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Michelle Hawbaker, Therapist
Therapist in Chesapeake, Virginia

Michelle Hawbaker, Therapist

Specialties:
Anxiety Menopause & perimenopause Panic attacks PMS & PMDD Sexual trauma +31
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 22-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Michelle Hawbaker is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 1999. She has a BA in Psychology from Frostburg State University and an MA in Psychology from Hood College. Michelle has more than 24 years of experience treating adolescents and adults for behavioral health issues. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Michelle is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2. She has trained numerous masters level counselors through internship and post graduate licensure. Michelle enjoys working with a variety of individuals. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys cheering on both of her sons, one in high school and one in college competing in the sport of wrestling, working on DIY projects at home with her husband, loving on their two Shih Tzu puppies, Axe and Wendy, and finding that perfect restaurant to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Anger issues
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Grief & loss
  • Hoarding
  • Intense mood changes
  • Military & veteran
  • Parenthood
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Self-esteem
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Hood College

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Please call us at 757-900-6525 to schedule an appointment with Michelle Hawbaker.

See what our patients are saying about Michelle Hawbaker

Michelle HAWBAKER is very good at her job and gives a very comfortable relationship to be able to open up too and share deep emotional feelings and experiences. She give great feedback and is able to help in securing a finished product that can last forever. I recommend Michelle to anyone in need of real help.
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Stauffenberg Von S.

Nov 26, 2025
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First appointment. I felt very welcomed and at ease. Michelle was very attentive and personable. I don’t have the dread of going back for a second visit. Excellent match thus far
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Danielle H.

Danielle H.

May 19, 2025
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Never had a better therapist in my life. She is so kind and im so grateful. She is never unprofessional at all. I will happily recommend her to others in need of therapy
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T S.

May 12, 2025
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I come to this location for therapy. I absolutely love my therapist and will continue to refer her and this office to people in need of therapy. 🫶🏼🫶🏼
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na'eema n.

Oct 03, 2024
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My experience was great. The atmosphere was very relaxing. I felt at eased talking about very personal issues that I don't normally talk about.
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Syvester W.

Syvester W.

Oct 08, 2024
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Michelle HAWBAKER and Chanda short are amazing providers. I am so glad i found them!!
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Jul 26, 2025
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Michelle Hawbaker, Therapist in Chesapeake, Virginia

Michelle Hawbaker

Therapist in Chesapeake, Virginia

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