Varissa Owens

LPC (she/her)8 years of experienceNext available
4.9 (66)
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

Welcome to Your Journey to Healing, PLLC ✨ Hi, I’m Varissa Owens, MA, MS, LPC-S, NCC. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy should be a space where you can be honest, heard, and accepted without judgment. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as a Master’s degree in Human Services, and I have provided counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.

Whatever challenges you’re facing, you don’t ever have to face them alone. 💡 As a therapist, my greatest strengths are rooted in empathy, deep listening, and creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can truly be yourself.

My work focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem, attachment patterns, and emotional challenges that can make it difficult to feel like yourself. I especially enjoy helping clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors so they can create meaningful and lasting change. I recognize that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable. My goal is to create a supportive environment where you can show up as you are and work at a pace that feels comfortable while still making meaningful progress.

First session

✨ In our first session, my priority is building a genuine connection and creating a space where you feel comfortable opening up. I’ll take the time to truly listen to your story, learn about your background, and understand what you hope to gain from therapy. Together, we’ll outline clear goals and design a personalized roadmap for your growth. This is your safe space to share, reflect, and take the first steps toward meaningful, positive change.

Strengths

As a therapist, my greatest strengths are rooted in empathy, deep listening, and creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can truly be yourself. I tailor each session to your unique needs, bringing a genuine commitment to understanding your perspective and working alongside you as a partner in growth. Together, we’ll tap into your strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and cultivate lasting positive change.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I enjoy using an eclectic therapeutic approach to meet the client’s individual and direct needs. My primary therapeutic interventions include using evidence-based practice skills to incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and motivation

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Black / African American

  • Christian

  • Native American

  • Person of Color (POC)

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Women's Issues

Other specialties

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Depression

  • Fertility & Reproduction Issues

  • Life Transitions

  • Peer Relationships

  • Perinatal Mental Health

  • Postpartum

  • Racism

  • Self Esteem

  • Trauma and PTSD

Doesn't specialize in

  • Addiction

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Domestic Violence

  • Eating Disorders

  • Gambling Addiction

  • High Clinical Acuity

  • Sex Addiction

  • Sex Therapy

Licensed in

  • MissouriLicense 2025039243

  • TexasLicense 83151

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Anthem

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $120 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • 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

4.9 rating (66)8 reviews
April 10, 2026

I was seeking a black woman who understand me, my culture, and my experiences. Luckily I was able to find exactly that. She has a very calming presence that allows me to take the floor, open up, and dive into my experiences. With Varissa I feel heard, seen, and validated and I appreciate her very much!!

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 6 with Varissa
April 7, 2026

She's so much more then the two traits I was allowed to pick above. She's obviously intelligent, she's also empowering, solutions oriented, authentic, warm, and humorous. I look forward to our next session.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 2 with Varissa
February 21, 2026

Ms. Owens and I connected while she was working with a prior agency. She’s employed with a new agency and I wanted to continue therapy with her because I’m very comfortable with her.

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 6 with Varissa
Schedule 60 min