Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in LGBTQ, Life Transitions, Self Esteem and 10 more.
(she/her)
Often rebooked
Welcome and well done on navigating this difficult step of finding care. I'm Amber, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia where I have practiced for the past five years. I work with adult (18+) clients undergoing life transitions and looking to improve their emotional wellbeing, self-care, and attitude towards themselves. A particular area of interest and training for me is strengthening the connection people have with nature and community.
First sessions allow us the time and space to get to know one another through brief introductions, discuss any lingering questions you may have about the process, and identify your goals for our work together. I will gather context about your life to the extent you feel it is relevant and are comfortable sharing it. I use this information to customize a co-created plan of action, and we can revisit that plan anytime.
My therapeutic style is holistic, non-pathologizing, and compassionate. (That's a fancy way of saying I will treat you like an equal person and not like a research subject.) In person-centered therapy, genuineness on the therapist's end is a key requirement. You will be informed and involved throughout every step, including discussion of goal-setting and progress.
My areas of expertise include navigating Big Change (personal and professional), identity work, communication, boundaries, relationships, (re)connection to community as well as the outdoors, emotional regulation. I often work with LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, and vegan/vegetarian communities.
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Cash - $130 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Person-centered (Rogerian)
With person-centered therapy, the basis of treatment is authenticity, empathetic connection, and unconditional respect to help you reduce the gap between "who you are/where you're at" and "who you want to become/where you'd like to go".
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I incorporate research-based strategies from CBT that emphasize the interconnectedness of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As an example, at times, this will mean changing the way you treat yourself to gradually improve your self-concept. Other times, it could mean noticing and reframing automatic thinking patterns to improve your feelings.
Mind-body approach
Sometimes, we have to de-escalate intense emotions before we can process or throughout. I often guide clients through practicing relaxation, coping, and mindfulness skills.
12 ratings with written reviews
March 18, 2026
I enjoy her approach to therapy where this time serves as an outlet for me and my thoughts/feelings. I'm able to air out what I'm feeling and she gives me reminders for any negative approaches or areas that need reminding. She provides helpful and relevant information to me about my issues without re-issuing the same thoughts I've heard throughout the years. She provides a warmth that makes it easy to open up. She is also up-to-date with modern terms, especially when it comes to ADHD/Autism.
June 26, 2025
I'm now much more confident and comfortable with who I am. I understand my feelings more, and where they probably come from, since starting therapy with Amber. She listens and offers wisdom and real-life takeaways and never has judgement. She has truly been so helpful!
May 27, 2025
Amber is a wonderful therapist! She is kind and empathetic, and has helped me navigate numerous difficult life changes. I highly recommend her!