In Person Therapists in Newport News City County, VA
Life often brings challenges, whether they are ones for ourselves or our families. I believe in creating a safe space where individuals feel comfortable, and find acceptance and compassion. Seeking help doesn't make a us weak, it makes us human. Regardless of what has brought you to begin seeking help, and what you might be facing, I believe growth is possible. My experience has enabled me to work with a variety of problems, including anxiety, sadness, past trauma, low self worth, and family difficulties. Let's explore together what's keeping you from living life the way you can imagine.
Life often brings challenges, whether they are ones for ourselves or our families. I believe in creating a safe space where individuals feel comfortable, and find acceptance and compassion. Seeking help doesn't make a us weak, it makes us human. Regardless of what has brought you to begin seeking help, and what you might be facing, I believe growth is possible. My experience has enabled me to work with a variety of problems, including anxiety, sadness, past trauma, low self worth, and family difficulties. Let's explore together what's keeping you from living life the way you can imagine.
Mario Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, relationships issues, and major life transitions or challenges. He has had 9 years of experience working in the mental health field and also has a background in school social work enabling him to provide his expertise regarding the educational system. Mario received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Christopher Newport University and a Master of Social Work degree from Norfolk State University.
Mario Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, relationships issues, and major life transitions or challenges. He has had 9 years of experience working in the mental health field and also has a background in school social work enabling him to provide his expertise regarding the educational system. Mario received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Christopher Newport University and a Master of Social Work degree from Norfolk State University.
Crystal Bland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Crystal Bland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) who has 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Crystal specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, and general phase of life challenges. Crystal completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. At VCU, her desire to help became ignited as she assisted in many volunteer efforts to help others throughout the city.
Crystal Bland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) who has 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Crystal specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, and general phase of life challenges. Crystal completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. At VCU, her desire to help became ignited as she assisted in many volunteer efforts to help others throughout the city.
Courtney Brookman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling stuck? Like you cannot get any traction? Therapy is a great place to sort through what has you feeling mired down and to get some insight into how to start making movement. My approach is dynamic and collaborative, and I focus on meeting your individual needs and honoring you as a fellow human being.
Feeling stuck? Like you cannot get any traction? Therapy is a great place to sort through what has you feeling mired down and to get some insight into how to start making movement. My approach is dynamic and collaborative, and I focus on meeting your individual needs and honoring you as a fellow human being.
I created Associated Counselors of Tidewater 20 years ago with the sole intent to help people in emotional crisis. Couples that are having difficulties in their relationship with communicating and/or connecting on an emotionally intimate level creates a myriad of stressors in life. Learning new, effective communication tools, understanding how to reconnect consistently long-term, and establishing genuine empathy and a deep appreciate and emotional connection for a couple are key components to a loving relationship. In addition, I also work with many clients individually with issues with stress, anxiety, and depression.
I created Associated Counselors of Tidewater 20 years ago with the sole intent to help people in emotional crisis. Couples that are having difficulties in their relationship with communicating and/or connecting on an emotionally intimate level creates a myriad of stressors in life. Learning new, effective communication tools, understanding how to reconnect consistently long-term, and establishing genuine empathy and a deep appreciate and emotional connection for a couple are key components to a loving relationship. In addition, I also work with many clients individually with issues with stress, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, I am a Master’s level intern working to complete the clinical hours needed to complete my Master’s degree. I strive to provide a safe, empathetic space to explore strengths and challenges to foster healing, empowerment and fulfillment. I believe that everyone has the innate skills and talents to overcome whatever life throws at them. In therapy, I pull from multiple therapeutic approaches such as Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy, while also matching to your unique needs.
Hello, I am a Master’s level intern working to complete the clinical hours needed to complete my Master’s degree. I strive to provide a safe, empathetic space to explore strengths and challenges to foster healing, empowerment and fulfillment. I believe that everyone has the innate skills and talents to overcome whatever life throws at them. In therapy, I pull from multiple therapeutic approaches such as Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy, while also matching to your unique needs.
Achieving Joy Hampton Roads
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Achieving Joy's mission is to help you achieve the life and love you desire. We help you get embolden to be authentically who you are and open yourself to receive the love, joy, peace, and wellness, that exist after you release old patterns (even the ones that has sustained your parents or caregivers) that are not working for you.
Achieving Joy's mission is to help you achieve the life and love you desire. We help you get embolden to be authentically who you are and open yourself to receive the love, joy, peace, and wellness, that exist after you release old patterns (even the ones that has sustained your parents or caregivers) that are not working for you.
Kathryn Persons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW, ACP
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606
Hello! Congratulations, you're already on your way toward a better you. Seeking out help can be difficult, especially when there are so many options, but I'm glad you found me. My name is Kathryn Persons. I am a LCSW certified therapist seasoned over 25 years in the practice of life-improvement. I am a results-based, solutions-based therapist. Bring me your troubles, and I'll bring you a plan. Therapy, like many other skills, takes time and experience to master. Consider this: Why hire a personal trainer when you could watch instructional YouTube videos? Why seek out therapy?
