In Person Therapists in Newport News City County, VA
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.
Accepting new clients. Helping clients realize their full potential is my passion. I believe in helping people experiencing mental anguish, relationship problems, trauma, advocacy burn-out, and military hardships. That assistance should not just be a job but a passion. I have that passion. I am passionate about walking with you from the first step and beyond. I have the passion needed to climb life’s mountains with you. With the right tools in your toolbox, life need not feel out of control.
Accepting new clients. Helping clients realize their full potential is my passion. I believe in helping people experiencing mental anguish, relationship problems, trauma, advocacy burn-out, and military hardships. That assistance should not just be a job but a passion. I have that passion. I am passionate about walking with you from the first step and beyond. I have the passion needed to climb life’s mountains with you. With the right tools in your toolbox, life need not feel out of control.
The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606
The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors provides crisis counseling to individuals and groups that have experienced sexual violence/assault. Our Crisis Counselors have experience in treating adults, children, and adolescents with diverse backgrounds and areas of concern. Using evidence-based and clinically tested interventions, we work with individuals and groups on topics including trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, communication, and healthy relationships. We are here to provide support and empowerment for change.
The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors provides crisis counseling to individuals and groups that have experienced sexual violence/assault. Our Crisis Counselors have experience in treating adults, children, and adolescents with diverse backgrounds and areas of concern. Using evidence-based and clinically tested interventions, we work with individuals and groups on topics including trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, communication, and healthy relationships. We are here to provide support and empowerment for change.
Lecia Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Accepting new clients. Hello; Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationships, challenges controlling your emotions, fears of being abandoned or left alone, or low self esteem and self worth? I want to help you build skills to feel more confident managing these struggles, and to find peace and connection with yourself and others. As a dedicated counseling professional my aim is to assist in teaching empowerment, long-term coping strategies, self awareness and acceptance of one’s unique personality.
Accepting new clients. Hello; Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationships, challenges controlling your emotions, fears of being abandoned or left alone, or low self esteem and self worth? I want to help you build skills to feel more confident managing these struggles, and to find peace and connection with yourself and others. As a dedicated counseling professional my aim is to assist in teaching empowerment, long-term coping strategies, self awareness and acceptance of one’s unique personality.
Coy Dreher
Resident in Counseling, MBA, MA, QMHP-A, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23607
I am completely obligated in helping you reach your personal goals. My mission will be to encourage, educate, and empower you in taking your first steps. Together, while using a holistic approach, we will build a strong foundation which will lead to strength and wellness of your mental health. Being safe, we will use accountability to help create purpose in your most difficult time.
I am completely obligated in helping you reach your personal goals. My mission will be to encourage, educate, and empower you in taking your first steps. Together, while using a holistic approach, we will build a strong foundation which will lead to strength and wellness of your mental health. Being safe, we will use accountability to help create purpose in your most difficult time.
Tiffany Dobbins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHP, ACS
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a diverse professional background in the Criminal Justice System and Mental Health Counseling field. I have experience providing services at the local probation level, as a Sexual Assault Advocate, Intensive In Home Counselor and Supervisor and Mental Health Skill Building Services Supervisor. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults coping with mental illness and overall life challenges. My goal is to meet individuals where they are in life and assist them with developing and implementing coping skills so they can be the best version of themselves.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a diverse professional background in the Criminal Justice System and Mental Health Counseling field. I have experience providing services at the local probation level, as a Sexual Assault Advocate, Intensive In Home Counselor and Supervisor and Mental Health Skill Building Services Supervisor. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults coping with mental illness and overall life challenges. My goal is to meet individuals where they are in life and assist them with developing and implementing coping skills so they can be the best version of themselves.
Long time psychotherapist having worked extensively with sexually, physically, and emotionally abused children. Work has also included families, individuals, groups, personality disorders as well as the chronically mentally ill. Additionally, extensive court testimony in both military and civilian courts. I have also worked with couples/marital therapy.
Long time psychotherapist having worked extensively with sexually, physically, and emotionally abused children. Work has also included families, individuals, groups, personality disorders as well as the chronically mentally ill. Additionally, extensive court testimony in both military and civilian courts. I have also worked with couples/marital therapy.
I enjoy being able to help a diverse range of clients from children aged 12 all the way to our elderly community. I feel most helpful to those suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder, transgender, LGBTQ+ and grief, but am willing to work with a wide range of issues that plague our community. I have found anyone is able to overcome a number of mental health challenges when given the opportunity.
I enjoy being able to help a diverse range of clients from children aged 12 all the way to our elderly community. I feel most helpful to those suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder, transgender, LGBTQ+ and grief, but am willing to work with a wide range of issues that plague our community. I have found anyone is able to overcome a number of mental health challenges when given the opportunity.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (LPC, CSAC) in the state of Virginia with over 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and veterans in a variety of settings. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from Norfolk State University and specialize in cognitive behavioral (CBT), behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems (FST), and brief solution-focused therapies (BSFT).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (LPC, CSAC) in the state of Virginia with over 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and veterans in a variety of settings. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from Norfolk State University and specialize in cognitive behavioral (CBT), behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems (FST), and brief solution-focused therapies (BSFT).
