Clinical Staff
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Anne Aja, Ed.D.
Profession: Psychotherapist
Practice Description: Anne Aja, Ed.D. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been providing psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, marriage, family and sex therapy since 1982. Dr. Aja is a partner at Rock Landing Psychological Group.
Practice Specialties or interests: Dr. Aja works with individuals, couples and families. She is an AASECT certified sex therapist and is certified by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Aja provides a full range of psychotherapy services to include:
Helping individuals heal wounds from the past and achieve a stronger sense of self or identity
Empowering individuals to create the life they want for themselves
Hypnosis as a means to expedite change
Helping couples create more intimacy and passion in their lives
Sex Therapy to deal with the problems of sexual functioning, low desire, sexual identity, sexual addiction, painful sex or the lack of sexual confidence.
Ages treated: Adults and some adolescents under special circumstances
Session Format: Individual, Couple and Family
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, Developmental, Hypnotherapy and Sex Therapy
Demographic Specialties: Dr. Aja works with individuals and couples of all races and sexual orientations.
Education:
Temple University BS 1969
Syracuse University MS 1975
College of William and Mary Ed.D. 1982
License:
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Kay Allen, LPC
Profession: Psychotherapy
Practice Description: Ms. Allen has over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Practice Specialties or Interests: Individual therapy with adults, women’s issues, couple’s therapy (heterosexual and gay), eating disorders and overeating.
Depression, anxiety, stress reduction, OCD, panic, mood disorders, adult ADHD, relationship issues, anger management, grief work, post-partum depression.
Ages Treated: 21 and over.
Session Format: Individual, couples, family
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive behavioral therapy; emotionally focused therapy; multi-modality treatment of eating disorders; anxiety management; mindfulness; meditation; psychoeducation in communications, assertiveness skills, and conflict resolution.
I believe in creating a warm, nurturing, collaborative therapeutic environment. I focus on working through underlying issues and skills training.
I find gratification in assisting couples, both heterosexual and gay, in healing from infidelities and conflict. Couples practice new skills in and out of session: communications, anger management, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
I have a specialization in working with clients with eating disorders and overeating. Clients work through the underlying issues causing the symptoms and the triggers of these symptoms. It usually is not about the food but about the emotions. I assist in developing tools and skills, behavioral plans, and self-soothing behaviors to combat symptoms.
Demographic Specialties: All
Education: Franklin and Marshall College B.A. 1974
University of Maine M.A. 1977
Seattle University M. Ed. 1985
License: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Harriette Barnes-Parker, Ph.D.
Profession: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Practice Description: I am licensed to practice psychology independently in Virginia, a Certified Christian Life Coach, Certified Christian Therapist and hold a Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders.
I use my clinical skills to empower and improve the mental/emotional well being of my clients so that they can live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Therapeutic approach includes: Supportive Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy.
Practice interests/specialties include: Stress/Anxiety, Parenting, Women’s Issues, Depression, Anger Management, Self Esteem Issues, Substance Abuse/Use.
Ages treated: adults (30 years and up)
Education: I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Virginia State College and graduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. I have provided clinical services to populations in various settings including: corrections, outpatient and inpatient for 25 + years. In addition to direct service, I have provided workshops, trainings and taught on the graduate level.
Marylyn B. Bowman, MSW, LCSW
I have been working in the field of Mental Health for over 30 years. I am licensed to practice therapy in Tennessee and Virginia. I has seen clients with many different diagnoses and issues, including, Substance Use Disorders, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depression as well as Grief, Trauma, Self-Esteem /Confidence issues and simply coping with life’s changes. I’ve been working with the general public and spent 12 years working exclusively with our Veterans.
I am a warm, compassionate human being who believes in the healing power of laughter and tears. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
It takes courage to seek help and a better life. I am here to support and empower you on that journey of change.
Individual and Group sessions available.
Education: Florida International University, Miami, FL Masters of Social Work (1996)
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL (1989)
William Brockman, Ed.D.
Profession: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Practice Description: Dr. Brockman is a family therapist who treats children adolescents and adults. He has over forty years of experience helping individuals couples and families in the Hampton Roads region and is co owner of Rock Landing Psychological Group.
Practice Specialties or interests: His specialties include assessment and treatment of attention, concentration, behavior, adjustment, and substance abuse problems. He provides psychotherapy services that include the treatment of AD/HD and school adjustment, childhood and adolescent behavioral and emotional problems, child abuse, alcohol and chemical dependency, anxiety, depression, and marital problems.He is especially interested in resilience and Solution Focused approaches to life’s problems.
