Question 1

Who tends to be a good fit for therapy at APS?

Accepted Answer

Therapy at Ancora Psychological Services is a good fit for adults who feel deeply and are ready to understand themselves more fully. Many clients come in feeling stuck in survival mode, managing intense emotions, carrying the impact of past trauma, or noticing unhelpful patterns they have developed. You may be high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or disconnected on the inside. Therapy here is a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and feel more grounded.

The practice is especially suited for individuals who are curious, reflective, and motivated to engage in the process. While therapy is a space to reflect and discuss, it also involves learning practical skills and trying new ways of responding to stress. Clients who do best are open to looking honestly at their patterns, practicing skills between sessions, and working collaboratively toward change.

Question 2

Is therapy structured or open-ended?

Accepted Answer

Therapy is flexible but not unstructured. Sessions are guided by your goals and the themes that emerge, with attention to both understanding and growth over time.

Question 3

Do I need to know exactly what I want to work on?

Accepted Answer

No. Many clients come in with a general sense of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Therapy can help clarify what matters most and where to begin.

Question 4

Do you provide crisis or on call support?

Accepted Answer

Therapy can include support during periods of increased distress, depending on circumstances and level of need. However, if you are experiencing an ongoing crisis or experience acute safety concerns, we'll work together to identify appropriate additional supports to ensure your safety and care.

Question 5

How is therapy different from coaching at APS?

Accepted Answer

Therapy at APS is a clinical service focused on mental health, emotional patterns, and the impact of past or present experiences. Therapy can include diagnosis, treatment of mental health conditions, and support during periods of significant emotional difficulty or crisis.

Coaching, by contrast, is not mental health treatment. Coaching is future focused and skill based, designed to support personal growth for individuals who are otherwise stable and not seeking treatment for a mental health condition. Coaching may draw on psychological principle and research but it does not involve diagnosis or therapy. Coaching is best for clients who want structured support but are not in acute distress.

Individual Therapy

A Steady Approach to Change

Areas of Treatment

Trauma, PTSD, & Complex Experiences

Self-Harm & Suicidality

Mood and Personality Disorders

Grief, Loss, and Anger

Addiction and Coping Challenges

Identity & Relationships

Insurance and Fees

* Only the following Medicaid plans are accepted at this time: Humana Dual, Kaiser Permanente, United Healthcare/ Optum

Accepted Virginia Insurance Plans

Self-Pay Rates

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