Behavioral Health Building

Office Address

11818 Rock Landing Drive
Suite 101
Newport News, VA 23606

Get Directions
Telemedicine Now Available – Call to Schedule

Access Telemedicine Portal Here

FAX

(757) 595-0649

Office Manager

Erilisse Bigio Torres

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual Appointments ONLY)

TPMG Behavioral Health

Accepting New Patients

LOCATION INFORMATION

Mental Health Counseling in Newport News, VA

*TPMG Behavioral Health will be closed on December 8th, reopening on December 11th; and closed from December 25th to January 2nd, reopening January 3rd.We appreciate your understanding.*

**Dr. Kenneth Richmond is NOT accepting new patients, however, our other providers are happy to be of assistance. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.**

Founded in 1979, Chessen & Associates, was a private group practice specializing in mental health counseling in Newport News, VA. TPMG announced Chessen & Associates joined our team of professionals in June 2015 as Chessen Behavioral Health. On June 30, 2017, Dr. Douglas Chessen retired and the practice became TPMG Behavioral Health. TPMG later welcomed Dr. Kenneth Richmond, a board-certified psychiatrist.

TPMG Behavioral Health is moving towards elevating the patient care experience with each visit. Patient responsibility is a critical element to our successful ability to provide safe patient care, acknowledgment of the challenges faced given the increased demand for mental health services, and our commitment to be there for them. 

Dr. Richmond and our caring staff are here to help you with all your counseling needs, and to deliver high-quality care that is safe and caring. We work in partnership with all our patients to rebuild and enhance their overall health and well-being. We offer a comprehensive array of services, including medication and counseling services. Online and virtual counseling options are available.

Please note that we have updated our consent forms and that the fee for missed appointments, late cancellations, and completion of forms is $100.

TPMG Collaborative Care Model Printable


Treatments Offered

    • Addictive Disorders
    • Alcohol Abuse
    • Anxiety and Panic Disorders
    • Bipolar Disorders
    • Depression
    • Drug Addictions
    • Eating Disorders
    • Grief and Loss
    • Marital and Family Conflict
    • Memory and Cognitive Disorders
    • Mood Disorders
    • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Psychotic Disorders
    • Stress and Trauma
    • Substance Abuse Treatment
    • Women’s Issues

Psychological Counseling Services

Our group of professionals consists of a variety of backgrounds and training in human behavior and relationships. We offer a broad range of mental health counseling services, including:

    • Psychiatric Evaluation and Diagnosis
    • Individual, Couples, and Family Psychotherapy
    • Hypnosis for Habit Control
    • Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Addictive Disorders

If you are experiencing an immediate mental health crisis, please call the nationwide Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8.


Psychiatric Evaluation

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation may be necessary to diagnose any number of emotional, behavioral or developmental disorders.

Individual Psychotherapy

Individual psychotherapy involves regularly scheduled talks between the patient and one of our mental health professionals. The sessions may focus on current or past problems, experiences, thoughts, feelings or relationships. By sharing experiences with a trained empathic person, individuals may gradually come to understand more about themselves and their problems.

Family and Marriage Counseling in Newport News

Family and marital therapy focus very clearly on the relationships involved, and by involving all the people concerned, seeks to help those relationships work better.

Love and Relationship Counseling Blogs


Medications:

Our office uses the Virginia Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in order to monitor and reduce the risk of prescription drug misuse. Patients showing misuse of medication(s) or attempts of refills by numerous physicians will be discharged from our practice.


Awards and Accolades

2021 Coastal Virginia Reader’s Choice “Best of” Winner – Best Psychiatric Practice – Silver

2020 Coastal Virginia Magazine Reader’s Choice “Best of” Winner

0/5 (0 Reviews)

TPMG Behavioral Health

Accepting New Patients

Behavioral Health Building

Office Address

11818 Rock Landing Drive
Suite 101
Newport News, VA 23606

Get Directions
Telemedicine Now Available – Call to Schedule

Access Telemedicine Portal Here

FAX

(757) 595-0649

Office Manager

Erilisse Bigio Torres

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual Appointments ONLY)

LOCATION INFORMATION

Mental Health Counseling in Newport News, VA

*TPMG Behavioral Health will be closed on December 8th, reopening on December 11th; and closed from December 25th to January 2nd, reopening January 3rd.We appreciate your understanding.*

**Dr. Kenneth Richmond is NOT accepting new patients, however, our other providers are happy to be of assistance. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.**

Founded in 1979, Chessen & Associates, was a private group practice specializing in mental health counseling in Newport News, VA. TPMG announced Chessen & Associates joined our team of professionals in June 2015 as Chessen Behavioral Health. On June 30, 2017, Dr. Douglas Chessen retired and the practice became TPMG Behavioral Health. TPMG later welcomed Dr. Kenneth Richmond, a board-certified psychiatrist.

TPMG Behavioral Health is moving towards elevating the patient care experience with each visit. Patient responsibility is a critical element to our successful ability to provide safe patient care, acknowledgment of the challenges faced given the increased demand for mental health services, and our commitment to be there for them. 

Dr. Richmond and our caring staff are here to help you with all your counseling needs, and to deliver high-quality care that is safe and caring. We work in partnership with all our patients to rebuild and enhance their overall health and well-being. We offer a comprehensive array of services, including medication and counseling services. Online and virtual counseling options are available.

Please note that we have updated our consent forms and that the fee for missed appointments, late cancellations, and completion of forms is $100.

TPMG Collaborative Care Model Printable


Treatments Offered

    • Addictive Disorders
    • Alcohol Abuse
    • Anxiety and Panic Disorders
    • Bipolar Disorders
    • Depression
    • Drug Addictions
    • Eating Disorders
    • Grief and Loss
    • Marital and Family Conflict
    • Memory and Cognitive Disorders
    • Mood Disorders
    • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Psychotic Disorders
    • Stress and Trauma
    • Substance Abuse Treatment
    • Women’s Issues

Psychological Counseling Services

Our group of professionals consists of a variety of backgrounds and training in human behavior and relationships. We offer a broad range of mental health counseling services, including:

    • Psychiatric Evaluation and Diagnosis
    • Individual, Couples, and Family Psychotherapy
    • Hypnosis for Habit Control
    • Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Addictive Disorders

If you are experiencing an immediate mental health crisis, please call the nationwide Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8.


Psychiatric Evaluation

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation may be necessary to diagnose any number of emotional, behavioral or developmental disorders.

Individual Psychotherapy

Individual psychotherapy involves regularly scheduled talks between the patient and one of our mental health professionals. The sessions may focus on current or past problems, experiences, thoughts, feelings or relationships. By sharing experiences with a trained empathic person, individuals may gradually come to understand more about themselves and their problems.

Family and Marriage Counseling in Newport News

Family and marital therapy focus very clearly on the relationships involved, and by involving all the people concerned, seeks to help those relationships work better.

Love and Relationship Counseling Blogs


Medications:

Our office uses the Virginia Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in order to monitor and reduce the risk of prescription drug misuse. Patients showing misuse of medication(s) or attempts of refills by numerous physicians will be discharged from our practice.


Awards and Accolades

2021 Coastal Virginia Reader’s Choice “Best of” Winner – Best Psychiatric Practice – Silver

2020 Coastal Virginia Magazine Reader’s Choice “Best of” Winner

0/5 (0 Reviews)