Krista has helped me through a major family conflict. She is very supportive of my needs and she has walked me through a lot of my anxiety issues and struggles. I look forward to our sessions.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Krista

Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

Family Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in Virginia

9 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Krista 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.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Krista

My name’s Krista Hale, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in a variety of mental health settings for 45 years. At the age of 54, I went back to school to earn my Master's degree & become a licensed clinician. I am currently offering counseling to individuals, families, & couples via telehealth. I enjoy working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, & major life transitions, and I have a particular interest in working with older women, couples of all ages & persuasions, those struggling due to our current political climate, and those in the LGBTQ community.

I obtained my Bachelor of Social Work in 1978, my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling in 2013, and I became a licensed counselor in Virginia in 2016. I use a person-centered approach, which involves being accepting, non-judgmental, and respectful of other worldviews.

As a warm, intuitive, and empathetic counselor with a sense of humor, I help my clients flourish despite life’s setbacks. Book your appointment today and start your journey to a better 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.

My therapist has guided me through a very difficult family dynamic. My friends definitely see a huge improvement in my ability to communicate much better and she has shown me how ....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Krista

I like that my therapist is able to see me on a regular basis weekly at this point at the same day and time which makes it easier for planning. I wasn't sure how online would go bu....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Krista

Krista is wonderful. My spouse is in hospice and I am experiencing grief and Krista is a great support to me.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Krista

I feel heard and supported

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Krista

Get to know Krista

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

"The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well." - A. Adler

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesLife Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Gender Identity / Transgender, Racial Identity, Divorce

ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Feminist, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)