Therapists for Seniors in Newport News, VA
Shantell Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LSATP-S, MA
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23601
As a woman of color and a proud veteran, I understand the unique challenges that veterans and active-duty service members of color face. Whether dealing with PTSD, relationship issues, depression, substance abuse, or the uncertainty of military life, I’m here to help you navigate these struggles and find healing. I've been through it myself, and I’ve learned that with the right support, even the toughest times can lead to growth.
The uncertainty of military service—constant deployments, the unknown future, and the strain on personal and professional life—can be overwhelming, especially for veterans and active-duty members of color
As a woman of color and a proud veteran, I understand the unique challenges that veterans and active-duty service members of color face. Whether dealing with PTSD, relationship issues, depression, substance abuse, or the uncertainty of military life, I’m here to help you navigate these struggles and find healing. I've been through it myself, and I’ve learned that with the right support, even the toughest times can lead to growth.
The uncertainty of military service—constant deployments, the unknown future, and the strain on personal and professional life—can be overwhelming, especially for veterans and active-duty members of color
I am a Supervisee in Social Work with over 14 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across community mental health, child welfare, intensive in-home, and psychiatric hospital settings. My passion is helping adolescents and adults recognize strengths while overcoming life’s challenges. I provide a trauma-informed, judgment-free space to address anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. My experience includes roles as Case Manager, Clinical Assessor, Parent Support Worker, and Mental Health Technician, supporting assessment, crisis intervention, and ongoing care.
I am a Supervisee in Social Work with over 14 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across community mental health, child welfare, intensive in-home, and psychiatric hospital settings. My passion is helping adolescents and adults recognize strengths while overcoming life’s challenges. I provide a trauma-informed, judgment-free space to address anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. My experience includes roles as Case Manager, Clinical Assessor, Parent Support Worker, and Mental Health Technician, supporting assessment, crisis intervention, and ongoing care.
Robin Rukin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 1998. She has a B.S in Psychology from Old Dominion University and an MS.Ed. in Counseling from Old Dominion University. Robin has experience with different populations treating developmental disabilities, has the ability to guide individuals towards meeting their goals, and incorporates client interests (music, poetry, writing) into the therapeutic process. Outside of work, Robin enjoys cooking, listening to music, supporting animal rescues, and spending time with family.
Robin Rukin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 1998. She has a B.S in Psychology from Old Dominion University and an MS.Ed. in Counseling from Old Dominion University. Robin has experience with different populations treating developmental disabilities, has the ability to guide individuals towards meeting their goals, and incorporates client interests (music, poetry, writing) into the therapeutic process. Outside of work, Robin enjoys cooking, listening to music, supporting animal rescues, and spending time with family.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health, developmental, and life challenges. My work is grounded in compassion, respect, and a commitment to helping people build practical skills for lasting independence. I take a person-centered approach, meeting individuals where they are and working collaboratively to identify strengths, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful goals. My focus is not only on addressing current concerns, but also on empowering individuals to create stability, growth, and long-term success in their lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health, developmental, and life challenges. My work is grounded in compassion, respect, and a commitment to helping people build practical skills for lasting independence. I take a person-centered approach, meeting individuals where they are and working collaboratively to identify strengths, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful goals. My focus is not only on addressing current concerns, but also on empowering individuals to create stability, growth, and long-term success in their lives.
I'm currently accepting new clients! Flexible scheduling options available!
There are many different challenges in our busy day-to-day lives. It is my goal to assist individuals who are struggling to find their way, build their strengths, adjust to major life events, cope with a recent loss, and focus on empowering people to facilitate change. By offering a safe & supportive environment for my clients, I provide a holistic approach to therapy that helps individuals become aware of the mind-body connection.
I'm currently accepting new clients! Flexible scheduling options available!
There are many different challenges in our busy day-to-day lives. It is my goal to assist individuals who are struggling to find their way, build their strengths, adjust to major life events, cope with a recent loss, and focus on empowering people to facilitate change. By offering a safe & supportive environment for my clients, I provide a holistic approach to therapy that helps individuals become aware of the mind-body connection.
Are you always taking care of others while putting your own needs last? Do you feel
like there's no time or space to focus on your personal healing? You're not
alone—and I'm here to support you. Life brings challenges, but therapy can offer
the guidance, tools, and healing you need to move forward with confidence.
Are you always taking care of others while putting your own needs last? Do you feel
like there's no time or space to focus on your personal healing? You're not
alone—and I'm here to support you. Life brings challenges, but therapy can offer
the guidance, tools, and healing you need to move forward with confidence.
She provides individual therapy to adults and seniors, offering a safe and supportive environment where patients can work toward healing and long-term well-being.
