Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 6 more.
Virginia Lyon
(she/her)
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. 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.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
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.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
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.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Addiction
Coping Skills
Grief
Older Adults
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
North Carolina
Tennessee
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
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
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 Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My 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!
8 ratings with written reviews
June 24, 2026
She is a wonderful person to talk to about anything and she always made me laugh. I 100% trust her with anything I’m dealing with. There was never any judgement, she always made me feel heard and accepted.
Verified client, age 18-24
February 16, 2026
Loved my first session with Virginia , I felt naturally comfortable speaking with her and listening to her . Can’t wait for our next session !
Verified client, age 55-64
October 10, 2025
Very easy to talk to and very personable.