Individual Counseling

Life can be overwhelming at times, leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of our next steps. Whether you’re struggling with stress, relationship issues, life transitions, past trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, individual counseling provides a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and goals.

We offer personalized therapy to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and create a more fulfilling life. No matter what you’re facing, you don’t have to go through it alone.

What Is Individual Counseling?

Individual counseling is a one-on-one therapeutic process where you work with a licensed therapist to address personal challenges, gain insight into your emotions, and develop coping strategies. It is tailored to your unique needs and provides a confidential space to:

  • Process difficult emotions such as anxiety, sadness, anger, or grief.
  • Identify patterns in your thoughts and behaviors.
  • Develop healthier relationships and communication skills.
  • Build self-esteem and confidence.
  • Cope with major life changes or transitions.
  • Heal from past trauma or emotional wounds.

Therapy isn’t just for crisis situations—it’s also an opportunity for personal growth, self-reflection, and learning how to live with greater intention and fulfillment.

Common Reasons People Seek Individual Counseling

Every person’s journey is unique, but some of the most common reasons people seek therapy include:

Emotional and Mental Health Challenges

  • Anxiety, panic attacks, or chronic worry.
  • Depression, loneliness, or feelings of hopelessness.
  • Overwhelming stress or burnout.
  • Unresolved trauma or PTSD.

Relationships and Interpersonal Issues

  • Difficulty with romantic relationships, friendships, or family dynamics.
  • Low self-esteem or struggles with self-worth.
  • Codependency or unhealthy relationship patterns.

Life Transitions and Personal Growth

  • Major changes such as career shifts, relocation, or retirement.
  • Divorce, separation, or loss of a loved one.
  • Personal exploration, identity development, or finding purpose.

Healing from the Past

  • Childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect.
  • Unresolved emotional pain from past experiences.
  • Breaking free from limiting beliefs or negative self-talk.

If any of these resonate with you, therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation.

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How Therapy Can Help You

Individual counseling provides the space, tools, and support to:

  • Understand your emotions – Gain clarity on what you’re feeling and why.
  • Develop coping strategies – Learn practical techniques to manage stress, anxiety, or depression.
  • Improve communication skills – Strengthen your ability to express yourself and set healthy boundaries.
  • Build self-compassion – Develop a more positive and supportive relationship with yourself.
  • Make empowered choices – Move forward in life with confidence and clarity.

What to Expect in Individual Counseling

1. A Safe and Confidential Space

Therapy is a judgment-free zone where you can express yourself openly and honestly. Your therapist will listen with empathy, helping you feel heard and understood.

2. A Collaborative Approach

You and your therapist will work together to set goals that align with your needs and values. Therapy is not about giving advice—it’s about empowering you to find your own answers.

3. Practical Tools and Strategies

Beyond talking, therapy provides practical skills to help you navigate daily challenges, improve relationships, and create positive change in your life.

4. A Process of Growth and Self-Discovery

Healing takes time, but each session brings new insights, breakthroughs, and steps forward. Therapy is an investment in your well-being and future.

Is Individual Counseling Right for You?

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for personal growth, therapy can be a transformative experience. It’s not about “fixing” something wrong—it’s about helping you live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationships, grief, or personal growth, individual counseling can provide the support and guidance you need.

Contact us today to schedule a session and take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Clinicians

The clinicians below offer this specialty:

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Beth Taylor, MSW, LCSW, LAC

Licensed Addiction Counselor
Certified in EMDR

Specialties: Military Families, Grief & Loss, Divorce, Blended Families, Trauma, Addiction

Contact: bethtaylorlcsw@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 620

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Claire-Madeline Corso, MEd

Resident in Counseling

Specialties: Military & Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Related Trauma, Addiction

 

Bret Rawlings

Bret Rawlings, MS, LPC

Sex and Relationship Therapist

Specialties: Conflict & Relationship Issues, Premarital, Sexual Intimacy, Men's Issues

