We are a small, dedicated team of licensed therapists and counselling professionals in Newport News, Virginia.
"Every person holds within them the capacity for growth, healing, and joy."
Inspire Life Therapy was built on a simple conviction: that meaningful change becomes possible when a person feels truly seen and genuinely understood. We don't believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all approaches. We believe in relationship — the therapeutic relationship as the foundation from which real growth can emerge.
Our practice integrates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Attachment-Based Therapy, and more. Each therapist brings their own expertise, but all of us share the same commitment: to show up fully for every person who trusts us with their story.
Each of us chose this work because we believe in it
Megan founded Inspire Life Therapy with a vision of a practice where every person feels genuinely welcomed from the moment they walk through the door. Specialising in couples, family dynamics, trauma, and faith-integrated counselling, she brings warmth, clinical depth, and unwavering commitment to each of her clients. Megan holds licensure as both a Professional Counsellor and Marriage and Family Therapist, and has trained extensively in trauma-informed modalities including EMDR.
Shaunta works with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Her warm, person-centred approach draws on Attachment Theory and Narrative Therapy to help clients reconnect with their own resilience and author a more empowering story. She has a particular gift for working with clients who have experienced relational trauma and those navigating identity and cultural concerns.
David specialises in trauma, ADHD, and identity challenges, using Brainspotting and other evidence-based methods to help clients move through what has felt stuck or frozen. He works with adults and adolescents and is known for his calm presence and ability to hold space for even the most complex presentations without judgment. David is a trained Brainspotting therapist and continues to expand his trauma-informed practice.
Addison has a particular passion for child and adolescent therapy, helping young people build emotional resilience, healthy coping skills, and a stronger sense of self. She uses play-based and creative therapeutic modalities to meet young clients where they are, and supports families in understanding and responding to their children's emotional needs. Addison works closely with parents as partners throughout the therapeutic process.
The principles that guide everything we do
Every person who enters our practice is met with respect, warmth, and freedom from judgement — full stop.
We don't tell you what you want to hear. We offer honest, compassionate feedback grounded in your genuine wellbeing.
Our therapeutic approaches are grounded in current research and best practices — adapted thoughtfully to each person.
We welcome all people, identities, backgrounds, and belief systems. You are safe here exactly as you are.
Healing needs stability. We work hard to ensure each client has a consistent, safe experience from session to session.
Our therapists are always learning — in supervision, training, and continuing education — so that you receive the best possible care.
For clients who wish to integrate their Christian faith into the counselling process, we offer a gentle, respectful space to do so. We believe that for many people, faith is not separate from mental health — it is inseparable from it. Christian-based counselling at Inspire Life Therapy means weaving spiritual values, scripture, and prayer into the therapeutic work in a way that honours the client's tradition.
This approach is always entirely at the client's invitation. We do not impose religious content on anyone, and our practice warmly welcomes people of all faiths and none. Our commitment is always to the person in front of us — whatever that looks like for them.