Services

Individual therapy, entirely online, made for how you actually live.

I offer weekly 45-50 minute virtual sessions to clients across Virginia and Washington, DC. Everything happens on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.

Free consultation

$0

15 minutes to feel each other out.

Individual therapy

$215

45-50 minute weekly virtual sessions.

Initial assessment

$265

60-minute intake session to understand your story and set goals.

Extended session

$335

75 minutes for deeper trauma work when needed.

I'm currently a private-pay practice. I'll provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement on request.

Sliding scale

A limited number of reduced-fee spots.

I hold a set number of sliding scale spots each month for clients where the standard rate would be a genuine barrier to care. If that's you, mention it in your consult. We'll talk through what works for your budget and see if a spot is open.

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What we can work on together

Anxiety

Racing thoughts, over-functioning, and the constant hum of 'what if.'

Depression

Low motivation, numbness, or feeling behind on your own life.

Trauma

Processing what happened without being defined by it.

Religious trauma

Unlearning shame-based beliefs and rebuilding your own values.

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Chronic illness

Grieving the body you expected while advocating for the one you have.

Perfectionism

Loosening the grip of 'good enough is never enough.'

Self-esteem

Actually liking who you are, not just performing confidence.

Relationships

Boundaries, communication, family dynamics, and dating fatigue.

Life transitions

College, first jobs, breakups, moves, and identity shifts.

Service areas

Online therapy in Virginia and Washington, DC

Virginia therapy (LPC #0701015934)

Virtual counseling for teens and young women across the Commonwealth, including Northern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Charlottesville, Roanoke, Blacksburg, and college campuses statewide.

Washington, DC therapy (PRC #200001443)

Virtual counseling for DC residents in every ward: Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, Navy Yard, Petworth, and Shaw, including students and early career professionals.

Not sure whether you qualify? Ask during your free consult. Licensure follows where you're located, not where you're from.

Local practice details

Practice details for Virginia & DC clients

Practice
Christa Wanamaker Counseling, LPC
Service area
Virginia & Washington, DC (telehealth only)
Licensure
Virginia LPC #0701015934 · Washington, DC PRC #200001443
Hours
Mon – Thu, 10a – 6p ET

Common questions about sessions

  • How long are sessions and how often do we meet?

    Most clients meet weekly for 45-50 minute sessions. Intakes are 60 minutes, and 75-minute extended sessions are available for deeper trauma work.

  • Do you accept insurance?

    I'm a private-pay practice. I can provide a superbill you may submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Are sessions online or in person?

    All sessions are virtual, held on a secure HIPAA-compliant video platform for clients located anywhere in Virginia or Washington, DC.

  • What parts of Virginia and DC do you serve?

    Because therapy is telehealth, I can work with anyone physically located in Virginia or DC during our session, including Northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Charlottesville, Roanoke, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and every ward of Washington, DC.

Not sure which one you need? That's okay.

Book a free consult and we'll figure it out together.

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