Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Newport News, Virginia VA
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Newport News who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Kel Lash
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CLC
I am trauma informed in my treatment. I have worked with many clients with PTSD and complex trauma over the last 14 years, with excellent results. I use trauma-informed techniques such as TFCBT, DBT, desensitization, guided meditation, muscle relaxation, IFS, bilateral stimulation, hypnosis techniques and somatic therapy.
14 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
If you’re living with the effects of trauma, you may notice anxiety, numbness, or feeling stuck in survival mode. I provide a supportive, structured space to help you process these experiences safely and at a manageable pace. Together, we work toward healing that allows you to feel at peace, confident, and empowered.
10 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Benita Thornhill
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, E-RYT500
With a trauma-informed approach, Dr. Thornhill has extensive experience and specialized training dedicated to recognizing the impact of past experiences on current well-being. She is committed to providing a safe and empowering space for clients to navigate their healing journey.
17 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Jeannine Pablo
Psychologist, LP, LCMHC, MLADC
I have spent the majority of my practice focusing on helping people who have a history of trauma. Traumatic experiences can overwhelm the nervous system, leaving individuals stuck in chronic survival states long after the threat has passed. Utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed modalities—including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)—I help clients safely process acute, chronic, and complex trauma (C-PTSD). Our clinical work focuses on reducing hypervigilance, dismantling intrusive flashbacks, and restoring a deep sense of somatic safety and personal autonomy.
23 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dyani Saxby
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP, DBSM
I offer EMDR to help clients resolve trauma, PTSD, and distressing experiences. EMDR with a qualified therapist can help clients make peace with the past, be more mindful in the present, and work toward a future filled with meaning and purpose. I am fully EMDR trained and in training for certification.
14 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Matthew Syzdek
Psychologist, PhD, LP, MBA
If you feel on edge, anxious, irritable, can't relax, or struggle to trust people, there is a path forward towards a more fulfilling life. Don't gamble when choosing a therapist. You deserve a psychologist who will adapt the best science to your specific needs and goals. Many therapists themselves are burned out and can't give the best care to their clients. Dr Syzdek built a small boutique practice where he limits the number of clients he treats, so he can give his clients the time, thought, and dedication that they deserve. Dr Syzdek combines compassion with the science of behavior change to help you make the the difficult decisions in life and take action, so you can live a happier life, thrive at work, love your relationships, and have fun again. Dr Syzdek treats trauma and related conditions typically using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and exposure therapies. These approaches combine mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive strategies to help you live your life again and find relief from the the struggle.
14 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Jami Saperstein Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
With both personal insight and professional experience, I understand how deeply trauma can affect the brain—impacting emotional, mental, and even physical well-being. My goal is to help you develop effective, healthy coping strategies so you can safely process overwhelming emotions and begin to reclaim control over your life.
13 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in working with people who have experienced the worst that life can throw at them. This may include single devastating events such as natural disasters, catastrophic accidents, and loss. This may also include chronic experiences such as childhood neglect/abuse, prolonged exposure to big and little "T" traumas such as those experienced by service members, first responders, survivors of war, human trafficking, domestic violence, and other long-standing environmental stressors.
15 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jeremy Brown
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
I am trained in EMDR and experienced processing trauma. We will work together to alleviate symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety so you can get back to feeling like yourself.
14 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Dan Walinsky
Psychologist, PhD
I've found that the range of traumas that people experience disrupts our experience of day-to-day life and relationships in so many ways. So many people who've experienced patterns of traumatizing, persistently invalidating, or minimizing experiences have found coping strategies to manage the profound impacts of trauma but eventually find that those strategies no longer work. Together, we will look at the impact of traumas and using a range of practices, which potentially include EMDR, internal parts work, and polyvagal theory, we will work to supportively rebuild a sense of self-guided trust in the world.
4 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Tricia Mazza
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Trauma often shows up as hypervigilance, self-doubt, and a lingering sense that you have to stay on guard in relationships. You may notice patterns of over-functioning, people-pleasing, or difficulty trusting your own instincts. These responses are not flaws—they are adaptations to experiences where your emotional safety was compromised. In our work, we focus on helping you understand these patterns and reconnect with a sense of safety, clarity, and self-trust.
