Kathy Dodson
LCSW
Hi and thanks for visiting my profile! I understand how big of a step it can be to seek therapy support, so let me tell you how I can help you. I provide telehealth therapy tailored to your needs. This can be short or long term with a goal to solve a current problem or to overcome a persisting barrier. I have over 20 years of experience working with people of all ages struggling with both mental health and substance abuse challenges. Let me walk with you on your journey of recovery.
My counseling approach:
CBT / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Attachment-Based, Compassion Focused, Humanistic / Rogerian, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based
I specialize in: Anxiety, Depression, Grief / Loss, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Bipolar Disorder, Coping Skills, Divorce / Breakup, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Life Transition, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Women�s Issues
Additional areas of focus: I always use a trauma informed supportive approach with a strength-based focus. Additional interventions that I provide include grief counseling, mental health and substance abuse recovery and support planning, family systems theory, healthy relationships/social skills training, psychoeducation, parent coaching, CBT, ACT, solution focused, and mindfulness.
Education: I obtained my master's in social work in 2003 from Virginia Commonwealth in Richmond, Virginia. Twelve years later I earned my LCSW (2015).
Accepting new clients? Yes
Accepted insurances: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Carefirst BCBS, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Optum, Sentara Health Plans, Self Pay
Visit type: Telemental Health (Video Visit)
Office location: Virtual only
Languages: English
Accepted client ages: 18-64 years old, 65+ years old
Gender of therapist: Female