Love Mary Alice. She's great at validating as well as challenging my point of view when necessary. I enjoy our sessions.

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geometry-shapes iconDepression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Online in Virginia
10 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Mary Alice accepts 42 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
AvMed
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
Connecticare
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Health First Health Plan
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Mass General Brigham (Optum)
Medcost VA
Medica
Medicare VA
Memorial Hermann Health Plan
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Oxford Health Plans
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)
Sharp Health Plan
Sutter Senior Care
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
Ventura County Health Care Plan
Western Health Advantage
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 Mary Alice

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Mary Alice Fields is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 30 years of experience counseling couples, families, and individuals. Mary Alice completed her Master of Education (MEd) at Lindsey Wilson College.

Mary Alice believes most people do the best they can with the knowledge and experience they possess. At times in our lives, our knowledge and experience are not enough to solve problems and live our most productive life. At times like this, collaboration with a licensed professional counselor can help us discover ways to solve issues and achieve our full potential. Changing our perception of issues can be most helpful. By adjusting our thought process, we can begin to see our problems in a new light, and discover solutions to seemingly insurmountable issues. 

Again, collaboration with a counselor can assist in this process. Old thought patterns can be replaced with new, healthier thought patterns that help us live our best life. The most important thing necessary to get you on your way to a more productive life is an open mind and a willingness to change. As a counselor, Mary Alice is your partner in ushering in this change. She cannot solve your problems, but she can and will assist you in learning new ways to achieve your goals.

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"With over 30 years of counseling experience, I look forward to assisting you in working through your issues to achieve positive outcomes. "

What clients say

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.

Mary Fields has been an enormous part of my ability to successfully handle a serious medical condition as well as a divorce after 44 years of marriage. She's a terrific counselor ....

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She listens

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I love working with Mary. She is always easy to talk to, share with, and I have utmost confidence in her techniques and advice to help me get through the weeks in between our meeti....

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My therapist does an exceptional job.

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Get to know Mary Alice

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I became a counselor to help others reach their goals and be successful in life.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with adults and couples.

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

I am excited to work with adults of all ages.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I am committed to helping you reach your goals and be successful.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I love the ease and convenience of online counseling.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by seeing others succeed.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

In a client's first session with me they can look forward to acceptance and unconditional positive regard.

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

I usually give a few suggestions on skills to work on to help a client reach their goals.

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

I love reading, shopping for antiques, and spending time with my family.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Life Transition, Grief, Divorce, Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, ADHD, Self Esteem, Infidelity, Coping Skills
ApproachesStrength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic / Rogerian
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Education and training

Years in practice
10 years
Graduating institute
Lindsey Wilson College
Graduating degree
Master of Education
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1043507478
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State of practiceVA
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License number701005267
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
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