Kathy Dodson
LCSW
Greetings. I understand how big of a step it can be to seek therapy support, so let me tell you how I can help. I provide telehealth therapy tailored to your needs. This can be with a goal to solve a current problem or to overcome a persisting barrier. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals of all ages struggling with both mental health and substance abuse challenges. As your therapist, I will always practice with a trauma informed approach. Many of our unwanted behaviors/thoughts are coping skills that served us in the past. Learning how to let go of those behaviors/thoughts and becoming the healthiest versions of ourselves is what I will help you do. The treatment interventions that I provide typically include Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Addictions Counseling, Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Strength-Based. I am currently working with individuals 19+ years old. I do not provide couples or family therapy at this time. I encourage you to contact me with any questions you may have about therapy, or getting started, or about me. This is an important step you are taking, and I am proud of you. Take care and be well.
Service options: Individual Counseling
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
Anxiety, Depression, Grief / Loss, Marriage/Family, 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).
Yes
Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Carefirst BCBS, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Optum, Sentara Health Plans, Self Pay, UnitedHealthcare
Telemental Health (Video Visit)
Office location: Virtual only
Languages: English
18-64 years old, 65+ years old
Female