Grief, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition, Self Esteem, Coping Skills

Online in Virginia

25 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Renee accepts 32 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

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 Renee

Renee Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is purposeful and passionate about helping individuals at all life stages address and conquer challenges. Renee specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, motivational issues, and the fallout caused by major life transitions.

Renee completed her Master's degree in Agency Counseling at Gardner Webb University and has diverse experience in helping individuals at all life stages. Renee spent 15 years in a hospital setting performing emergency evaluations, case management, and social work interventions. Primarily, she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but also is eclectic in her approach, incorporating mindfulness and solutions-focused (SFT) interventions as needed.

Renee is confident that you can work together with her to find a new understanding of yourself and enhance your coping skills. Through the process of therapy, you may even discover strengths you never knew you had. She'll help get you on your way toward becoming a strong, confident individual—reach out to schedule today.

"As your therapist, I will provide safe, neutral, collaborative, and purposeful ways to improve your life situation."

Get to know Renee

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish that all client considered therapy a collaborative process.

What inspires you?

I am inspired to help people cope with and overcome life's challenges.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

The client should expect to be introduced to a safe, collaborative space.

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

In the first session, I want to begin to understand a client's needs, challenges and build rapport.

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

I enjoy taking care of animals , planting plants and listening to live music.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Anger Management

ApproachesMindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic