Lora is the best! Has been helping me in extremely difficult times. She is so accommodating and a very important part of my healing process.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lora

Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in Virginia

14 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Lora accepts 33 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

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 Lora

Lora "Leanne" Dudley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 10 years of experience in providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking assistance with depression/anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and post-traumatic stress. Leanne completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Radford University.

Leanne seeks to establish a caring and therapeutic relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths to assist you in meeting and living your best life. She is respectful and nonjudgemental in her work. Leanne utilizes collaborative, strength-based, mindfulness-based, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy; being mindful of flexibility in order to best meet the unique needs of all individuals and couples.

"As a clinician who has had the opportunity to work with a variety of people, I understand that each individual and their needs are unique. "

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.

Lora is the best! Has been helping me in extremely difficult times. She is so accommodating and a very important part of my healing process.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lora

My counselor is very flexible.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lora

My experience with therapy was phenomenal. I felt comfortable opening up about both the rough days and the good ones without any fear of judgment. Lora Dudley provided a safe, unde....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lora

Thank you, useful feedback for positive everyday living.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lora

Get to know Lora

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I felt that I could contribute and assist others in achieving their identified goals.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I always try and work and go where my client is in order to provide the best services possible.

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

I am excited to work with all clients and find each person unique.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

That seeking mental health assistance is a good thing.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

The company philosophy and supportive nature of clinicians.

What inspires you?

Being the best person I can be.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

A warm and non-judgemental approach.

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

To begin the process of establishing therapeutic rapport.

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

Spend time with my family.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Grief, Divorce, School Issues, Family Conflict, Substance Use, Career Counseling, Anger Management, Gender Identity / Transgender, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Social Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Mood Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Hoarding, First Responders, Emotional Disturbance, Domestic Violence, Codependency, Caregivers, Life Transition, Sleep / Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, Sexual Abuse, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, LGBTQIA+, Domestic Abuse, Military / Veteran

ApproachesPsychodynamic, Culturally Sensitive, Strength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Structural Family Therapy (SFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychotherapy, Intensive Therapy, Family / Marital, Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Existential Therapy, Relational, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt, Feminist, Adlerian, Humanistic / Rogerian