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Chrissy Nieves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Substance Use / Addiction

Great to meet you!

With over a decade of experience in the behavioral health field, I am deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate complex challenges and work toward meaningful, positive change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in working with military connected individuals, folks struggling with addiction, and those involved in the justice system.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I help make healing possible through a combination of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing, I provide compassionate, person-center counseling that fosters personal growth, healing, empowerment and recovery.

What you can expect from our first session

You expect to leave our sessions feeling validated, seen, empowered, and equipped to address the concerns that are standing between you and wellness.


Chrissy's style is

Open-minded
Solution-oriented
Empowering

Insurance carriers Chrissy accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Chrissy

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Virginia Commonwealth University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Family Issues, Stress, Grief, Loss, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Location

11815 Fountain Way Ste 300
Newport News, VA 23606