitions, physical and sexual abuse, depression, and anxiety – helping them lighten the burden of difficult emotions and foster lasting healing in their lives.
Her experience spans work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing life transitions and issues such as attachment, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum difficulties, and self-esteem. She also has an impressive military background, which gives her unique and invaluable insight into the specific challenges faced by military individuals and families. Using a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, trauma-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness, Heidi tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs, helping them build resilience and achieve lasting personal growth.
- Postpartum Depression
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
- Parenting & Attachment
- Grief
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Codependency
- Military Family Concerns
- Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma & PTSD
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicaid
- United HealthCare/Optum

Jenny Sachs, Ph.D, LCSW

Treats adults
Jenny Sachs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Addiction, and a Certified Intervention Professional. She has been an important part of Beach Counseling Center for nearly 10 years. With a warm, collaborative approach, Jenny works to empower clients by fostering self-awareness, emotional regulation, and establishing healthy boundaries. She also works with couples to navigate life's challenges. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support her patients towards healing. She specializes in helping support patients that are dealing with anxiety, substance abuse, and body image concerns.
- Couples
- Substance Abuse
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorders
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Self-Esteem & Body Image
- Relationships
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- United HealthCare/Optum

Joy Kannarkat, Ph.D.

Treats children up to age 13.
Dr. Joy Kannarkat is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology, with over four decades of experience in clinical practice and academia. Dr. Kannarkat received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Howard University and completed specialized clinical training in Pediatric Psychology at the University of Maryland Hospital and Clinical Child Psychology at Children’s Hospital National Medical Center. A tenured professor at Norfolk State University for 37 years, he directed the Community/Clinical Psychology Master’s Program and served as NSU’s representative for the Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology.

“Dr. K” specializes in the treatment of children (infants and up) with developmental delays, fears and anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant and angry behaviors, depression, self-esteem and identity issues, mild to moderate autism, adjustment difficulties due to family conflicts and divorce, abandonment and grief reactions, peer and social difficulties, coping difficulties to medical illnesses, and underachievement or poor academic motivation. His treatment methods include individual therapy, family therapy, and comprehensive consultation with teachers, school counselors, physicians, lawyers, and other health care providers. His goal is to work toward helping happy, well-mannered, confident, and achieving children find their place in society. He is a Life Status Member of the American Psychological Association and a Member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
- Developmental Delays
- ADHD
- Oppositional Defiant Behaviors
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-Esteem
- Identity Issues
- Autism
- Family Conflicts
- Grief
- Peer/Social Difficulties
- Academic Underachievement
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- United HealthCare/Optum

Joyce Tsao, LCSW

Treats teens and adults.
Joyce Tsao has been a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 40 years. She works with teens and adults up to age 85. Her compassionate approach assists those facing anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and life transitions. Joyce creates a supportive and completely judgment-free environment, helping clients build coping skills and enhance their quality of life.
- Anxiety & Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Family Dynamics
- Relationships
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Child or Adolescent
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma & PTSD
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicaid,
- United HealthCare/Optum

Laurel Llobell, LPC

Treats children ages 8+, adolescents, and adults.
Laurel brings over 25 years of experience in the counseling field. Her expertise includes assessing and treating mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and addressing concerns related to self-esteem, personal identity, relationships, and trauma. She specializes in helping her patients identify their individual strengths and emphasizing resources to develop strategies for navigating life transitions, setting boundaries, and managing stress. Laurel’s collaborative approach combines mindfulness techniques with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework, fostering resilience and positive growth for her clients.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child or Adolescent Coping Skills
- Couples Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Issues
- Low Self-Esteem
- Stress Management
- Life Transitions
- Trauma
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicaid
- United HealthCare/Optum

Lindsey Maykowski, LPC

Adolescents and adults.
Lindsey Pyatt holds a Master of Science and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. She completed her practicum, internship, and residency at Beach Counseling Center. With over a decade of experience treating patients, Lindsey focuses on helping to address trauma, PTSD, crisis management, and academic challenges. She brings a wealth of experience working with adolescents and adults, helping them develop coping strategies for anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, panic attacks, and anger management. Lindsey is especially skilled in working with families navigating school-related issues such as suspension, bullying, and academic underachievement. She offers telehealth services for clients in Virginia and Florida, and is currently accepting new patients.
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety & Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicaid,
- United HealthCare/Optum

Mark Warren, Ph.D.

Treats teens and adults.
Dr. Mark Warren is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 50 years of experience. Specializing in diagnostic assessment, Dr. Warren offers expert evaluation services for a wide range of psychological, emotional, and cognitive conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and anger in children and adults. Dr. Warren offers online assessments to accommodate his patients and employs a wide range of evidence-based tools and techniques in the evaluations, including structured clinical interviews, standardized testing, and behavioral assessments.
- Psychological Evaluations
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
- Stress
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Bipolar disorders
- Sentara
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Behavioral Health
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- United HealthCare/Optum

Ivana Leclerc, LPC Resident

Treats Children and Adults
Ivana Leclerc is a Licensed Professional Counselor Resident with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. She earned her Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.
Ivana provides a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore emotions, navigate challenges, and foster growth. She integrates evidence-based practices like Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Family Systems, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to individual needs. Whether helping children manage anxiety, guiding young adults through transitions, or strengthening family communication, Ivana empowers her clients with tools for lasting change.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Dynamics
- Personal Growth
- Family Counseling
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Panic Attacks
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma & PTSD
- Sentara
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Medicaid

Willie Artis, Resident in Counseling, CSAC-R

Treats adults.
Willie Artis is a Resident in Counseling and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Resident (CSAC-R), working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). A United States Marine and Liberty University graduate, Willie holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and a Master’s in Professional Counseling. With over 20 years of experience, he has served as a correctional officer, counselor, and outpatient provider in both city and private organizations. Willie uses a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs. Passionate about fostering insight and growth, Willie empowers clients to achieve peace, strengthen relationships, and find solutions that work for their unique situations.
- Substance Abuse
- Depression & Anxiety
- PTSD & Trauma
- Addiction Recovery
- Mood & Personality Disorders
- Schizophrenia & Schizoaffective Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sentara
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Medicaid

Hope Whelan, LPC Resident

Hope is a Resident in Counseling who completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Virginia and her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Old Dominion University. She uses a person-centered approach and integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and other modalities. Hope is committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients on their path to healing.
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
  Anxiety & Depression
- Codependency
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- Sentara
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Medicaid

Tylar Marren, LPC Resident

Supporting Adults, Children, and Couples
Tylar Marren is a Licensed Professional Counselor Resident dedicated to helping adults, children, and couples navigate life’s challenges. With a Bachelor’s in Sports Management and a minor in Psychology from Old Dominion University and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University, Tylar integrates evidence-based approaches to support clients on their journey to healing and growth.
Tylar creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions and build resilience. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches, Tylar tailors therapy to each individual’s needs—whether guiding adults through personal struggles, helping children manage anxiety, or strengthening relationships for couples. Through collaborative and client-centered care, Tylar equips clients with the tools they need for meaningful, lasting change.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Dynamics
- Personal Growth
- Family Counseling
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Panic Attacks
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma & PTSD
- Sentara
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Medicaid

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