Ages treated: Toddlers through Seniors
Session Format: Individual, Couple and Family
Treatment Approaches: Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy
Demographic Specialties: Dr.Brockman’s practise includes persons of all nationalities, colors, faiths and he is LGBTQ friendly.
Education:
Old Dominion University B.S. 1965
Old Dominion University M.S.1971
College of William and Mary Ed.D. 1980
License: Licensed Professional Counselor – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Cecelia Clarke, NP-C
Ms. Cecelia Clarke, NP-C, is a United States Air Force veteran who is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Hampton Roads Virginia. She has a Master of Science in Nursing and received her Post Master Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate in 2005, having over 16 years of diverse Nurse Practitioner experience.
She, additionally, has completed her medical doctorate in 2018 and will be applying for a psychiatry residency in 2022. She is a member of the American Association a Nurse Practitioner‘s and the American Medical association and is a member of the Nursing Honor Society, sigma theta tau.
Bonnie Griffith, LCSW
Practice Description: Bonnie Griffith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in a variety of settings for 36 years, including 8 years as a therapist for military family service centers and 22 years as a School Social Worker. She provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
Practice Specialities: Ms. Griffith has an interest in helping individuals build healthy relationships in all areas of their lives. This may include helping couples improve their communication skills, and parents enhance their parenting skills, to create a more positive family life. She has researched and presented on the impact of abuse and uses trauma-informed practice. Her knowledge base includes understanding the challenges of military life and navigating school-based problems and disabilities. She teaches life skills and self-care so that clients learn to cope with their problems. She helps clients address multiple issues to include depression, anxiety, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, grief/loss, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, separation/divorce, anger, focus/attention, decision-making, and life transitions.
Ages Treated: Adolescents ages 14+ and adults
Treatment Approaches: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, mindfulness practices, and psycho-education
Demographics: All
Session Format: Individual, couples, and family therapy
Education: University of Virginia, BA, 1978
Arizona State University, MSW, 1985
Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 1993
Pupil Personnel Services License, School Social Worker, 2000
Barbara Haskins, Psy.D
Profession: Clinical Psychologist
Practice Description: Dr. Haskins has practiced in the field of mental health for over 20 years. As a Clinical Psychologist, she has worked in private practice, community agencies, and military treatment facilities as a clinician and behavioral health consultant, respectively, providing individual and group therapy, along with psychological testing.
Dr. Haskins, a veteran of the US Navy, works with adult survivors of combat and sexual trauma and other behavioral health related issues, such as problems adjusting to life stressors, changes in phases of life, insomnia, depression, chronic pain, grief, and anxiety, to name a few.
Ages Treated: 18+
Session Format: Individual
Treatment Approaches: Dr. Haskins’ approach to treatment involves working with patients to establish realistic goals and identifying barriers that prevent the accomplishment of these goals. She uses concepts from interpersonal psychotherapy to understand the impact of life events and early relationships on patients’ current level of functioning. Dr. Haskins also draws upon concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, when helping patients recover from angry and stress related events.
Education: Norfolk State University B.A. 2001
Norfolk State University M.A. 2004
Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology PsyD 2013
Eastern Virginia Medical School MPH 2021
License: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Cara R. Henry, LCSW
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Practice Description: Cara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who treats a wide variety of issues, including anxiety and mood disorders, relationship difficulties, sleep issues and insomnia, adjustment problems and life transitions, stress management, family conflict, and communication difficulties.
Cara entered this field in order to enrich the daily lives of people, to help them develop more satisfying interpersonal relationships, assist them with the obstacles they face in life, and guide them toward making the changes they desire to accomplish their goals. She has diversified experience, working with people of all ages, from a variety of cultural backgrounds and currently treats a broad population of clients, including adolescents, adults, individuals, families, couples, and parents. Cara has a special interest in working with the young adult population.
Cara utilizes a client-centered treatment approach that is suited to each client’s specific needs. By helping to determine a client’s motivation for change in their lives, a unique treatment approach is developed. Cara offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which treatment takes place. Her style incorporates skill building, prioritization, development of insight, and is supportive and accommodating.
Ages Treated: Adults and Adolescents 18+
Session Format: Individual, Couples, Family
Treatment Approaches: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Supportive
Education:
The American University, BA in Psychology, 2001
New York University, MSW, 2008
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sandra Hinton, LPC Resident in Counseling
Profession: Psychotherapy
Practice Description: Community-Based Education Intensive In-home and Mental Health Skill Services for children and adults with serious mental illness. Sandra provided psychoeducational interventions and resource support for the families in the community. Sandra’s 20+ years of community service also included homelessness, child abuse & neglect, and family violence, whose life’s journey embodied psychological trauma.
