geometry-shapes iconLGBTQIA+, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Divorce, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Online in Virginia
10 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Michelle 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 Provider

About Michelle

Michelle Swanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. She works with adults to address issues including bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders. She also assists with concerns such as grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illness, and peripartum anxiety and depression. Michelle has spent time in community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, disaster response, and medical social work. She has additional expertise working with veterans, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Michelle has a Master's in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and somatic experiencing. She tailors care to each client's needs.

Michelle is passionate about assisting clients in achieving growth and wellness. She will partner with you to build a therapeutic alliance and support you as you work toward your unique goals. Schedule an appointment with Michelle today!

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"I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the key to progress, and I will be with you every step of the way as you work toward your goals."

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesLGBTQIA+, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Divorce, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationships, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, ADHD, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Any / Eclectic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoanalytic, Humanistic / Rogerian
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Education and training

Years in practice
10 years
Graduating institute
University at Albany, State University of New York
Graduating degree
Master of Social Work
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1992259667
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State of practiceVA
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
Michelle is available for Video visits.
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Michelle Swanson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)