16 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Nancy Burns
Counselor/Therapist, JD, LMHC, LPC, MA, EMDR Certified
Childhood trauma is a series of experiences that are accumulated over time, and untangling them can feel overwhelming. It doesn’t have to involve physical abuse or be one big recognizable event; repeated instances of emotional neglect and not recieving appropriate support from your caregivers when going through a difficult time can be just as harmful. In fact, complex, developmental trauma (CPTSD) often has emotional neglect at its core. Neglect is what you should have had but didn’t get as a child; what didn’t happen that should have happened. Emotional neglect occurs when parents don’t respond to, acknowledge, or validate their child’s feelings often enough. Repeatedly not being listened to by your parents, being teased for expressing your emotions, or being told “if you don’t stop crying, I will give you something to cry about” all can take a toll. A child growing up in this environment, even if their parents "mean well" and provide for their physical needs, has no room for emotions. This child might have a hard time identifying, understanding and expressing their feelings. These difficulties can last into adulthood. Our childhood traumatic experiences continue to affect how we feel about ourselves when we become adults. Adults who experienced childhood emotional neglect often have life-long negative beliefs about themselves. They often feel lonely, empty, unimportant, different, and unfulfilled in life. This affects how we build relationships with other people, and how we handle conflict and stressful situations. Together, we will work to understand how your past experiences are impacting your current reality. We will chart a path forward, using EMDR, Somatic approaches and others, towards something healthier, more balanced and whole, so that you will feel more comfortable setting necessary boundaries with difficult people and living authentically. - - - “Healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about removing the barriers to what is already whole.” Faisal Ali Sarohi
6 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
At Washington Psychological Wellness, we understand that life after trauma is not easy. We are here to help. Our clinicians provide a non-judgmental collaborative environment in which one can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to provide you the safe space needed to process, explore, and work through the grief and loss associated with any trauma. We will empower you to practice self-care and develop adaptive coping strategies to heal during the treatment process. Our therapists will tailor treatment to your unique needs. Treatment will include an integrative approach consisting of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), grief counseling, mindfulness meditation, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and other holistic/empirically validated therapeutic modalities. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule your appointment!
12 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Kevin Childs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Traumas large and small have the potential to live in our minds and bodies for a lifetime. We want to free ourselves from the burden of those experiences. Therapy is a key factor in addressing the issue of trauma. We approach it from a variety of angles and help our people live free from fears of the past.
23 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide a safe, supportive space for processing painful experiences and symptoms of PTSD. Using approaches such as EMDR and parts work, I help clients reduce distress, rebuild a sense of safety, and move toward healing at a pace that feels comfortable.
5 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Catherine Quiring
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LCPC
I am skilled in helping people resolve trauma on a deep bodily level. IFS and EMDR are superb modalities to address trauma. You don't have to relive the trauma or delve into all the details. You just have to address what is still living in you day to day that feels unresolved.
17 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you’ve experienced trauma, you may feel like your mind and body are still reacting as if the event is happening now. You might have intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, difficulty relaxing, or feel triggered by situations that don’t seem to make sense. Even when you know you’re safe, your system may not fully believe it—leaving you feeling on edge, disconnected, or exhausted.
I help clients process and resolve trauma in a way that feels safe, structured, and effective. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we work to understand and shift the thoughts that keep you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. With clinical hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), and NLP, we gently access and process the emotional patterns stored at a deeper level—helping your mind and body update their response to the present. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you reconnect with your life, your values, and a sense of forward movement.
What’s often missing isn’t awareness—you may already understand what happened and why it affected you. What’s missing is a way to help your nervous system fully process the experience so it no longer reacts as if you’re still in danger. Without that, the symptoms can persist, even when you’re trying to move on.
The fact that you’re here suggests you’re ready for relief. If you’re willing to approach this in a supportive and effective way, I can help you reduce triggers, feel more grounded, and regain a sense of safety, control, and peace in your life.
27 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
John Perry
Counselor/Therapist, Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
In my therapeutic work, addressing trauma and PTSD is a deeply empathetic and collaborative process. We embark on a journey of healing, navigating the complexities of past experiences with compassion and resilience. Utilizing evidence-based therapies, our goal is to foster a sense of safety, restore balance, and empower individuals to rewrite their narratives towards a future marked by strength and growth.
4 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Tiffany O'Toole
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, LPCC
Most of my professional experience has been working with military service members and their spouses. I've worked at several Marine Corps bases and am very familiar with Marine culture. In addition, I have five years of experience as a military spouse which allows me to connect and understand the military community’s issues from both a personal and professional level.
I utilize EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, and mindfulness as wellness tools. I am passionate about helping survivors of trauma reconnect with their bodies. I have provided free trauma sensitive yoga classes to sexual assault survivors and volunteer with local sexual assault service programs.
14 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
PTSD represents a unique set of causative circumstances which are accounted for in the creation of a treatment plan directed at the specific needs of the client through such approaches as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
18 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
Newport News is defined by its location at the heart of the Hampton Roads shipbuilding and military industrial complex — home to Newport News Shipbuilding (now HII), one of the country's largest and most strategically significant defense contractors — creating a therapy community serving a large workforce navigating the psychological pressures of national security-adjacent industrial work alongside the region's substantial military population. The city has a large African American population with deep community roots in the Peninsula, and culturally affirming therapists who understand racial trauma, community resilience, and the particular dynamics of working-class Black life in Hampton Roads are an important part of the local landscape. Riverside Regional Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community. Newport News shares the Hampton Roads mental health ecosystem with Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton, and residents often access care across the region.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Newport News, Virginia Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Newport News, Virginia average 16 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (86%), and Depression (71%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 59% | Stress |
| 51% | Self Esteem |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
| 42% | Social Anxiety |