CEO & Founder

Nikissia Craig

Nikissia Craig

Clients of mine experience a warm, open, and friendly therapeutic relationship. Each person is so unique, with strengths, skills, and talents that we build on during sessions. Whether my clients have lost themselves, never really knew who they were, or if they are dealing with a sudden life change, we can find a way to do more than just survive the “speed bumps” of life. No issue is too small or heavy to address with me. As a therapist, I hope that my clients refuse to settle for less than a whole life. I value client feedback. If something’s not working, we can go back to the drawing board, but making life changes often requires patience, commitment to yourself, and action. We can tackle the wounds of yesterday and the fears of tomorrow. I offer my support and tools to help clients succeed. I typically use, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches to treatment.

I grew up in a military family and spent most of my childhood living overseas and in the southeast. I was inspired by the experiences of meeting and connecting with people from various backgrounds and cultures during my childhood. This turned into a passion for people that grew into a desire to help others. My professional goals of supporting individuals on their journeys, strengthening families and contributing to the community, has motivated me to serve various programs throughout Hampton Roads in the areas of mental health, foster care/adoption, case management, community outreach and education, substance abuse, homelessness, and domestic violence. I have an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Journalism and a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work from Norfolk State University.

I completed clinical internships at Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center and the Virginia Beach Department of Human Services in the Mental Health Substance Abuse Department. For years I provided community-based mental health services throughout Hampton Roads. I also served women and children at Samaritan House and For Kids, Inc shelters. I have worked in various roles with UMFS in the areas of adoption and foster care and assisted with piloting an adoption program, Extreme Recruitment, throughout Eastern Virginia. I enjoy using my specialties as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Adoption Competent Therapist to work with survivors of past painful experiences and families hoping to increase their connections with each other.

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Shirley Moore (she/her)
Counselor
In-person in Richmond, Virginia and online throughout Virginia

Shirley Moore (she/her)

I help undergraduate and graduate students, teenagers, stressed professionals, people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community with a variety of concerns including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, multicultural issues, relationship issues, daily stress, low self-esteem, identity confusion, and life transitions.
Tarria Lanier (she/her)
Counselor
In-person in Chesapeake, VA

Tarria Lanier (she/her)

While working in previous, clinical settings, I have been exposed to clients of all ages. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with those dealing with a variety of stress and mood related issues to include but not limited to: depression, general anxiety, and trauma. As a veteran, military personnel, families and veterans are additional areas of clinical work I enjoy.
Lisa Muller (she/her)
Counselor
In-person in Chesapeake, VA

Lisa Muller (she/her)

I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, and children. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, anger issues, substance abuse, relationship issues, grief, multicultural issues, immigration, self-esteem issues, and mood disorders to include bipolar disorders. I received my Bachelors at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia and my Masters in Social Work, Clinical/Mental Health track at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.
Amanda Smith (she/her)
Counselor
In-person in Vinton, Virginia and online throughout Virginia

Amanda Smith (she/her)

I work with Adults, Children, Teens & Families who have trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce/separation, life transitions, Veterans/ military families, ADHD, relationship issues/ codependency, perinatal mental health/ postpartum, women's issues, men's issues, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, and school/ behavioral issues.
Seth Labovitz (he/him)
Counselor
In-person in Charlotte, North Carolina

Seth Labovitz (he/him)

Psychotherapy is a kind of help in which the patient or client engages with a professional trained in the science and art of understanding and alleviating human suffering. As a Psychologist and psychotherapist, I stand in the belief that I don’t do anything “to” but rather “with” and “for” others – good therapy is collaborative - and that one must avoid a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
LaSaun Dozier (she/her)
Counselor, Supervisor
In-person in Chesapeake, Virginia and online throughout Virginia

LaSaun Dozier (she/her)

I believe one of the most powerful tools we have in life is our voice. When we are silenced and not allowed the opportunity to express ourselves it can result in depression and anxiety. Over time it will impair our self-efficacy and value...
Lucy Cary (she/her)
Counselor
In-person in Richmond, Virginia and online throughout Virginia

Lucy Cary (she/her)

I understand that most of us want to feel happy and hopeful in our lives, but are you anxious, stressed, angry, lost, or disconnected? I can support you in feeling healthier, more balanced, and more connected in your life.
Brittany Flora (she/her)
Counselor
In-person in Charlotte, North Carolina and online throughout North Carolina and Virginia

Brittany Flora (she/her)

My role is to be side-by-side with you navigating these complex emotions and situations so that you can find the power in your voice, your body, and your strengths. My goal as a counselor is to create a positive, and reassuring environment where you can be you with all the quirks that uniquely make you – you. I believe that you are the expert of your experience, you have the answers inside of you, and we are together on this journey to unlock what is getting in your way. It is my hope to help you find strategies to interrupt patterns that are no longer serving you and create healthier paths to allow you to “be the change you wish to see.” If you choose to let me be a part of this journey with you, it will be an honor because I recognize it is hard to trust again when there have been letdowns.
Sarah Mines (she/they)
Clinical Supervisor, Lead Counselor
In-person in Richmond, Virginia and online throughout Virginia

Sarah Mines (she/they)

My main goal in therapy is to empower you. In my opinion, there does not have to be something “wrong” to come to counseling. We can target whatever areas of your life you would like to improve and we will work as a team to achieve your goals...
Mary Davies (she/her)
Clinical Supervisor, Lead Counselor
In-person in Chesapeake, Virginia and online throughout Virginia

Mary Davies (she/her)

I believe in the therapeutic process and consider it to consist of many forms. Each person is so unique and has their own story to tell in their own unique way and in their own time. The one thing I say to my clients in every first session, is, it starts with you. You choosing to show up to your appointment, you choosing to seek out support, encouragement, advice, a listening ear.
Denise Simpson (she/her)
Counselor
Online throughout Virginia

Denise Simpson (she/her)

When one seeks out therapy, I believe they are saying that they want a change. Sometimes we need someone to listen and ask questions so that the processing of thoughts and feelings can be done in a nonjudgmental way. The answers come from within and I am just a guide along the healing journey.
Nikissia Craig
CEO & Founder

Nikissia Craig

I grew up in a military family and spent most of my childhood living overseas and in the southeast. I was inspired by the experiences of meeting and connecting with people from various backgrounds and cultures during my childhood...