TriWest Therapists in Newport News, VA
Brittni Petersen, LCSW, helps adults in Virginia navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and clinically grounded support. Whether facing the emotional weight of anxiety, depression, or the unique transitions of adulthood, she partners with clients to create meaningful change through evidence-based therapy. Brittni provides individual therapy for adults across a range of life stages, focusing on building resilience and fostering emotional well-being through a therapeutic process that is tailored to each person’s goals.
Brittni Petersen, LCSW, helps adults in Virginia navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and clinically grounded support. Whether facing the emotional weight of anxiety, depression, or the unique transitions of adulthood, she partners with clients to create meaningful change through evidence-based therapy. Brittni provides individual therapy for adults across a range of life stages, focusing on building resilience and fostering emotional well-being through a therapeutic process that is tailored to each person’s goals.
Therapy shouldn’t mean waiting weeks for an appointment. We often have same-day and next-day availability for new clients. Better care begins with brighter clinicians. At Lifebulb, we’ve created a space where therapists can shine and that light reflects directly onto you. Our licensed, highly trained professionals bring passion, empathy, and expertise to every session. Together, we’ll help you grow into the healthiest version of yourself.
Therapy shouldn’t mean waiting weeks for an appointment. We often have same-day and next-day availability for new clients. Better care begins with brighter clinicians. At Lifebulb, we’ve created a space where therapists can shine and that light reflects directly onto you. Our licensed, highly trained professionals bring passion, empathy, and expertise to every session. Together, we’ll help you grow into the healthiest version of yourself.
Looking to heal, grow, and find your path forward? I’m Ashley Patrican, a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about helping clients navigate life’s challenges. My experience spans crisis work in residential facilities, in-home counseling, and group private practice, supporting clients of all ages. I integrate art therapy into my practice, believing in its power to facilitate healing and self-expression. Dedicated to treating the whole person, I focus on empowering clients to heal, grow, and thrive, reflecting my commitment to both counseling and giving back to the community.
Looking to heal, grow, and find your path forward? I’m Ashley Patrican, a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about helping clients navigate life’s challenges. My experience spans crisis work in residential facilities, in-home counseling, and group private practice, supporting clients of all ages. I integrate art therapy into my practice, believing in its power to facilitate healing and self-expression. Dedicated to treating the whole person, I focus on empowering clients to heal, grow, and thrive, reflecting my commitment to both counseling and giving back to the community.
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.
Katherine Evans, LCSW, helps individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging moments with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. Serving patients across Virginia, Katherine provides therapy that supports teens, adults, and seniors as they work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Whether facing a new diagnosis, a life transition, or the lasting effects of trauma, clients can expect a safe, judgment-free space to explore their experiences and build resilience.
Katherine Evans, LCSW, helps individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging moments with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. Serving patients across Virginia, Katherine provides therapy that supports teens, adults, and seniors as they work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Whether facing a new diagnosis, a life transition, or the lasting effects of trauma, clients can expect a safe, judgment-free space to explore their experiences and build resilience.
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.
Laura Padilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Waitlist for new clients
I believe therapy can be an extremely vulnerable experience. I take a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing and empowering the mind-body connection. I believe my clients are the expert of their life, and my role is to provide support and a safe environment to meet them where they are at. I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, and trauma. My goal is to empower my clients to practice self-compassion, lean into vulnerability, strengthen resilience, and create a meaningful relationship with self and others.
I believe therapy can be an extremely vulnerable experience. I take a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing and empowering the mind-body connection. I believe my clients are the expert of their life, and my role is to provide support and a safe environment to meet them where they are at. I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, and trauma. My goal is to empower my clients to practice self-compassion, lean into vulnerability, strengthen resilience, and create a meaningful relationship with self and others.
Ashlee Villa, LPC, helps individuals in Virginia navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma with compassion and clinical expertise. 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. By integrating proven therapeutic approaches, she tailors treatment to each person’s unique needs, ensuring care that is both personal and effective. She is particularly passionate about supporting women through postpartum depression and anxiety, reproductive challenges, and midlife transitions.
Ashlee Villa, LPC, helps individuals in Virginia navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma with compassion and clinical expertise. 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. By integrating proven therapeutic approaches, she tailors treatment to each person’s unique needs, ensuring care that is both personal and effective. She is particularly passionate about supporting women through postpartum depression and anxiety, reproductive challenges, and midlife transitions.
Passionate about supporting growth and resilience, Ashley brings warmth, expertise, and a personalized approach to every session. Ashley (She/Her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, life transitions, gender identity and sexuality, and school or work stress.
Passionate about supporting growth and resilience, Ashley brings warmth, expertise, and a personalized approach to every session. Ashley (She/Her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, life transitions, gender identity and sexuality, and school or work stress.
Hello, I’m Keshia Slack-Ingram and I’m Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 20 years of experience partnering with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. I have completed my Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology at Hampton University, my Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling at South University and am in the process of completing my PHD in advance human studies.
Hello, I’m Keshia Slack-Ingram and I’m Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 20 years of experience partnering with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. I have completed my Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology at Hampton University, my Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling at South University and am in the process of completing my PHD in advance human studies.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions? I’m Stephanie Gagnon, LCSW, with 30 years of experience supporting individuals and couples in outpatient settings. Life stress can feel overwhelming, and my passion is helping clients restore balance, healing, and happiness. I use an integrative approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs so together we can create meaningful, lasting change.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions? I’m Stephanie Gagnon, LCSW, with 30 years of experience supporting individuals and couples in outpatient settings. Life stress can feel overwhelming, and my passion is helping clients restore balance, healing, and happiness. I use an integrative approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs so together we can create meaningful, lasting change.