Nina Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Welcome to Mindful Journey Therapeutic Services! I am a LCSW and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I specialize in providing creative and holistic interventions. I will provide you with tools that will allow for a new way to look at your situation. I will allow you to see your own strengths and trust in yourself to heal. I will encourage you from day one to; develop self-awareness, trust your truths, gain acceptance, and learn personalized ways to cope. Do you need a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental place to share your; thoughts, emotions, and actions? If the answer is YES! Then trust our process together.
Welcome to Mindful Journey Therapeutic Services! I am a LCSW and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I specialize in providing creative and holistic interventions. I will provide you with tools that will allow for a new way to look at your situation. I will allow you to see your own strengths and trust in yourself to heal. I will encourage you from day one to; develop self-awareness, trust your truths, gain acceptance, and learn personalized ways to cope. Do you need a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental place to share your; thoughts, emotions, and actions? If the answer is YES! Then trust our process together.
Universal Mental Health Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23601
Welcome to Universal Mental Health Services, LLC where compassionate care meets comprehensive solutions. We are dedicated to providing top-tier mental health and substance use disorder services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our community. At UMHS, we believe in the power of holistic care, addressing both mental health and substance use disorders to promote lasting wellness and healing.
Welcome to Universal Mental Health Services, LLC where compassionate care meets comprehensive solutions. We are dedicated to providing top-tier mental health and substance use disorder services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our community. At UMHS, we believe in the power of holistic care, addressing both mental health and substance use disorders to promote lasting wellness and healing.
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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.
Kristina S Piercy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
I'm am looking for individuals who want to make positive changes in their lives and are ready to do the work to get there. People struggle with so many life challenges from personal decisions, decisions of others that affect us, life transitions, and just stressors of the world we live in. Clients that are ready to do the hard work of sharing their stories and exploring different ways of thinking and feeling are exactly those whom I am ready to walk beside to do sometimes hard, and always rewarding, work.
I'm am looking for individuals who want to make positive changes in their lives and are ready to do the work to get there. People struggle with so many life challenges from personal decisions, decisions of others that affect us, life transitions, and just stressors of the world we live in. Clients that are ready to do the hard work of sharing their stories and exploring different ways of thinking and feeling are exactly those whom I am ready to walk beside to do sometimes hard, and always rewarding, work.
Stefan Dabkowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
The process of therapy is all about change and fulfilling one’s ultimate potential and purpose. My role as a counselor is to assist in the process of self-change and personal growth. Change can be scary and uncomfortable but is a natural part of the human experience and something that I attempt to make more comfortable in my counseling practice. In my practice I utilize a wide-range of evidenced based practices to assist patients with multiple presenting problems relating to depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse and alcohol concerns and additional mood disorders.
The process of therapy is all about change and fulfilling one’s ultimate potential and purpose. My role as a counselor is to assist in the process of self-change and personal growth. Change can be scary and uncomfortable but is a natural part of the human experience and something that I attempt to make more comfortable in my counseling practice. In my practice I utilize a wide-range of evidenced based practices to assist patients with multiple presenting problems relating to depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse and alcohol concerns and additional mood disorders.
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.
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.
I, Lauren Green, am a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia with over 7 years of experience providing therapeutic care and clinical assessment to youth and adults seeking assistance with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and other life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents who display severe behavioral concerns, as well as young and middle-aged adults with serious mental illnesses.
I, Lauren Green, am a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia with over 7 years of experience providing therapeutic care and clinical assessment to youth and adults seeking assistance with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and other life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents who display severe behavioral concerns, as well as young and middle-aged adults with serious mental illnesses.
I am Mario Barnes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and major life transitions or challenges. I have 9 years of experience working in the mental health field and also have a background in school social work, enabling me to provide my expertise regarding the educational system. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Christopher Newport University and a Master of Social Work degree from Norfolk State University.
I am Mario Barnes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and major life transitions or challenges. I have 9 years of experience working in the mental health field and also have a background in school social work, enabling me to provide my expertise regarding the educational system. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Christopher Newport University and a Master of Social Work degree from Norfolk State University.
Ameka Michelle Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
My vision is to help you overcome the daily obstacles and challenges you are facing. We all go through storms in life and sometimes we need someone to help us get beyond those storms. The first step can be the most difficult, allow me to help you. I would like to empower you to reach your personal goals . My goal in treatment is to help you tap into your own strengths to reach those goals! I work with children, teens, and adults. If you are ready to work on your goals and to explore your life experiences, contact me so that we may get started!
My vision is to help you overcome the daily obstacles and challenges you are facing. We all go through storms in life and sometimes we need someone to help us get beyond those storms. The first step can be the most difficult, allow me to help you. I would like to empower you to reach your personal goals . My goal in treatment is to help you tap into your own strengths to reach those goals! I work with children, teens, and adults. If you are ready to work on your goals and to explore your life experiences, contact me so that we may get started!
Dqs Communications Healthcare Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, CSAC, BCD
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23608
Our office has combined experience of over 150 years. We have assisted thousands of individuals seeking to cope with their current conditions, improve their quality of life, enhance relationships, modify behaviors, and achieve emotional well-being. Our primary objective is to facilitate a deeper understanding of oneself and to assist in defining personal goals.
Our office has combined experience of over 150 years. We have assisted thousands of individuals seeking to cope with their current conditions, improve their quality of life, enhance relationships, modify behaviors, and achieve emotional well-being. Our primary objective is to facilitate a deeper understanding of oneself and to assist in defining personal goals.
