Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Grief, Life Transitions and 10 more.
(she/her)
Hello! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia, holding a Master’s in Professional Counseling and a PhD in Psychology. With 16 years of experience in the mental health field, I’m dedicated to helping individuals navigate their challenges and become their best selves. My focus includes assisting clients with grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, offering support and guidance through these difficult times.
In our first session together, we’ll begin with brief introductions to get to know each other. Then, we’ll focus on the specific challenges you're facing. This initial discussion will allow me to understand your situation better and start developing a personalized plan to address your needs. From there, we’ll work together in follow-up sessions to make progress toward your goals. IMPORTANT: YOU must be physically in the state of VIRGINIA in order to have a session with me.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my extensive experience working with adults over the past 16 years and my proven approach to therapy. I excel at identifying the root causes of challenges and crafting personalized plans that lead to measurable progress.
I am best positioned to serve adults and older adults who are navigating various difficulties in their lives. My clients are often motivated to make positive changes but may lack the tools or strategies needed to achieve their goals. They might feel stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious about their circumstances, and I am dedicated to providing the support and guidance necessary to help them move forward and find relief.
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Cash - $175 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
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
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to help individuals with emotional regulation, particularly those who experience intense emotional swings, and have difficulty with interpersonal relationship skills.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT equips clients with practical skills to manage stress, improve mood, and address issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. The approach is structured and goal-oriented, focusing on setting clear objectives, challenging negative thoughts, modifying behaviors, and developing coping skills to achieve lasting, positive changes in their lives.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use Person-Centered Therapy to foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel valued and understood. By emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness, I help clients explore their feelings, gain self-awareness, and find their own solutions. This approach creates a safe space for personal growth and healing, allowing clients to discover their strengths and achieve meaningful change.
4 ratings with written reviews
June 15, 2026
Dr. Outen really helps me to pace myself and focus on one or two important items to work on so that everything is more manageable and leads to long term change that are positive and manageable.
February 10, 2026
This was my first visit with Dr. Outen. I wish I could click more options about her style. In addition to her style being solution oriented and authentic; I found her open-minded, holistic, and direct. These are things that I need. She had a lot of warmth as well. I am very willing to take her suggestions and try them out. I am looking forward to the sleep handouts that I will receive so that I can implement some strategies. :)
July 31, 2025
Was able to get to an impactful and real conversation quickly. Dr. Outen understands and offers great solutions and empowerment.