Noel Dianas Hughes

she/her

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Relationships, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, Women’s Issues, Anxiety

Individual Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling

Online in Virginia

38 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Noel 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

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I have always been driven to help others without judgment and with compassion.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Client's who are voluntarily seeking therapy, individuals and couples.

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

LBGTQ+, those with OCD, anxiety, relationship challenges.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

They are the experts and do have the capacity to be happy and meet their goals.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Reputation and professionalism.

What inspires you?

Life and giving back.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Sharing my approach to therapy, listening to their needs and informed consent. Also, initiating a biopsychosocial assessment.

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

Goals, plan of care, answer questions and concerns they may have.

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

Read, watch football, listen to rock music, enjoy my family.

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

I'm pretty calm and slow to anger.

SpecialitiesRelationships, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Self Esteem, Trauma / PTSD, Addiction, Grief, Life Transition, Coping Skills, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress

ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Reality Therapy, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Any / Eclectic, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)