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Michael Hester

Licensed Professional Counselor
Virginia

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Depression and Substance Use / Addiction

Great to meet you!

I am an Expert People Developer (EPD), United States Army and Georgia National Guard veteran; a servant-leader with over 25 years of experience in the helping field. As a graduate of the Adler-Dreikurs Institute, Bowie State University, Washington Bible College, Prince George’s Community College and the Academy of Health Sciences, I earned numerous professional validating credentials. In addition to being a psychotherapist and educator, I served during the Persian Gulf War.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am an energetic, interactive, and solution-focused psychotherapist. With joy, compassion, and understanding you will be supported on your personal growth journey. Although I specialized in Adlerian therapeutic techniques, complementary methodologies are integrated to offer a highly personalized and holistic approach to therapy.

What you can expect from our first session

I will help you explore how the following six domains may have shaped and potentially influenced your perspectives and life:



  1. History
  2. Environment
  3. Society
  4. Theology
  5. Economics
  6. Relationships


You will receive practical feedback that helps effectively address life challenges and mistaken goals. You can expect to laugh in the face of adversity while having fun learning, growing, and moving towards your personal goals and purpose. You will receive support and encouragement with kindness and truth.


Michael's style is

Solution-oriented
Energetic
Empowering

Insurance carriers Michael accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare

More about Michael

MA (Master of Arts) at Bowie State University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep disorder, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Experiential, Psychoanalytic, Strength-Based, Relational, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Jungian, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology, Behavior Modification, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Brief Dynamic, and Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Locations

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2000 Duke Street Ste 300
Alexandria, VA 22314