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Couples therapists in Virginia Beach, VA

19 verified listings 16 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 2, 2026

19 couples therapists in Virginia Beach are listed with details from their own websites. 16 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method and Prepare/Enrich. Listed fees run from $100 to $195 per session. Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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  1. Tamara Allen, MA, LMFT

    Practice details below come from lifecompass.net, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Gottman Method
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in NC, SC and VA
    Session length
    30 or 60 minutes
    Insurance
    Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE
    Fee
    $100–$175 per session
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Tamara Allen (opens in a new tab) Book online with Tamara Allen (opens in a new tab) Call Tamara Allen at (757) 943-9555

    Source: lifecompass.net, checked Oct 2, 2026 NPI 1316583651

  2. Arise Counseling Center LLC

    Type
    Marriage & family therapy practice
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in OR, VA and WA
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and UnitedHealthcare / Optum
    Also
    Premarital counseling · Faith-integrated counseling available
    New clients
    Listed as accepting new clients
    Visit website of Arise Counseling Center LLC (opens in a new tab) Call Arise Counseling Center LLC at (757) 439-4777

    Source: arisecc.org, checked Oct 2, 2026 NPI 1558167064

  3. Chesapeake Bay Counseling, PLLC

    Type
    Marriage & family therapy practice
    Approach
    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Prepare/Enrich
    Sessions
    Online (telehealth); online for clients in VA
    Insurance
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Fee
    $165 per session; free 15-minute consultation
    Also
    Premarital counseling
    Visit website of Chesapeake Bay Counseling, PLLC (opens in a new tab) Book online with Chesapeake Bay Counseling, PLLC (opens in a new tab) Call Chesapeake Bay Counseling, PLLC at (757) 255-8527

    Source: chesapeakebaycounselingpllc.com, checked Oct 2, 2026 NPI 1255082681

  4. Elisabeth Cotton, MA

    Practice details below come from miresource.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Imago
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in VA
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum and Kaiser Permanente
    Fee
    $100–$195 per session; sliding scale available; free consultation
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    New clients
    Listed as accepting new clients
    Visit website of Elisabeth Cotton (opens in a new tab)

    Source: miresource.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1346128014

  5. Tasia Cruz

    Practice details below come from therapysolutionsforkids.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
    Sessions
    Online (telehealth)
    Insurance
    Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Medicaid, TRICARE, Carelon and Molina
    Fee
    Sliding scale available
    Also
    Premarital counseling · Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Tasia Cruz (opens in a new tab)

    Source: therapysolutionsforkids.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1609457936

  6. Dominion Psychiatric Associates

    Practice details below come from rehab.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapy practice
    Sessions
    Online (telehealth)
    Insurance
    Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Humana, Magellan, Carelon, Ambetter, Molina, Health Net and MultiPlan
    Fee
    Sliding scale available
    Also
    Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Dominion Psychiatric Associates (opens in a new tab) Call Dominion Psychiatric Associates at (757) 498-9391

    Source: rehab.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1578590931

  9. Kaye-Loni Johnston, LMFT

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Sessions
    Online and in person
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Cigna, Oscar and TRICARE; HSA/FSA accepted
    Fee
    Sliding scale available
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming
    Visit website of Kaye-Loni Johnston (opens in a new tab) Book online with Kaye-Loni Johnston (opens in a new tab) Call Kaye-Loni Johnston at (804) 537-0579

    Source: tidewatertherapycollective.com, checked Oct 2, 2026 NPI 1669123907

  10. Life Compass Therapy, LLC

    Practice details below come from lifecompass.net, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapy practice
    Approach
    Gottman Method
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in FL, SC and VA
    Session length
    30 or 60 minutes
    Insurance
    Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE
    Fee
    $100–$175 per session
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Life Compass Therapy, LLC (opens in a new tab) Book online with Life Compass Therapy, LLC (opens in a new tab) Call Life Compass Therapy, LLC at (757) 943-9555

    Source: lifecompass.net, checked Oct 2, 2026 NPI 1386282416

  12. Rachel Policay, LMFT

    Practice details below come from mentalhealth.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Prepare/Enrich
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in VA
    Insurance
    Medicaid
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming
    Visit website of Rachel Policay (opens in a new tab) Call Rachel Policay at (757) 255-8527

    Source: mentalhealth.com, checked Oct 2, 2026 NPI 1801476767

  13. Elizabeth Polinsky, MSW, LCSW, LMFT

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in VA
    Session length
    60 minutes
    Insurance
    Out of network; mentions Medicare. Ask about a superbill
    Fee
    $125 per session; free 20-minute consultation
    Also
    Intensives (extended multi-hour sessions)
    Visit website of Elizabeth Polinsky (opens in a new tab) Book online with Elizabeth Polinsky (opens in a new tab) Call Elizabeth Polinsky at (757) 262-3316

    Source: communicateandconnect.com, checked Oct 2, 2026 NPI 1326490004

  15. Sage Therapy

    Type
    Marriage & family therapy practice
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in VA
    Session length
    45 or 60 minutes
    Insurance
    Blue Cross Blue Shield and TRICARE
    Fee
    $145–$165 per session; sliding scale available
    New clients
    Listed as accepting new clients
    Visit website of Sage Therapy (opens in a new tab)

    Source: esagetherapy.com, checked Oct 2, 2026 NPI 1043962947

  19. Your Nurse Practitioner PLLC

    Practice details below come from tebra.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapy practice
    Sessions
    Online (telehealth)
    Insurance
    Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Medicaid, TRICARE, Magellan and Carelon
    Also
    Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Your Nurse Practitioner PLLC (opens in a new tab) Book online with Your Nurse Practitioner PLLC (opens in a new tab) Call Your Nurse Practitioner PLLC at (757) 251-0879

    Source: tebra.com, checked Oct 1, 2026 NPI 1801489711

Also licensed in Virginia Beach, not yet verified

Licensed marriage and family therapists with a Virginia Beach practice address in the federal NPI registry. Their details haven’t been confirmed yet, and phone numbers from the registry may be out of date.

Questions about couples therapy in Virginia Beach

How many couples therapists are listed in Virginia Beach?

This page lists 19 verified couples therapists in Virginia Beach. Another 16 licensed marriage and family therapists with Virginia Beach practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

How much does couples therapy cost in Virginia Beach?

Among the 6 verified therapists here who list a fee, session prices range from $100 to $195. 5 mention a sliding scale. Fees change, so confirm the current rate with the therapist.

Can we do couples therapy online in Virginia?

Yes. 16 of the 19 verified therapists in Virginia Beach offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in Virginia (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Virginia Beach take insurance?

Some do. Of the 19 verified therapists, 10 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield, 9 mention TRICARE and 8 mention Aetna on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Virginia Beach use?

Of the 19 verified therapists, 6 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 3 mention Gottman Method, 2 mention Prepare/Enrich and 1 mentions Imago on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are couples therapists in Virginia Beach accepting new clients?

4 of the 19 verified therapists say on their websites that they’re accepting new clients. Openings change quickly, so contact a therapist to confirm.

Are there couples therapists in Virginia Beach with evening or weekend hours?

1 of the 19 verified therapists lists evening or weekend appointments on their websites.

Can we talk to a therapist in Virginia Beach before booking?

3 of the 19 verified therapists mention a free consultation. It’s a chance to ask how they work with couples, what they charge and when they have openings.

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