Hello! Congratulations, you're already on your way toward a better you. Seeking out help can be difficult, especially when there are so many options, but I'm glad you found me. My name is Kathryn Persons. I am a LCSW certified therapist seasoned over 25 years in the practice of life-improvement. I am a results-based, solutions-based therapist. Bring me your troubles, and I'll bring you a plan. Therapy, like many other skills, takes time and experience to master. Consider this: Why hire a personal trainer when you could watch instructional YouTube videos? Why seek out therapy?
Artisan Counseling | Ben Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Counseling is designed to be a unique setting where a person, family or couple is able to reflect on their experiences within a safe environment. When people are able to feel truly supported in therapy they work towards self-actualization and meaning. As a therapist my goal is to provide everyone with a productive experience that includes significant support, intentional challenges and a place for reflection.
Counseling is designed to be a unique setting where a person, family or couple is able to reflect on their experiences within a safe environment. When people are able to feel truly supported in therapy they work towards self-actualization and meaning. As a therapist my goal is to provide everyone with a productive experience that includes significant support, intentional challenges and a place for reflection.
Lavar Reynolds
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CSOTP, CSAC, MAC, SAP, QMHP-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23601
Greetings! I'm a dedicated and compassionate Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with a mission to empower individuals on their journey towards recovery and renewed hope. For over 15 years, I have been working tirelessly to assist individuals and families in overcoming the challenges of addiction and embracing a healthier, substance-free lifestyle. Additionally, I am a Master Addiction Counselor and have completed rigorous training and qualification as a Substance Abuse Professional. As a SAP I provide professional evaluations for DOT safety-sensitive positions. These evaluations are done in-person or virtual.
Greetings! I'm a dedicated and compassionate Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with a mission to empower individuals on their journey towards recovery and renewed hope. For over 15 years, I have been working tirelessly to assist individuals and families in overcoming the challenges of addiction and embracing a healthier, substance-free lifestyle. Additionally, I am a Master Addiction Counselor and have completed rigorous training and qualification as a Substance Abuse Professional. As a SAP I provide professional evaluations for DOT safety-sensitive positions. These evaluations are done in-person or virtual.
Aspire New Life, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, DHA, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606
Do you want help for symptoms? Are you having problems falling asleep or staying asleep? Are you feeling on edge, irritable, or angry? Are you struggling with brain fog, memory, low self-esteem, or performance anxiety? Do you want to feel calm, comfortable, confident and/or improve mental acuity? We may have the training you need to add to your wellness program! Dynamical Neurofeedback(R) technology used in NeurOptimal(R) neurofeedback training system is designed to take advantage of the brain’s natural learning processes by encouraging it to function as originally designed.
Do you want help for symptoms? Are you having problems falling asleep or staying asleep? Are you feeling on edge, irritable, or angry? Are you struggling with brain fog, memory, low self-esteem, or performance anxiety? Do you want to feel calm, comfortable, confident and/or improve mental acuity? We may have the training you need to add to your wellness program! Dynamical Neurofeedback(R) technology used in NeurOptimal(R) neurofeedback training system is designed to take advantage of the brain’s natural learning processes by encouraging it to function as originally designed.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, DHA, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Please Note: Not taking clients at this time. Feel free to call the office to be added to the waitlist for psychotherapy or NeurOptimal(R) neurofeedback. “We May Encounter Many Defeats But We Must Not Be Defeated.” –Maya Angelou– Gain the tools to create your best life today. I am a licensed mental health professional and registered yoga teacher. I focus on workplace behavioral health support, trauma, and substance abuse. I have many years of experience helping adults, families, and adolescents with complex issues. I believe everyone has the ability to live a happy and healthy life if given the tools to overcome everyday stressors.
Please Note: Not taking clients at this time. Feel free to call the office to be added to the waitlist for psychotherapy or NeurOptimal(R) neurofeedback. “We May Encounter Many Defeats But We Must Not Be Defeated.” –Maya Angelou– Gain the tools to create your best life today. I am a licensed mental health professional and registered yoga teacher. I focus on workplace behavioral health support, trauma, and substance abuse. I have many years of experience helping adults, families, and adolescents with complex issues. I believe everyone has the ability to live a happy and healthy life if given the tools to overcome everyday stressors.
Many issues we face as people stem from our inability to upgrade our thinking and walk in accountability. We often base our current selves on the labels others have given, or we've given ourselves. Rather than reaching our full potential, we live a compromised life. Mental health is learning to manage the outcome of what we've done and what was done to us. Mental health services are not a one-size-fits-all model, & I work to customize the therapeutic experience with relevant and culturally sensitive interventions.
