Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Newport News, VA

"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.

Alise Lindsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 15 years of professional experience in the mental health field. Alise's professional experience has been diverse, allowing her firsthand experience with the courts, social services, foster care, community-based counseling, therapeutic day treatment counseling, inpatient, domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and perpetrators, substance abuse counseling, and mental health evaluations. When she's not working, Alise enjoys reading with her book club, writing, listening to music, going to concerts, and traveling with her family and friends. While she realizes the importance of connecting to clients, Alise is not comfortable utilizing her own ethnicity and experiences to do so.

Alise utilizes a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach, aiding you in understanding how your thoughts impact your feelings and actions. Once you are able to understand the rogue messages your brain sends based upon past negative life experiences, you will be better able to control them. Alise also utilizes a person-centered approach, meeting you where you are; meaning we engage in activities and address concerns at a pace that is meant to help you, rather than overwhelm you. Although CBT is her preferred approach, Alise utilizes interventions from other theories that prove useful, as her purpose is to help you improve, therefore, she is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).

Counseling is a safe space to be your authentic self. It is an opportunity to enhance the skills you desire to improve your overall wellbeing and relationships with others. When working with Alise, you will understand you are in control of the process and her role is to facilitate progress. Ultimately, counseling is about you: your needs, your style of learning and growth. After your work together, you will be empowered, aware, and capable of maintaining your emotional and social wellbeing.

Jamie Bullock is a licensed professional counselor out of Virginia clinically certified in Trauma and EMDR certified who has over seventeen years experience in the mental health field. During this time she has provided therapeutic care to children, teens and adults. She has worked with clients seeking help for substance abuse issue’s, dual- diagnoses (mental health and substance abuse), anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, explosive disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, couples, families, sexual disorders, obsessive disorder, general life skills and specializes in trauma. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice at Drury University and her Master's of Counseling with a dual emphasis of marriage, family, children and mental health at Webster University.

Jamie utilizes a integrative/holistic, strength based, psychoanalysis/dynamic, Cognitive behavioral, Humanistic, Mindfulness, Trauma informed, solution, emotionally focused and EMDR approaches to therapy; maintaining creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple.

Jamie seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist you with identifying the root of the issue, bring the implicit into the explicit and gain more awareness and interconnectedness between your brain and body in order to build skills to gain self awareness and esteem to work toward living a meaningful life.

"As a woman who has encountered many setbacks and obstacles within my own interpersonal relationships, I understand and empathize with wanting to regain a sense of identity and self following the termination of a relationship/navigating the ups and downs of various relationships."

Krystin McAdams, MEd, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who began her journey in the counseling field in 2012. Krystin has experience in mental health skill building, intensive in-home services, therapeutic day treatment, and professional school counseling. She has worked with a variety of populations with varying challenges such as social/emotional deficits and mental illnesses, including, but not limited to, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression. 

Krystin is a dedicated and results-oriented counseling professional who brings expertise developing comprehensive treatment plans. She has a passion for listening to those who feel no one will listen to them, and that no one understands how they are feeling. Life doesn’t come with instructions, and sometimes going through it on your own can be tedious. However, Krystin believes therapy can result in change and transformation. She is committed to working with her clients as they uncover what it is they believe and want for themselves.  

Krystin utilizes techniques from solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment within the therapeutic process that can lead to personal growth. Krystin looks forward to being a part of your journey.

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. He works well with individuals experiencing difficulties with identifying and regulating negative thoughts and emotions. Additionally, he works with families and couples experiencing relationship challenges as well as individual struggling with substance abuse.

Mario’s approach is rooted in bringing awareness to the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions using a number of different techniques tailored to each individual. He aims to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves at all levels, which can often lead to improved self-management and self-awareness. He strives to help individuals learn practical skills to incorporate into their everyday lives. Mario is skilled at tailoring therapy to meet the unique needs of each person he meets by drawing on their strengths to enhance their personal growth and empowerment.

Mario utilizes a Person-Centered approach to therapy, which allows for collaborative problem solving, questioning, and personal exploration. Additionally, he has strong foundations in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Choice Theory. Mario seeks to assist individuals in regaining power and regain control over their lives through personal accountability and evaluating choices, as he is a firm proponent for individuals’ right to self-determination. He believes in the power of unconditional positive regard, compassion, understanding, respect, and empathy.

Pennie Hurta is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. She is invested in assisting children, adolescents, adults, and couples to address a wide range of presenting issues and lead lives filled with hope and happiness. Pennie specializes in trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), major life transitions, anxiety, behavioral issues in children and adolescents, depression, and relationship issues

Pennie completed her Master's degree in Community Agency Counseling at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Pennie uses multiple treatment modalities including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing (MI), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), among others.

Pennie is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to living your best life. She's eager to teach you new perspectives, new thought patterns, and new skills that allow you to manage everyday struggles and mental health symptoms. If you are ready to live your best life, schedule an appointment with Pennie today.