Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Newport News, Virginia VA
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Rivers of Hope Counseling is a non-judgmental, compassionate, LGBTIA affirming, and faith based practice. Our mission is to help you rediscover hope and healing wherever you are. Step by step, day by day, our experienced professionals will walk with you towards hope, purpose, and clarity.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Newport News, VA
Online in Newport News, VA Virginia
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Alabaster Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
At Alabaster Counseling, we see you: in all your beauty, your flaws, and your uniqueness. Our space is warm and inviting, so you can be exactly who you are. We believe healing happens in healthy, non-judgmental, and safe environments, and that’s what we offer. Here, you’ll receive individualized care from women who understand many of the same challenges you face. You’ll always feel seen, heard, and most of all, valued for who you are. You deserve healing, and we look forward to supporting you on your journey.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Newport News, VA
Online in Newport News, VA Virginia
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Many of the women I work with are capable, caring, and used to holding everything together, even when it comes at the cost of their own bandwidth. From the outside, life may look steady, but internally there can be tension, exhaustion, or a quiet sense of disconnection. I offer trauma informed, relational therapy for women who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and find a way of living that feels more sustainable. My work is grounded in attachment and nervous system awareness, and I approach therapy as a collaborative process rooted in genuine conversation rather than quick fixes. If you are looking for a space where you can show up honestly and feel met as a whole person, I invite you to connect for a consultation.
2 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Ylenia Martinez
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I am a trauma‑informed therapist with advanced training in sexology who helps adults heal how trauma, culture, and identity shape their relationships, bodies, and sex lives. I work especially well with clients who “hold it all together” for everyone else while feeling anxious, shut down, or disconnected inside. In our work, we make room for the parts of you that have had to stay small or silent around desire, boundaries, faith, family, or reproductive experiences so you can move from survival mode toward more safety, choice, and aliveness in your own life.
6 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Lisa Panelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW, CTMH
Hi, I’m Lisa Panelo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider, passionate about supporting others through life’s challenges. My journey began as a teenager, volunteering wherever there was a need, driven by a desire to make a difference. Since becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2007, I’ve spent over 25 years walking alongside individuals and families during some of their most difficult and transformative moments. Today, I focus on helping clients explore their strengths, navigate challenges, and move toward meaningful personal growth and their goals.
19 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Wilson Teletherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EdD, MSSA, LCSW-S
Dr. Dava R. Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Assistant Professor with over 8 years of clinical experience specializing in trauma, depression, and anxiety. Her practice is built on the belief that every individual has the ability to "rewrite their own story" through professional support and a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
5 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA Virginia (Online Only)
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.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Newport News, Virginia Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Newport News, Virginia average 14 years of experience and charge around $187 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (73%), and Stress (65%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$187
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 65% | Stress |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 44% | Military / Veterans |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Black / African American |