Alexis Zornitta, Ph.D.

Dr. Alexis Zornitta is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Advanced Trauma Recovery & Mental Healthcare, LLC. Her practice is built upon a commitment to providing specialized, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care. 

With over a decade of clinical expertise as a licensed psychologist and more than fifteen years of service within the mental health field, Dr. Zornitta brings a nuanced understanding of the impact of trauma. Her primary area of expertise is treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in adults and older adults. She assists individuals in addressing the complex emotional and psychological sequelae of various traumatic experiences, such as abuse, neglect, sudden and unexpected loss, exposure to violence, assault, combat, and critical incidents. Dr. Zornitta employs an integrative and tailored therapeutic approach, while supporting individuals’ strengths, identities, and values. She delivers a range of well-established, evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). 

Dr. Zornitta is deeply committed to cultivating a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environment, where individuals feel understood, validated, and equipped to effectively work through past trauma and adversity. Her ultimate goal is that clients make movement toward what they value most in life.

Dr. Zornitta provides in person therapy at our Newport News, VA office. She is also authorized to provide telehealth services to individuals located in over 40 U.S. states/jurisdictions (see map here).