Individual Counseling
A safe, supportive and private environment to process life experiences, stress and obstacles.
Learn more →Serving the Hampton Roads Community
Support for where you are, and where you want to go. Compassionate individual, couples, marriage, family and group therapy from experienced clinicians in Newport News and Suffolk, and by telehealth throughout Virginia.
How we can help
Whether you are working through something on your own, with a partner, or as a family, our counselors meet you where you are.
A safe, supportive and private environment to process life experiences, stress and obstacles.
Learn more →Support for communication and connection, so both partners feel heard and the relationship can grow.
Learn more →Helping the whole family work together through stress, life changes or trauma toward health and stability.
Learn more →Secure online sessions from home, anywhere in Virginia, with the same care as in person.
Learn more →Welcome to Artisan Counseling
The team at Artisan Counseling is dedicated to providing the highest quality of individual, couples and family therapy to the Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Poquoson, Williamsburg, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk and Virginia Beach communities.
Appointments are available for both in-person and virtual sessions during weekdays, evenings and some limited weekend hours.
Meet the team
Licensed counselors, social workers, art therapists and substance use specialists, each bringing their own strengths and approach.
Michele HaynamOwner / Partner
Dr. Ben NewmanOwner / Partner
Megan AlfordLPC, ATR-BC
Abby BrundageLCSW, CCTP
David FurlongLPC
Nicole NordanLPCFind the counselor who feels right for you.
Meet All 22 CounselorsGetting started
Send the form below or call 757.503.2819. Tell us a little about what you are looking for.
We help you find a counselor whose experience, location and availability fit your needs. Browse counselors.
Meet in Newport News, Suffolk or by telehealth. See what to expect as a new client.
Schedule an appointment:
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NEWPORT NEWS: 11713 Jefferson Ave., Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23606
SUFFOLK: 1020 Bon Secours Drive, Suite 210, Suffolk, VA 23435
Phone Number: 757.503.2819
Fax Number: 757.369.1981
Mailing Address:
11713 Jefferson Ave., Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23606
Counseling Appointment Availability:
Monday – Saturday During Office Hours (Evening Sessions are limited)
* In-person and Telehealth Sessions
Insurance & payment
To serve our community, Artisan Counseling is credentialed with all major insurance providers. If your insurance company is not one we are currently credentialed with, please call and we will provide payment options. If we are not able to meet your therapeutic needs, we will help you find an alternative provider.
Newport News & Suffolk, VA
Meet with a licensed counselor at our Newport News office on Jefferson Avenue or our Suffolk office on Bon Secours Drive, Monday through Saturday. Telehealth is available to anyone physically located in Virginia.
11713 Jefferson Ave., Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606
Common questions
We have two offices: 11713 Jefferson Ave., Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23606, and 1020 Bon Secours Drive, Suite 210, Suffolk, VA 23435. Many counselors also offer telehealth sessions for clients anywhere in Virginia.
Yes. Our counselors work with couples and married partners on communication, trust, conflict and life transitions, at our Newport News and Suffolk offices and through telehealth. Learn about couples counseling.
Yes. Family counseling helps parents, children and adolescents work through conflict, behavior changes, divorce or blended-family adjustments, and grief. Learn about family therapy.
Artisan Counseling is credentialed with all major insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, Sentara, United Health Care and several Medicaid plans. If your plan is not one we are credentialed with, call us and we will provide payment options. See insurance and payment details.
Yes. Telehealth is available to any client who is physically located in Virginia at the time of their session. Learn about telehealth.
Call 757.503.2819 or send a request through our appointment form. We will help you find a counselor who fits your needs and schedule.