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	First Colonial Psychotherapy Services 921 First Colonial Road Suite 1711 Virginia Beach, VA 23454-3167 Telephone 757-428-7500 · Fax 757-428-7699
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	CHARLES LIGGIO LCSW	Charlie has over 20 years of experience practicing in Virginia Beach. He works with clients with bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance abuse related issues. He does individual, couple and family therapy. His areas of interest include men's issues, communications and intimacy issues, relationship issues in families, grief and end-of-life issues, adolescent issues, mid-life issues, divorce, and re-marriage issues.
	SUE DEMPSEY LCSW	A Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Sue has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field including 12 years as a counselor in the public school system and seven years in private practice. Her credentials as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor enable her to assist children in communicating with others, expressing feelings, modifying behavior and developing problem-solving skills. Sue works with children ages eight and over, as well as adolescents, adults and families. She specializes in women's issues, including depression, anxiety, relationships and trauma.
	AMY DRESCHER LCSW	Amy has successfully practiced in Virginia Beach for over 20 years. Amy works with individuals, couples, families and adolescent girls. She works with clients to help them bring clarity and peaceful resolution to problematic issues that are affecting their lives. Amy believes in providing a safe, trusting environment while empowering clients to pursue a more meaningful life. Prior to entering private practice 15 years ago, Amy worked as social worker at The Children's Hospital of The Kings Daughters.
	JEFFREY KAIL LCSW	Jeff has over 16 years of experience. He specializes in individual and family therapy, assisting clients to better cope and manage depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. He initially worked in an acute care setting and has been a psychotherapist with FCPS for two years. He also works as a Certified School Social Worker with the Chesapeake School System.
	SANDRA QUARLES LCSW, BCD	A Board Certified Diplomate, Sandy has successfully practiced in Virginia Beach for over 30 years. She specializes in marriage and family therapy, individual and limited groups. She helps people address mental, behavioral or emotional issues that may be affecting their daily lives and their relationships with others. She works with clients to resolve issues related to intimacy, alcohol/drugs, medical problems, parent/child relationships, divorce, retirement, death and grief. She works with couples, families, or individuals with a particular interest in women and adolescents.
	BRUCE SHELTON LCSW,CSAC	Bruce has worked in the field of substance abuse counseling for the over forty years; he has now been in private practice since 2003. He provides clinical services to both adults and adolescents in the area of substance abuse treatment, couples counseling, and treatment for anxiety, depression, and/or anger disorders. He practices cognitive behavioral and mindfulness therapy techniques. Successful completion of Bruce's substance abuse reovery program meets all legal requirements of local Courts as well as the Chesapeake Bay ASAP.
	SHARON WICKHAM LSCW, CAS	Sharon has over twenty years' experience with significant skills and success in marital therapy and relationship conflict resolution. She has been successful in helping older adolescents and adults in working through depression, anxiety, family issues, parenting skills, stress management, addictions and related issues, and insight developing personal growth. A Certified Addiction Specialist, she began her career working in Chemical Dependency rehabilitation and works with the co-dependent aspects of addiction.
	JEANENE WOLFE, LCSW	Jeanene has 10 years of experience practicing in the Hampton Roads area. She works with children, teens, adults and families who are experiencing relationship issues, depression, anxiety, issues with self esteem, long term illness, terminal illness and grief. She focuses on utilizing clients' strengths and problem solving abilities to build insight and self awareness leading to more fulfilling lives. Jeanene's experience includes work with pediatric hospice as well as work with families infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and with children in a homelessness prevention program.
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