Coastal Light Counseling & Psychotherapy

Coastal Light Counseling & Psychotherapy Private Group Practice local to coastal Virginia Beach, VA, providing counseling & psychotherapy ser

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting with full hearts and deep gratitude for the incredible women...
03/31/2025

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting with full hearts and deep gratitude for the incredible women who are the heart of Coastal Light Counseling.

From our founder and author Alena Scigliano, who has devoted her life to helping survivors of narcissistic abuse, to every woman on our team who brings compassion, strength, and wisdom into the therapy room—we are truly full of light.

Our clinicians are military women, military spouses, new mothers, mothers of teens and adults, and grandmothers—each with their own journey, each ready to walk beside you on yours. Their life experiences deepen the care they provide, offering a safe, understanding space for every walk of life.

At Coastal Light, we believe healing is possible, hope is real, and light can be found even in the hardest moments.
If you’re ready to begin your journey, we’re here—and we’ll meet you with open hearts.

Come as you are. Leave lighter.

01/09/2023

Interested in Private Practice but don't want to deal with the hassle of administrative work? Interested in earning $96,000+ a year & having premium benefits? We are expanding and looking for Licensed Counselors/Psychotherapists to join our flourishing private practice. Remote positions available in...

01/09/2023

Interested in Private Practice but don't want to deal with all the administrative work? We are expanding and looking for Licensed Clinical Psychologists to join our flourishing private practice. Remote positions available in most states. Hybrid position available in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

You're more powerful than you think. Don't let anyone or anything (including the past) stop you from achieving your goal...
05/16/2022

You're more powerful than you think. Don't let anyone or anything (including the past) stop you from achieving your goals✨

Truth: You never need to feel guilty going to therapy!Women go through many transitions that may be culturally typical b...
05/11/2022

Truth: You never need to feel guilty going to therapy!

Women go through many transitions that may be culturally typical but are often incredibly challenging and stressful. When something is considered “normal,” we often assume that we should be capable of handling it with ease, but that is not always true.

Transitions can be a time when we explore new aspects of our identity, learn from the past, and develop our vision and plan for the future. It can also be a time that creates feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and isolation.

There are many aspects of life for a woman that produce change and uncertainty. Even if they are "common" or "expected" transitions, you still may want to seek out the support of a therapist.

There is a reason we have built our brand around the beach. The beach is healing. All nature heals.🏝☀️🌊 Do you feel the ...
05/09/2022

There is a reason we have built our brand around the beach. The beach is healing. All nature heals.

🏝☀️🌊

Do you feel the weight of the world lift when at the beach?

If you've never been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but you find yourself having tenden...
05/06/2022

If you've never been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but you find yourself having tendencies that seem to point in that direction, or other people are telling you that you might have ADHD, how do you figure out what is really going on?

Beyond learning about the common symptoms and identifying their presence in your life, find a therapist who understands ADHD and will work with you to develop a more helpful understanding of how your brain is wired. From a place of grace and self-kindness, together with your clinician, you can develop strategies that help you feel confident and in control of your mental health.

While Imposter Syndrome does not have a space in the DSM as an official disorder, its very real impacts extend to all pa...
05/04/2022

While Imposter Syndrome does not have a space in the DSM as an official disorder, its very real impacts extend to all parts of our lives, career and work-life notwithstanding. In treatment, this deep sense of insecurity can be managed with many similar techniques as those developed to support those with anxiety.

We can work together to increase your confidence and create affirmations that support it. You earned the space you take up, and we want to help you flourish in it.

Connect with us today to learn more about how we can help!
coastallightcounseling.com

Life transitions are a source of stress, uncertainty, and confusion. With care, they can be beautiful moments to grow an...
05/02/2022

Life transitions are a source of stress, uncertainty, and confusion. With care, they can be beautiful moments to grow and come into a new state of identity.

Here are three ways to embrace the change process:

😶 Build Emotional Awareness - Tune in to how you are feeling throughout your transition.

💕 Increase Self-Compassion- Transitions, even positive ones, are difficult experiences. Meeting yourself with loving-kindness can build resilience throughout the change process.

🎯 Focus on Realistic Expectations- Check-in with what is in your control and what isn’t, and remember that you are human! It is helpful to set goals but make sure they are attainable.

Consider what you need in this moment, and remember to be kind! No change is too small to ask for help, and therapists are trained to support you in your transitions.

Becoming a new mom (or even a mom x2+) is certainly filled with its challenges, one of which is the potential for postpa...
04/29/2022

Becoming a new mom (or even a mom x2+) is certainly filled with its challenges, one of which is the potential for postpartum depression.
If you're unfamiliar, this is a complex mix of physical and emotional changes that can occur to some women after having a baby.

If you have the sense that things aren't quite right, you're plagued by worry, or don't feel that "mom gene" kicking in, it doesn't mean that you have postpartum depression. However, it does mean that you could likely benefit from talking with someone about the mess of feelings going on inside you.

If you experience any of these symptoms, talk to someone about it. Start with your partner, but know that there are clinical specialists who have experience working with this sort of thing who can offer you a path back to feeling like yourself.

Stress is something that is part of normal life, in that it is experienced by everyone from time to time. However, some ...
04/27/2022

Stress is something that is part of normal life, in that it is experienced by everyone from time to time. However, some people suffer from stress that is so frequent or severe that it can seriously impact their quality of life.
In today’s post, we have a few stress management tips for you to try!

Let us know in the comments what stress management technique works best for you.

Have you noticed that you feel completely overwhelmed by your thoughts? Do you tend to ruminate on what you did or said ...
04/25/2022

Have you noticed that you feel completely overwhelmed by your thoughts? Do you tend to ruminate on what you did or said in the past? Or do you find that you need to turn over every possibility in your mind before you make a decision?

If you are connected to one or all of these questions, you likely struggle with overthinking. Often this type of thinking becomes unhelpful or paralyzing in being able to live the life you want.

Let’s take a look at why people overthink and ways to help with this.

Read our full blog on our website!
coastallightcounseling.com/single-post/5-ways-to-overcome-your-overthinking

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