Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Coping Skills

Individual Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling

Online in Virginia

15 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Keleisha accepts 33 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

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)

CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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 Keleisha

Keleisha Dixon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Keleisha specializes in helping people from various walks of life who have dealt with such issues as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and phase of life transitions, as well as teens who self-harm, and parents in need of support. She believes that counseling can provide clients with self-examination, alternative points of view, concrete steps, and skills to see them through this endeavor call life. In counseling, one can learn new ways to make better choices and conduct relationships with evidenced-based techniques. Keleisha uses techniques from family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy to help her clients gain insight, restructure negative thoughts, and find coping skills to manage symptoms of one’s diagnosis.

Keleisha believes that people experience life in numerous ways. No one is always living the ideal life; no one is always perfect, or armored for everything life brings in their path. Triumphantly or despairingly, whether for short or long periods of time, whichever way you are experiencing life, counseling is here for you. You may need a safe place to work through your issues, a shoulder to lean on, or have in-depth introspection; whatever you are dealing with, counseling is here for you. Many people want to have the best relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. Many people want joy, companionship, and to figure out their place in life. Some people want to belong. Counseling is here for them.

It may seem scary to begin changing and improving your life, but it is not impossible. The possibilities are endless of what you can learn and how strong you can become. You have the potential to rebuild broken relationships. Take a chance on improving your life, learning better ways of dealing with issues in relationships, and finding joy by coming in for counseling. Contact Keleisha for counseling today; your time will not be wasted because seeking to improve yourself is never a waste of time.

Get to know Keleisha

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

To provide a safe and welcoming space where people can get the help they need.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work well with clients who are ready to engage in the improvement and change process.

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

I am excited to work with clients who are ready to work on themselves.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish all clients know that counseling is for everyone.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I choose to practice at Thriveworks for the independence it provides.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by endless possibilities.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

In the first session with me clients can expect a professional and welcoming therapist.

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

I want to accomplish with an individual in their first session their goals for therapy.

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

On my time off, I holistically engage in having fun.

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

One thing that defines me is my strong sense of self.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Coping Skills, Grief, Career Counseling, Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Trauma / PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Self Esteem, Infidelity, Behavioral Issues, LGBTQIA+, Military / Veteran

ApproachesPsychoanalytic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Family Systems, Existential Therapy, Reality Therapy, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic / Rogerian