(Please see Holly Tracy’s page about her)
Christina Daigle is head of our administrative team. She majored in Psychology at Virginia Wesleyan University and has a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. She completed her practicum and internship at Peace by Piece Psychotherapy Ltd. in 2018. After graduation, she started working as part of the administrative staff. She is passionate about Play Therapy and loves creating interventions for our clinicians and clients. Christina is an enthusiastic, warm and empathetic addition to the admin team, greeting each caller and client with a smile and an how we can help you attitude.
Angelique Payne is a Licensed Resident in Counseling who is currently working towards obtaining licensure as a Professional Counseling under the supervision of Holly Tracy, LPC, LMFT. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint Leo University, a Master of Arts in Counseling from Regent University and a Certification in Sports Counseling from California University of PA. She is also a recognized National Certified Counselor. She utilizes Family Systems, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Sports Counseling.
Angelique is completing her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and had completed doctoral work in Sports Counseling, a specialized method that can assist athletes by providing an opportunity to work through execution issues, traumas relating to injuries, or mental blockers that might be hindering performance. Sports counseling recognizes the importance of student-athletes finding balance between performance on and off the place of play. Sports counseling brings attention to training the mind and body as one, allowing athletes to identify the impact anxieties, negative self-talk, or predictions have on the athlete’s ability to perform.
She counsels individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, athletes, groups, and teams. Her clients include individuals of various ages (the young in years to the young at heart), races, ethnicities, and religions. She considers it an honor and privilege to assist her clients in helping them find their place of wholeness and peace.
Christine Hodges (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy under the direct supervision of Holly Tracy while she wraps up her hours towards independent licensure in the state of Virginia. Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Norwich University, and obtained her Master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Regent University as well as a Certificate in Trauma Counseling. She works with individuals and partners in relationships through a lens rooted in systems and attachment theory, and trauma-informed care. Being a spouse in a relationship that has faced transitions relating to parenthood, moves and relocations, military deployments and separations, and also being a dog mom and hard-core animal-lover, Christine understands the complexities relationships can bring with them and the importance and meaning that different relationships hold in our hearts.
Christine has completed specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma counseling, grief and loss counseling, chronic pain counseling, and extensive, advanced training through the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. She is Level 2 trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and is a Prepare/Enrich facilitator. She draws from these and other evidence-based approaches to support those she works with in building practical tools for increasing emotional regulation, effective communication, and deepened connection, especially during periods of stress, transitions, losses, or disconnection. Christine practices from a sex-informed/sex-positive perspective, and is passionate in supporting others as they explore old negative patterns and work to create new healthy patterns and engage in their unique sexuality in a way that works for them and their relationships. She is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and support and, being an avid learner, she regularly takes part in continuing education to stay on top of the latest research and evidence-based approaches. Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and affirming, and she centers safety, respect, and autonomy in her work, holding space for each person’s unique identity, values, and goals. We are proud to have Christine head up our Couples Counseling Center, and please see our couples’ counseling page for more details.
Christine offers virtual therapy to increase access and flexibility for clients across Virginia. She understands that virtual therapy, especially for couples and relationship work, may feel unfamiliar at first, and she is intentional about creating a supportive, grounded, and welcoming space from the very first session.
Margaret Waldon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist! She comes to us with over 20 years experience in the counseling field, with extensive experience. She draws from her years as a behavioral counselor at local Community Service Boards, a decade of family systems and child counseling work as an intensive in-home therapy counselor and 8 years as part of Chesapeake’s PACT team as a clinician and supervisor. Maggie is creative and down to earth in her style. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Virginia Wesleyan University, and has her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University, and a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Maggie holds a Qualified Mental Healthcare Professional Adult (QMHP-A) and a Qualified Mental Health Professional Child (QMHP-C) registration approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. She has focused education and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) and trauma, and she has continued professional development in ethical issues and risk management. She is currently engaging in substance misuse specialization training. Her vast experience with co occurring disorders and severe mental health gives her an ability to be at ease and completely non-judgmental while setting her clients up for success through practical skills and increased insight. She uses Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ACT, DBT and Play Therapy.
Stacey Medrano is currently a student at William & Mary accruing internship hours towards a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I was born in Norfolk and raised in Virginia Beach! She is a native Norfolkian and local to the Hampton Roads area except for a brief time living in Naples, Florida. She brings retail, medical billing, and teaching yoga work experience to her counseling work. As she found her way to the mental health field a bit later in life, she has lived experiences from which to upon. She is a lover of dogs (“I have 2!”), books (“I have way more than 2!”), nature (“especially the beach in the evening”), food (“especially sweets”), organizing (“sometimes I call it productive procrastination!”), and laughter.
Stacey’s Personal Statement:
I strive to create a counseling space that is comfortable and safe, where you feel invited to share your story and your concerns openly, without fear of judgment. I want to meet you where you are, which means we can move at your pace while collaborating on ideas and goals related to your treatment. I like to connect with humor and the fact that we are all human. I enjoy sharing knowledge and exploring the many lenses with which we can view a situation. My goal is for you to feel seen and heard while encouraging insight and self-awareness. I approach counseling from a strengths-based lens.
My counseling approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion throughout. As therapy is a collaborative process, we will work together to find the approach that makes the most sense for you!
I reject diet culture and work from a Health At Every Size framework, which includes weight inclusivity, intuitive eating, and joyful movement. This is a very individualized approach, so let’s talk about it!
I look forward to meeting you!
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