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Telehealth Therapy in Virginia: Personalized Mental Health Support

Telehealth Therapy in Virginia: Personalized Mental Health SupportTelehealth Therapy in Virginia: Personalized Mental Health SupportTelehealth Therapy in Virginia: Personalized Mental Health Support

Expert online and telehealth therapy for adults across Virginia, specializing in anxiety therapy, divorce counseling, grief counseling, and addressing relationship issues.

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About Positive Growth Counseling

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At Positive Growth Counseling, we specialize in providing compassionate, client-centered, and insight-oriented therapy for adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, body image issues, and life transitions such as divorce, job changes, college, empty nesting, and retirement. 


With over 15 years of experience, Denise is dedicated to meeting you where you are in your journey. Her approach is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring that you receive the support and guidance necessary to navigate life's complexities. 


Our Approach


Denise utilizes an eclectic therapeutic style, allowing her to adapt her methods to best fit your individual circumstances. Together, we will focus on: 


Coping Skills: Develop practical tools to manage stress and anxiety through our specialized anxiety therapy, improving your emotional wellness. 

Values Exploration: Identify what truly matters to you and align your life with those values. 

Insight Development: Gain a deeper understanding of your challenges, empowering you to lead a happier, healthier, and more value-driven life. 


We also offer divorce counseling and grief counseling to help you work through these significant life changes. Additionally, our telehealth therapy options make it easier to access support from the comfort of your home. 


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If you're ready to take the next step towards healing and growth, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.

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Meet Denise

Denise Thomson, a licensed therapist in Virginia, is an experienced clinician with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges, including anxiety therapy, divorce counseling, and grief counseling. Before founding Positive Growth Counseling, Denise worked in various settings—such as residential programs, crisis stabilization units, and intensive outpatient programs—serving adults, adolescents, and their families dealing with relationship issues.


Outside of her professional life, Denise is a proud mom of three college-aged children and shares her home with two beloved pets and coworkers: Ollie the cat and Summer the dog. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, walking, reading, and upcycling furniture.


Committed to lifelong learning, Denise continually expands her knowledge and expertise through ongoing education and professional development. She aims to provide every client with the care they deserve, including access to telehealth therapy, and the opportunity for genuine, positive growth.


Denise has a deep passion for psychology and the brain, proudly calling herself a 'psychology geek.'

About Positive Growth Counseling

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Services and Payment

Positive Growth Counseling offers individual telehealth therapy appointments from the comfort and security of your home. This telehealth option allows you to engage in anxiety therapy, grief counseling, or divorce counseling without needing to take a lengthy time away from work or home. A quiet and secure place is required for a successful telehealth experience.


Positive Growth Counseling accepts many commercial insurance plans, including:


- Aetna

- Anthem

- Blue Cross and Blue Shield

- Cigna

- Oscar

- Sentara

- United Healthcare UHC/UBH


For those opting for self-pay, sessions are priced at $150 for the first session and $125 for subsequent sessions. If you choose to self-pay, you will receive a Good Faith Estimate.

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Suicidal thoughts and Crisis

Positive Growth Counseling is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in crisis, please call 988 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. For non-emergencies, Positive Growth Counseling offers valuable mental health support, including anxiety therapy, grief counseling, divorce counseling, and assistance with relationship issues. We also provide convenient telehealth therapy options to ensure you receive the care you need.

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