Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Divorce, Grief

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in Virginia

18 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Carson accepts 33 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost VA

Medicare VA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Carson

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical settings. I've gained professional experience in residential treatment, outpatient settings, emergency mental health, and hospice. I enjoy assisting individuals in coping with life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship issues.

I completed both my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and my Master of Education in Community Counseling at Lynchburg College. My approach encompasses various techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, and person-centered therapy. I also use relaxation and mindfulness-based techniques.

I value the individuality of each client and ensure therapy is tailored to specific needs and preferences. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to openly express yourself, discover your strengths, and work towards your personal goals.

"With 18 years of experience in the mental health field working with a variety of clientele, I value establishing an authentic connection with my clients and working to meet their individual goals."

Get to know Carson

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I have always enjoyed helping others through being fully present and listening to them.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Everything is temporary--the good and the bad.

What inspires you?

Nature, traveling, and art.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Spend time with my family, travel, do something outdoors.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesWomen’s Issues, Life Transition, Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Divorce, Grief, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Relationships, Depression, Body Image Issues, Codependency, Emotional Disturbance, Marital & Premarital, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Performance Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Anger Management, Family Conflict, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Any / Eclectic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Person-Centered Therapy