Many issues we face as people stem from our inability to upgrade our thinking and walk in accountability. We often base our current selves on the labels others have given, or we've given ourselves. Rather than reaching our full potential, we live a compromised life. Mental health is learning to manage the outcome of what we've done and what was done to us. Mental health services are not a one-size-fits-all model, & I work to customize the therapeutic experience with relevant and culturally sensitive interventions.
As a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in children and adolescents, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered therapy tailored to the unique needs of individuals. My approach focuses on empowering clients to recognize and modify negative thought patterns, develop effective coping skills, and foster a deeper understanding of their emotions. Through a supportive and nonjudgmental approach, I guide clients in exploring their strengths and challenges, building self-esteem, and enhancing their ability to navigate social interactions, and academic pressures.
As a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in children and adolescents, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered therapy tailored to the unique needs of individuals. My approach focuses on empowering clients to recognize and modify negative thought patterns, develop effective coping skills, and foster a deeper understanding of their emotions. Through a supportive and nonjudgmental approach, I guide clients in exploring their strengths and challenges, building self-esteem, and enhancing their ability to navigate social interactions, and academic pressures.
Juquala Dunlap
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Oftentimes people are reluctant to seek mental health therapy because they have doubts regarding its effectiveness and they don't believe it will change anything. However, the truth is therapy will work for anyone if they work it. Juquala is a firm believer of that. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working in the mental health field since 2006. Juquala has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in all settings to include inpatient, outpatient, the school system, and the justice system. Juquala is dedicated to assisting you with accomplishing your therapy goals and reaching your potential.
Oftentimes people are reluctant to seek mental health therapy because they have doubts regarding its effectiveness and they don't believe it will change anything. However, the truth is therapy will work for anyone if they work it. Juquala is a firm believer of that. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working in the mental health field since 2006. Juquala has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in all settings to include inpatient, outpatient, the school system, and the justice system. Juquala is dedicated to assisting you with accomplishing your therapy goals and reaching your potential.
I work with clients in transforming their emotional pain into opportunity for growth. Clients work with me in reducing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges. I help my clients in replacing old coping skills with better and insightful new methods, creating new connections and mindsets.
I work with clients in transforming their emotional pain into opportunity for growth. Clients work with me in reducing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges. I help my clients in replacing old coping skills with better and insightful new methods, creating new connections and mindsets.
Are you looking for a Christian Counselor who provides biblically sound, compassionate and professional counseling in a safe and honest environment? I am here to help.
Are you looking for a Christian Counselor who provides biblically sound, compassionate and professional counseling in a safe and honest environment? I am here to help.
I have a simple approach to therapy: “No one has it all figured out and we all are just winging it”. What that means to me is that, without effective strategies, we are just doing the best we can every day. It is about taking the small moments and recognizing that those small moments build into bigger ones. It is the lens that we view the problem that must be transformed, so we can see ourselves as capable to be the definer of our own life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered approaches to create individualized plans to move your forward in your therapy goals.
I have a simple approach to therapy: “No one has it all figured out and we all are just winging it”. What that means to me is that, without effective strategies, we are just doing the best we can every day. It is about taking the small moments and recognizing that those small moments build into bigger ones. It is the lens that we view the problem that must be transformed, so we can see ourselves as capable to be the definer of our own life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered approaches to create individualized plans to move your forward in your therapy goals.
Nephetia Tryman Whittaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23602
My name is Nephetia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing mental health care for individuals. I have experience assisting and supporting clients to overcome and cope with depression, anxiety, grief, issues specific to women, low self-esteem, and anger. My experience ranges from teens to adults and I have worked with the LGBTQIA+ population. I use an integrative therapeutic approach, including CBT, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - I believe that clients are in charge of their counseling experience so that treatment is individualized.
My name is Nephetia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing mental health care for individuals. I have experience assisting and supporting clients to overcome and cope with depression, anxiety, grief, issues specific to women, low self-esteem, and anger. My experience ranges from teens to adults and I have worked with the LGBTQIA+ population. I use an integrative therapeutic approach, including CBT, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - I believe that clients are in charge of their counseling experience so that treatment is individualized.
Courtney Morgan is a Resident Licensed Professional Counselor with a decade of experience in the mental health field. She serves youth, teens, and adults and provides substance abuse counseling, dual-diagnosis support, and trauma-informed care. Courtney has also worked with immigrant families to provide reunification counseling services, and with incarcerated adults in the Virginia Department of Corrections.
Courtney Morgan is a Resident Licensed Professional Counselor with a decade of experience in the mental health field. She serves youth, teens, and adults and provides substance abuse counseling, dual-diagnosis support, and trauma-informed care. Courtney has also worked with immigrant families to provide reunification counseling services, and with incarcerated adults in the Virginia Department of Corrections.
