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As one who lives life through the lens of neurodivergence, I understand the challenges of adapting and adjusting to life's pushes ...
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As one who lives life through the lens of neurodivergence, I understand the challenges of adapting and adjusting to life's pushes and pulls.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, anger, and other emotional and behavioral challenges. I believe every client has the capacity for growth and healing, and I approach therapy with respect, curiosity, and encouragement.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University. I completed my practicum and internship at Thomas Road Baptist Church, where I gained hands-on experience using cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build healthier thoughts and behaviors through goal-focused treatment.
If you are ready to make meaningful changes in your life, I will work alongside you to create achievable goals and practical strategies for growth. Therapy requires effort, but you do not have to do it alone. I strive to provide a supportive space where you can build insight, resilience, and lasting change.
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I believe therapy should be a space where you can explore challenges without judgment and work toward goals that are meaningful to...
I believe therapy should be a space where you can explore challenges without judgment and work toward goals that are meaningful to you.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 1 year of experience supporting clients through life’s challenges. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, with a particular focus on military-connected individuals, including service members, veterans, and their families. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in respect for each client’s lived experience. I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to grow.
I hold a Master’s in Education from the College of William and Mary. I integrate evidence-based strategies with a flexible, person-centered approach to help clients build insight, regulate more effectively, and move forward with clarity and resilience.
Whether you’re adjusting to post-military life, experiencing anxiety or burnout, or carrying the impact of past trauma, I will meet you where you are. My goal is to provide the support, tools, and encouragement you need to navigate challenges and build a stronger sense of balance and well-being.
As a military spouse, mother, and first-generation college-educated individual, I understand what it is like to face unique challe...
As a military spouse, mother, and first-generation college-educated individual, I understand what it is like to face unique challenges.
Kathleyn Kornheisl is a Resident Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience and a diverse clinical background in community mental health settings. She specializes in supporting teens, adults, and seniors through anxiety, depression, anger, OCD, women’s issues, postpartum/pregnancy/postpartum, stress, coping skills, behavioral concerns, family conflict, grief, and life transitions. Kathleyn also has experience facilitating group counseling for substance use and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Kathleyn has her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that target client needs including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered methods.
Kathleyn understands many factors contribute to overall wellness and is passionate about creating a holistic plan of care for her clients. She promises to meet you where you are to identify strengths, overcome challenges, and promote your greatest success. Schedule an appointment today!
I look forward to meeting you where you are and walking alongside you to help create your most authentic and whole self....
I look forward to meeting you where you are and walking alongside you to help create your most authentic and whole self.
Emma Dowman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has served clients at child advocacy centers, public schools, a university counseling center, and a psychiatric hospital. Emma has experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, foster/adoption issues, trauma, and religious/spiritual issues. She enjoys working with clients of all ages: children, adolescents, and adults.
Emma completed both her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Services with a concentration in Counseling and her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at Johnson University. She has a passion for collaborating with each individual to meet their needs while using a cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused approach to counseling.
Emma seeks to create an empathetic relationship with individuals to build upon their coping skills and strengths so they can reach the goals they set for themselves and live the life they desire. She hopes to provide each individual with a grace-filled holistic healing opportunity and feels honored at the prospect of doing so.
I believe that every individual can get through difficulties that arise in life and sometimes we need some help. I am passionate...
I believe that every individual can get through difficulties that arise in life and sometimes we need some help. I am passionate about providing a safe space for you to talk about your story.
Whether you are grieving the loss of a relationship, struggling to communicate to the important people in your life more effectively or you are unsure about how to build a stronger relationship with your child. With compassion and respect we will unearth what is getting in the way of what you want.
I use a personable and direct approach to provide solution focused counseling.
I look forward to cultivating and maintaining an inviting and supportive relationship with you in order to assist with fostering p...
I look forward to cultivating and maintaining an inviting and supportive relationship with you in order to assist with fostering positive change and long-term growth and healing.
Lauren Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia who has 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. Lauren also has experience working with children and adolescents who display severe behavioral concerns as well as young and middle-aged adults with serious mental illnesses.
Lauren completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Old Dominion University and received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches to therapy. Lauren focuses on empowering clients by building on their strengths and finding evidence-based solutions. Lauren values collaborating with the client to develop a treatment plan that best addresses the client’s needs.
Lauren looks forward to cultivating and maintaining an inviting and supportive relationship with you in order to assist with fostering positive change, and long-term growth and healing.
I am committed to providing a positive, empowering, and safe place that allows you to express and explore your thoughts and feelin...
I am committed to providing a positive, empowering, and safe place that allows you to express and explore your thoughts and feelings.
