(she/her)
Often rebooked
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based out of Virginia. I have 11 years of experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety and life transitions. My passion is to assist those in need of developing positive self esteem, eliminating negative thoughts related to past experiences and nurturing positive ideas regarding their future. I am a military veteran who served for 20 years which has exposed me to interacting with a vast group of individuals.
During our first session to make you feel comfortable disclosing your personal details, I will introduce myself to you and provide some background information about myself. Then I will ask you some questions to determine your reason for seeking therapy and we will collaborate on developing treatment objectives and goals for future sessions.
As a therapist, my goal is to make each client I work with feel valued and heard. I am relatable and am able to be nonjudgemental and accepting of all of my clients needs.
My experience includes working with women, especially those of color who desire to work with a relatable Clinician that can understand their personal and professional cultural experiences. I have expertise in special women's issues to include trauma, body image, self esteem, emotional eating, sexuality concerns, parenting, empty nesting, and eliminating depression and anxiety symptoms.
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Cash - $120 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
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
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In using the ACT model, my goal is to assist my clients with valuing their lives by accepting unpleasant experiences by staying in the present using mindfulness and nonjudgemental flexibility.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. I use CBT by helping my clients gain a better understanding of their behaviors by using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations and learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
In using mindfulness with clients to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, my clients are educated on practicing techniques such as sitting meditation, yoga, or other grounding exercises. Clients are encouraged to practice these exercises when not in sessions to allow them to become less reactive to unpleasant internal thoughts and feelings but more reflective, which in turn will lead to positive psychological outcomes.
3 ratings with written reviews
January 8, 2026
Since connecting with Ms. Thornton, I’ve had a safe space to express my thoughts, feelings, and emotions without judgment. Building a healthy connection with another beautiful, black, educated woman has been deeply healing, for both my inner child and my adult self. I look forward to each session and leave feeling grounded, supported, and grateful.
September 21, 2025
Honestly, that was the best first meeting I’ve ever had!
August 31, 2025
Great experience working with Tesha. Definitely coming back for more sessions