Divorce, Racial Identity, Parenting, Family Conflict, Substance Use, Alcohol Use, Spirituality, Chronic Illness/Pain, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Career Counseling

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in VA

32 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Vanessa accepts 30 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

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)

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 Vanessa

Vanessa Johnson is an LPC and Certified Substance Use Counselor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Vanessa offers over 30 years of experience in helping individuals with physical, emotional, and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, and substance use. She has worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and a Certified Substance Use Counselor with the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is also an Ordained Minister experienced in pastoral counseling.

Vanessa facilitates the growth experience for her clients using strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, and reality counseling to assist her clients with the issues they are presenting. She is compassionate and respects the individuality and cultural backgrounds of her clients. Vanessa has the ability to establish a healthy rapport with her clients, understanding it takes courage to ask for help.

“I believe counseling is a partnership with the counselor and client striving to achieve a healthy life purpose for self,” says Vanessa.

"As an African-American female, I understand the presenting issues of financial and racial disparity, cultural bias, and intergenerational issues."

Get to know Vanessa

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I value the human connection and understand that for some individuals, connecting with others can be stressful, as well as difficult to maintain healthy relationships.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Therapy is healing.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I was offered the opportunity to participate in their residency program and the company profile was excellent.

What inspires you?

Living with a purpose.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Acceptance and compassion.

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

Gaining an understanding of their concerns and their preferred solutions.

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

Gardening

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDivorce, Racial Identity, Parenting, Family Conflict, Substance Use, Alcohol Use, Spirituality, Chronic Illness/Pain, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Thinking Disorders, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Social Anxiety, Seniors & Geriatric, Psychosis, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Mood Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Impulse Control Disorders, Codependency, Caregivers, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition, Sleep / Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Medical / Health Issues, Grief, Relationships

ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Motivational Interviewing, Christian Counseling