Practice Specialty & Interest: Individual Therapy with adults and adolescents, women issues, couples therapy, depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress reduction, trauma, and PTSD.
Certified Treatment of Complex Trauma for Adolescents and Adults
Certified Somatic Attachment Therapy, Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive-behavior Therapy, Certified Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Ages Treated: 14+ (adolescent and adults)
Education: currently Regent University Ph.D., Counseling and Psychology Department
Univ. of Cincinnati, MA Community Counseling and Mental Health 1993
Saint Augustine’s University, BA Psychology 1991
License: License Mental Health Professional in Resident Counseling Board of Virginia
Rabia Jafri, M.D.
Profession: Psychiatry
Practice Specialties: Dr. Jafri provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management to adolescents and adults. Dr. Jafri specializes in the treatment of Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Jafri has a particular interest in therapy based approaches and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Ages treated: Adolescents and Adults
Session Format: Psychiatric Evaluation and Medical Management
Cheryl Kabana-Ross, ACSW, LCSW
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Practice Description: Cheryl Kabana-Ross, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who has provided individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy for over 30 years. Her varied background includes work in psychiatric and veterans’ hospitals, military family service centers, a mental health clinic, juvenile courts, schools and private practice.
Practice Specialties or interests: Ms. Kabana-Ross specializes in the enhancement of relationships for individuals, couples, families and employees. Issues she helps clients to address include depression, anxiety/panic attacks, infertility, PMS/menopausal symptoms, relationship turmoil, grief and loss, school-related problems and workplace stress. She is a certified Prep Trainer (Fighting for Your Marriage) Markman model and Critical Incident Debriefing Mitchell model.
Ages treated: Children 18 years+adults including seniors
Session Format: Individual, Couple, Family, Group
Treatment Approaches: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
Education:
The College of William and Mary BA 1970
Virginia Commonwealth University MSW 1986
Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers ACSW 1991
License: Licensed Clinic Social Worker
MaQuita Manley, LPC Resident
Profession: Clinical Social Worker
Practice Description: I have devoted the past decade of my career to providing mental health services to a large population of individuals including adolescents and adults experiencing mild to severe mental health struggles. As a Resident in Counseling (LPC-R), my focus is aimed at providing quality care to adults addressing anxiety, depression, poor coping skills, behavioral issues, and other concerns. I believe that each individual is different, so I utilize an eclectic approach to provide clients with the most effective treatment for their needs. I am dedicated to helping you overcome your challenges
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Ages Treated: 17+
Session Format: Individual, Family, video-based sessions
Treatment Approaches: Eclectic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy
Session Format: Individual, Video-based sessions
Education: Old Dominion University B.S. 2016, (Sociology/Psychology)
Liberty University M.A. 2022, (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
License: Resident in Counseling
Shonda Mcfield-Johnson, LCSW
Profession: Clinical Social Worker
Practice Description: Shonda has practiced in the field of mental health for 20 years. As a social worker she has worked as an Interrelated Special Education Teacher graded K-8, Instructional Support Teacher with Fulton County Schools in Georgia, School Social Worker, Intensive In-Home Services, and Mental Health Skill Building Services, as well as outpatient therapy. She provides psychotherapy to children, youth, adults, and families.
Practice Specialty & Interests: Children, Youth, and Families (Individual/Family), family conflict, anxiety, conflict resolution, Trauma and abuse, ADHD, PTSD, depression, Bipolar, mood disorders, thought disorders, ODD, Conduct Disorder, behavior disorders in children and adolescents, Autism, survivors of DV, learning disabilities, and adjustment disorders.
Ages Treated: 5 – 21, adults as well prefers children
Session Format: Individual, Family, video-based sessions
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Family Systems, Person-Centered, Problem-Solving, Crisis Intervention Model
Education: Dillard University 1994-1998 (Sociology/Criminal Justice)
Southern University @ New Orleans (Master of Social Work) 2001
License: Supervisee in Social Work Board of Virginia
Beatrice Mills-Desroches, LCSW
Profession: Psychotherapy/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Practice Description: Ms. Mills-Desroches has more than 25 years of experience working with individuals, families and groups. She has provided therapy to clients in medical, in-patient, out-patient, residential and in-home settings.
Specialties/Interests: Mood Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Anxiety, Stress Management, Trauma and Abuse, Behavioral & Emotional problems in children and adolescents, ADHD, Parenting, Self Esteem, Grief and Loss, Aging
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Ages Treated: Age 5 to seniors
Session Format: Individual and Family Therapy
Demographis Specialties: Persons of all nationalities, colors, faiths, and LGBTQ friendly.
Education:
Christopher Newport University B.A. 1993
Virginia Commonwealth University M.S.W. 1994
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Member of the National Association of Social Workers
Loretta Mueller, Ed.D.
Profession: Licensed Professional Counselor
Practice Description: Dr. Mueller works with individuals from the ages of 18 to 65 of all genders, races, religions, and sexual orientations. Some of the special people she especially likes to work with are veterans, active duty military, clergy, disabled clients and bariatric patients. She also taught undergraduate and graduate students in psychology and counseling. She has supervised counselors and nurse practitioners for licensing. Additionally, she has conducted many trainings in psychological issues for community organizations.
Treatment Approaches: In this day of virtual everything, Dr. Mueller still prefers to offer face-to-face sessions with individuals although she also has training and experience in tele therapy. One of the tools she utilizes in these sessions is hypnotherapy. She has over 500 hours of post-doctoral training in hypnotherapy and self-relations therapy under the mentorship of Dr. Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. – a world famous trainer, therapist and author in the field of hypnosis.
When counseling with clients, Dr. Mueller believes that the person who presents themselves for therapy is dealing with a big change- they either want to make a change or are having a change forced upon them. It is the therapist job to work with the client to help them make that change.
Ages Treated: 18+
Education: Her doctoral degree is from The College of William and Mary and she has been practicing for almost 40 years in Hampton Roads Area.
Kristyn Neidermeyer, LCSW
Profession: Psychotherapist
Practice Description: Kristyn joins Rock Landing Psychological Group with diversified experiences, having been a Mental Health Practitioner in multiple Clinical settings in the Tidewater area for quite some time. She has worked within a Behavioral Sciences Acute Care Hospital setting, in local Community Services Boards providing Therapeutic Day Treatment Programs, Private Residential Settings, Intensive In-Home Agencies, has Supervised QMHP’s in Community Mental and Rehabilitative Services, oversaw ARTS/Substance Use Disorders services, and worked in a Managed Care Organizations. Most importantly, Kristyn has been providing Outpatient Psychotherapeutic Services to Individuals, Couples, and Families for nearly 30 years. She also has provided Group therapy where groups were either Processing of Emotions and/or Opportunities for Education in areas such as Self Esteem, Anger Management and Coping with Chronic Pain related to Fibromyalgia.
Practice Specialties: Expertise include utilizing brief, structured interventions and therapeutic approaches in which to begin to build insight and to explore new perspectives to enhance the healing process. (CBT, DBT, Trauma Informed Treatment, Relaxation Techniques, Rogerian and Erik Erikson’s Developmental Crisis) It is hoped that in working together, within a supportive environment and within a non-judgmental partnership with patients, exploring improved coping on issues such as Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma and Abuse, Grief, Acute Stress, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, Women’s Issues, Men’s Issues, Military Life Contentions, Occupational Distress, New Mother Concerns, Blended Families and LBGTQ matters, progress, resolution, self-awareness and triumph will prevail.
Ages Treated: Young Adults (aged 16 and up) to 116.
Session Format: Individual, Couple and Family Therapy
Education: I received both my Bachelor’s Degree (1991) and my Master’s Degree (1993) in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have been Board Certified by the Virginia Department of Health Professions to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997.
Pam Pare, PhD
Profession: Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Practice Description: Dr. Pare is licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions to practice psychotherapy.
Practice Specialties or interests: Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Dissociative Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Bereavement including Pet Loss, Women’s Issues, Critical Incident Debriefing and evaluation for Psychiatric referral.
Ages treated: Adults 18+
Session Format: Individual, Couples
Treatment Approaches: Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Guided Imagery
Demographic Specialties: All
Education:
Carleton University B.A.
College of William and Mary M.S.
College of William and Mary Ed.D. 1995
Awarded PhD in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine from North central University, 2012
National Board-Certified Diplomat Clinical Hypnotherapist by NBCCH
License: Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certifications:
Certified EMDR specialist by EMDR International National Board-certified Diplomat clinical hypnotherapist by NBCCH
Stephanie Rigney
Profession: Psychotherapy
Practice Description: I have a strong educational background and have earned a Master’s degree in both Clinical Psychology and Professional Counseling. I have nearly 10 years of experience in this field ranging from providing intensive community-based treatment to individuals with severe mental illness to providing outpatient counseling to individuals (in-person and via telehealth) as well as working with students in a higher education setting.
Practice Specialties or Interests: I enjoy working with college-age students and adults to address the following issues: anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, academic issues, development/utilization of coping skills, life planning + decision making, conflict resolution, depression, low self-esteem, grief + loss, learning to identify + express emotions, and more!
