Therapists that accept Cash Pay in Virginia

Choosing a cash pay option for mental health care can provide flexibility and access to quality support without the constraints of insurance networks. With 633 verified therapists in Virginia who accept cash pay, you can explore therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and supportive counseling to address a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist that has a cash pay option listed below is currently welcoming new clients and has availability soon, offering you a straightforward path to compassionate, accessible care on your terms.

Availability updated: 8/10/2026

Often rebooked

$150/session

Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Trauma and PTSD
+8
Hi, I'm Trish Mullen, a licensed professional counselor with over 28 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions by reconnecting with their sense of self. I graduated from VCU Health in 1997 with a Masters Degree in Rehab Counseling. I utilize the Integrative Approach to therapy, including EMDR, parts work, DBT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing to guide therapy in a way that is both effective and empowering. I bring over two decades of clinical experience, along with personal insight shaped by my own growth work. My education and clinical training prepared me to treat anxiety, trauma, family of origin work, and grief with a strong evidenced-based foundation. At the same time, I've done my own growth work to face challenges, different from yours, and to grow through them, recognizing how hard and courageous this process can be. My growth work allows me to show up with deep empathy, steady grounded presence, and a belief in your capacity for meaningful change. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, our fur babies, playing golf, pickleball, seeing live music and rooting for my favorite teams.
VirtualAvailable

$130/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+10
Welcome! Transformation is possible. You can choose to step into a fully connected, authentic, and joyful life. It's time to start living the life that's waiting for you. I've experienced profound transformations myself and I'm here to guide you to the life that you desire. Maybe you're just not feeling happy. Or maybe you feel stuck in a never-ending loop. It seems like you're barely doing anything for yourself anymore. You know something has to change and there has to be a better way. I'm glad you're here! I'm Carrie, and I'm ready to help! I love to help people shift. I created LifeVision Counseling, LLC to empower individuals on their journey of personal growth and healing by offering online therapy throughout Virginia. As a seasoned therapist, I offer a safe space where you can explore your emotions, overcome obstacles, and start to live the life you desire. With over 15 years in the field, I bring experience and authenticity to each session, providing guidance and support as you navigate life's challenges from the comfort of your own home. I use a therapeutic approach to promote healing and growth. My style is collaborative and strengths-based, aimed at helping you honor yourself and find your own path forward. I use proven strategies to help you overcome life's challenges and start living a life that's full of peace and joy. I'm happy to help and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, career stress, and relationship challenges.
Available

$150/session

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
Career Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I have been licensed since 2017 and I've been working in the mental health arena for just under a decade. I began working in community mental health and that gave me an excellent opportunity to work with people who were dealing with a large variety of issues, including significant trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, people struggling to find motivation, people who are grieving significant losses, people with attention or focus issues, and people just trying to find their place in the world. My primary concern is ensuring that you feel comfortable and safe to share openly. Wherever you are on your adventure, I want to meet you there and work with you until you reach your destination. I primarily practice cognitive behavioral therapy and I work very hard to keep myself updated on treatments that are identified as best practice therapy models by the state of Virginia. It is important to me to provide a service that is supported by research to ensure that my clients get the best service available. I tend to pull a lot from DBT, strength based counseling, motivational-interviewing, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness. It should also be mentioned that I have a lot of experience working with people who have had significant legal issues. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, and I love to learn.
VirtualAvailable

$175/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
+5
Hello, I'm Erin. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision. I believe every person has inherent worth and deserves to be seen as more than a diagnosis or the most difficult chapter of their life. My approach to counseling is holistic, trauma-informed, and wellness-focused. Together, we'll explore not only the challenges that brought you to therapy, but also your strengths, relationships, values, and goals so you can build a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, substance use and recovery, and problematic sexual behaviors. I also enjoy supporting counselors, graduate counseling students, and other helping professionals who spend their lives caring for others and need a space where they can simply be cared for themselves.
VirtualAvailable

$175/session

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
+6
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Growing up in a conservative community in South America, I witnessed how stigma often prevents people from seeking help. That experience inspired my commitment to creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work collaboratively with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique needs, integrating evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR-informed techniques to help you process difficult experiences, build resilience, and create lasting change.
Available

