Online Trauma Informed Therapy in Virginia Beach.
Move beyond survival and step into a life of restored peace, purpose, and wholeness.
I offer a compassionate path to healing for teens, adults and famillies through EMDR, somatic therapy, and other evidence-based approaches—helping you find lasting healing from trauma, grief, anxiety and depression, and relationship challenges.
You don’t have to keep holding it together on your own…
The effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma can live on in your body and mind, but with the right support, healing is possible.
At Restore Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in trauma-informed care that helps you gently explore what’s beneath the surface—at your pace, in a space that feels safe. Together, we’ll work to calm your nervous system, make sense of what you’ve been through, and build a personalized set of tools to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and in control of your life.
Healing from trauma takes courage, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’d be honored to walk with you as you move toward clarity, calm, and lasting change.
Healing from Trauma: Empowering Adults, Teens, and Couples to Reclaim Their Lives
You’re Tired, But You Can’t Relax
You can’t remember the last time you woke up feeling truly rested. Before your eyes even open, your mind is already racing—thoughts spinning, heart heavy. It’s like there’s a weight on your chest that you can’t quite name. The idea of enjoying life feels far away when just getting through the day feels like a struggle. Deep down, something doesn’t feel right, and you can’t seem to shake it.
It’s Hard to Focus
Lately, concentrating feels harder than it should. You’ve noticed more slip-ups, more second-guessing, more pressure to get things right. Decisions feel overwhelming, like no answer feels fully safe. You find yourself stuck—frozen between options, overthinking everything. You know you’re capable, but it’s getting harder to feel that way.
Everything Feels Like Too Much
You’ve been more on edge—snapping at people you care about, feeling like your patience is worn thin. You want to show up with warmth, but irritation keeps bubbling over. Sometimes it just feels easier to pull away. You replay conversations in your head, trying to make sense of it all, wondering if it’s them—or if it’s you.
If this sounds familiar, reach out today and book your FREE 15 minute consultation. You can begin the healing process right now.
Helping You Heal, Grow, and Thrive After Trauma
Julie Smead, LPC.
Hi, I’m Julie, and I specialize in helping adults, teens, and couples navigate the impact of trauma. I know firsthand how deeply trauma can affect every part of your life, from your relationships to your sense of self-worth. But I also know that healing is possible—and that’s exactly what I’m here to help you achieve.
Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of childhood experiences, relationship challenges, or the weight of everyday stress, I provide a safe, supportive space to process and heal. My approach is compassionate and trauma-informed, allowing us to work together at a pace that feels right for you.
It’s time to reclaim your life and well-being. Through our work together, you’ll gain tools to understand your trauma, build emotional resilience, and create healthier, stronger connections. Let’s take this journey together—because you deserve a future filled with peace and empowerment.
Therapy tailored to you.
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Teens
A safe space to be real, feel heard, and start healing
Being a teen is hard—especially when life feels overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, or just big emotions that are tough to handle, you don’t have to go through it alone. Maybe you're struggling with friendships, school or sports pressure, or things at home that feel too heavy to carry. Whatever it is, this is a space where you can talk about it—no judgment, just support.
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Adults
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you’ve been carrying pain for a long time. Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck, therapy can be a place to breathe, reflect, and begin to heal. I work with adults who are ready to look beneath the surface, reconnect with themselves, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, whole, and true.
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Couples
Relationships carry so much—love, history, hope, and sometimes, pain. When one or both partners are carrying the weight of trauma, grief, health issues, or mental health struggles, even the strongest relationships can start to feel strained or disconnected. In our work together, I create a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, really hear each other, and begin to reconnect. You don’t have to have all the answers—just a willingness to show up. Healing is possible, even in the hard places.
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Families
Healthy relationships are the foundation for healing and growth. Whether you’re navigating ongoing conflict, communication struggles, or the impact of trauma and stress, I provide a supportive, compassionate space for families to reconnect and rebuild. Using gentle, evidence-based approaches, we work together to strengthen understanding, heal wounds, and create healthier, more resilient relationships.
Rooted in Science, Guided by Compassion.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful therapy that helps people heal from trauma and overwhelming experiences. It works by gently processing painful memories so they no longer feel as intense or stuck. EMDR helps your brain and body move toward lasting relief—without having to relive all the details of the past.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy helps you listen to the wisdom of your body—because healing isn’t just in your mind. Many trauma, anxiety, and depression symptoms show up as physical tension, headaches, fatigue, or pain. By gently tuning into these sensations, somatic therapy helps release the stress and emotions stuck in your body, creating space for deeper healing, calm, and connection from the inside out.
Specialties
We specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, and the lasting impact of trauma. Using approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and narrative therapy, we help you understand what’s beneath the surface, ease emotional pain, and reconnect with your strengths. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by loss, we’re here to support your healing and growth.
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