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Diona Watkins

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

With six years of experience in the mental health field, I am a licensed mental health therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build emotional resilience, and achieve meaningful, lasting change. My clinical focus includes substance use, trauma, anxiety, and parent-child relational stress. I strive to provide a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, develop insight, and work toward their personal goals.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and an understanding that each individual’s journey is unique. I work with clients to identify patterns that may be impacting their emotional well-being, strengthen healthy coping strategies, and develop practical tools to manage stress, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions. I recognize the complex ways that trauma, substance use, anxiety, and family dynamics can influence daily functioning and overall quality of life.

What you can expect from me

I am passionate about empowering clients to recognize their strengths, overcome barriers, and create healthier patterns in their lives and relationships. My goal is to meet each client where they are, honor their individual experiences, and support them in moving toward greater self-awareness, healing, and personal growth.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Holistic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at [Capella University]
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Seeking Safety, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    808 Moorefield Park Drive Ste 110
    North Chesterfield, VA 23236