Business Details
Expert Couples Counseling in Virginia Beach
As a dedicated couples and individual counselor, I specialize in guiding clients through relationship challenges and personal growth. With over 15 years of experience in the counseling field and 9 years in private practice, my approach combines specialized training in the Bader-Pearson Developmental Couples Counseling Model, Advanced Integrative Therapy, and Redecision Therapy. I focus on helping couples uncover root issues, improve communication, and rebuild trust while empowering individuals to overcome past traumas and develop healthier relationship patterns.My practice emphasizes personalized strategies, evidence-based techniques, and practical tools tailored to each client's unique needs. Having maintained a successful 16-year marriage myself, I understand the complexities of long-term relationships and offer both professional expertise and lived experience to support meaningful change.
Services
Couples Counseling
Individual Therapy
Friday Night Focus
Advanced Integrative Therapy
Redecision Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized training in the Bader-Pearson Developmental Couples Counseling Model
- Our practice combines Advanced Integrative Therapy and Redecision Therapy techniques
- We provide personalized 2-hour and 3-hour deep dive counseling sessions
- Our counselor has 15+ years of experience in relationship-focused therapy
- We offer quarterly Friday Night Focus relationship workshops with practical tools
Associations and certifications
- Advanced Integrative Therapy
- Bader-Pearson Developmental Model Training
What people say
Highly recommend
Effective communication
Supportive environment
Meaningful change
Practical tools
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples seeking to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen relationships. Using the Bader-Pearson Developmental Model, sessions focus on identifying relationship patterns, resolving conflicts, and creating healthier dynamics. Ideal for couples facing communication breakdowns, infidelity, or emotional distance who want to create lasting positive change.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one therapy addressing relationship patterns, anxiety, depression, and personal growth. Combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Redecision Therapy, and Advanced Integrative Therapy to help clients understand their emotional needs and develop healthier relationship skills. Designed for individuals seeking to improve self-awareness and break negative relationship cycles.
Friday Night Focus
Interactive online workshop teaching practical relationship tools for couples. Covers communication strategies, conflict resolution, and emotional connection techniques. Participants learn to identify destructive patterns and implement positive changes through guided exercises and group discussions in a supportive educational environment.
Advanced Integrative Therapy
Rapid trauma resolution technique addressing past hurts and current stressors. Uses energy psychology protocols to identify and release emotional blocks, helping clients overcome long-standing issues that affect relationships. Effective for clients seeking faster results in resolving emotional barriers to healthy relationships.
Redecision Therapy
Therapeutic approach combining Gestalt and Transactional Analysis to change negative relationship patterns. Helps clients identify origin points of unhealthy habits and make new decisions about relationship behaviors. Particularly effective for clients struggling with conflict avoidance or communication challenges.
People
Kelly Scharver
Licensed Professional Counselor
With 15+ years of counseling experience and specialized training in couples therapy, Kelly helps clients improve relationships using evidence-based methods. She has completed advanced training in the Bader-Pearson model and holds certifications in energy psychology techniques.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
We provide couples counseling, individual therapy, and relationship workshops using evidence-based methods like the Bader-Pearson model and Advanced Integrative Therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. You'll receive monthly invoices with standard codes for potential reimbursement through your insurance plan.
What are your session fees?
Sessions range from $150 for 60 minutes to $450 for 3-hour deep dive sessions. Workshops cost $175 per couple.
Are online sessions available?
Yes, we offer online counseling and the Friday Night Focus workshop through Zoom for clients in Virginia and surrounding areas.
What makes your approach different?
Our specialized training in developmental couples counseling and energy psychology techniques provides unique tools for lasting relationship changes.
How long do clients typically work with you?
While every situation is unique, many couples see significant progress within 3-6 months through regular sessions combined with practical tools.
