A Steady space to breathe, heal, and feel anchored again
Life isn’t always smooth sailing, but the right support can help you navigate it with greater peace, clarity, and connection. Beach Cottage Counseling offers compassionate telehealth counseling throughout Florida and Virginia, along with walk and talk therapy, beach walk therapy, and outdoor counseling options in select communities.
⚓ Specialized support for trauma healing, eating disorder recovery, body image, couples counseling, military-connected families, and therapists seeking supervision.
You Deserve a Place That Feels Steady, Safe, and Supportive.
You may look like you are holding everything together, while inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. At Beach Cottage Counseling, you will find a calm and compassionate space to slow down, be heard, and begin finding your way back to steadiness. You do not have to keep carrying this alone.
Supervision & Consultation
Clinical supervision and consultation for counselors seeking growth and support.
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Couples Counseling
Strengthen connection, improve communication, and rebuild trust together.
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Eating Disorder Recovery & Body Image
Support for healing your relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
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Trauma & Nervous System Healing
Gentle, steady care to help your body feel safer, calmer, and more in control.
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Military, Veterans & Families
Compassionate care for those who serve and the families who stand beside them.
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Telehealth & Walk and Talk Counseling Services Designed to Help You Feel Anchored Again
Whether you are navigating trauma, body image struggles, relationship pain, military life, or the responsibility of supporting others as a therapist, our counseling services are designed to meet you with care, clarity, and respect.
Anchored in Compassion. Grounded in Care.
Healing is not about forcing yourself to be fine. It is about finding a steady place to land, learning what your mind and body have been carrying, and moving forward with support that feels compassionate and clinically grounded.
At Beach Cottage Counseling, our work is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful. We help clients and clinicians move toward restoration, connection, and a stronger sense of self.
Steady Support
A calm space to slow down, feel heard, and begin making sense of what feels heavy.
Clinically Grounded
Thoughtful, evidence-informed care personalized to your needs, goals, and season of life.
Compassion First
You will be met with warmth, respect, and care that honors your story.
Telehealth Counseling in Florida & Virginia + Outdoor Therapy Options
Beach Cottage Counseling offers secure telehealth counseling for clients located throughout Florida and Virginia. For clients who prefer support outside a traditional office setting, select therapists may also offer walk and talk therapy, beach walk therapy, and outdoor counseling options in communities including Pensacola/Perdido, Jacksonville, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Chilhowie.
Whether you meet through telehealth or in a peaceful outdoor setting, our goal is to make compassionate care feel accessible, grounded, and supportive.
Pensacola / Perdido, FL
Telehealth counseling plus beach walk therapy and outdoor counseling options in the Pensacola and Perdido area.
Jacksonville, FL
Telehealth counseling plus walk and talk therapy or outdoor counseling options in the Jacksonville area.
Virginia Beach, VA
Telehealth counseling plus beach walk therapy and outdoor counseling options in the Virginia Beach area.
Richmond, VA
Telehealth counseling plus walk and talk therapy or outdoor counseling options in the Richmond area.
Chilhowie, VA
Telehealth counseling plus outdoor counseling or nature-based therapy options in Southwest Virginia.
Telehealth Counseling in FL & VA
Secure telehealth counseling available throughout Florida and Virginia from the privacy and comfort of your own space.
Meet the Beach Cottage Team
Elizabeth Papa
Founder | LMHC, LPC, LPCC, RPT
Elizabeth Papa brings warmth, clinical experience, and a steady presence to her work with clients and counselors. As a licensed counselor, qualified supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist, Elizabeth is passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and more connected to themselves and others.
Her work includes support for eating disorder recovery, trauma healing, military-connected families, couples, and therapists seeking supervision or consultation.
Credential Details:
- Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, #MH16693
- Qualified LMHC Supervisor
- Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor, #0701006635
- Qualified LPC Supervisor
- California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, #2781
- Registered Play Therapist
Clinical Supervision & Consultation for Therapists
For therapists, supervision should be more than a requirement. It should be a steady place to ask honest questions, strengthen your clinical voice, grow in confidence, and feel supported as you become the kind of clinician your clients need.
Elizabeth Papa offers supervision and consultation rooted in compassion, ethics, clinical clarity, and real-world support.
