LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELING
Meet our team
Our staff of trained, professional, mental health counselors and coaches are ready and waiting to walk with you on your journey to healing.
LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELING
Meet our team
Our staff of trained, professional, mental health counselors and coaches are ready and waiting to walk with you on your journey to healing.
Suite 213
Meichell Worthing, MA, LPC
Owner and Director of Lighthouse Counseling
Meichell Worthing, Owner of Lighthouse Counseling, has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2007. She has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Eye Movement Integration (EMI), Play Therapy, IFS Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Sozo inner healing prayer. She specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociative disorders. She is an ordained minister through Vanguard Ministries. She has professional and personal experience with both military and first responder life as well as infertility and adoption. Her heart’s passion is to partner with God to see Isaiah 61 fulfilled on earth, to bind up the broken hearted.
Suite 213
Meichell Worthing, MA, LPC
Owner and Director of Lighthouse Counseling
Meichell Worthing, Owner of Lighthouse Counseling, has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2007. She has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Eye Movement Integration (EMI), Play Therapy, IFS Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Sozo inner healing prayer. She specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociative disorders. She is an ordained minister through Vanguard Ministries. She has professional and personal experience with both military and first responder life as well as infertility and adoption. Her heart’s passion is to partner with God to see Isaiah 61 fulfilled on earth, to bind up the broken hearted.
Suite 202
Beth Hunter, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Beth works as a trauma specialist alongside her therapy dog Sammy and has been licensed for over 15 years. Able to incorporate the Holy Spirit into a cognitive/behavioral approach, she uses IFS, and EMDR to work with survivors of trauma, those struggling with forgiveness, and a range of other disorders.
Suite 202
Lacy Biddle, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Lacy has been licensed in Virginia since 2011. She counsels in a way that is consistent with her Christian beliefs, integrating when the client is comfortable. She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficult life transitions. Lacy is certified in level one Complex Trauma, EMDR, EMI, Trust Based Relationships and Intervention (TBRI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Suite 107
Jessica Salinas Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Jessica is passionate about working with First Responder and Military Communities. Over the years, she has also worked with survivors of human trafficking and trauma. She earned a Bachelor’s in History with a minor in Psychology from Texas A&M University and later earned a Master’s from Liberty in Professional Counseling. Working in the Hampton Roads area since 2011, she has experience and skills related to Military Life and Transitions, First Responder Care, Posttraumatic Stress/Posttraumatic Growth, Peer to Peer support, Psychological First Aid training for First Responders and is a Public Speaker. She currently sits on the Health and Wellness Steering Committee for VA Beach EMS. She is trained in Eye Movement Integration, Crisis Stress Incident Management, Crisis Intervention Training, and various modalities of treatment for trauma.
Suite 107
Frank Meadows, MA, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specializing in inner healing prayer rooted in Theophostic principles, Frank works with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, military issues, sexual abuse, sexual addiction, dissociation, PTSD and grief. He has been in the mental health field since 1980 and is the founder of the Meadows Healing Prayer Center.
Suite 202
Barry Jones, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Barry’s clinical experience includes intensive in home–counseling, public school guidance counseling, outpatient private practice, and emergency in-patient psychiatric consults. He works with a wide range of issues, providing individual counseling using holistic evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy that emphasizes the interworking of your mind, body, soul, and spirit.
Suite 202
Sarah Wiggins, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sarah Wiggins is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Trauma from Regent University. She has 10 years of counseling work experience in residential, acute care, community agency, crisis intervention, and outpatient private practice settings. She has experience with adolescents and adults, providing personal, psychoeducational and psychosocial counseling services. She has worked with families and caregivers, with children and adults in crisis, and adults with substance abuse and dependence. She has a passion for helping military individuals and families, trauma, and disaster relief. Sarah is novice to intermediate proficiency in American Sign Language.
Suite 202
Charlyn Taylor-Toupin, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Charlyn comes from a solution focused/person centered approach, utilizing CBT with elements of DBT and IFS. Charlyn specializes in helping teens and adults working through grief/loss, work-life burnout, adjustment issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/confidence issues, and single-parental stressors.
Suite 213
Emileigh Allen, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Emileigh is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision pursuing licensure as an LPC in Virginia. She currently holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Emileigh has a heart of compassion for survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and all forms of abuse. She is passionate about joining clients in the process of growth toward self-esteem, healing, wholeness, and restoration.
