Many people assume that therapy only happens one-on-one. While individual therapy can be highly effective, group therapy offers unique opportunities for growth, healing, support, and connection that cannot always be replicated in an individual setting. Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which individuals work together in a structured and professionally facilitated environment to address common concerns, learn new skills, gain insight, and support one another's growth

Many people seek therapy because they know something feels wrong. Others seek an assessment because they want to understand why. A Clinical Psychological Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to provide a deeper understanding of an individual's emotional, behavioral, cognitive, personality, and psychological functioning. Through interviews, testing, and review of relevant information, a psychological assessment helps answer important questions about diagnosis, str

When concerns arise about a parent's ability to safely and effectively care for a child, courts, attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, and child welfare agencies may request a Parenting Capacity Evaluation (PCE). A Parenting Capacity Evaluation is a specialized forensic psychological evaluation designed to answer a specific question: Can this parent adequately meet the needs of this child? Unlike traditional psychotherapy, a Parenting Capacity Evaluation is not treatment. It is an o

Life can be challenging. At times, people find themselves struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, life transitions, or patterns that seem difficult to change. Psychotherapy provides a structured, collaborative process for understanding these challenges and developing healthier ways of coping, relating, and living. Psychotherapy, often referred to as "therapy" or "counseling," is a professional service provided by a trained mental

Shelter Dziya, Ph.D. In order to work with me, you must be in consent. What does consent mean? What does consent cover? What is one consenting to? Why wouldn’t someone consent if they came to work with me? And how long does consent last? These are just some of the questions I aim to cover in this installment. Consent simply means to be in agreement. When you request to work with me, it seems natural to take it for granted that you are in agreement to change. But I believe t

Facing a psychological assessment often stirs uncertainty - wondering what questions might be asked, how private your information will remain, or if you'll feel

Widespread trauma shapes the emotional landscape for many adults in Virginia, including those throughout Chesapeake, whether from life transitions, military ser