Wife/Mom/Counselor
Originally from Miami Florida, Bridget is a product of the foster care system. Bridget was later adopted by a wonderful family with two older boys and one dog who desired a little girl to complete their family. Bridget’s adoptive family moved to Georgia during her elementary school years where she graduated from high school and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Georgia. Following undergrad, Bridget began law school at Regent University where she first discerned her calling to be a counselor causing her to switch to the school of counseling. Bridget earned her master’s degree in counseling from Regent and began her career working with youthful offenders in Houston Texas before moving back to Virginia Beach to work in the Therapeutic Foster Care System. Bridget provides Intensive In-home and Outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, and adults suffering from depression, anxiety and mood disorders. Bridget’s desire is to help those in need of hope and healing through mental health counseling, crisis intervention and case management services. Bridget is a LMHP, holds a CSAC license and has helped numerous adolescents and adults suffering from addiction and dual diagnoses. Bridget has advanced training in CBT, DBT, MI, play therapy and ADHD treatment for children and adolescents. Bridget has been married for 30 years to her wonderful husband Rich with whom she shares three adult children. In her free time, Bridget enjoys Saturday brunches with her girlfriends, working out, and cheering for the Georgia Bulldog football team.