Individual & Family Therapy
Real Support. Clear Answers. Thoughtful Care.
Evidence-based care tailored to your needs — with practical tools, flexible support, and a focus on what matters most to you.
What to Expect in Therapy
No fixed schedule. No one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions are typically 60 minutes and flexibly scheduled based on your needs and goals.
We’ll work together to:
Understand what you’re experiencing
Build practical, evidence-based skills
Increase self-awareness
Take values-based action
The process is collaborative, structured, and guided by what matters most to you.
What we work on together
Therapy at Schofield Psychological is tailored to what you're actually carrying — not a one-size-fits-all program. Dr. Schofield works with individuals and families navigating a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and panic. When worry, racing thoughts, or physical tension start running the show, therapy helps you understand what's driving the anxiety and build practical tools to quiet it — so it stops making decisions for you.
Depression and mood. Low mood, loss of motivation, and feeling flat or disconnected are more common than most people realize. Together we work toward small, sustainable changes that help you feel like yourself again.
Trauma and PTSD. Whether from a single event or years of accumulated stress, trauma can keep the nervous system on high alert. Dr. Schofield uses evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to help you feel safe, grounded, and in control again.
Life transitions, grief, and burnout. Big changes — a loss, a move, a career shift, or simply running on empty — can leave you unsure of your footing. Therapy offers a steady space to process and find your way forward.
Parenting and family dynamics. For parents and families, therapy can ease conflict, improve communication, and help everyone feel more understood at home.
Foundations of Dr. Schofield’s Approach
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Therapeutic Approach
In therapy, Dr. Schofield utilizes an integrative, evidence-based repertoire that holds developmental and attachment-based perspectives in mind when helping individuals and families work on treatment goals grounded in their values. She aligns treatment plans with therapeutic techniques that enhance outcomes and inner security.
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Compassion for Healthcare Professionals
Dr. Schofield has a particular passion for working with members of the healthcare community to promote resilience in the face of vicarious and secondary trauma, maintain wellness and create meaning. Patients have described Dr. Schofield as being grounded and capable of providing a safe container, allowing space to feel into vulnerabilities as well as the strengths and competencies that clients bring into sessions.
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Clinical Expertise & Methods
Dr. Schofield has advanced training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and also practices with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Therapy for healthcare professionals
Specialized support for healthcare professionals
Dr. Schofield has particular experience supporting physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the healthcare community — people who spend their days caring for others and often put themselves last. If you're facing burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious or secondary trauma, or the quiet weight of high-stakes work, therapy here is a place to set that down and rebuild resilience, meaning, and balance.
If you're facing burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious or secondary trauma, or the quiet weight of high-stakes work, therapy here is a place to set that down and rebuild resilience, meaning, and balance.
Licensed in Virginia & PSYPACT States
Dr. Schofield is licensed in Virginia and through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which facilitates the practice of telepsychology to patients in participating states.
Please see psypact.gov for more information about telehealth access to care with Dr. Schofield from localities outside of Virginia.
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No referral is needed to begin therapy or testing. That said, for testing, a referral from a therapist, primary care provider, or another clinician is preferred. It’s not required—I do accept self-referrals—but having a referral often allows for better collaboration, access to relevant records, and a more efficient and informed testing process overall.
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There's no set schedule. Sessions are typically 60 minutes, and how often you come in is based on your needs, capacity, and goals — weekly, biweekly, or spaced further apart as makes sense.
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Yes. Therapy is available in person in Norfolk, VA and by secure telehealth throughout Virginia and eligible PSYPACT states.
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I only offer therapy and testing together in one direction: testing first, followed by therapy, depending on my availability. If I’m already your therapist, I refer out for testing to ensure the evaluation remains objective. I'm always happy to help connect you with a trusted therapist who’s a good fit for your needs.
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There’s no set schedule. We’ll determine a cadence that fits your needs, capacity, and goals. Sessions are typically 60 minutes and can be spaced based on what’s clinically useful and sustainable for you.
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Therapy draws from evidence-based methods including CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, PCIT, MBSR, and Motivational Interviewing, chosen to fit you rather than the other way around.
Ready to get started?
If you’re seeking therapy for yourself or your family, you’re welcome to reach out to learn more or request a consultation. Dr. Schofield offers in-person and telehealth sessions for clients in Virginia and other PSYPACT-participating states.
Choose what works best for you:
In-person in Norfolk, and telehealth across Virginia
Sessions are available in person at the Norfolk, VA office and via secure telehealth for clients throughout Virginia and eligible PSYPACT states. Sessions are typically 60 minutes, with a cadence set around your needs and goals rather than a fixed schedule.