Contact: bret@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 618

LaTrease Nwosu

Latrease Nwosu, MA

Resident in Counseling
International Relationship Consultant

Specialties: Military & Veterans, Ineffective Relationship Habits, New Parents, Pre-Marital, Discernment

Contact: lnwosu@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 615

Instagram: @connecting2love

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Maryam Tehrani, MA

Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy
BCIA Certified Neurofeedback Clinician

Specialties: Women’s Issues, High Conflict Couples, Intimacy Issues, Neurofeedback & Brain Based Therapies

Contact: maryam@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 617 

Betsy Dye Nichols

Betsy Dye Nichols, LPC, NCC, PMH‑C

Board Certified TeleMental Health Therapist

Specialties: Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health, Couples & Relationships, Anxiety, Depression

Contact: betsynichols@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 608

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Meaghan de Roos, MA

Resident in Counseling
Advanced Training in Internal Family Systems & Brainspotting

Specialties: Mind Body Integration, Stress & Anxiety Management for Adolescents & Individuals

Contact: meaghan@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 604

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Jennifer Ferrari, MEd, NCC

Resident in Counseling

Specialties : Individuasl, Couples, Adult Family Therapy, Codependent Relationships, Addictions

Contact: ferrari@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 607

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Evelin House, MS

Se habla español
Certified in Brainspotting

Specialties: Marital & Premarital, Racial & Cultural Identity, Anxiety, Women’s Issues

Contact: evelin@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 598, Español (757) 524-1113

Ashlea Azzopardi Rapp, LCSW, PMH‑C

Expert in Perinatal & Women's Mental Health

Specialties: Womanhood, Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health, Anxiety, Self Esteem

Contact: ashlea@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 602

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Maggie Choumbakos Grindrod, LCSW

Sex and Relationship Therapist
Senior Clinician
EFT Clinical Lead
Certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Specialties: Sexual Intimacy, Couples Intensives, Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery

Contact: maggie@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 596

Joel McNair, LPC, LMFT, LMHC

Board Certified TeleMental Health Therapist

Specialties: Codependency, Substance Abuse, Addictions, Relationship Trauma

Contact: joelmcnair@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 560

Aishwarya Nambiar

Aishwarya Nambiar, PhD, NCC

Resident in Counseling
Certified in Brainspotting
 

Specialties: BIPOC & Interracial Couples, Racial & Ethnic Identity, Grief, Trauma, Immigration Stressors

Contact: aishwarya@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 522

Nathaniel Mason, PhD, NCC

Counselor Education & Supervision Faculty at Seattle University

Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Addictions & Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Addictions, Personality Disorders

Contact: drmason@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 521

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Rachel Jones, MSEd, LPC

Clinical Supervisor
Senior Clinician

Specialties: High Conflict Couples, Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery

Contact: racheljones@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 507

Betsy Zimmerman, PhD, NCC

Clinical Administrator
Resident in Counseling
Certified in Brainspotting

Specialties: Trauma, Discernment, LGBTQIA+, Infidelity

Contact: betsy@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 516

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Andi O’Neill, MA, LPC

Expert in Emotionally Focused Family & Couples Therapy

Specialties: Neurodivergent Couples, Adult Family Counseling, Couples Therapy

Contact: aoneill@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 511

Aaron Garmon

Aaron Garmon, MS, CRC, MHC, NCC

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 

Specialties: Life Transitions, Couples Therapy, Men's Issues

Contact: aaron@relationship-center.com, (716) 916-2927, ext. 597

Beth Taylor headshot

Beth Taylor, MSW, LCSW, LAC

Licensed Addiction Counselor
Certified in EMDR

Specialties: Military Families, Grief & Loss, Divorce, Blended Families, Trauma, Addiction

Contact: bethtaylorlcsw@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 620

Claire-Madeline Corso headshot

Claire-Madeline Corso, MEd

Resident in Counseling

Specialties: Military & Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Related Trauma, Addiction

