FindingYour Steady Ground

Overwhelming Anxiety - Stress - Emotional Exhaustion-Relief

Therapy For Anxiety and Depression in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Whether it’s the invisible weight of anxiety or depression, the heartbreak of infertility, or the quiet ache of not knowing what’s next. Here, you get to exhale. To be seen, held, and supported—without pressure, without judgment.
Just space to feel, process, and begin again.

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Moving from Struggle to Strength 

You wake up already overwhelmed, mind racing, heart heavy, body tired.
You second-guess everything, carry silent grief no one sees, and push through each day feeling like you’re barely holding it together.
Maybe it’s the chronic anxiety or depression that won’t let you rest.
Maybe it’s the invisible heartbreak of infertility, the emotional highs and lows of IVF, or the complex layers of navigating adoption.
Whatever brought you here, you’re not weak. You’re human. And you’ve been carrying more than anyone realizes.

At Warm Breezes Counseling, we create space for you to breathe again, to process the pain, the pressure, and the quiet grief you’ve been holding onto.
This isn’t about pushing through.
It’s about slowing down, feeling seen, and learning how to reconnect, with yourself, your resilience, and your life.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, infertility, or the emotional weight of adoption, our work together is built around compassion, clinical expertise, and care that meets you where you are.

Healing is possible—and you deserve support that helps you move forward with strength, clarity, and hope.
Let’s begin your journey toward relief, renewal, and lasting change.

Our Services – A Path to Healing

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    Anxiety Therapy

    Struggling with overwhelming thoughts, panic attacks, or constant worry? Our specialized anxiety therapy helps you develop coping strategies, reduce stress, and regain control of your life through evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices.

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    Depression Therapy

    Depression can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming, leaving you exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally numb. You don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings, understand the root of your pain, and begin to heal with purpose, clarity, and hope.

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  • A girl with long hair, wearing a green jacket and jeans, who is feeling grief, sitting on a wooden dock by a calm body of water, viewed from behind.

    Grief Therapy

    Grief therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to process loss, navigate difficult emotions, and build coping tools. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a major life change, or another loss, therapy helps you find meaning, build resilience, and move toward healing, acceptance, and emotional well-being.

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  • Two adults dealing with infertility holding hands outdoors near a tree and a body of water, with cloudy sky overhead.

    Infertility Therapy

    Therapy for infertility provides support for individuals and couples facing the emotional challenges of trying to conceive. It helps process grief, anxiety, and stress while offering tools to cope with complex emotions, relationship strain, and the uncertainty that often comes with the fertility journey.

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    Adoption Therapy

    Therapy for adoption supports adoptive parents as they navigate the emotional and relational complexities of adoption. It provides a safe space to explore feelings, address unexpected challenges, and strengthen bonds, helping families build trust, improve communication, and create lasting connection.

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Why We Stand Out

Experience exceptional care, unwavering support, and a

commitment to your well-being like no other.

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Experienced Professional

Our licensed therapist brings years of experience in mental health and supporting others. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, effective, and evidence-based care tailored to your needs.

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Personalized Care

We understand that every individual’s journey is unique. That’s why we customize our therapy, and treatment plans to fit your personal goals, challenges, and aspirations, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

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Evidence-based Approach

We believe in treating clients using techniques that have been shown to be effective. We want to help you to be able to overcome your struggles and regain your sense of personal strength.

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Find Relief for Overwhelming Anxiety Through Self-Awareness

Anxiety can make everyday interactions feel exhausting, leaving you overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly on edge. You may feel burnout, and loneliness. But you're not alone—and you don't have to stay stuck in that cycle.

Working together, we’ll explore the patterns that fuel your anxiety—whether it's racing thoughts, emotional triggers, or a sense of pressure in relationships. As your therapist, I’ll help you develop greater self-awareness so you can understand what’s happening beneath the surface and respond with clarity instead of reactivity.

By learning how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, you’ll gain tools to calm your inner world and improve how you relate to others. Together, we’ll work toward a steadier, more confident version of you—one who feels more grounded and in control.

Lisa Panelo, MS, LCSW, CTMH

You’ve been strong for so long.
You keep showing up, for your family, your job, your relationships, while quietly carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, infertility, or grief. You second-guess every decision, feel disconnected from yourself, and wonder if things will ever feel manageable again. Whether you're grieving the family you imagined, overwhelmed by the pressure to keep it all together, or exhausted from doing it alone… I see you.

I became a therapist because I deeply believe in creating a space where you don’t have to hold back or explain it all perfectly. Where your pain is honored, your story is safe, and your healing happens at your pace, not someone else’s timeline. My approach is warm, grounded, and evidence-based, blending practical tools with deep emotional support. I specialize in walking alongside individuals facing emotional burnout, infertility and IVF journeys, adoption-related challenges, and the quiet ache of grief that doesn’t go away just because life moves on.

You don’t have to navigate this season alone.
Whether you’re here to process, to rebuild, or to simply breathe again, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, peace, and a life that feels more like yours again.

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What colleagues say about me

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    “Lisa is an expert in the field. As a client, you can expect professionalism, experience, and a warmth that is relatable in session.” - Andrea Scott, LCSW

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    “I highly recommend Lisa. Her warmth and experience help clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to find peace and healing.” - Marina Livis, LCSW

  • tree with green leaves, Lisa Panelo five star review

    “I've had the privilege of knowing Lisa, and I can confidently say she has the gift of supporting clients in achieving their goals. - Denielle Rigoglioso, LPC

Let’s Take the First Step, Together

You don’t have to keep holding it all in.

Reaching out for help is hard - and it’s also the beginning of something better.

Ready to start feeling more like yourself again?