Attachment Styles in Relationships: Understanding How You Connect
What is your Attachment Style? When it comes to relationships, we all bring more than just our personalities and interests—we bring the ways we’ve learned to give and receive love. These patterns are called attachment styles, and they often begin in childhood. At Chesapeake Counseling Center in Chesapeake, VA, we see every day how understanding […]
What is Trauma? What tools are most helpful in treatment?
Trauma is a word we hear often, but it can mean different things to different people. At its core, trauma is not simply what happened to you—it’s how your mind, body, and nervous system were affected by an overwhelming experience. A traumatic event might be something sudden, like a car accident or natural disaster. It […]
Effective Strategies to Manage Stress and Anxiety
In today’s fast-paced world, feeling overwhelmed isn’t uncommon — but just because stress and anxiety are common doesn’t mean they have to be your norm. Whether you’re juggling work, parenting, caregiving, or simply trying to keep up with life, unmanaged stress can take a serious toll on your body, mind, and relationships. At Chesapeake Counseling Center, we help […]
I Am So Excited
I’m so excited to finally be here and to share tons of thoughts, exchange ideas and just to have a space to be free and creative. We all need that, right? Anyways I’m happy that we can connect here and share our journey. It’s a magical one and in starting my new career and calling […]
Healing Beyond Talk Therapy: How EMDR Can Transform Trauma
When it comes to healing from trauma, anxiety, or distressing life experiences, traditional talk therapy is not the only path. One evidence-based approach that continues to gain momentum is EMDR therapy — short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Originally developed in the late 1980s by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR is now recognized worldwide as one of the […]
EMDR vs. ART: Two Powerful Paths to Healing Trauma
When it comes to trauma recovery, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution — but there are highly effective, evidence-based therapies that can help you find lasting relief. Two such approaches are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). At Chesapeake Counseling Center, we’re proud to offer both modalities to help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, and other […]
Embracing Grace and Gratitude: A Gentle Path to Emotional Wellness
In the busyness of daily life, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s missing—what we didn’t say, what didn’t go our way, or the pressures we haven’t yet escaped. But there’s a quieter, more nurturing path available to us: one that embraces grace and gratitude as tools for healing and connection. What Is Grace? […]
Be Kind To Your Mind Today…
Be kind to your mind. Your mind is where your thoughts live, where your emotions surface, and where your healing begins. It’s the place that holds your past, navigates your present, and dreams about your future.In a world that often praises hustle, perfection, and endless productivity, it’s easy to forget that your mental health deserves […]
Our Team is Growing-Meet Michelle Chapman
Michelle Chapman (she/her/hers) B.A. in Psychology and Studio Art, Certified Life-Coach Advanced Placement Intern, Boston University Clinical MSW Program About me: There is nothing I love more than helping someone realize their worth and take steps toward living authentically and wholeheartedly! Life is an intricate dance of pain and joy, and all too often it […]
Are you an Empath?
Being an empath is not always an easy journey….It comes with heightened senses and related emotions, being attuned to others’ energy both good and bad. Therefore, self care is of utmost importance. Boundaries are also important and cutting emotional cords from those that are unhealthy, both in the present and from past relationships. Explore, reflect […]