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Valine Ripes

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work with individuals navigating major life transitions, as well as those struggling with anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, therapy can be a space to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I will tailor therapy to your needs, combining evidence-based techniques with exploration of deeper patterns and experiences. I am supportive but not afraid to challenge you. I believe that meaningful growth often comes from gently pushing beyond what feels comfortable.

What you can expect from me

In our first session together, I will strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported. Moving forward, we'll work together at a pace that feels right to you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at George Mason University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1655 Fort Myer Drive Ste 500
    Arlington, VA 22209