Meet Our Counselors
Dr. Cyrus R. Williams III
Dr. Cyrus R. Williams III holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and an Education Specialist Degree in Higher Education Leadership. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and serves as a faculty member in the School of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University.
Dr. Williams has a passion for working with young adults, adults, and couples dealing with a wide range of concerns, including marital conflict, depression, anxiety, addictions, interpersonal issues, spiritual challenges, and career-related struggles.
A long-standing member of New Life Church, Dr. Williams is deeply committed to his faith, devoted to his wife, and blessed with two children.
Samantha Koenig
Samantha Koenig is a Resident in Counseling and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
Samantha is an out-of-the-box, forward-thinking, God-loving, and people-centered counselor whose passion is to serve and uplift others. During her master’s internship, she discovered a strong calling toward Career Counseling and has since supported students and career changers through career exploration, assessments, résumés, cover letters, personal statements, and LinkedIn profiles.
She is committed to empowering clients to overcome fears, pursue goals, and embrace personal growth. Now pursuing LPC licensure, Samantha continues to expand her skills in helping clients manage depression, anxiety, life stressors, and relationship challenges through a solution-focused and strengths-based approach.
Married for four years and a mother in a blended family, she understands the unique dynamics, joys, and challenges that blended families often experience.
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Christine Cornwell
Christine Cornwell is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern from Liberty University with a passion for supporting children and adolescents as they navigate emotional, relational, and developmental challenges. With a background in ministry and behavioral health, she integrates Christian principles with evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help young people strengthen both their emotional well-being and spiritual resilience.
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Christine has served in various leadership and counseling roles, including Children’s Pastor at Coastal Virginia Church and Youth Ministry Assistant at The Bridge Community Church. She also has experience in behavioral therapy with Continuum Behavioral Health and has been active in community engagement through faith-based organizations.
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Christine is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.
Mia Futrell, LCSW
Mia Futrell, LCSW, is a grief and loss specialist who blends professional expertise with lived experience. Her own journey through profound loss inspired her commitment to helping others navigate grief with compassion and clarity.
With advanced training in anticipatory, traumatic, and complicated grief, Mia provides individualized, supportive care for clients and families. She is also a strong advocate for grief awareness, speaking at conferences, leading workshops, and volunteering with organizations that support those affected by loss.
Mia co-hosts the podcast We Grieve Differently, creating space for open, honest conversations about death and healing. A retired Social Worker, she serves on the boards of the Lorraine Bethea Hospice Foundation and the Dozoretz Hospice House of Hampton Roads.
Outside of her work, Mia enjoys traveling, trying new activities, and spending time with her three adult children and six grandchildren.
Dontrell Gilmore, M.A.
Dontrell “Donnie” Gilmore, M.A. is a counseling professional working toward licensure and a Ph.D. student in Counselor Education & Supervision at Old Dominion University. He integrates evidence-based approaches with a warm, culturally responsive, and faith-informed style to
support individuals, couples, and families.
Donnie’s clinical interests include anxiety, stress, grief, trauma-related concerns, identity development, relationship challenges, sexual addictions, and the unique mental-health experiences of Black men. He is committed to helping clients build insight, strengthen resilience,
and pursue meaningful change.
Before entering the counseling profession, Donnie worked in IT. After undergoing open-heart surgery, he felt called to pursue a path aligned more deeply with his purpose of serving others through emotional, relational, and spiritual healing.