Body Image Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management, Alcohol Use, Agoraphobia, Adoption, ADHD, Addiction

Individual Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling

In Person & Online in Virginia Beach, VA

12 years in practice

Ages served: 0-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Martha accepts 29 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost VA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Poppins Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Martha

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and children navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting individuals who want to strengthen relationships, overcome trauma, or find peace while managing depression, anxiety, or fears. I have worked in community mental health and with faith-based organizations. My approach is compassionate, goal-focused, and rooted in building healthier connections so clients can enjoy life more fully.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Liberty University, where I gained a strong foundation in evidence-based practices. I integrate communication skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, Christian interventions, and trauma reprocessing into my work. Upon request, I also provide faith-based counseling to support spiritual growth.

I believe in meeting clients with patience and understanding while creating a safe space for growth. Whether you are seeking peace, stronger relationships, or healing from trauma, I am here to walk alongside you. If you are unsure that things can improve, let’s talk, and I will hold hope for you until you are ready to believe in it yourself.

"As a woman who has faced death and gone on to live in faith, I can kindly help others overcome through painful times in life (past or present) and help them move into better futures."

Get to know Martha

What types of clients do you work best with?

I prefer to work with clients who will try to trust and be honest with me. When they are do not trust me or are less then honest then progress is slower but still possible and more precious.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

The results of counseling or therapy depend on what the client puts into it. If they are willing to put forth the effort, then there can be great progress. The progress rides on the vehicle of the therapeutic relationship.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

In the first session, I will kindly and respectfully attempt to understand your challenges and goals, and give you an idea of what to expect. This is the beginning of the therapeutic relationship.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

I have been through my own hard times, and so I can empathize. I became a Christian as an adult, so I can understand those who do not believe in Jesus. I have been a stranger in a land where I did not know the language, and I grew up in a multicultural area. Because of that, I understand cultural differences and can work with people of different backgrounds. I believe that each person is a unique work of art, and that every minute with them is precious. I believe that every client comes to me for a reason, and that I can help them.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I find out what they like to do, and then help them develop their own personal coping skills. I see what techniques work for each client, and aim to use only techniques that they are comfortable with, and that are effective for them.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesBody Image Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management, Alcohol Use, Agoraphobia, Adoption, ADHD, Addiction, Coping Skills, Codependency, Chronic Illness/Pain, Caregivers, Career Counseling, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Internet Addiction, Grief, Gambling, First Responders, Eating Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Developmental Disorders, Depression, Military / Veteran, Marital & Premarital, Life Transition, LGBTQIA+, Racial Identity, Psychosis, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Parenting, Panic Attack, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Obesity, Neurodiversity, Mood Disorders, Substance Use, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Spirituality, Social Anxiety, Sleep / Insomnia, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Seniors & Geriatric, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, School Issues, Relationships, Women’s Issues, Weight Loss, Video Game Addiction, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Trauma / PTSD, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation

ApproachesAttachment-Based, Any / Eclectic, Culturally Sensitive, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Christian Counseling, Bibliotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family / Marital, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Faith-Based Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Experiential Therapy, Humanistic / Rogerian, Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative, Multicultural, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Sandplay