Annie L. Phillips, LPC, Ph.D

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Everyone reaches a point in their lives where they are presented with unique challenges and obstacles to face and overcome. These challenges may have been present since childhood, the result of trauma or an unplanned life-altering event. These events can cause anxiety, depression, difficulties in performance of school, work or career, relationships, and overall quality of life.

I believe that each of us possesses a unique set of strengths and abilities to assist us during difficult times. As both a counselor and an art therapist, I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy by using traditional "talk therapy" as well as image-making, creative processes, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral approaches and techniques.

I will assist you in discovering your unique strengths and abilities. Through self-discovery and the therapeutic relationship, I strive to help you find healing, transformation, wellness, and growth in your life. Together we will implement a person-centered, individualized treatment plan to help you reach your identified goals so you can live your best life

• Art Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Person-Centered
• Play Therapy 

Insurance Accepted

Anthem

Cigna

Optum/United

Optima

Tricare

Life can be overwhelming, but you are not alone. I will walk with you through the storms and together we can navigate through them. If you have had trauma, difficulty with life transitions, physical and/or sexual abuse, depression or anxiety that is hindering your growth today counseling can help alleviate the “heaviness” of the difficult emotions and situations to heal. 

Since everyone is unique in how they process emotions from life’s experiences, I tailor my approach to the individual and their needs. Together we work to get you where you want to be. 

Through the therapeutic relationship I will be present with you in the storm and together we will develop healthy coping skills, implement behavioral-cognitive management when needed and identify strengths to reach your goals when the “weather” changes or to help facilitate healthy coping and resiliency skills to find “shelter” through whatever you are facing in life. 

I have experience working with children adolescents, young adults, and families with a range of difficulties including trauma, attachment, parenting, grief, anxiety, depression, post-partum difficulties, behavioral concerns, and self-esteem. I have worked with individuals and families impacted by abuse, neglect, disrupted homes, and domestic violence. I also have a military background and understand the challenges military lifestyle can bring to an individual and family. 

I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, trauma focused, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to match the needs of the individual. 

Insurance Accepted

Anthem

Cigna

Optum/United

Optima

Tricare

“Every life is a piece of art, put together with all means available.” – Pierre Janet

Hayley  is a Virginia Beach native who received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Old Dominion University. During her graduate studies, she completed her practicum and internship at Beach Counseling while working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, academic underachievement, low self-esteem, and relationship/social issues.

She utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy that explores the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions to gain a better understanding of the self and cope with the challenging times of life. She believes in a collaborative therapeutic relationship and strives to empower clients towards positive changes in their lives. She provides a safe space for individuals to explore and express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.

Everyone needs to be heard, and Hayley believes in providing the space and coping skills to assist clients in better understanding themselves so that they can navigate both the challenges and successes of life.

Therapeutic Approaches
            Cognitive Behavioral
            Person Centered
            Solution-Focused
            Mindfulness

 Specialties
            Anxiety
            ADHD
            Adjustment issues
            Coping skills
            Depression
            Relationship issues
            Self-esteem

My clients come with some of the most difficult diagnoses -- personality disorders, severe depression, trauma, sex offenses, severe substance abuse, and behavioral disorders. Although working with teens is my niche, I am comfortable and experienced at working with ages ranging from pre-teens to seniors as well as from a variety of cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs.  As a social worker, I am trained to use an anti-oppressive, social justice lens and strengths-based approaches. I view therapy as a holistic process of renewal and excel at meeting people where they are at.

I integrate an eclectic, person-centered approach, am a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP) through the Virginia Board of Psychology and am certified in DBT. You can expect our sessions to have a feeling of natural conversation, with a dash of humor as we work together to instill hope, develop solutions, and promote your healing.  

Let's do this!

Dr. Debb is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing in Virginia since 2013. His primary approach to counseling is rooted in Adlerian approaches that focus on an individual’s is functioning given the social environment around them. Adlerian (or individual psychology) helps people explore the connections between their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, sense of purpose, and motivations using person-centered, positive, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. This will allow us create a plan of care designed to help you reach your short and/or long-term mental health care goals. 

Employing a holistic approach, Dr. Debb aims to help each person based on their unique skills and strengths by utilizing their individual resources and helping each person identify what is most important to them. Many of the people Dr. Debb typically works with are experiencing significant changes in their life, often resulting in increasingly severe stress that overwhelms what may have once been more manageable daily life tasks.

Dr. Debb has worked with males, females, individuals, couples, and families, as well as adults and kids. The majority of people who work with Dr. Debb are adults suffering from anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and attention difficulties, and many are males who are seeking a safe and supportive environment free of conditions or judgment.

Dr. Kannarkat earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Howard University, Washington, D.C.  He completed his clinical training in Pediatric Psychology at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, and in Clinical Child Psychology at Children’s Hospital National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.  He joined the faculty of Norfolk State University in 1975. Became a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in 1978 and had the dual career as a tenured professor and a practicing clinical psychologist until he retired from the professorship in 2012 after 37 years. During his tenure at NSU, “Dr. K” taught thousands of undergraduates as well as hundreds of Clinical Psychology graduate students. His administrative positions included being the Director of Master’s Program in Community/Clinical Psychology (1981-1985), and Director from NSU (1980-2001) for the Virginia Consortium (College of William &Mary, EVMS, NSU, and ODU) for Professional Psychology that trained doctoral clinical psychologists (PSY.D.).

 “Dr. K” specializes in the treatment of children, infants and up, with developmental delays, fears & anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant & angry behaviors, depression, self-esteem & identity issues, mild to moderate autism, adjustment difficulties due to family conflicts & divorce, abandonment & grief reactions, peer & social difficulties, coping difficulties to medical illnesses, and underachievement or poor academic motivation. His treatment methods include individual therapy, family therapy, and consultation with teachers, school counselors, physicians, lawyers, and other health care providers. His goal is to work toward happy, well-mannered, confident, and achieving children for our 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. 

Dr. Mark A Warren specializes in clinical psychologist and has over 43 years of experience in the field of medicine.    He performs Psychological Evaluations and Psychotherapy procedures.  Dr. Warren specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, he evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Warren because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. 

Psychological Evaluations

New patients are welcome to contact Dr. Mark's office in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  He is currently accepting new patients through online therapy. 

“Most human suffering is related to love and loss and the job of therapists is to help people acknowledge, experience, and bear the reality of life- with all its pleasures and heartbreak.” -Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. As a counselor, I strive to create an open, honest, and compassionate space for each individual I meet. I believe in meeting clients where they are at while they explore their life experiences and struggles. 

I have worked with many clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and other mental health disorders. I believe in working collaboratively with clients while providing tools that can be utilized in their daily lives. Through the use of mindfulness, we can work on living in the present moment while finding acceptance in our past and future. 

I am a believer that we all have the opportunity to find peace within our lives. My approach to therapy is to work with each individual holistically and to help find balance in all facets of a client’s life. 

Therapy Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Person Centered Mindfulness 

Trauma Focused Motivational Interviewing  

Specialty Issues

Anxiety 

Panic disorders

Depression

Trauma/PTSD 

Self esteem/body image issues

Relationship issues

Coping skills

Grief