geometry-shapes iconStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Coping Skills
Online in VA
5 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Karion accepts 32 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
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 Provider

About Karion

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Get to know Karion

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I decided to become a counselor because I am inspired to help others to live better lives and become the best version of themselves that they can be.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with clients who are motivated and ready to seek the change within themselves.

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

I'm excited to work with clients who are ready to make change and work on their growth.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish that all clients knew that happiness is the product of the choices we make and not a product we seek.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I chose to work at Thriveworks because they offered me the opportunity to grow as a counselor.

What inspires you?

Seeing personal growth within myself and within others.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

In the first session, clients can expect to understand the therapeutic relationship.

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

Identifying personal goals to start working towards.

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

I play bass guitar in an amateur band.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

Friendly.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Grief, Anger Management, Life Transition, Behavioral Issues
ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
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Education and training

Years in practice
5 years
Graduating institute
Old Dominion University
Graduating degree
Master’s in Mental Health Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1881308773
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State of practiceVA
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License number0701013750
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
Karion is available for Video visits.
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