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Our counselors provide therapy in Alexandria, VA

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Individual therapy Child therapy Couples therapy Family therapy Life coaching Marriage counseling Online therapy Psychiatry/medication Teen counseling
Counseling approaches & specialties

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) Addiction ADHD therapy Anger management therapy Anxiety therapy Christian counseling Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Depression counseling Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Eating disorders EMDR therapy Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) Grief & loss counseling Humanistic therapy Insomnia therapy LGBTQIA+ counseling Life transitions counseling Motivational interviewing Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapy (OCDT) Person-centered therapy (PCT) Premarital counseling Psychologists Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) Strength-based therapy Stress management therapy Trauma/PTSD therapy
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Alexandria, VA therapy

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857,310 people sought individual therapy help in Virginia in the last year

Discover how starting individual therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Mary Alice Fields She/Her

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO, CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO, +21 more

Anger, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Stress, +8 more

With over 30 years of counseling experience, I look forward to assisting you in working through your issues to achieve positive outcomes.

Next opening: Thu May 15, 3 pm View all availability

Felicea Robinson She/Her

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO, CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO, +15 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Bipolar Disorder, +6 more

As a human being, it's hard to navigate the ups and downs of life alone. I can understand how difficult this can be.

Next opening: Mon May 26, 12 pm View all availability

Heejin Yun

Counselor (Resident In Counseling)

Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO, CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO, +5 more

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +13 more

As an art therapist and counselor, I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and supportive environment while guiding individuals through their most challe... As an art therapist and counselor, I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and supportive environment while guiding individuals through their most challenging issues with care and expertise. Read more

Next opening: Thu May 29, 9 am View all availability

Common approaches to Individual therapy

Hear from Kendra Burton, Counselor (Resident In Counseling)

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approaches to therapy tend to be DBT, CBT, and ACT. They all have excellent skills that are useful to everyone. I even find them beneficial in my own personal life. The mindfulness skills, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance skills all help to build emotional intelligence and conflict resolution.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach about cognitive distortions and how they affect the thought process and behaviors, self-compassion, setting boundaries, and skills to identify healthy, unhealthy, and abusive characteristics in relationships. I also teach skills for clients to identify and name their emotions and skills clients can use to change their emotions and responses when they are out of proportion to the situation they experience.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know clients are making progress in therapy when they use the skills learned in therapy on their own and come back to sessions and tell me about it. I also notice when clients start recognizing patterns and changing the way they do things.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in therapy through journaling, mindfulness, exercise, reading therapeutic books, and practicing their coping skills.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

To prepare yourself for individual therapy, I would encourage reading the specializations of the therapist you are considering and learning their styles to see who fits for you.

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.

Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Alexandria therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange
CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO
CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych

Self-pay costs at Alexandria

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.

Marjorie Feb 2024