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Nora Vassar
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Virginia

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Substance Use / Addiction

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia currently providing video psychotherapy sessions. My patients are older teens and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, poor self image and academic and professional stressors.

I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I focused on the impact substance abuse and mental health challenges have on the individual across the life span.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I approach psychotherapy holistically, integrating models such as Internal Family Systems Theory and Trauma Theory. My theoretical preferences are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused treatment and interpersonal therapy. I like to focus on pragmatic, strengths based, and solution focused interventions that will allow me to work collaboratively with clients to develop and support their own personal goals and journey of healing.

What you can expect from our first session

I envision therapy as a partnership that is based on mutual respect and honesty. Therapeutic goals are based on the individual's goals for self.My therapeutic approach is one that encompasses authenticity, compassion, knowledge and trust. I believe that each of these values are vital to building a strong therapeutic relationship so that we can create an empathic and non-judgemental path towards genuine healing.


Nora's style is

Empowering
Solution-oriented
Humorous

Insurance carriers Nora accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Nora

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Virginia Commonwealth University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Anger Management, Sleep disorder, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Grief, Loss, and Family Issues
Modalities: Interpersonal, Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, and Trauma Focused