Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis in Virginia: What to Know

People in Virginia considering psychotherapy may have questions about telehealth, licensure, and how to begin treatment that feels meaningful and legitimate. Clarifying these practical aspects helps support a thoughtful entry into psychological work.

I am licensed as a psychologist in Virginia and offer psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to individuals located in the state via telehealth. Licensure ensures that treatment is provided within established ethical and professional standards, supporting continuity and accountability.

Telehealth and Treatment in Virginia

Virginia permits licensed psychologists to provide psychotherapy via telehealth to patients who are physically located within the state at the time of sessions. Telehealth can make sustained psychological work possible when in-person treatment is not accessible.

Depth-oriented work conducted via telehealth remains focused on understanding emotional life as it unfolds within a consistent therapeutic relationship. The medium may differ, but the attention to process, meaning, and relational experience remains central.

Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy attend to enduring emotional patterns, internal conflicts, and relational dynamics that shape experience over time. This work is often sought by individuals who want to understand themselves more deeply or who have found that other approaches offered only partial relief.

Psychoanalysis involves a more intensive treatment structure, while psychoanalytic psychotherapy occurs less frequently. These distinctions are considered carefully during the consultation process.

Beginning Treatment in Virginia

Beginning treatment often involves uncertainty and reflection. Initial consultations offer space to talk about what has been difficult and to consider whether psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy feels like a good fit. Taking time at the outset supports clarity and steadiness in the work that follows.