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About our CliniciansCarmen Wolf, LMFT, Owner
In 2015 I opened Atlantic Family and Adolescent Therapy with a goal of helping the Virginia Beach community. This goal continues to grow and we now have a fantastic group of clinicians dedicated to the same ideas and principles the business was founded on. Education and Experience I received my Bachelors of Art in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Rutgers University in 2008. In 2012, I earned my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. For the last five years my professional experience includes working with adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and foster youth in a variety of settings. Also, I have extensive experience with dual diagnosis adults that include a variety of diagnostic criteria including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Substance Abuse. This has included an assortment of clients including self-referrals and mandated individuals. As an added note I was a military spouse for 10 years. I understand how difficult the military lifestyle is and I have also worked with teens and children who needed various support pertaining to deployments, moves, etc. Finally, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in the state of Virginia, license #0717001347. |
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Maureen Kelleher, ATR, LPC
Education and Experience I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Connecticut College in 2003. In 2012, I earned my Master of Science degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Eastern Virginia Medical School. While at EVMS, I had the opportunity to examine in greater depth art-based assessment of attachment as related to treating eating disorders. Following this, I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training and have had the opportunity to develop and lead specialized trauma-informed yoga classes for children. I am a life-long military child and have served local military families. As such, I possess an understanding of the unique challenges and rewards of military life. For the past eight years, I have served the Hampton Roads community, primarily working with adolescents and young children and their families in a variety of settings including the home, school, medical, and psychiatric settings. My expertise encompasses trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body-image, grief/loss, behavioral strategies, and stress-management. My approach is holistic and client-centered. I am passionate about empowering the client--through the creative process as well as through traditional counseling techniques--to access their inner source of wisdom and healing to promote wellness and growth and the union of mind, body, and spirit. Art Therapy Art therapy combines the creative process with traditional counseling techniques ("talk therapy") to support healing, self-awareness, and spiritual and psychological growth. In an art therapy session, an art therapist--a master's level or higher trained clinician-- works collaboratively with a client or group of clients to reach a wide scope of therapeutic goals. Art therapy is process-focused; clients need not fear about "not being good at art." No artistic experience is necessary to benefit. Art therapy is appropriate for all ages and is used in a growing number of settings. -Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor #0701006720 |
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Nicole Sirko, LPC, NCC
Education and Experience My educational background includes a BA in Psychology from Duquesne University where I graduated cum laude, and a M.S.Ed in Counseling from Old Dominion University where I graduated with high honors. I have participated in several specialized trainings in the areas of attachment, mindfulness, trauma, self-regulation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, anxiety, and mood disorders. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I have over 14 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings such as outpatient, residential treatment, and community-based services. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, and trauma. My additional areas of expertise include parent-child relational problems, anger management, emotional regulation, ADHD, behavioral issues, self-esteem, relaxation training, stress management and grief/loss. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach to create a safe space in which people are able to gain insight into their life circumstances. I also draw on a variety of evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to help clients expand their personal skills set and navigate their way through difficult times. I believe that it takes more courage to seek help than it does to avoid our challenges. We often find our motivation after taking the first step. I strongly value the importance of emotional health and I work collaboratively with each person to assist them along their healing journey. -Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor # 0701004345 |
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Monika Isip, LPC, ATR
Education & Experience I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist and began providing clinical services to a wide range of individuals in 2005. A large concentration of my work has focused on children, adolescents, and families seeking support as they navigate trauma, co-occurring mental health diagnoses, short and long-term stress, mental health crisis, caregiver-child attachment dynamics, and family interaction challenges. I earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Virginia Wesleyan College in 2004, followed by a Masters Degree in Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2006. In my most recent role as a state director for a community-based mental health agency, I enjoyed the opportunity to work with individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds from across the state of Virginia. I’ve worked with a variety of specialized needs, including palliative care, family violence, and Autism and developmental differences. In my clinical work, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I consider it a privilege to build relationships with clients, hear their stories, and share in their journeys. My approach is, first and foremost, collaborative and focused on identifying and building strengths. Also, I appreciate the role of chronic stress and trauma on our mental, emotional, and physical states, and partner with clients to develop a well-rounded approach to wellness. I invite clients to explore the connection between the brain/nervous system and our patterns of behavior, emotional responses, and overall wellbeing, as with this understanding comes powerful opportunity for growth and change. In sessions, I invite clients to use a variety of avenues for self-expression and healing, including verbal discussion, art making, writing, and mindfulness/ relaxation exercises. -Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor # 0701004604 |
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Susan Amory, LPC Part Time Therapist Education & Experience Hello! I am a Chesapeake native and have just recently moved back to Virginia after living in Colorado and Wyoming since 2008. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has a varied background working with adolescents, adults, and couples for over 25 years in school settings, community behavioral health agencies, inpatient facilities, and private practice. I have a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Radford University (1992), a Master of Arts in Education from Norfolk State University (1997), and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University (2015). My professional work is currently focused on treating post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety and depression, identity discovery, anger management, mindfulness, mood disorders, addictions, and couples counseling. Presently, I am licensed to practice in Virginia and Wyoming. I am employed full time as a mental health counselor with the Cheyenne Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, working remotely. Working with veterans and active duty military, I have learned distinctive evidence based practices to treat post-traumatic stress disorders and how to counsel from a trauma informed perspective. I was formerly a high school special education teacher for twenty one years (1998 -2019) and have worked as a teacher and private practice counselor in unison. This being said, I thoroughly enjoy and welcome counseling children, adolescents, and their families. My work with children is focused on treating and promoting skill building, healing from past trauma, cognitive behavioral approaches to anxiety and depression, emotional regulation, problem solving, and working within a family system. I bring into a play an empathic and flexible helper, interested in collaborating with clients in order to meet identified goals. I am a counselor who will empower you to seek and tell your truth, explore and feel your true feelings, and live your best quality life. I am holding sessions on Saturdays and Mondays at Atlantic Family and Adolescent Therapy. -Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor #0701009978 |
