Counseling Services in VirginiaLET’S TALK THERAPY:
CREATE LASTING CHANGE
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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
50-minute individual sessions
Let’s talk therapy — specifically, the kind that transforms your relationship with yourself.
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EMDR THERAPY
50-minute trauma-focused sessions
Process and heal painful memories. This evidence-based approach helps you move beyond trauma and reclaim your emotional freedom.
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GROUP COUNSELING
90-minute group sessions
Connect with others who understand. Join a supportive 12-week online program designed for shared growth and community support.
COUNSELING CHANGES LIVES
EMBRACE EMBODIMENT | ACCEPT COMPLEXITY | LIVE AUTHENTICALLY
In our culture, we’re taught to think our way through everything. All too often, we analyze, rationalize, and try to solve problems with our minds alone.
While thinking is important, there’s wisdom in also listening to what our emotions tell us—which speak to us through sensations in the body. By tuning into these subtle messages, you gcan access your body’s natural ability to heal trauma at the root.
One beautiful outcome of therapy is learning to be okay with life's complexities and contradictions. When you can make peace with the fact that life isn't black and white, you become more present and grounded. This gives you more emotional resilience and helps you respond to stress from a calmer, more centered place. By connecting with your body and emotions, you discover deeper parts of yourselves—your authenticity, your inner peace, and your personal strength.
Let’s work together to change your life trajectory. You’ll learn practical tools and healing approaches that connect you more deeply with who you truly are. Using evidence-based techniques, you’ll discover how to unite aspects of your body, mind, and soul—because counseling changes lives.
How to
Get Started
Take the first step.
Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right match for your needs.Define your path.
The first session focuses on understanding your current challenges and identifying your desired outcomes.Embrace the journey.
Individual therapy and EMDR clients typically need about 8 weeks to break through limiting patterns and cultivate healthier habits. Group therapy participants commit to 12 weekly sessions, building community while working toward personal growth.
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Stories of Breakthrough
“What a transformative session. Thank you! Trusting this and feeling full of gratitude. Energy with my precious partner transformed. Most beautiful is connection to self and spirit. Feel home.”
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Stories of Breakthrough
“Working with you is magic—things always move with my job search after our appointments.”
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Stories of Breakthrough
“I felt numb inside for years. I can't believe I can feel companionship. I can feel safety. I could weep now.”
Your Questions Answered
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During our initial consultation, we’ll discuss your specific needs and goals to determine which therapeutic practices will serve you best.
Individual counseling can be ideal if you’re seeking personal growth, working through life transitions, or addressing relationship patterns.
EMDR therapy is particularly effective for processing anxiety, trauma, painful memories, or experiences that feel “stuck.”
Group counseling offers the added benefit of community support and shared healing. We can always adjust our approach as your needs evolve—the most important step is simply getting started.
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Absolutely! I have availability for counseling for patients all across the state of Virginia—from Fairfax, VA to Blacksburg, VA. I’d love to connect and answer any questions that you have.
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Many people wonder about the “right time” to begin counseling. The truth is, you don’t need to wait until you’re in a crisis. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply want to invest in your personal growth, counseling can provide valuable support. It's also common for people in relationships to pursue individual relationship counseling—working on themselves individually while focusing on patterns that affect their partnership.
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I provide monthly superbills that allow you to be reimbursed directly by your insurance plan. Patients receive an average of 70% reimbursement per session from insurance, but each plan is different.
I am considered an out-of-network (OON) provider who provides super-bills on a monthly basis for reimbursement.
A superbill is the receipt that you need to submit to your insurance company to be reimbursed for a portion of the services.
Except for AETNA, my patients pay my fee upfront.
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Yes. Patients are welcome to use their HSA or FSA cards.
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How to determine your Out-Of-Network (OON) coverage:
Step 1. Call number on the back of your insurance card for members benefits.
Step 2. Express that you are a potential patient needing an eligibility and benefits check for out of network coverage, specifically for mental health coverage.
Step 3: Confirm your ID number, the person receiving services first and last name (if that is yourself then your first and last name), and the person receiving services Date of Birth.
Step 4: Provide the following information—
Therapist’s first and last name (Melissa Tully)
Billing code: 90837 (which is a regular therapeutic hour)
Step 5: Ask for the following information-
Do I have Out of Network Benefits?
What is my deductible?
How much of my deductible has been met?
What is my percentage of reimbursement?
How much can I expect to be reimbursed based on a fee of $200 dollars?
Get in Touch
When it comes to anxiety and trauma therapy in Blacksburg, VA, I’m here to guide you toward the support you need to move forward.
Therapy in Virginia
melissa@melissatullycounseling.com
(540) 739-3744