Meet the Team

Megan Oravetz, LPC, LMFT, Owner/Director

Megan has been working in the mental health field since 2006. Megan’s approach to therapy could best be described as relationship-oriented, “systemic” (or socially-embedded), goal-oriented, compassionate, and holistic. As a relationship-oriented therapist, Megan enjoys helping couples who are experiencing significant distress in their relationship – with communication, intimacy issues, and parenting. She is also passionate about helping women who struggle in their interpersonal relationships and with emotion regulation/anger.
 

Additionally, Megan often works with youth/teens who are struggling to find "common ground" within their family. She enjoys including the "whole family" in therapy where possible and helpful as systems change is often integral to individual change. 

Megan also has experience working with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills for individuals who often experience emotional dysregulation and relationship conflict.
 

Interacting with children is not only an area of expertise but also a joy - and she often uses play therapy and emotion regulation/skill building in her sessions with kids.
 

Megan is a native of Virginia and graduated from the University of Virginia and later received her Master’s from Regent University. Megan has conducted research and interventions for children with emotional and attention difficulties (such as ADHD and anxiety) at U.Va. and the Child Study Center of Virginia Tech. She also served as a victim advocate and counselor for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking at Restored Hope of Dallas Texas. Most recently, she worked for two years serving military families and expats near a U.S. Army base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. She is currently a member of the American Psychological Association and the ACA. She has three little joys and an active dog, and together they enjoy hiking, exploring, and doing all things “water.”

Jordan grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia, and completed her undergraduate studies at Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor's in Psychology. During her time at Christopher Newport, she fell in love with the psychology field. This love of psychology led her to pursue a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Master's degree from Capella University; she graduated from her program in the fall of 2024.
 

She has volunteered as a Crisis Counselor for a Crisis Hotline for the past three years, and this experience has helped her to identify the populations that she is passionate about working with. These include adults, adolescents, and children who are enduring crises, trauma, addictions, relationship problems, behavioral issues, and/or mental health challenges such as PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, and Conduct Disorders.
 

She has a particular passion for working with adults and adolescents who are struggling with addictions as well as mental disorders. People often seek comfort during distressful times, doing whatever it takes for immediate relief. Commonly, this quick, despite temporary relief, is found in unhealthy coping mechanisms. Therefore, during the counseling relationship, it is essential to identify these harmful coping mechanisms and seek the best way for the client to substitute them with healthy, beneficial coping mechanisms. She believes every person carries within them the ability to thrive and grow; "It's my job to help them learn and tap into their resources."

Shaunta' is native to this area, and in fact was raised here in Newport News, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Grand Canyon University and is now pursuing her Master's Degree in Counseling.  Her story that led her to the field of counseling is unique and foundational in her overall passion for helping those who need it the most. Specifcally, witnessing her brother’s early struggles with mental health sparked her passion for the field. 

She spent three years working as a behavioral technician at Newport News Behavioral Health and gained experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and is now currently working with individuals in the ID population. These roles only confirmed her passion for supporting individuals facing a variety of challenges. She is especially drawn to working individuals (children, adolescents, as well as adults) who have have experienced crises, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, behavioral concerns, and mental health conditions such as PTSD. In addition, she also has experience supporting and serving clients who have struggled iwth Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, and Conduct Disorders.

Shaunta believe's whole-heartedly in creating a non-judgmental space for clients - where each individual person can feel seen, heard, and supported as they work through life’s most challenging moments. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in person-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques, allowing her to focus on each individual’s unique needs while promoting healing, growth, and positive change.

When she is not working in the counseling field, Shaunta enjoys quality time with her family. She is the oldest of four siblings, a proud mother of two daughters, and a devoted wife.

Addison is also a Virginian, and grew up in Crozet, Virginia. She accompleted undergrad studies at James Madison University in psychology and criminal justice. She is continuing her education at Liberty University to earn a master's in Marriage and Family Counseling. Addison discovered her love for counseling through her experiences helping others and the community. She was a volunteer firefighter in high school and later joined Air Force ROTC in college while starting as a pre-PT major due to her love of sports and physical health. She learned through those endeavors that health begins within the mind and found a passion for the counseling field. 

Addison has also worked in educational settings through an Internship at a behavioral school for adolescents. She has also worked as a Therapeutic Day Treatment counselor in a Richmond elementary school. These experiences allowed Addison to gain expertise in the impacts of trauma, crisis, developmental difficulty, ADHD, ODD, and relationship challenges. Additionally, these opportunities provided insight into the influence of these challenges on education, social impacts, and family difficulties, including parents and siblings. 

Addison enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults while having a passion for those struggling with difficulties from military experience or emergency services involvement. Working with individuals to find their potential in all areas and create a sense of strength is one of Addison's biggest priorities. This is reflected in her value of the client-counselor relationship with respect and understanding, no matter the magnitude of a concern. Addison uses a systematic approach to address all aspects of an individual while including holistic methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and unconditional kindness. 

When not focusing on education or her practice, Addison spends her time with her husband and two dogs going on adventures. Whether on the golf course, in the gym, or reading a new book, Addison often strives to challenge herself and learn new things.