Virginia Lyon

LCSW (she/her)15 years of experienceNext available
5.0 (46)
Authentic
Warm
Open-minded

Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who graduated in 2009 from a small college in Pennsylvania. Currently, I live in North Carolina and I am licensed here and in Tennessee. Originally, I am from Connecticut, but I have lived all over this country and have lived overseas as well when I was in the Peace Corps.

Originally, I am from Connecticut, but I have lived all over this country and have lived overseas as well when I was in the Peace Corps.

I have been working mainly with adults who are living with anxiety, depression, and trauma. My focus is to help people live their best life. I do this through the therapy process, but I also try to include humor in our sessions.

First session

In our first session together, there is some paperwork! I tried to get through the things that I need to in a gentle and caring way and allow my client to speak their truth and feel heard. This first session also helps us map out where we’re going to go in future sessions.

Strengths

I think the amount of time I have been a therapist has really given me a great perspective on people. I try very hard to be warm, open and nonjudgmental to every person. I think everyone has a story to tell and I feel very lucky that I am the one many people choose to tell their story to.

Ideal clients

I truly love working with adults as our brains are fully formed and able to see different sides to each problem or issue. I worked with older adults in nursing homes and absolutely loved working with them! I think each person has their own story, perceptions, and life experience that are so important.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have used cognitive behavioral therapy throughout my years as a social worker. I find clients respond well and it makes for streamlined visits.

Eclectic

I tend to go where my clients go in therapy. There are some days where I am using cognitive behavioral therapy and others where I am using electrical behavioral therapy or mindfulness. It just depends!

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

  • Addiction

  • Coping Skills

  • Grief

  • Older Adults

  • Self Esteem

  • Women's Issues

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

  • North CarolinaLicense C011544

  • TennesseeLicense 8097

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Meritain

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $75 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • Devoted Health - Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • Devoted Health - Medicare

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Humana - Medicare

  • Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • NC State Health Plan

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (46)11 reviews
November 12, 2026

Three sessions in, and I’m very happy with how Virginia approaches therapy. Her demeanor puts me at ease, and she has a way of making me feel okay about whatever I bring up.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 3 with Virginia
July 25, 2026

I felt very comfortable talking to her..she's one of the easiest to talk therapist I ever had im very happy w her and how she wants me to achieve goals mentioned

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Virginia
July 8, 2026

Virginia was very warm and considerate and listened patiently to everything I have to say. She was very understanding with it being our first meeting and we made a connection right away. I felt very comfortable and able to open up to her. She was very reassuring of working with me on a plan in our future visits…I look forward to it.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Virginia
Schedule 60 min