$120/session

Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+4
Welcome—I’m truly glad you’re here. I bring a warm, grounded, and collaborative approach to this work, shaped by graduating with honors in my Master’s program and earning my Bachelor’s in Social Work with a Minor in Human Services. With 17 years of experience supporting at‑risk youth and families across Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri—and roughly five years in a direct therapeutic role—I’ve learned that healing is most powerful when mind, body, and spirit are invited into the process. My background includes specialized training in DBT, ASIST, trauma‑responsive care, and emerging work with elders through grief support and medical assessments. My practice continues to expand as I deepen my understanding of military culture and the unique stressors faced by Service Members, Veterans, and their families. I integrate training in reintegration support, deployment‑related stress, and identity transitions to help military‑connected clients navigate life with clarity and strength. I am honored to now offer supportive therapeutic services to clients in the state of Virginia. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Somatic Therapy remains one of my first passions and is available for in‑person sessions. This body‑based approach helps clients release stored tension, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with the wisdom of their physical and emotional selves. When the body softens, the mind opens—and healing becomes more accessible, more intuitive, and more aligned. My work is guided by a simple belief: ~When people feel safe, seen, and supported, they naturally move toward wholeness.~ It’s an honor to walk alongside you as you reconnect with yourself and step into a life that feels grounded, authentic, and spiritually aligned.
Available

$100/session

Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
+7
When life feels heavy, confusing, or harder to manage than it used to, having the right support can make all the difference. I began working in the mental health field 20 years ago after earning my undergraduate degree from Averett University, and later returned to school to earn my Master’s in Counseling from Old Dominion University. Over the course of my career, I have worked with a wide range of individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, psychosis, crisis situations, and chronic stress. Many of the people I support come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to provide a steady, compassionate space where you can feel understood, build coping skills, and begin working toward greater clarity, stability, and emotional well-being.
Available

$150/session

Direct
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+4
I am a licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and groups through life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and work toward meaningful goals. I draw on extensive experience across schools, hospitals, shelters, and community agencies to help clients build resilience, insight, and overall well-being.
Available

$110/session

Authentic
Warm
Humorous

Specialties

Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+10
Hello! My name is Meredith. I am an LPC, and have been in private practice since 2021. I am deeply passionate about what I do and I'm so glad to be getting started on Grow. As a therapist, I intentionally try to bring my most genuine and authentic self to my clients. I know how crucial this is as the basis of a productive working relationship. My sessions are primarily client-led, meaning I will prioritize what feels most prescient to you on a given day, and meet you where you are. At the same time, I will help ensure that we are consistently working toward your specific goals. I feel that the best therapeutic outcomes come from the most secure and trusting counseling relationships, and that is what I try to provide. It is probably also important for any potential client to know that my office will always be a safe space for all, regardless of belonging to any underserved, disenfranchised community. When I am not at work, I love cooking, all things macabre and scary- books, movies, podcasts, and I love reading and hanging out with my family. I am passionate about all kinds of art and the written word. I recently took up archery, and it is a great outlet. Otherwise, I am an indoor type of gal, especially in the summer. I am quick to laugh, and will often crack a joke at my own expense.
Available

$500/session

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
+3
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with women navigating relationship anxiety, attachment wounds, self-abandonment, and recurring relational patterns. Many of the women I work with are highly capable in other areas of life but feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure whether what they’re feeling in relationships is anxiety, fear, or intuition. My work helps clients reconnect to themselves with greater clarity, self-trust, emotional safety, and authenticity.
Available

$150/session

Solution oriented
Warm
Direct

Specialties

First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
+1
Hi there! I’m Stephanie. I work with teens ages 16+ and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and relationship stress. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. In my work, I integrate talk therapy, EMDR, ART, parts work, and sometimes even some art therapy to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. I look forward to working with you.
Available

$150/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Self Esteem
+10
Hi, I'm Daija Monroe, Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Monroe Behavioral Insight Consulting. I'm so glad you're here and I want you to know that finding the courage to seek support is something to be proud of. I'm a Virginia-based therapist with over seven years of experience working with individuals across a wide range of life experiences and challenges. I have experience in community mental health, forensic mental health, crisis intervention, and school-based settings which means I bring a well-rounded, real-world understanding of how life, systems, and mental health intersect. My work is rooted in creating a space that feels genuinely safe where you don't have to perform, pretend, or have it all figured out before walking through the door. I'll be honest with you, I'm not the therapist who will sit quietly and just nod. I'm warm, I'm real, and I'm straightforward. I believe you deserve a therapist who will actually engage with you, celebrate your wins, and gently challenge you when you need it. No sugarcoating, but always with compassion. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with genuine human connection. I specialize in working with women, young adults, adolescents, first responders, healthcare workers, and immigrants navigating life's most difficult moments. Whether you're carrying invisible weight, feeling stuck, or simply ready to finally put yourself first, I want to help you get there. Outside of my clinical work I am a mother, author, speaker, and advocate for mental health awareness. Life has taught me firsthand that healing is possible even when it feels impossibly far away. That lived experience shapes everything about how I show up for my clients. You don't have to keep holding it all alone. I'm here.
Available