Ashlee understands how deeply these experiences can affect emotional health, relationships, and identity, and she is dedicated to walking alongside women as they rediscover balance, resilience, and hope. This focus reflects her commitment to addressing the complex emotional and life-stage issues that are often overlooked but deeply impactful.
She provides individual therapy to adults and seniors, offering a safe and supportive environment where patients can work toward healing and long-term well-being.
Ashlee understands how deeply these experiences can affect emotional health, relationships, and identity, and she is dedicated to walking alongside women as they rediscover balance, resilience, and hope. This focus reflects her commitment to addressing the complex emotional and life-stage issues that are often overlooked but deeply impactful.
I specialize in working with individuals facing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, substance use, neurodivergent and adjustment-related concerns. She also has a strong focus on women’s issues, providing a safe and empowering space to explore identity, relationships, life transitions, and personal growth. In addition, she works with couples and families to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and foster healthier dynamics. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.
I specialize in working with individuals facing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, substance use, neurodivergent and adjustment-related concerns. She also has a strong focus on women’s issues, providing a safe and empowering space to explore identity, relationships, life transitions, and personal growth. In addition, she works with couples and families to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and foster healthier dynamics. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.
As a master’s level graduate, military wife, and experienced behavior technician with a background in community mental health, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, and adults from diverse walks of life. My work has allowed me to help individuals navigate challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, and behavioral issues, as well as life transitions, family conflict, and relationship stress. These experiences have deepened my belief that everyone deserves a safe, understanding space to heal, grow, and rediscover balance.
As a master’s level graduate, military wife, and experienced behavior technician with a background in community mental health, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, and adults from diverse walks of life. My work has allowed me to help individuals navigate challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, and behavioral issues, as well as life transitions, family conflict, and relationship stress. These experiences have deepened my belief that everyone deserves a safe, understanding space to heal, grow, and rediscover balance.
Virtual Teletherapy Platform now available. Life can bring difficult situations that seem overwhelming. At such times you may feel adrift and without clear direction or balance. Not having to negotiate these difficult times alone can make all the difference. The focus of my practice is connecting - helping individuals and couples to feel really heard. As we become partners in seeking answers together, you can more easily discover ways to access your inner strength, to turn life's difficult situations into opportunities. An unexpected bonus may be your growing sense of self-worth, personal empowerment and joy in living.
Virtual Teletherapy Platform now available. Life can bring difficult situations that seem overwhelming. At such times you may feel adrift and without clear direction or balance. Not having to negotiate these difficult times alone can make all the difference. The focus of my practice is connecting - helping individuals and couples to feel really heard. As we become partners in seeking answers together, you can more easily discover ways to access your inner strength, to turn life's difficult situations into opportunities. An unexpected bonus may be your growing sense of self-worth, personal empowerment and joy in living.
Now Accepting Teen and Adolescent Clients!
Helping Teens Find Their Voice, Balance, and Confidence
Growing up today isn’t easy. Between academic pressure, social media, and family expectations, many teens feel anxious, isolated, or overwhelmed. At Release Wellness, our licensed therapists help teens and young adults understand their emotions, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence.
We offer both telehealth sessions statewide across Virginia and limited in-person appointments at our Newport News office.
Our flexible schedule includes after-school, evening, and VIP telehealth sessions.
Now Accepting Teen and Adolescent Clients!
Helping Teens Find Their Voice, Balance, and Confidence
Growing up today isn’t easy. Between academic pressure, social media, and family expectations, many teens feel anxious, isolated, or overwhelmed. At Release Wellness, our licensed therapists help teens and young adults understand their emotions, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence.
We offer both telehealth sessions statewide across Virginia and limited in-person appointments at our Newport News office.
Our flexible schedule includes after-school, evening, and VIP telehealth sessions.
Are you struggling to cope with life stressors, manage relationships, or feel disappointed in yourself more often than you'd like? Or maybe you're just looking for an unbiased ear to listen? I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused techniques to help clients manage life's many challenges and adversities. Give the office a call and I would be more than happy get you in my chair to see what work we can accomplish together that will get you towards whatever goals you have.
Are you struggling to cope with life stressors, manage relationships, or feel disappointed in yourself more often than you'd like? Or maybe you're just looking for an unbiased ear to listen? I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused techniques to help clients manage life's many challenges and adversities. Give the office a call and I would be more than happy get you in my chair to see what work we can accomplish together that will get you towards whatever goals you have.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I provide individual and family counseling to teens and adults to address depression, anxiety, life changes, anger, mood disorders, and relationship problems. I have experience working with Intensive In-Home Services, Life Skill Coaching, and Crisis Intervention and Stabilization services with both private agencies and the Community Service Board. I believe that everyone has the ability to change or expand their character with the right tools and strategies to excel in life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I provide individual and family counseling to teens and adults to address depression, anxiety, life changes, anger, mood disorders, and relationship problems. I have experience working with Intensive In-Home Services, Life Skill Coaching, and Crisis Intervention and Stabilization services with both private agencies and the Community Service Board. I believe that everyone has the ability to change or expand their character with the right tools and strategies to excel in life.
