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Opal Dyson

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You deserve a therapist who meets you with warmth, humor, and a genuine belief that change is possible. For 9+ years, I've worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and major life transitions, helping each person find clarity, emotional stability, and practical tools that stick. I bring a culturally affirming, open-minded perspective to every session. If you're ready to feel more like yourself, I'd love to connect.

My approach to therapy

My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based care. In practice, this means we work together to identify thought patterns that keep you stuck, reconnect you with your own strengths, and build practical strategies you can use between sessions. I also bring a trauma-informed lens, which means we move at your pace, with your safety as the foundation.

What you can expect from me

After completing the initial assessment, your first session is entirely about getting comfortable and ensuring we're a good match. We'll start with a casual conversation about what brought you to therapy and what you're hoping to get out of it. Share what you feel ready to share. By the end of our session, we'll have a roadmap for our work together and a clear idea of what your goals look like. My goal with you is to provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel understood and empowered.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues
  • Therapy methods
    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English