New to Grow

$90/session

Specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+8
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, or major life changes begin to take over. My goal is to provide a place where you feel heard, respected, and challenged to grow. I believe therapy should be more than simply talking about problems—it should help you develop practical tools that create lasting change. Before becoming a therapist, I had careers in oceanography and motorsports, experiences that taught me resilience, discipline, and the importance of adapting when life takes unexpected turns. For more than a decade, I've had the privilege of working with adolescents, adults, veterans, and families in outpatient, hospital, and residential settings. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, anger, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, we'll work together to understand what's keeping you there and develop realistic strategies for moving forward. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused. I primarily utilize Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and motivational techniques to help clients identify unhealthy thinking patterns, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier relationships. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel both supported and appropriately challenged.
Available

$106/session

Warm
Authentic
Direct

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
+10
Welcome to FaithWorks Therapy! I provide virtual therapy for adults, couples, and families across Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Texas, New Jersey, Nevada, Georgia, and Illinois. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions in a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment. My approach is tailored to your unique needs and goals, empowering you to build healthier relationships, develop effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. Faith-based counseling is available upon request for those who wish to incorporate their Christian faith into therapy, but it is always optional and never required.
Available

New to Grow

$120/session

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Family Conflict
Sometimes when life happens, we are left with feelings of frustration, confusion, sadness or anger. Then, we face the challenge of moving on, getting by, grieving, and coping. Identifying a problem and a need for help are difficult and necessary first steps towards getting "unstuck", healing and recovery. You have made the first step. I will work with you through the rest. You are the expert of your life's story. My goal is to help you reflect and process your life's experiences/challenges in effort to help you heal, learn new tools and skills, be empowered, and improve your overall well-being. Let's work together to identify and achieve your goals. Change is possible! Be the change!
Available

$145/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
+3
I focus on trauma, grief, overwhelming life events, relationship issues, recognizing patterns and coping mechanism using Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting. We may be a good fit if you are ready for deeper insight, seek a fresh approach beyond just talk therapy. I believe the important step in therapy is to create a sound relationship between client and therapist, then, using modalities like Internal Family System (IFS), Brainspotting and Polyvagal theory to help alleviate symptoms from unresolved issues that remain present in our daily lives, and behaviors and thoughts that decrease our quality of life. I work with adults of all ages. I use trauma informed care with body and nervous system awareness. Learning and creating compassionate connections to your inner system and learning to release emotions through the body may lead to relief and healing. Like the movie, Inside Out or Inside Out 2, parts are like characters that have their own roles, emotions, beliefs and interactions with others. With time, parts work feels more comfortable and familiar and you can settle into your own system and internal experience. You will learn to notice your nervous system responses to different situations. “IFS is a loving way of relating internally (to your parts) and externally (to the people in your life), so in that sense, IFS is a life practice, as well. It’s something you can do on a daily, moment-to-moment basis—at any time, by yourself or with others.” ― Richard C. Schwartz, No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the IFS Model
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

$150/session

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
+6
I’m Andrea Claiborne, LCSW, therapist, author, wife, mother, and the owner and CEO of QuoVadis Counseling PLLC. At QuoVadis Counseling, I believe therapy is more than simply addressing what has happened in your life—it’s about understanding where you are, discovering where you want to go, and developing the tools to help you get there. QuoVadis is Latin for “Where are you going?” and that question is at the heart of my practice.
Available