Suite 213
Kristin Stock, MS.Ed, LRIC, NCC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Kristin Stock is a Licensed Resident in Counseling. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a former School Counselor and educator. She currently works with adults and couples who are working through family of origin issues, marriage conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, communication skills, work/life balance and burnout. She believes that healing is possible with the help of a good Counselor and God’s grace.
Suite 213
Alyssa Harvey, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Alyssa Harvey is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision and is pursuing a LPC in Virginia. Alyssa’s clinical experience and specialties include working with individuals with anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment disorders, chronic pain, military, self-esteem, mood disorders, PTSD, and other trauma. Alyssa utilizes a Person-Centered Approach with mainly CBT and CPT interventions, but always adapts to fit the needs of her clients.
Suite 202
Jill Thomas, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Having spent much of her time working with the military community, Jill has over 12 years of experience working with Community Mental Health. She works with adults and couples, specializing in depression, anxiety, grief/loss, low self–esteem, military, marital issues, infertility, and improving communication skills. Jill is certified in Emergency Admission Pre-Screening, EMI, and Gottman Level 1.
Suite 107
John “Matt” Sharp, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
John “Matt” Sharp is a Licensed Resident in Counseling at Lighthouse. Since the earliest days of his internship with us he has worked to bring the most current and evidence-based practices into his approach to working with children and teens. He works collaboratively with parents as well as individually with juvenile clients as whole families try to navigate the difficulties of growing up in a modern world. He makes is a point to orient his counseling approach to each client’s unique needs and worldview, which has helped greatly as he seeks out further specialization in working with clients dealing with Autism, ADHD, ODD, discipline and behavioral issues, self esteem/confidence. Matt also brings a unique perspective to the practice as a prior military member and law enforcement officer, which allows him to move with familiarity into the spaces of clients who are grappling with those issues which those professions create. He is also currently in the process of receiving his certification in PCIT as well as becoming a therapeutic game master to increase the types of therapy he can offer.
Suite 213
Jodi Slaughter, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Jodi is currently a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision, pursuing an LPC in Virginia. She holds a BS in Counseling with a minor in Psychology from ODU and an MA in Counseling from Regent University. Jodi has experience in EMDR, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, EFT, TF-CBT, Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI), and Inner Healing. She believes in a holistic approach to healing, wholeness, and restoration. Her life’s purpose is to share the Good News as a minister of the Gospel, to heal the brokenhearted and to proclaim liberty to those in captivity.
Suite 107
Margo Litzenberg, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Margo Litzenberg is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC), a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor. Margo specializes in counseling students ages 6-17 with behavior concerns, social emotional deficits, friendship issues, grief, self-esteem and identity concerns, and self harm/suicidal ideation. She also provides family counseling with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI), Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT) and Adlerian Therapy.
Suite 202
Sylvia Chipman, MA
Marriage Coach
Sylvia Chipman is a Marriage Coach and SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Certified Premarital Counselor. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Human Services with a Marriage and Family Ministry concentration from Regent University. Sylvia enjoys working with engaged and newlywed couples to build a strong foundation a for thriving marriage. She is passionate about helping married couples who are feeling disconnected from each other or frustrated by lack of communication and unhealthy conflict cycles. Sylvia excels in bridging communication gaps and equipping clients with the skills to break unhealthy marital habits. While Sylvia works with couples of all ages and in all stages of marriage, as a retired military spouse, she holds a special place in her heart for the military couple and understands the unique challenges they face.
Suite 202
Kareena Perez
Life Coach
Kareena’s specialty is Transition Coaching She attended Light University. Kareena has seen the Father’s ability to comfort in the midst of her afflictions. Kareena has a heart for helping those who feel alone in their storms. Specifically, she works with Married couples, young adults and teenagers to help navigate change or difficult life transitions. Kareena believes spiritual health is just as important as mental health. In coaching sessions, she helps those who feel their faith dwindling and alone in the midst of a storm. She will do this through mentoring, assessments, encouragement, goal setting, and teaching better behavioral patterns. Kareena’s passion is to help those in hard seasons and be relatable and honest. Kareena has endured long suffering in her life and wants to be a light to those who need understanding, care and encouragement. She not only wants to help those struggling but also those who want more out of life and need someone to motivate them towards their goals and dreams.