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Tess Hosier, Resident in Counseling
Education and Experience I completed my Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in Human Services from Old Dominion University in 2017. In 2020, I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University. My professional experience includes work with a non-profit organization in the Hampton Roads area in which I provided mental health counseling services to children, youth and adults in an individual, group, and family capacity. I have served clients within a variety of mental health programs including general mental health counseling, intimate partner violence, anger management, and trauma-focused counseling. I believe that counseling should be a collaborative and holistic experience that is tailored to meet the individualized needs of each client. I generally utilize person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and strength-based approaches, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care. I establish a warm and non-judgmental environment in which clients can become fully engaged in therapy and can feel more empowered to create change. I support clients in developing greater insight which can be harnessed to more effectively navigate the challenges they face in their daily lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD/trauma, adjustment difficulties, daily life stressors, relationship/interpersonal conflict, and self-esteem. As a military spouse for the last 6 years, I also know first-hand the unique challenges that military families face along with the incredible strengths that they possess. Therapy plays an important role in promoting overall wellness and I enjoy supporting clients in achieving greater quality of life through the therapeutic process! -Resident in Counseling # 0704013445; Supervised by Amber Pope, LPC #0701007887 and Carmen Wolf, LMFT #0717001347. |
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Courtney Kramer, LCSW
Education and Experience My educational background includes both a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology including a minor in Social Work as well as a Masters in Social Work from George Mason University. I am happily back in Virginia after a few years in Asheville, North Carolina where I spent time working in a community mental health setting. I provided individual counseling services to youth before and after aging out of the foster care system with a variety of diagnoses as well as transition type goals. I worked alongside the Department of Social Services, Juvenile Justice System, and Foster Parents to ensure quality, wrap-around care. I was then promoted to a Clinical Supervisor role, which allowed me to provide treatment and diagnostic consultation for a group of Licensed Mental Health Clinicians. During this time I attended several specialized trainings in areas such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, stress management, trauma, emotional regulation, collaborative problem solving, etc. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting adolescent and adult clients who are experiencing difficulties with life transitions, career challenges, self-esteem, managing stress/burn-out, identity exploration, depression, and anxiety. My approach is person-centered and holistic. I incorporate Trauma-Focused, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, and Internal Family Systems methods. I encourage clients to engage in a variety of creative and intuitive avenues towards healing. I believe the relationship we build is the most essential part of cultivating change and transformation. It is my mission to create an authentic, compassionate, comfortable, and honest space for you. I trust our therapeutic relationship is capable of building your capacity to nurture self-compassion, embrace a range of emotions (those uncomfortable and enjoyable), and identify ways to confidently handle life challenges. -Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker #0904012614 |
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Christina (Tina) Calkins, Resident in Counseling
Education and Experience I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Scranton in 2015. In 2019, I graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University. My professional work includes a background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Through this work, I have gained experience with children and teens specifically focusing on behavior and learning. I have spent 4 years providing intensive in-home therapy to children, adolescents, and their respective families with challenges such as anxiety, depression, aggression, anger, self-esteem, familial conflict, trauma, and/or crisis response. I have also spent time working in a residential facility for adults focusing on dual diagnosis including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Substance Abuse. Additionally, I provide outpatient services to adolescents and families. Through personal experience, I have exposure to the military population. I can understand and empathize with the challenges brought upon by a transition. I believe an essential part of progress is the establishment of a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship that fosters growth and well-being. My goal is to promote an environment that feels both safe and accepting to those I work with. I aim to hone in on explored strengths and positive attributes in order to bring about positive change and achieve personal goals. -Resident in Counseling #0704013592; Supervised by Patricia Smith, LPC #0701001263 and Carmen Wolf, LMFT #0717001347. |
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Laura Bolt, LCSW
Education and Experience My educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California - Irvine, where I graduated magna cum laude, and a Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from California State University - Long Beach. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience providing clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health and residential treatment, as well as the child welfare system. I am originally from Los Angeles County, California, where I also started my social work career and gained my clinical experience. I am so happy to have recently relocated to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia and I look forward to continuing my work in this community. I am experienced in working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, daily life stressors, child/teen behavioral issues, relationship/interpersonal conflict, self-esteem issues, and parenting challenges. I also have significant training in perinatal/maternal mental health, and I have spent the last 6 years providing psychosocial training and consultation to OBGYN clinics regarding their perinatal patients. I enjoy working with clients to create a treatment plan that is unique to their needs and goals. I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach and draw from evidence-based practices including cognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT). I believe therapy should be a safe and non-judgmental place for clients to comfortably share their thoughts and feelings, learn about themselves, build upon their strengths, and gain confidence in approaching the challenges in their lives. -Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker #0904012852 -California Licensed Clinical Social Worker #26628 |
Atlantic Family and Adolescent Therapy
1120 Laskin Rd Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1-757-650-5346
1120 Laskin Rd Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1-757-650-5346
