Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

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Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S (she, her)

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6603 Irongate Square North Chesterfield, VA 23234

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Ann Abell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in a variety clinical settings w/ children, adolescents, young adults and their families. Ann has specialized training in Trauma/Attachment, Early Childhood, Anxiety, Depression Neuro-diversity and Learning Challenges. Ann enjoys working with various family systems including children in the foster care or adoption process. Ann is LGBTQIA+ affirming supporting clients and their family systems seeking to enhance their skills to manage life stressors through various play based interventions.

Ann's therapeutic approach is best described as a client centered sensory and play-based approach. Interventions used in sessions may include kinestic grounding, sand tray, expressive arts, theraplay and filial therapies. She is a certified Theraplay & MIM Assessment Level I clinician. She also is a board approved LCSW and RPT supervisor in Virginia.

Ann engages clients in therapy with a client directed strengths-based perspective. She believes each client has the ability to heal themselves, overcome their challenges and achieve their personal goals. Ann enjoys working as a partner with parents/guardians to provide support, education and skills to utilize well beyond the therapy room.

Call or Email Ann Abell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (804) 214-6218

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Family Guidance Centers

6603 Irongate Square

North Chesterfield, VA 23234 map

(804) 214-6218

My website

I offer a multi-sensory, developmentally appropriate clinical approach to child, adolescent and family psycho-therapy.

I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD and Developmental Disorders

$135 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and families

Welcome to my office where there are various tools available to express your thoughts and feelings through play, arts, games and crafts.

Let's Connect (804) 214-6218

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Family Guidance Centers

6603 Irongate Square

North Chesterfield, VA 23234 map

(804) 214-6218

My website

I offer a multi-sensory, developmentally appropriate clinical approach to child, adolescent and family psycho-therapy.

I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD and Developmental Disorders

$135 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and families

Welcome to my office where there are various tools available to express your thoughts and feelings through play, arts, games and crafts.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $135

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Anthem HealthKeepers
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
CHAMPVA
Cigna and Evernorth
ComPsych
Friday Health
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
Humana
Magellan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan
MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Optum
Sentara Health Plans
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
VA Community Care Network (CCN)
Out of Network

I am in-network with most major insurance plans and accept self-pay for services. I am able to provide receipts for out of network reimbursement and health spending accounts.

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 214-6218

I am in-network with most major insurance plans and accept self-pay for services. I am able to provide receipts for out of network reimbursement and health spending accounts.

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 214-6218

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904007172 Ann Abell

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 20 years

Attended VCU, MSW, Graduated 2006

Additional Credentials

Membership with NASW National Association of Social Work

Membership with APT Association for Play Therapy

In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am a Virginia Board Approved LCSW Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPTS).

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 214-6218

In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am a Virginia Board Approved LCSW Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPTS).

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 214-6218

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Child
Trauma and PTSD
Developmental Disorders

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body Image
Chronic Illness
Depression
Domestic Violence
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse

Play-based, multi-sensory interventions are incorporated into sessions in various ways to address treatment goals. I specialize in play-based interventions and have obtained a registered play therapy supervisor credential to provide evidence based play services and clinical supervision.

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 214-6218

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 214-6218

3 Endorsements

Family Guidance Centers

Psychologist, PhD

Heather D. Cole

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S

Ann is a highly skilled and supportive supervisor who is ethically conscious and deeply invested in her work. As her former supervisee, I valued her strong problem-solving and clinical expertise, as well as creative approaches to treating the whole child.

Catherine Heflin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I highly recommend Ann Abell for her expertise and real-world experience. As my supervisor right out of college, she expertly connected theory to practice and played a key role in my professional development. Her insights and guidance made a lasting impact

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

I provide client centered play, sensory and expressive based services in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, and Strengths Based Interventions to assist clients and their family systems in progressing towards alleviating symptoms, decreasing experiences with stress and meeting their goals are also incorporated into session.

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 214-6218

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 214-6218

Location

Primary Location

Family Guidance Centers

6603 Irongate Square

North Chesterfield, VA 23234

(804) 214-6218

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Chesterfield

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I offer a multi-sensory, developmentally appropriate clinical approach to child, adolescent and family psycho-therapy.

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call for a free consultation now - (804) 214-6218

I offer a multi-sensory, developmentally appropriate clinical approach to child, adolescent and family psycho-therapy.

Ann Abell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S

Call for a free consultation now - (804) 214-6218

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