Trauma Therapy in Virginia Beach and Across Virginia
EMDR Therapy
Most Major Insurance Accepted
In-Person in Virginia Beach + Telehealth Across Virginia
Heal from trauma with compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your experiences.
Our trauma-informed clinicians help adults process painful experiences, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with greater confidence.
What trauma can feel like
Many people minimize their experiences because they believe they “should be over it by now.”
Trauma can impact:
emotional regulation
relationships
self-esteem
sleep
anxiety levels
boundaries
trust
physical tension
concentration
sense of identity
In our experience, trauma often doesn’t look how people expect it to.
You may benefit from trauma therapy if…
You feel emotionally overwhelmed or emotionally numb
You struggle with anxiety or panic
You notice people-pleasing or perfectionistic tendencies
You experienced emotional neglect or chaotic family dynamics
You feel constantly “on edge”
You have difficulty trusting yourself or others
You experience shame that feels hard to shake
You feel disconnected from your body or emotions
You keep repeating painful relationship patterns
Our approach
We believe healing happens within safe, attuned relationships.
Our clinicians approach trauma therapy with compassion, curiosity, and respect for each client’s pace and nervous system. We integrate trauma-informed care, attachment understanding, emotional processing, and evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual.
Depending on your needs, therapy may include:
EMDR
nervous system regulation skills
boundary work
emotional processing
attachment-focused interventions
mindfulness and grounding strategies
relational exploration
Trauma Therapy for Childhood Emotional Neglect & Relational Trauma
Not all trauma comes from a single event.
Many clients come to therapy carrying the effects of:
emotionally immature caregivers
chronic criticism
unpredictability in childhood
emotional invalidation
parentification
toxic relationships
high-conflict environments
These experiences can deeply shape the way we view ourselves and navigate connection.
Therapy can help clients reconnect with themselves, build healthier relationships, and move through life with greater emotional safety and self-trust.
In-person and virtual therapy in Virginia
We offer:
in-person trauma-informed therapy in Virginia Beach
secure virtual therapy across Virginia
We also accept many major insurance plans. Current insurance information and self-pay information can be found at restorativeva.com/cost
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of trauma do you work with?
We work with childhood trauma, relational trauma, emotional neglect, chronic stress, attachment wounds, PTSD, and other trauma-related experiences.
Do I need a PTSD diagnosis to benefit from trauma therapy?
No. Many clients benefit from trauma-informed therapy even if they do not have the full diagnostic criteria for PTSD.
Can trauma therapy help with anxiety?
Yes. Anxiety is often closely connected to nervous system activation and unresolved emotional experiences.
Begin therapy
You deserve support that feels compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in safety.