Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition, Addiction, LGBTQIA+

In Person & Online in Arlington, VA

30 years in practice

Ages served: 11-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

John accepts 30 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

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.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About John

John Vymetal-Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 30 years of experience helping adolescents and adults. Much of his work has been with children and young adults addressing trauma, loss, addiction, and sexual abuse. He is a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community and has extensive experience with foster care and child welfare issues.

John received his Master’s in Counseling from San Diego State University, where he participated in a program focused on multiculturalism and social justice. John uses a variety of person-centered approaches to help his clients, from meditation and mindfulness to cognitive behavioral therapy.

John believes that you are the expert in your experience. He welcomes the chance to help you without judgment to recognize and celebrate your uniqueness. If you are ready to move forward with your life, schedule an appointment today!

"Each person who comes to me has a unique story, and I see my role as helping them to thrive in the future that awaits them."

Get to know John

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I learned years ago that I have some talent for helping people move forward in life and wish to continue sharing my skills in that area.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I find the atmosphere and culture at Thriveworks consistent with my counseling values--supporting, trusting, and optimistic.

What inspires you?

Dogs--all dogs!

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

In our first session we will discuss their needs, explain what counseliing is like, discuss what has worked or not worked for them previously.

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

Spend time in nature, play music.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition, Addiction, LGBTQIA+, Trauma / PTSD

ApproachesRational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic / Rogerian