Shanita King-Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisee passionate about promoting self-efficacy, resilience, and positive change. She was inspired to study social work after working in hospital settings with clients from various backgrounds. Shanita specializes in anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and coping skills.
Shanita received her Master of Social Work from Capella University. Her favorite intervention strategies used to address client needs are motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, art and play therapy, strengths-based approach, and narrative therapy.
Shanita believes in creating safe spaces for clients to share their experiences and foster and reach their maximum potential. Her goal is to support you on your journey to live a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle while recognizing the unique needs of each client. If you’re ready to take the next steps in your journey, schedule an appointment with her today.
Finding a counselor can be scary, but I'm here to make the process as easy as possible....
Finding a counselor can be scary, but I'm here to make the process as easy as possible.
Tiffany Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who has been in the field for about 9 years. Tiffany has experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and serious mental illness, among other things. She specializes in LGBT/sexuality and crisis intervention.
Tiffany completed her master’s degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling at South University in Virginia Beach. She uses a person-centered, holistic approach, giving the person the lead to discuss and express themselves however they see fit.
Searching for a counselor can be stressful. Will this person be the right fit? Will they understand me? Will they judge me? It is Tiffany's passion to help people to understand and navigate the world of counseling and get to the point where they can ultimately understand and navigate their own lives.
So, let’s get started!
Believe you are not defined by what happened to you. Let's heal and grow together....
Believe you are not defined by what happened to you. Let's heal and grow together.
Jessica White is a Resident in Counseling with 1 year of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in providing trauma therapy, anger management, career counseling, and grief support, as well as addressing mood disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management, and client advocacy. Jessica takes a holistic approach to wellness through a trauma-informed lens, understanding that each person’s journey is unique. with over 10 years of experience in education, Jessica has developed a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that both adolescents and adults encounter.
Jessica has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for any client, Jessica primarily utilizes trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and psychoeducation to guide clients toward healing and resilience.
Jessica understands that life can bring overwhelming challenges. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, or past trauma, she creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space to work toward healing and growth. If you're looking for a therapist who listens and understands, don’t hesitate to reach out to her—she’s ready to walk alongside you.
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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in Newport News, VA is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular marriage counseling sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Newport News, VA work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
All spouses experience difficulty, and when those hard times come, the marriage therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks Newport News are ready to help. It is normal to struggle. It is also normal to reach out. Marriage therapy has helped many spouses establish a healthier relationship, regardless of what form they choose for that relationship to take. If you think you could benefit from working with a marriage counselor, reach out to Thriveworks Newport News for help.
When spouses are struggling, they are often desperate for any kind of change. They may wonder if marriage therapy will help and if their struggle is the type of thing other couples go to marriage therapy for. Marriage therapy is not a magic potion that quickly restores marital bliss. Working toward a healthy marriage takes effort and time. As Barbara De Angelis says, marriage is a verb. Here are a few of the reasons other couples have come to marriage therapy to work on their relationship…
1) One or both spouses have had an affair. Adultery is often a point of crisis for a marriage. It may signal the end of the relationship. It may spur each spouse to make needed changes. It is the spouse’s decision, but in either case, they have many difficulties to navigate. Marriage therapists often help spouses navigate the challenges moving forward, whatever future they are moving toward.
2) You are trying to change your spouse, or your spouse is trying to change you. An important principle for healthy relationships is that people cannot change others—each individual is responsible for their own personal growth. This principle is particularly important in a marriage. When spouses are trying to change each other, there may be real areas that each spouse need to address and change. However, trying to change someone else is not the path to take. This rarely produces healthy, long-lasting change. Instead, it often introduces shame, disappointment, and frustration into the relationship. Marriage counseling can often teach spouses how to take responsibility for their own thoughts, feelings, choices, and growth.
3) Tension or apathy are stunting the relationship. Certain problems can leave spouses stuck. Sometimes, being stuck looks like fire. Sometimes, it looks like ice. Sometimes, spouses fight all the time but never resolve the issue. Sometimes, spouses use apathy as a weapon and ignore each other as well as the problem. In either case, the marriage is in trouble. When tensions run high or when apathy runs high, it may be time to go to marriage counseling. Therapists often help spouses identify the underlying issue and learn conflict resolution skills.
There are several ways that marriage therapy may benefit spouses who are struggling. Counselors and psychologists often help spouses…
Deciding to start marriage therapy is a personal journey. If you are ready, so are the marriage counselors at Thriveworks Newport News. When you contact our office, a real person will answer your call and help you make an appointment. New clients often meet with their counselor within the same week of their call. Let’s get started. Call Thriveworks Newport News Counseling today.
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