Finding peace when worry feels overwhelming and stress impacts your daily life.
Depression & Mood
Rebuilding hope and energy when sadness or emptiness makes everything feel harder.
Trauma & Healing
Processing difficult experiences with care, helping you reclaim your sense of safety.
Family Communication
Strengthening connections and building healthier patterns within your family relationships.
How We Work
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Free Consult
We listen to your needs and goals in a comfortable 30-minute conversation to see if we're the right fit.
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Personalized Plan
Together, we create a roadmap that's trauma-informed, strengths-based, and tailored specifically to your situation.
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Progress You Can Feel
You'll develop practical skills and strategies that become part of your daily life, creating lasting positive change.
Why Families Trust Better Beliefs
Licensed Professionals
All of our therapists are Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, or Residents in Counseling and Social Work working under supervision. Each provider brings extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioral health concerns.
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
Secure, private online sessions that meet the highest standards for protecting your information.
Insurance Accepted
We accept Sentara MCO and most major insurance plans, making quality mental health care more accessible.
Flexible Evening Hours
Scheduling that works with your life, including evening appointments for busy families and professionals.
Rooted in Community. Focused on You.
Better Beliefs was founded to make therapy practical, affirming, and accessible for everyone. Led by Andrea Castleberry and Lakisha Johnson, LPC, our team understands the unique strengths and challenges within our Hampton Roads community.
We're committed to providing care that respects your story, honors your cultural background, and helps you build skills that create lasting positive change in your life.
Ready to take the first step?
Your first conversation is on us. Let's see if we're the right fit for your journey toward healing and growth.
IIH provides structured, family-focused therapy and skill-building for children and adolescents at risk of out-of-home placement. Services are designed to:
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Improve family communication
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Support emotional regulation and behavior management
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Strengthen problem-solving skills
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Stabilize the home environment
Services are authorized through Medicaid and coordinated with families, schools, and community supports.
Mental Health Skill-Building (MHSS)
MHSS helps adults with significant mental health needs gain the skills to live more independently. Services focus on:
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Medication and treatment management
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Daily living skills (budgeting, hygiene, nutrition)
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Community integration and social skills
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Building routines that support recovery and stability
Eligibility: Typically for individuals with a qualifying mental health diagnosis, a history of hospitalization, or need for ongoing psychiatric care.
Case Management Services (Coming Soon)
Case Management connects individuals with the supports they need to live healthier and more stable lives. Our team will help coordinate:
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Housing and community resources
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Benefits and entitlements (Medicaid, disability, SNAP)
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Mental health and medical appointments
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Crisis and safety planning
This service is coming soon to Better Beliefs. Please check back for updates as we expand our programs to provide complete wraparound support.
Your healing starts with one conversation.
At Better Beliefs, we believe change begins when you feel heard and supported. Whether you're seeking outpatient counseling, family-based services, or community resources, our team is here to walk with you.