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Starting Treatment With a Psychologist

What are psychologists?

Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.

How do psychologists work?

Thriveworks psychologists in Virginia Beach, VA provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.

Can I see a psychologist in person or online?

How long would I see a psychologist?

Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Virginia Beach is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.

Need more help deciding?

Meet with a Psychologist at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck)

The psychologists at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck) provide their clients with a safe, comfortable space to work through their problems. The psychologists at Thriveworks Virginia Beach can help people with other life challenges, too! Whatever it is, they’ll use their knowledge and expertise to assist you.

If you’re interested in working with a psychologist at Thriveworks Virginia Beach (Great Neck), reach out today. You can easily schedule an appointment by calling (757) 347-3155. We have flexible scheduling options to best meet all of our clients’ needs, including weekend and evening appointments. We also have online opportunities, for those who need or prefer to work with their psychologist remotely. All you need is a phone, computer, or another device.

How Can a Psychologist Help Me? What Services Can They Provide?

As we started to explain above, psychologists can potentially help you in many different areas of your life! They can help you to manage a mental illness (like in Ashley’s case); they can help you work through conflicts in your relationship; they can help you better manage stress; they can help you process difficult emotions like grief and anger; and so on. Let’s take a closer look:

  1. Mental illness: In addition to depression, psychologists can help their clients manage symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and others. If these illnesses go unaddressed, we can suffer more and more. Therefore, it’s important that you talk to a professional about your symptoms as soon as possible.
  2. Relationship trouble: We’re bound to have arguments and disagreements with our significant other, right? Right. But that’s not to say that we shouldn’t do what we can to work through these conflicts, improve means of communication, and so on. Sometimes, we need a little professional help to do so properly and maintain a happy, healthy relationship. That’s where a psychologist comes in.
  3. Stress management: The psychologists at Thriveworks Virginia Beach can help you improve your stress management approach, too. You might feel overwhelmed by stress at your job, in your relationships, and other important areas of life. In any instance, it’s important that you can properly manage this stress so that it doesn’t negatively impact you further.
  4. Regulation of emotions: Our psychologists can also help you regulate your emotions, or better understand them and process them. We move through a variety of emotions on a daily basis. We might feel happy and content one moment but in the next we might feel upset and unsettled. Learning to regulate these emotions and respond well to them is crucial to our wellbeing. A psychologist at Thriveworks Virginia Beach (Great Neck) can help you with this.

As you can see, the psychologists at Thriveworks Virginia Beach can meet many different needs. If you think you could benefit from their help, guidance, or support, reach out to us.

Schedule an Appointment at Thriveworks Virginia Beach (Great Neck)

You can meet with your psychologist as soon as today or tomorrow. Thriveworks Virginia Beach often has same-day and next-day appointments available. We offer flexible scheduling, which includes appointments in the evenings and on weekends! Additionally, we have online counseling opportunities.

To book your session, just call (757) 347-3155. Our scheduling team will be here to assist you. And our psychologist will be excited to meet with you!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Virginia Beach therapists and counselors accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • 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

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Virginia Beach
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Learn about verified reviews
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I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Read more I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Danielle Feb 2024
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★★★★★
John McAnulty is by far the best counselor that I have ever experienced. He is kind, compassionate and caring. He heard every word I would say and gave me so many tools that I use to this day to cope with my past struggles. He takes his time to not only listen, but to respond in the most caring way. I will forever be grateful for all he did for my family and I.
Read more John McAnulty is by far the best counselor that I have ever experienced. He is kind, compassionate and caring. He heard every word I would say and gave me so many tools that I use to this day to cope with my past struggles. He takes his time to not only listen, but to respond in the most caring way. I will forever be grateful for all he did for my family and I.
Virginia Beach Oct 2021
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★★★★★
John McAnulty is a compassionate and caring counselor. Very understanding. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Read more John McAnulty is a compassionate and caring counselor. Very understanding. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Virginia Beach Oct 2021
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★★★★★
I’ve known John McAnulty for several years now. He is a compassionate man and is extremely skilled in putting you at ease in the very first meeting. He helped my husband (and myself) through a very rough time. I am forever grateful to him
Read more I’ve known John McAnulty for several years now. He is a compassionate man and is extremely skilled in putting you at ease in the very first meeting. He helped my husband (and myself) through a very rough time. I am forever grateful to him
Virginia Beach Oct 2021
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John was so kind and compassionate . He thoroughly helped me walk through my grief issues in a sensitive and kind manner . I was so grateful for his caring a and compassion at such a very trying Time
Read more John was so kind and compassionate . He thoroughly helped me walk through my grief issues in a sensitive and kind manner . I was so grateful for his caring a and compassion at such a very trying Time
Virginia Beach Oct 2021
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John has not only been my counselor for many years but a true friend. He has great empathy for others especially people suffering from substance abuse. I have had hundreds of hours of counseling over the years and John would be my unequivocal top pick.
Read more John has not only been my counselor for many years but a true friend. He has great empathy for others especially people suffering from substance abuse. I have had hundreds of hours of counseling over the years and John would be my unequivocal top pick.
Virginia Beach Oct 2021
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★★★★★
It is very easy communicating with John McAnulty. He is empathetic and nonjudgmental. His understanding nature allows a peaceful sense of gratification.
Read more It is very easy communicating with John McAnulty. He is empathetic and nonjudgmental. His understanding nature allows a peaceful sense of gratification.
Virginia Beach Sep 2021
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John McAnulty is extremely compassionate. I couldn't of asked for a better counselor. He really helped put my mind at ease. I just wanted to Thank him again.
Read more John McAnulty is extremely compassionate. I couldn't of asked for a better counselor. He really helped put my mind at ease. I just wanted to Thank him again.
Virginia Beach Sep 2021
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Virginia Beach is located at the intersection of Old Great Neck Rd and Kenstock Dr. We currently share the building with Chesapeake Bay Realty and across the street you will find Dominion Insurance Group and the Animal Vision Center of Virginia.

Phone number

(757) 520-1312

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
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