Kathryn Beddow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2020. She has two Bachelor’s degrees (Psychology and Justice and Law Administration) and one Master’s degree (Social Work). It took time for her to earn each of these, and she did not do them the easy way by any means. She has taken her own path in her academic education and in real-life education. Kathryn is a Veteran and past Army spouse, with a passion for helping others. She has worked in the mental health field since 2014 in multiple settings, in several states. She is an ally to all, who sees people for how they are, where they are.
Kathryn Beddow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2020. She has two Bachelor’s degrees (Psychology and Justice and Law Administration) and one Master’s degree (Social Work). It took time for her to earn each of these, and she did not do them the easy way by any means. She has taken her own path in her academic education and in real-life education. Kathryn is a Veteran and past Army spouse, with a passion for helping others. She has worked in the mental health field since 2014 in multiple settings, in several states. She is an ally to all, who sees people for how they are, where they are.
Shauna Sturge, LCSW, helps individuals, couples, and families across Virginia build practical skills to manage life’s challenges, improve relationships, and restore a sense of balance. She provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for teens, adults, and seniors, supporting clients through concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related conditions while tailoring treatment to each person’s goals and lived experience.
Shauna Sturge, LCSW, helps individuals, couples, and families across Virginia build practical skills to manage life’s challenges, improve relationships, and restore a sense of balance. She provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for teens, adults, and seniors, supporting clients through concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related conditions while tailoring treatment to each person’s goals and lived experience.
Jordan Dawson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2017. Jordan specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, self-esteem struggles and anger, as well as psychotic disorders, and mood disorders in preadolescents, adolescents, and young adults. She considers therapy to be a collaborative process, and builds working relationships by centering interactions around trust and mutual respect. Jordan lives by the belief that care should truly be individualized.
Jordan Dawson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2017. Jordan specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, self-esteem struggles and anger, as well as psychotic disorders, and mood disorders in preadolescents, adolescents, and young adults. She considers therapy to be a collaborative process, and builds working relationships by centering interactions around trust and mutual respect. Jordan lives by the belief that care should truly be individualized.
Teshera Cooper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2021. She has a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University and a Master of Arts from Hampton University. As a clinician, Teshera’s hope for clients is that they get to experience what it means to live a “soft” life at least once in their lifetime. In living a soft life, people are able to achieve inner peace, joy, tranquility, resolve and freedom.
Teshera Cooper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2021. She has a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University and a Master of Arts from Hampton University. As a clinician, Teshera’s hope for clients is that they get to experience what it means to live a “soft” life at least once in their lifetime. In living a soft life, people are able to achieve inner peace, joy, tranquility, resolve and freedom.
I have a simple approach to therapy: “No one has it all figured out and we all are just winging it”. What that means to me is that, without effective strategies, we are just doing the best we can every day. It is about taking the small moments and recognizing that those small moments build into bigger ones. It is the lens that we view the problem that must be transformed, so we can see ourselves as capable to be the definer of our own life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered approaches to create individualized plans to move your forward in your therapy goals.
I have a simple approach to therapy: “No one has it all figured out and we all are just winging it”. What that means to me is that, without effective strategies, we are just doing the best we can every day. It is about taking the small moments and recognizing that those small moments build into bigger ones. It is the lens that we view the problem that must be transformed, so we can see ourselves as capable to be the definer of our own life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered approaches to create individualized plans to move your forward in your therapy goals.
Bethany Campbell, LCSW, is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, committed to supporting individuals as they navigate their mental health journeys. She provides a compassionate and judgment-free environment where clients can explore their feelings and find the strength to overcome challenges. Bethany offers a range of therapeutic services including individual, couples, and family therapy. Her clinical expertise areas include anxiety, anger, divorce/custody, domestic violence, substant use, complex trauma, and ADHD.
Bethany Campbell, LCSW, is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, committed to supporting individuals as they navigate their mental health journeys. She provides a compassionate and judgment-free environment where clients can explore their feelings and find the strength to overcome challenges. Bethany offers a range of therapeutic services including individual, couples, and family therapy. Her clinical expertise areas include anxiety, anger, divorce/custody, domestic violence, substant use, complex trauma, and ADHD.
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.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Sarah, a therapist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, individuals, and families through communication, connection, and a safe, nurturing space. If you are looking for someone to help guide you through a period of change, anxiousness, or depression- I am here. My goal as a therapist is to always allow my client a space to truly be themselves, no judgement, and it is the most beautiful thing to watch my clients heal, grow, and become the best versions of themselves.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Sarah, a therapist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, individuals, and families through communication, connection, and a safe, nurturing space. If you are looking for someone to help guide you through a period of change, anxiousness, or depression- I am here. My goal as a therapist is to always allow my client a space to truly be themselves, no judgement, and it is the most beautiful thing to watch my clients heal, grow, and become the best versions of themselves.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with expertise in working with children and adults dealing with Autism, depression, anxiety, ID/DD, personality disorders, and addiction issues. I have over 10 years of experience supporting folks in crisis and 25 years of experience in providing therapy for those living with serious mental illness like schizophrenia, addiction, and bipolar disorder. I offer person-centered and solution-based treatment that allows for personal growth through the use of interventions tailored to individual needs.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with expertise in working with children and adults dealing with Autism, depression, anxiety, ID/DD, personality disorders, and addiction issues. I have over 10 years of experience supporting folks in crisis and 25 years of experience in providing therapy for those living with serious mental illness like schizophrenia, addiction, and bipolar disorder. I offer person-centered and solution-based treatment that allows for personal growth through the use of interventions tailored to individual needs.
