Tawanda McPhatter, LCMHC, LPC — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Tawanda!

I provide therapy to help you work through behavioral health concerns and build skills for managing life's challenges. My goal is to create a supportive space where you can explore your feelings and develop practical strategies.

My focus

I work with adults ages 18 and up. I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, and mood disorders. I use behavioral approaches to help you understand your responses and create meaningful change.

My approach

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help you identify patterns in your thoughts and behaviors, then develop tools to manage them effectively. We'll work collaboratively to address your concerns and build coping skills.

My communication style

I create a safe space where you can openly discuss your concerns and needs. I'm an active listener who values understanding your perspective, as it helps me identify the best ways to support you in working through challenges.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I've always been drawn to helping others navigate life's difficulties and find ways to manage challenges with greater confidence and clarity.

My goals for you

I invite you to share the goals you'd like to reach in therapy. If I see additional areas that might benefit you, I'll discuss those with you and we'll decide together what feels right to focus on.

Our first session

In our first session, I'll introduce myself and give you space to share what brings you to therapy. I'll assess whether we're a good fit and provide feedback and recommendations to help us move forward together.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 30 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tawanda McPhatter