 

Bret Rawlings

Bret Rawlings, MS, LPC

Sex and Relationship Therapist

Specialties: Conflict & Relationship Issues, Premarital, Sexual Intimacy, Men's Issues

Contact: bret@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 618

LaTrease Nwosu

Latrease Nwosu, MA

Resident in Counseling
International Relationship Consultant

Specialties: Military & Veterans, Ineffective Relationship Habits, New Parents, Pre-Marital, Discernment

Contact: lnwosu@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 615

Instagram: @connecting2love

Maryam Tehrani headshot

Maryam Tehrani, MA

Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy
BCIA Certified Neurofeedback Clinician

Specialties: Women’s Issues, High Conflict Couples, Intimacy Issues, Neurofeedback & Brain Based Therapies

Contact: maryam@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 617 

Betsy Dye Nichols

Betsy Dye Nichols, LPC, NCC, PMH‑C

Board Certified TeleMental Health Therapist

Specialties: Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health, Couples & Relationships, Anxiety, Depression

Contact: betsynichols@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 608

Meaghan de Roos headshot

Meaghan de Roos, MA

Resident in Counseling
Advanced Training in Internal Family Systems & Brainspotting

Specialties: Mind Body Integration, Stress & Anxiety Management for Adolescents & Individuals

Contact: meaghan@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 604

Jennifer Ferrari headshot

Jennifer Ferrari, MEd, NCC

Resident in Counseling

Specialties : Individuasl, Couples, Adult Family Therapy, Codependent Relationships, Addictions

Contact: ferrari@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 607

Evelin House headshot

Evelin House, MS

Se habla español
Certified in Brainspotting

Specialties: Marital & Premarital, Racial & Cultural Identity, Anxiety, Women’s Issues

Contact: evelin@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 598, Español (757) 524-1113

Ashlea Azzopardi Rapp, LCSW, PMH‑C

Expert in Perinatal & Women's Mental Health

Specialties: Womanhood, Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health, Anxiety, Self Esteem

Contact: ashlea@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 602

Maggie Choumbakos Grindrod headshot

Maggie Choumbakos Grindrod, LCSW

Sex and Relationship Therapist
Senior Clinician
EFT Clinical Lead
Certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Specialties: Sexual Intimacy, Couples Intensives, Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery

Contact: maggie@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 596

Joel McNair, LPC, LMFT, LMHC

Board Certified TeleMental Health Therapist

Specialties: Codependency, Substance Abuse, Addictions, Relationship Trauma

Contact: joelmcnair@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 560

Aishwarya Nambiar

Aishwarya Nambiar, PhD, NCC

Resident in Counseling
Certified in Brainspotting
 

Specialties: BIPOC & Interracial Couples, Racial & Ethnic Identity, Grief, Trauma, Immigration Stressors

Contact: aishwarya@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 522

Nathaniel Mason, PhD, NCC

Counselor Education & Supervision Faculty at Seattle University

Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Addictions & Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Addictions, Personality Disorders

Contact: drmason@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 521

Rachel Jones headshot

Rachel Jones, MSEd, LPC

Clinical Supervisor
Senior Clinician

Specialties: High Conflict Couples, Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery

Contact: racheljones@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 507

Betsy Zimmerman, PhD, NCC

Clinical Administrator
Resident in Counseling
Certified in Brainspotting

Specialties: Trauma, Discernment, LGBTQIA+, Infidelity

Contact: betsy@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 516

Andi O'Neill headshot

Andi O’Neill, MA, LPC

Expert in Emotionally Focused Family & Couples Therapy

Specialties: Neurodivergent Couples, Adult Family Counseling, Couples Therapy

Contact: aoneill@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 511

Aaron Garmon

Aaron Garmon, MS, CRC, MHC, NCC

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 

Specialties: Life Transitions, Couples Therapy, Men's Issues

Contact: aaron@relationship-center.com, (716) 916-2927, ext. 597