Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 23 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Military/Veterans, Trauma and PTSD and 6 more.
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I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia specializing in trauma, EMDR therapy, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions. I support adolescents, young adults, and adults using a warm, collaborative, and evidence‑based approach. My goal is to help you build resilience, gain clarity, and reconnect with the healthiest, most authentic version of yourself. I also integrate mindfulness and therapeutic art interventions when helpful to deepen healing and emotional processing.
Your first session focuses on understanding your story, your current challenges, and what you hope to change. We’ll explore concerns such as anxiety, trauma, grief, or life transitions and begin shaping a personalized treatment plan. You’ll leave with a sense of direction, support, and clarity about our next steps together.
I help clients identify root causes, understand emotional patterns, and create a tailored plan for meaningful change. I specialize in EMDR therapy, trauma‑informed care, and creative interventions that support deeper insight and nervous system regulation. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on measurable progress and long‑term growth.
I’m Selina Farmer, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience supporting teens and adults through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. I’m EMDR‑trained with advanced training in somatic and mindfulness‑based therapies, and I hold multiple certifications in trauma treatment, addictions‑informed care, and mental‑health nutrition. My style is calm, relational, and strengths‑based—you might enjoy working with me if you’re looking for a therapist who brings both clinical expertise and genuine warmth to the room.”
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Tufts Health/Cigna
Positive Psychology
Positive psychology is a field that focuses on understanding and promoting human flourishing and well-being, shifting the focus from solely addressing negative aspects of mental health to cultivating positive qualities and experiences. It explores how to improve quality of life through factors like optimism, resilience, and meaningful experiences.
EMDR
EMDR therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a mental health therapy that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic memories. It involves recalling a stressful past event and "reprogramming" the memory, often using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, to reduce distress and develop more adaptive beliefs.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps individuals develop skills to manage intense emotions, cope with difficult situations, and improve relationships. It was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), but it's now used for a broader range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Somatic
Somatic therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body and uses both psychotherapy and physical therapies for holistic healing. In addition to talk therapy, somatic therapy practitioners use mind-body exercises and other physical techniques to help release the pent-up tension that negatively affects a patient’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy that helps individuals manage mental health conditions by changing their thought patterns and behaviors. It's a structured, goal-oriented therapy that can address a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and stress.