Counseling helps support individuals through life’s most difficult circumstances. Counseling supports the growth of personal strengths and helps empower individuals to make healthy choices for positive change. Our staff consists of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Eligible Resident Counselors, and Interns.
Day and evening hours are available by appointment. Please call 757-467-7707 on the Southside and 757-875-0060 on the Peninsula.
Catholic Charities does not currently take payments from health insurers. Often, our fee is equal to or lower than insurance co-payments. For those who qualify for financial assistance, a sliding fee scale is offered.
We offer the following services:
- Counselling for children, teens and adults
- Marriage and Couples Counseling
- Telehealth Counseling
Meet Our Counselors

Patrizia Zorzoli, LPC
Director of Clinical Counseling ServicesPatrizia was born and educated in Italy, where she received training in foreign languages. When she moved to the US, she earned a graduate degree in teaching and taught Spanish for several years.
During a professional mid-life crisis, she decided to return to school and pursue a graduate degree in counseling.
Patrizia has been working in mental health since 2006. She has experience providing counseling both in-home and private practice. During the last six years, she has specialized in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, and anxiety disorders.