A Different Kind of Counseling Experience
Therapy should not feel cold, rushed, or clinical in a way that makes you feel like a diagnosis instead of a person. Our approach is warm, steady, and deeply human — while still being clinically thoughtful and grounded.
Beach Cottage Counseling is
Emotionally Attuned
We listen for what is underneath the symptoms, patterns, and stress so you feel truly understood.
Calming and Collaborative
You are not pushed, judged, or rushed. We work with you at a pace that supports safety and trust.
Specialized and Practical
Our work supports real-life concerns like trauma, food and body image, relationships, military stress, and clinical growth.
Telehealth + Outdoor Therapy Options
Secure telehealth counseling throughout Florida and Virginia, plus walk and talk therapy, beach walk therapy, and outdoor counseling options in select communities.
What Clients Often Appreciate
Every client’s story is private and deeply personal. While each counseling relationship is unique, many clients appreciate the warmth, steadiness, and compassion they experience at Beach Cottage Counseling.
A Space That Feels Safe
Clients often value having a place where they can speak honestly, slow down, and feel supported without judgment.
Support That Feels Personal
Care is tailored to the person in front of us, not rushed into a one-size-fits-all process.
Calm, Clear Next Steps
Therapy can help clients better understand what they are carrying and begin moving forward with greater peace and clarity.
Common Questions About Beach Cottage Counseling
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer telehealth counseling in Florida and Virginia?
Yes. Beach Cottage Counseling offers secure telehealth counseling for clients located throughout Florida and Virginia. Telehealth sessions allow you to receive compassionate counseling from the privacy and comfort of your own space.
Do you offer walk and talk therapy, beach walk therapy, or outdoor counseling?
Yes. Select therapists may offer walk and talk therapy, beach walk therapy, nature walk counseling, or outdoor counseling options in select communities including Pensacola/Perdido, Jacksonville, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Chilhowie.
What types of counseling do you provide?
We provide support for trauma healing, eating disorder recovery, body image concerns, couples counseling, military service members, veterans, families, and therapists seeking supervision or consultation.
Do you help with eating disorder recovery and body image concerns?
Yes. Beach Cottage Counseling provides compassionate support for eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, body image distress, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, orthorexia, and recovery after treatment.
Do you work with military service members, veterans, and families?
Yes. We support military service members, veterans, spouses, and families navigating trauma, deployment stress, reintegration, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Can I ask questions before scheduling?
Yes. You are welcome to contact us with questions about counseling, telehealth, walk and talk therapy, supervision, rates, insurance, or therapist fit.
Is this form for emergencies?
No. This form is for general inquiries only and should not be used for emergencies or urgent mental health concerns.
Do you accept insurance?
Beach Cottage Counseling accepts Aetna, Florida Blue / BCBS, Cigna, Optum / United Healthcare, and Humana Military + Tricare East out-of-network options. Coverage can vary by plan, provider, service, and location, so we recommend confirming your benefits.
How much do counseling sessions cost?
Sessions begin at $120. Final cost may vary depending on service type, provider, insurance coverage, and payment method. Contact us for more information or check out our rates section by clicking here.
Where does Beach Cottage Counseling provide services?
Beach Cottage Counseling provides secure telehealth counseling throughout Florida and Virginia. Select therapists may also offer walk and talk therapy, beach walk therapy, nature walk counseling, or outdoor counseling options in communities including Pensacola/Perdido, Jacksonville, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Chilhowie.
What can I expect in my first session?
Your first session is a chance to share what has been bringing you in, ask questions, discuss your goals, and begin creating a supportive path forward. You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin.
How do I get started?
You can begin by requesting an appointment or contacting Beach Cottage Counseling with your questions. Our team will help you understand your options and determine the best next step for your needs.
How soon will someone respond?
Response times may vary, but our goal is to follow up as promptly as possible and help you take the next step with clarity and care.
Do you offer supervision or consultation for therapists?
Yes. Beach Cottage Counseling provides supervision and consultation for therapists and clinicians seeking support with clinical growth, ethical decision-making, case conceptualization, and professional development.
Begin with a Simple First Step
If you are ready to schedule, have questions about counseling, or want to learn more about supervision or consultation, we would be honored to hear from you. Please complete the form below and a member of our team will follow up with care and confidentiality.