$120/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
You may find yourself feeling things that don’t seem to make sense. You feel like you should be happy, able to manage it all, or that you shouldn’t feel stressed or worried because your problems don’t seem ‘big enough.’ Maybe you’re dealing with changes—whether planned or unexpected—that are difficult to navigate. Perhaps areas of life are being negatively impacted by stress related to the current state of the world. Hi! I’m Gina, and I specialize in empowering people to uncover the valid reasons behind their thoughts, feelings, and actions. I love helping clients reach those ‘light bulb’ moments when they begin to understand themselves in a new way and realize they’re not inherently flawed. Together, we explore how your thoughts, feelings, and responses truly make sense, allowing you to see yourself with greater compassion and clarity. I work with older adolescents and adults facing anxiety, past or recent trauma, life transitions, ADHD, and depression. My approach is strengths-based, focusing on the whole person to support genuine well-being. Through a straightforward, down-to-earth style, I engage with clients using proven techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR, creating a supportive space to build resilience and foster growth.
VirtualAvailable

$150/session

Open-minded
Direct
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Family Therapy
For more than 20 years, I've had the privilege of supporting children, teens, adults, and families through some of life's most difficult moments. My experience spans medical, mental health, and hospice settings, and each role has strengthened my belief that healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and supported. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), using a strengths-based, person-centered approach that recognizes each person's unique story, abilities, and potential. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients and families can build resilience, develop practical skills, and move forward with confidence. My approach is faith-informed, evidence-based, and rooted in compassion. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, behavioral challenges, or life's unexpected transitions, I'm committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.
Available

New to Grow

$150/session

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+7
Life can be overwhelming, and you don't have to face it alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, therapy can help you gain clarity, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs because I believe therapy should fit the individual, not the other way around. Together, we'll identify the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build practical tools to navigate life's challenges, and draw on your existing strengths to help you move forward with greater confidence. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, using evidence-based approaches that are both compassionate and practical. My goal is to help you gain insight while also equipping you with the skills needed to create lasting change beyond the therapy office. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, but you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. If you're ready to make a change, I'd be honored to support you on your journey.
Available

$150/session

Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
+6
I am a graduate of both Saint Leo University and Regent University. I hold a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy. I use a structural, solution-focused, and CBT approach when working with clients coupled with a calm spirit that helps clients feel accepted. I enjoy helping clients discover their strengths while highlighting how their thoughts and feelings contribute to their daily living and functioning. I am passionate about marriage, at-risk youth, and military communities. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, adolescents and adults. I believe relational intelligence is the key that unlocks our greatest potential. Therapy can be a huge step, therefore I find it important to build a relationship with you as my client by getting to know you and your experiences while empowering you to identify the change you would like to make. When I am is not helping clients, I serve as an Active Duty Sailor and full-time mom. I enjoy reading and exercising with my family. I am grounded in mindfulness and can implement meditation and spirituality into practice if preferred. I also provides pre-martial and life coaching services.
VirtualAvailable

$100/session

Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+10
We are all unique, and so is what we need. My therapeutic approach is holistic mixed with a cognitive-humanistic style designed with the client as the center. I do not tell you what is best for you or what direction you should be going in, instead I help you determine what you want, where you want to be, and how you will get there. Then I support you on that journey by providing the encouragement, support, information, and realness needed to stay focused and succeed.
Available

$175/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Anger Management
Depression
Men's Issues
+10
Hi, I’m Bryan McHenry. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. First and foremost, I applaud your courage in seeking mental health counseling. In this season of your life, you might’ve discovered a lot of uncomfortable feelings and thoughts. That is very difficult to manage alone. Coming into the counseling process is a new beginning of wholeness and healing. Thank you for allowing me the honor to be apart of that journey. Though I’ve worked with a variety of populations and settings, my primary work includes men’s health/issues, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, and life coaching. I would be honored to work with you during this time of your life. Let’s get to work.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

$100/session

Specialties

Health/Medical Issues
Older Adults
Women's Issues
+7
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes deeply in the power of compassionate, honest, and collaborative therapy. My practice is grounded in helping clients feel seen, supported, and capable of meaningful change. I bring a calm, steady presence, a practical mindset, and a warm sense of humor to the work we do together. My approach blends evidence‑based strategies with real‑life understanding, shaped by years of clinical experience and my own journey of growth.
Available

Often rebooked

$95/session

Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Are stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or life changes starting to take over? Do you feel stuck in worry, low mood, or patterns shaped by past experiences? If something is holding you back, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface and focus on building clarity, learning practical tools, and creating a path that helps you feel more steady, confident, and in control.
VirtualAvailable
Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in Virginia. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Virginia from Norfolk to Roanoke! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Virginia.

When booking you’ll be asked to verify with your Member ID. However, if you don’t have any of the insurances available you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.