Dqs Communications Healthcare Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, CSAC, BCD
Newport News, VA 23608
With decades of combined expertise, we’ve guided thousands of individuals toward greater clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being. Our mission is simple: to help you understand yourself, define your goals, and create meaningful change.
With decades of combined expertise, we’ve guided thousands of individuals toward greater clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being. Our mission is simple: to help you understand yourself, define your goals, and create meaningful change.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong process of self-exploration that can meaningfully improve your quality of life. I approach our work together with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I draw on techniques including EMDR, hypnosis, desensitization, guided imagery, journaling, role-playing, psychodrama, modeling, "I" statements, humor, and homework, tailored to your goals. If we aren't seeing the progress you need, I'll help connect you with another licensed professional.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong process of self-exploration that can meaningfully improve your quality of life. I approach our work together with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I draw on techniques including EMDR, hypnosis, desensitization, guided imagery, journaling, role-playing, psychodrama, modeling, "I" statements, humor, and homework, tailored to your goals. If we aren't seeing the progress you need, I'll help connect you with another licensed professional.
Welcome and well done on navigating this difficult step of finding care. I'm Amber, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia where I have practiced for the past five years. I work with adult (18+) clients undergoing life transitions and looking to improve their emotional wellbeing, self-care, and attitude towards themselves.
A particular area of interest and training for me is strengthening the connection people have with nature and community.
Welcome and well done on navigating this difficult step of finding care. I'm Amber, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia where I have practiced for the past five years. I work with adult (18+) clients undergoing life transitions and looking to improve their emotional wellbeing, self-care, and attitude towards themselves.
A particular area of interest and training for me is strengthening the connection people have with nature and community.
Heels & Hustle Outpatient provides counseling services for ages five and older. Our services consist of individual, family, and couples counseling. As a company, we believe in tailoring the therapeutic approach to meet the individualized needs of you, the client. We understand that the "one size fits all" system is not culturally relevant and harms clients of diverse backgrounds. We follow evidence-based interventions with freshness. Whether you choose us or not, know that you matter, and we wish you the best in your journey toward enhancing your mental health!
Heels & Hustle Outpatient provides counseling services for ages five and older. Our services consist of individual, family, and couples counseling. As a company, we believe in tailoring the therapeutic approach to meet the individualized needs of you, the client. We understand that the "one size fits all" system is not culturally relevant and harms clients of diverse backgrounds. We follow evidence-based interventions with freshness. Whether you choose us or not, know that you matter, and we wish you the best in your journey toward enhancing your mental health!
Do you want help with 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? Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) may be the answer to help you feel unstuck and experience long-lasting improvement in symptoms, particularly for those struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental illnesses or those facing a roadblock in their current therapy.
Do you want help with 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? Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) may be the answer to help you feel unstuck and experience long-lasting improvement in symptoms, particularly for those struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental illnesses or those facing a roadblock in their current therapy.
Sadie F Sheafe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, ABSDip, BCD
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23608
I am Licensed Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Diplomate, Board of Clinical Sexology. I have been a therapist for over 30 years. Their specialties include: Marriage/Couple/divorce, Work Related Stress, Depression, Addictions, Gay/Lesbian/Gender Issues, Sex counseling & therapy, Anger Management, PTSD, Juveniles & Adolescent, Physical -Emotional-Verbal Abuse, Grief, Attention functioning & learning disorders
I am Licensed Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Diplomate, Board of Clinical Sexology. I have been a therapist for over 30 years. Their specialties include: Marriage/Couple/divorce, Work Related Stress, Depression, Addictions, Gay/Lesbian/Gender Issues, Sex counseling & therapy, Anger Management, PTSD, Juveniles & Adolescent, Physical -Emotional-Verbal Abuse, Grief, Attention functioning & learning disorders
I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience helping clients find healing and resilience. I work with a wide range of prevalent emotional health concerns, while also specializing in treating veterans and individual with chronic mental health challenges. My goal is to empower you to reclaim your life with clarity and strength. I provide evidence-based care, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and tailored interventions for insomnia, nightmares, and chronic medical conditions.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience helping clients find healing and resilience. I work with a wide range of prevalent emotional health concerns, while also specializing in treating veterans and individual with chronic mental health challenges. My goal is to empower you to reclaim your life with clarity and strength. I provide evidence-based care, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and tailored interventions for insomnia, nightmares, and chronic medical conditions.
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Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counseling for seniors and the elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
In general, counseling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counseling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counselors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counselors specializing in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counselors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.