Suite 107
Natalie Latham, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Natalie is currently a Licensed Resident in Counseling at Lighthouse and a master’s student at Regent University, completing her final semester of a program concentrating in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her work as an educator has led her to believe that the connections formed in a learning context are instrumental to an individual’s personal and relational growth. Moreover, she is passionate about using creative experiences for therapeutic expression and exploring topics of faith with her clients.
Suite 213
Molly Herman MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Molly Herman is a native to Virginia Beach and a former military spouse completing her master’s degree at Liberty University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently under supervision and in her internship at Lighthouse. Her approach to counseling is based in reality therapy with a person-centered focus which attempts to promote emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Molly is an empathetic listener with a heart for restoration and a passion to walk with the hurting and lonely.
Suite 202
Beth Hunter, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Beth works as a trauma specialist alongside her therapy dog Sammy and has been licensed for over 15 years. Able to incorporate the Holy Spirit into a cognitive/behavioral approach, she uses IFS, and EMDR to work with survivors of trauma, those struggling with forgiveness, and a range of other disorders.
Suite 202
Lacy Biddle, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Lacy has been licensed in Virginia since 2011. She counsels in a way that is consistent with her Christian beliefs, integrating when the client is comfortable. She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficult life transitions. Lacy is certified in level one Complex Trauma, EMDR, EMI, Trust Based Relationships and Intervention (TBRI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Suite 107
Jessica Salinas Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director
Jessica is passionate about working with First Responder and Military Communities. Over the years, she has also worked with survivors of human trafficking and trauma. She earned a Bachelor’s in History with a minor in Psychology from Texas A&M University and later earned a Master’s from Liberty in Professional Counseling. Working in the Hampton Roads area since 2011, she has experience and skills related to Military Life and Transitions, First Responder Care, Posttraumatic Stress/Posttraumatic Growth, Peer to Peer support, Psychological First Aid training for First Responders and is a Public Speaker. She currently sits on the Health and Wellness Steering Committee for VA Beach EMS. She is trained in Eye Movement Integration, Crisis Stress Incident Management, Crisis Intervention Training, and various modalities of treatment for trauma.
Suite 107
Frank Meadows, MA, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specializing in inner healing prayer rooted in Theophostic principles, Frank works with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, military issues, sexual abuse, sexual addiction, dissociation, PTSD and grief. He has been in the mental health field since 1980 and is the founder of the Meadows Healing Prayer Center.
Suite 202
Barry Jones, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Barry’s clinical experience includes intensive in home–counseling, public school guidance counseling, outpatient private practice, and emergency in-patient psychiatric consults. He works with a wide range of issues, providing individual counseling using holistic evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy that emphasizes the interworking of your mind, body, soul, and spirit.
Suite 202
Melissa Henry, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Having been working in the mental health field since the early 2000s, Melissa works with individuals who are healing from domestic violence, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, divorce, marital, family or relationship problems, or those struggling with low self–esteem, anger management, and career path decisions. She is bilingual in English/Spanish and clinically trained in EMDR Level 1 and 2, EMI, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), basic Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and basic Sozo.
Suite 202
Sarah Wiggins, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sarah Wiggins is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Trauma from Regent University. She has 10 years of counseling work experience in residential, acute care, community agency, crisis intervention, and outpatient private practice settings. She has experience with adolescents and adults, providing personal, psychoeducational and psychosocial counseling services. She has worked with families and caregivers, with children and adults in crisis, and adults with substance abuse and dependence. She has a passion for helping military individuals and families, trauma, and disaster relief. Sarah is novice to intermediate proficiency in American Sign Language.
Suite 202
Charlyn Taylor-Toupin, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Charlyn comes from a solution focused/person centered approach, utilizing CBT with elements of DBT and IFS. Charlyn specializes in helping teens and adults working through grief/loss, work-life burnout, adjustment issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/confidence issues, and single-parental stressors.
Suite 213
Emileigh Allen, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Emileigh is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision pursuing licensure as an LPC in Virginia. She currently holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Emileigh has a heart of compassion for survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and all forms of abuse. She is passionate about joining clients in the process of growth toward self-esteem, healing, wholeness, and restoration.
Suite 213
Alyssa Harvey, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Alyssa Harvey is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision and is pursuing a LPC in Virginia. Alyssa’s clinical experience and specialties include working with individuals with anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment disorders, chronic pain, military, self-esteem, mood disorders, PTSD, and other trauma. Alyssa utilizes a Person-Centered Approach with mainly CBT and CPT interventions, but always adapts to fit the needs of her clients.
