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Virginia Purnell

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello! I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to understand their experiences and develop practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. I believe that therapy can help clients build skills to move toward meaningful, lasting change, while creating a life that feels aligned with their values.

My approach to therapy

I approach therapy with empathy and curiosity. I believe clients are the experts in their own life, and my job is to help the client meet their goals pertaining to their mental health, so they can improve their quality of life.

What you can expect from me

In our first session we will spend time building rapport, and I will make it a goal to understand how I can support you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Long Beach
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Psychoanalytic, Exposure Response Prevention
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English