Cultivating Growth and Emotional Wellness
Empowering adults across Virginia with telehealth and in-person counseling
About Denise Thomson Counseling Services
At Denise Thomson Counseling, we provide compassionate, client-centered, and insight-oriented therapy for adults navigating life’s challenges. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, body image issues, or major life transitions such as divorce, career changes, college, empty nesting, or retirement, you don’t have to face it alone. The goal of therapy is to help you build practical skills and lasting insight so you can feel better not only in session, but in your everyday life.
With more than 15 years of experience, Denise is committed to meeting you where you are in your journey. Therapy is tailored to your unique needs, offering personalized support and guidance to help you move through life’s complexities with greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding.
Our Approach
Denise uses an eclectic therapeutic approach, thoughtfully adapting each session to best support your individual goals and experiences. Together, you will focus on:
Coping Skills — Develop practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges while strengthening overall emotional wellness.
Values Exploration — Clarify what matters most to you and learn how to live in alignment with your personal values.
Insight Development — Gain a deeper understanding of patterns, emotions, and experiences to support lasting growth and meaningful change.
For your convenience and comfort, Denise offers both in-person and telehealth sessions, making it easier to access care wherever you are.
Start Your Journey Today
Healing and growth are possible. If you are ready to take the next step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life, Denise Thomson Counseling is here to support you. Reach out today to begin your journey toward positive change.
Meet Denise
Denise Thomson, a licensed therapist in Virginia, is an experienced clinician with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges, including anxiety therapy, divorce counseling, and grief counseling. Before founding her own private practice, Denise worked in various settings—such as residential programs, crisis stabilization units, and intensive outpatient programs—serving adults, adolescents, and their families dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and PTSD.
Outside of her professional life, Denise is a proud mom of three college-aged children and shares her home with two beloved pets and coworkers: Ollie the cat and Summer the dog. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, walking, reading, and upcycling furniture.
Committed to lifelong learning, Denise continually expands her knowledge and expertise through ongoing education and professional development. She aims to provide every client with the care they deserve, including access to telehealth therapy, and the opportunity for genuine, positive growth.
Denise has a deep passion for psychology and the brain, proudly calling herself a 'psychology geek.'
About Denise Thomson Counseling Services
Services and Payment
Denise Thomson Counseling Services offers both individual telehealth therapy appointments from the comfort of your home and in-person options in the community.
Denise Thomson Counseling Services accepts many commercial insurance plans, including:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Sentara
- United Healthcare UHC
For those opting for self-pay, sessions are priced at $150 for the first session and $125 for subsequent sessions. If you choose to self-pay, you will receive a Good Faith Estimate.
Suicidal thoughts and Crisis
Denise Thomson Counseling Services is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in crisis, please call 988 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. For non-emergencies, Denise Thomson Counseling offers valuable mental health support, including anxiety therapy, grief counseling, divorce counseling, and assistance with relationship issues. We also provide convenient telehealth therapy options to ensure you receive the care you need.