
Claire Armstrong
Pre-Licensed Professional


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, WireInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Emily Kerschen (Virginia / 0904014322) Claire Armstrong
- Attended VCU, MSW
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- First Responders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Radically Open DBT-Sundays at 7 PM-Virtual

Struggling with perfectionism, emotional control, or feeling misunderstood? This weekly RO DBT group is designed for those who cope through overcontrol—often leading to isolation, rigidity, or burnout. In a warm, supportive space, you'll learn skills to build deeper connections, increase emotional openness, and embrace self-compassion. Whether you're navigating anxiety, OCD, anorexia, or chronic loneliness, this group offers structure, insight, and a path toward meaningful change. Open to adults of all backgrounds ready to grow through community and evidence-based support—from the comfort of your home.
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Group Meets
DBT Weekly Virtual Sessions-6 PM Monday

This weekly group, led by DBT-trained facilitators, offers practical tools to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, reduce impulsive behaviors, and build a life worth living. Grounded in evidence-based DBT, we focus on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, depression, BPD, or chronic stress, join us for a supportive, structured space for growth and healing—from the comfort of your home.