Recovery Is Within Reach
Therapy Helping Individuals and Couples Heal and Grow
Based in Chesapeake and Available Online Throughout VA
Jim feels surrounded. He’s 35 years old and, to an outside observer, is doing great. He has a promising career, a lovely family, and a winning smile that he hides behind for dear life. Because beneath the surface, he’s barely holding on. The truth is, he’s been hiding his whole life.
Growing up with an abusive father, it was easier to stay small, quiet, and out of the way lest he face his father’s wrath. People do things that remind him of that cruelty, and he gets angry. Sometimes, it’s all too much, and he blows up at his own family. He sees his kids looking at him the way he looked at his dad, and it kills him.
Rachel feels inauthentic. She works hard, excels at every task, and does it all with cheer and efficiency. She even volunteers in her free time – she’s a subject of respect and admiration. Everyone thinks she’s great; everyone except her, that is.
For as long as she can remember, she’s felt closed off from other people. As a child, she was abused by her stepbrothers and found that the best way to cope was by turning inward. She wants to settle down and start a family – but she can’t bring herself to be vulnerable with anyone. Instead, she distracts herself with partying and flings, but it doesn’t bring any satisfaction.
Carl feels alone. He has ever since that day. While deployed overseas with the Navy, his helicopter came under fire and crashed. In the ensuing battle, several of his friends were killed. He barely made it out alive himself.
These days, he works out of the extra bedroom and rarely leaves the house. His wife does all the outside chores, and his kids no longer ask him to go to their games or events. He never sees anyone besides his family, and it’s hard to connect even with them. Every day, his life seems to shrink further, and he wonders if he’ll ever feel safe, confident, or understood again.
Becky feels betrayed. She thought that everything between her and her husband was okay. They had a good sex life, got along well, and seemed like a healthy couple. Everything changed when she saw his laptop open to a chat window with another woman. The things he wrote and the pictures he sent shocked her.
In a moment, it felt like the world crashed all around her. When she confronted him, he tried his best to lie and deflect but eventually begged for forgiveness. She still loves him and isn’t ready to throw away everything they built together, but she just can’t move past this betrayal.
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Hi, I’m Chris!
Christopher Doriani, LSCW, ASCW
When we go into a bakery, our eyes land on bread that is clearly baked with care and has unique ingredients instead of boring generic loaves.
Same for a five-star restaurant. We know that the chef will deliver the best that can be offered. The restaurant stakes its reputation on the chef’s craft.
High-quality therapy is the same way. A well-prepared therapist doesn’t cut corners. He’s prepared through study and years of experience. He selects the right elements to help the people that he serves. That’s what I offer.
I will listen carefully and craft a plan to eradicate the pain from your bumps and bruises so you may reconnect with hope, goodness, and healing.
Allow me to meet with you and learn who you are in ways you don’t share with others. I appreciate the unique and wonderful things you bring to the world; let’s embrace them!
Call me now to take the next step on this healing journey.
What I Offer
You’re not alone.
I helped Jim, Rachel, Carl, and Becky find
healing, and I can do the same for you.
Call me now and start building the life you deserve today.