Suite 202
Jill Thomas, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Having spent much of her time working with the military community, Jill has over 12 years of experience working with Community Mental Health. She works with adults and couples, specializing in depression, anxiety, grief/loss, low self–esteem, military, marital issues, infertility, and improving communication skills. Jill is certified in Emergency Admission Pre-Screening, EMI, and Gottman Level 1.
Suite 107
John “Matt” Sharp, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
John “Matt” Sharp is a Licensed Resident in Counseling at Lighthouse. Since the earliest days of his internship with us he has worked to bring the most current and evidence-based practices into his approach to working with children and teens. He works collaboratively with parents as well as individually with juvenile clients as whole families try to navigate the difficulties of growing up in a modern world. He makes is a point to orient his counseling approach to each client’s unique needs and worldview, which has helped greatly as he seeks out further specialization in working with clients dealing with Autism, ADHD, ODD, discipline and behavioral issues, self esteem/confidence. Matt also brings a unique perspective to the practice as a prior military member and law enforcement officer, which allows him to move with familiarity into the spaces of clients who are grappling with those issues which those professions create. He is also currently in the process of receiving his certification in PCIT as well as becoming a therapeutic game master to increase the types of therapy he can offer.
Suite 107
Margo Litzenberg, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Margo Litzenberg is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC), a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor. Margo specializes in counseling students ages 6-17 with behavior concerns, social emotional deficits, friendship issues, grief, self-esteem and identity concerns, and self harm/suicidal ideation. She also provides family counseling with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT) and Adlerian Therapy.
Suite 213
Jodi Slaughter, MA, LRIC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Jodi is currently a Licensed Resident in Counseling (LRIC) under supervision, pursuing an LPC in Virginia. She holds a BS in Counseling with a minor in Psychology from ODU and an MA in Counseling from Regent University. Jodi has experience in EMDR, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, EFT, TF-CBT, and Inner Healing. She believes in a holistic approach to healing, wholeness, and restoration. Her life’s purpose is to share the Good News as a minister of the Gospel, to heal the brokenhearted and to proclaim liberty to those in captivity.
Suite 202
Sylvia Chipman, MA
Marriage Coach
Sylvia Chipman is a Marriage Coach and SYMBIS Certified Premarital Counselor. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Human Services with a Marriage and Family Ministry concentration from Regent University. As a retired military spouse, Sylvia is passionate about helping to build strong (deployment-proof) marriages. She works with all stages of married couples but holds a special place in her heart for the military couple and understands the unique challenges that being married in the military may present.
Suite 202
Kareena Perez
Life Coach
Kareena’s specialty is Transition Coaching She attended Light University. Kareena has seen the Father’s ability to comfort in the midst of her afflictions. Kareena has a heart for helping those who feel alone in their storms. Specifically, she works with Married couples, young adults and teenagers to help navigate change or difficult life transitions. Kareena believes spiritual health is just as important as mental health. In coaching sessions, she helps those who feel their faith dwindling and alone in the midst of a storm. She will do this through mentoring, assessments, encouragement, goal setting, and teaching better behavioral patterns. Kareena’s passion is to help those in hard seasons and be relatable and honest. Kareena has endured long suffering in her life and wants to be a light to those who need understanding, care and encouragement. She not only wants to help those struggling but also those who want more out of life and need someone to motivate them towards their goals and dreams.
Suite 107
Natalie Latham, Intern
Intern
Natalie is currently finishing her time as a student intern at Lighthouse and a master’s student at Regent University, completing her final semester of a program concentrating in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her work as an educator has led her to believe that the connections formed in a learning context are instrumental to an individual’s personal and relational growth. Moreover, she is passionate about using creative experiences for therapeutic expression and exploring topics of faith with her clients.
Suite 213
Molly Herman, Intern
Intern
Molly Herman is a native to Virginia Beach and a former military spouse completing her master’s degree at Liberty University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently under supervision and in her internship at Lighthouse. Her approach to counseling is based in reality therapy with a person-centered focus which attempts to promote emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Molly is an empathetic listener with a heart for restoration and a passion to walk with the hurting and lonely.
Suite 213
Kristin Stock, MS.Ed, LRIC, NCC
Licensed Resident in Counseling
Kristin Stock is a Licensed Resident in Counseling. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a former School Counselor and educator. She currently works with adults and couples who are working through family of origin issues, marriage conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, communication skills, work/life balance and burnout. She believes that healing is possible with the help of a good Counselor and God’s grace.
