Christel has a calm comforting spirit. She is a great listener & very encouraging.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Christel

Depression, Anxiety, ADHD

Individual Counseling

Online in VA

15 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Christel accepts 31 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

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)

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 Christel

Christel Hammett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with children from early childhood to adolescence and their families. She specializes in treating adjustment disorders, anxiety, attachment, autism spectrum-related issues, depression, low self-esteem, chronic stress, trauma, and more.

She has her Bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from the University of Georgia and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She has experience in outpatient treatment, crisis counseling, and in-home behavioral treatment. Christel utilizes an eclectic approach with a primary approach in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) while also utilizing behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, psychoeducational, and attachment-based approaches.

Christel enjoys working with individuals to realize their strengths and ability in treatment with the overall goal of working on healing. She encourages self-reflection so individuals can grow from their treatment and move forward with personal growth. Christel focuses on a person-centered approach to improve overall functioning.

"Having 15 years of experience working in the field, I understand the need for others to improve the ability to cope and improve their overall quality of life. "

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Christal was knowledgeable and very helpful

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Christel

Christel has a calm comforting spirit. She is a great listener & very encouraging.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Christel

Get to know Christel

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

Becoming a counselor allowed me to be able to assist others in personal growth and provides a way to help others make life changes.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work well with most clients who are able to build rapport and have a motivation for change.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I enjoy clients who are willing to work in session and outside of sessions in order to build skills that will lead to decreasing symptoms and improve coping.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish client's understood that they have the ability to change and that change should come with improving self esteem and self acceptance.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Thriveworks allows flexibility in the field, offers support to clinicians and has the ability to meet client's needs for scheduling and options for therapy.

What inspires you?

My inspiration comes from recognizing the small successes during the day that add up to wanting to continue to grow and learn.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

In the first session, I always review how sessions are structured, psycho education around the model that I use and also allow for questions about the therapeutic process.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

In the first session, I want to lay groundwork for rapport building and trust.

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

I love to be outside hiking or going to events. I also have a love for football and enjoy the fall when I can watch my favorite teams.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, ADHD, Grief, School Issues, Parenting, Spirituality, Chronic Illness/Pain, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Career Counseling, Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Thinking Disorders, Social Anxiety, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Neurodiversity, Mood Disorders, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Impulse Control Disorders, First Responders, Domestic Violence, Developmental Disorders, Codependency, Caregivers, Relationships, Life Transition, Sexual Abuse, Autism, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Domestic Abuse

ApproachesStrength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Interpersonal, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Behavioral Therapy, Any / Eclectic, Reality Therapy