Althea Dent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
Let's Connect (540) 361-6591

I see counseling as a collaborative journey. I desire to create an atmosphere that is comfortable and accepting. My primary goal is to come alongside the client and assist in managing issues that can cause one to feel stuck or overwhelmed. Whether it’s navigating anxiety, a strained relationship, stress, or a major life transition, our work can provide clarity, relief, and real tools to help you move forward.
I use cognitive-behavioral, brief and solution focused therapies and techniques among other tools to develop an integrative approach tailored to each client individually. I also work with engaged, dating and married couples to strengthen their relationship using a customized couples' assessment and Gottman relationship principles.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or uncomfortable. You deserve a relaxed, judgment-free space to sort things out, gain perspective, and build momentum. If you're feeling emotionally tired, or unsure of your next step, I invite you to take that first step toward clarity and change. Let’s work together to make life feel more manageable and meaningful.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Althea Dent now - (540) 361-6591
Let's Connect (540) 361-6591

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Couple Sessions $165
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- EAP Plans
- Lyra Health
- Optum
- Sentara Health Plans
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Althea Dent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Email me or call with questions - (540) 361-6591
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701005287 Althea Dent
- In Practice for 14 years
Education and Years In Practice
Althea Dent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Email me or call with questions - (540) 361-6591
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Stress
Expertise
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- First Responders
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Retirement
- Spirituality
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Althea Dent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (540) 361-6591
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Althea Dent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Email me or call with questions - (540) 361-6591
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Althea Dent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (540) 361-6591