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Tell us a little about what you're looking for. Our intake team will match you with a counselor at our Newport News or Suffolk office, or by telehealth anywhere in Virginia.

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757.503.2819

Call our office and we'll help you find a counselor and a time that works.

Monday–Thursday
7:00 am–9:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday
7:00 am–2:00 pm

Appointment hours. Evening sessions are limited.

If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency. This form is not monitored for emergencies.

Why clients choose Artisan

  • Licensed counselors, social workers and supervised residents
  • Offices in Newport News and Suffolk, plus secure telehealth anywhere in Virginia
  • In network with Aetna, Anthem, Sentara, UnitedHealthcare and several Virginia Medicaid plans. See all plans

Our offices

Newport News

11713 Jefferson Ave., Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606

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Suffolk

1020 Bon Secours Drive, Suite 210
Suffolk, VA 23435

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Telehealth

Secure video sessions for clients located anywhere in Virginia.

About telehealth

Phone: 757.503.2819 · Fax: 757.369.1981

Mailing address: 11713 Jefferson Ave., Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23606

How it works

From first message to first session

Starting counseling can feel like a big step. Here is what happens after you reach out.

  1. Tell us what you need

    Share a few details in the form or by phone: what brings you in, where you'd like to meet and your insurance.

  2. We find the right fit

    Our intake team matches you with a counselor based on your concerns, location, schedule and insurance.

  3. Book your first session

    We confirm your appointment time, what your plan covers and any paperwork to complete beforehand.

Insurance and payment

We're in network with Aetna, Anthem, Sentara, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare/Optum VACCN and several Virginia Medicaid plans (Aetna Better Health, Anthem Medicaid, Sentara Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare Medicaid).

Not sure about your plan? Call 757.503.2819 and we can help you check. Self-pay is also available.

Insurance and payment details

Evening and Saturday appointments

Evening and Saturday appointments are available with some counselors, and evening times are limited.

Choose your preferred appointment time in the form and we'll do our best to match it.

Meet our counselors

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How quickly will someone contact me?

Our intake team reviews new requests and will reach out by phone or email to help you schedule. If you'd rather talk now, call 757.503.2819 during office hours.

Do I need a referral?

No referral is needed to request an appointment. Some insurance plans require a referral or prior authorization for mental health services, so check with your plan if you're unsure. Our office can help.

Do you take my insurance?

We're in network with Aetna, Anthem, Sentara, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare/Optum VACCN and several Virginia Medicaid plans. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend verifying your outpatient mental health benefits. If you don't see your plan, call 757.503.2819. We may still be able to help, or we can discuss self-pay. See insurance and payment details.

Can I choose a specific counselor?

Yes. Add the counselor's name in the Preferred counselor field. We'll do our best to match you based on their availability, office location and your insurance. Browse our counselors.

Do you offer evening or Saturday appointments?

Yes, with some counselors. Our offices see clients until 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday and until 2:00 pm on Saturday. Evening times are limited, so choose your preferred appointment time in the form and we'll do our best to match it.

Can I start with telehealth?

Yes. We offer secure video sessions for clients located anywhere in Virginia. Choose “Telehealth (online)” as your preferred location in the form. Learn about telehealth.

What happens at the first appointment?

Your first session is a chance for your counselor to learn what brings you in, your history and your goals, and for you to ask questions and see whether the fit feels right. Our office will let you know about any paperwork to complete beforehand.

I'm a current client. How do I reach my counselor?

Please use the Client Portal or call our office at 757.503.2819. The forms on this page are for new appointment requests and general questions.

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