About
Shelby Dillingham, Ph.D, LPC, M.S. ED, has been providing outpatient counseling services for approximately four years and has experience in acute care settings, including inpatient psychiatric centers, hospitals, and primary care practices. The practice's mission is to provide accessible, client-centered care, and they emphasize a collaborative approach with individualized treatment planning tailored to each client's specific needs. They integrate several therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method, all through a trauma-informed lens. The practice serves clients in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, and surrounding Hampton Roads areas.
Insurance & payment
Chesapeake Counseling Center accepts Aetna, Anthem, Anthem HealthKeepers, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cardinal Care, and Cigna and Evernorth insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cardinal Care
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
Sessions are $150 Per Session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Trauma Therapy
Shelby Dillingham integrates trauma-informed therapeutic approaches into her work.
EMDR Therapy
Shelby Dillingham offers EMDR therapy as part of her services.
Anxiety Therapy
Shelby Dillingham provides anxiety therapy to her clients.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Shelby Dillingham offers support for individuals recovering from narcissistic abuse.
Women Counseling
Shelby Dillingham provides counseling services to women.
Couples Counseling
Shelby Dillingham offers counseling services to couples.