Ages Treated: 18+
Treatment Approaches: I believe in meeting clients where they’re at; meaning we explore and address concerns at a pace you are comfortable with and likely to receive maximum benefit from. I offer a friendly, non-judgmental space and utilize a combination of interventions to best support you as you explore your thoughts, behaviors, and work towards achieving your desired outcomes.
Demographic Specialties: All
Session Format: 50minute sessions
Education: Liberty University, MA, Professional Counseling (2015)
Radford University, MS, Clinical Psychology (2012)
James Madison University, BS, Psychology (2010)
Ginger E. Rogers, LCSW
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Practice Description: I believe that each client is the expert in his/her own life and struggles. However, we all lose our way sometimes and can forget the unique strengths we all possess. Therapy can be a useful tool to help rediscover our strengths, regain balance in our lives, take control of the issues that are causing distress, and set new goals for the future.
Specializing in the treatment of adolescents and adults for issues relating to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, life transitions, parenting, pregnancy/postpartum concerns, stress, and relationship/family concerns. I utilize an eclectic, client-centered approach tailored to the needs of the client and incorporating evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Ages Treated: Adolescents ages 12+ and adults
Treatment Approaches: Client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness
Session Format: individual, couples, and family therapy, video-based sessions
Education: Louisiana State University, Master of Social Work (MSW), 2008
Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology 2005
Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Virginia), 2013
Licensed Independent Social Worker (Ohio), 2022
Beverly L. Supler Ph.D.
Profession: Licensed Professional Counselor
Practice Description: Dr. Supler was a teacher before becoming a therapist, so her philosophy embraces teaching clients about the connections between their emotional symptoms and their behavior, feelings and thoughts. Her goal is to give clients the tools they need to manage their emotional stress effectively.
Therapeutic Approach: Dr. Supler uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-education, trauma processing techniques (including EMDR), and anxiety reduction/relaxation strategies to resolve emotional symptoms, then teaches coping and relaxation strategies that can be used to deal with future events.
Practice Specialties or Interests: Anxiety Disorders, Alcohol and Drug Abuse/Dependence; Compulsive Disorders & OCD; Depression; Grief; Life Changes; Marital Conflict; PTSD/Trauma; and Stress-related Disorders.
Ages Treated: Adolescents 18 and above; Adults
Demographic Specialties: All
Education:
University of Virginia, Ph.D. in Counselor Education, 1996
University of Virginia, M.Ed. in Special Education, 1986
University of Virginia, BA in English, 1982
License:
Licensed Professional Counselor
Carolyn F. Tighe, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT
Profession: Marriage and Family Therapist
Practice Description: Dr. Tighe is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has extensive experience in providing treatment for individuals and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Practice Specialties or interests: Dr. Tighe’s research, training and experience are reflected in her interest in treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, domestic violence, and adult survivor of childhood abuse. In addition to her psychotherapy practice she has conducted anger management groups for civilians and the military and provided conflict management training for the Air Force. She now specializes in the treatment of women’s issues, depression, grief and loss, unresolved childhood trauma, adult parent/child issues, trauma/abuse survivors, anxiety/panic, conflict management and workplace issues.
Treatment approaches: Cognitive/Behavioral supportive and Psychodynamic
Ages treated: Adults
Session Format: Individual and Family
Edward J. Whitacre, LCSW
Profession: Psychotherapist
Practice Description: Full range of psychotherapy services
Practice Specialties or interests: Anger, grief, loss, trauma, substance abuse, anger management and depression
Ages treated: Ages 11 through adults
Session Format: Individual and Family
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnosis, Solution Focused Therapy, Mind/Body and Bio-psychological approaches
Demographic Specialties: All races, religions and sexual orientations
Education:
Old Dominion University BS
Virginia Commonwealth University MSW
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1993
D. Thomas Wessells, Jr. Ed. D.
Practice Description: Dr. Wessells trained in individual and family psychotherapy. He is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He is also a clinical member of the American Psychological Association. While treating a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems, Dr. Wessells specializes in marital and family therapy. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy and insight oriented approaches to deal with problems of disordered eating, depression, anxiety disorders, loss and dual diagnosed patients.
Ages Treated: Dr. Wessells treats primarily adolescents and adults. He works with children 13 + in the context of family therapy.
Education:
BS in 1968 from Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University)
MS in 1972 From Virginia Commonwealth University
Extern training at the Georgetown University Family Center under Murray Bowen MD, 1977-1978 and 1978-1979
EDD. in 1982 from the College of William & Mary
Licenses: Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Licenses Professional Counselor (LPC)
Where We Are
Rock Landing Psychological Group, PLC
The James Building
11825 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 873-1736
Fax: (757) 873-1028