Ellen Barnes Velissarios
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAC, ADC, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
707 Gum Rock Ct, Newport News, VA 23606
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (757) 320-0817
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* CONTACT US FOR ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS. I have been practicing for over 15 years in acute, inpatient, outpatient, group home, not-for-profit, school, in-home, private, & residential/hospital settings. Counseling theories implemented include cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, family systems, & person-centered. Techniques used are drawn from a variety of counseling perspectives to meet individual needs & strengths. Populations served are adolescents, adults, & families.
Specialties include working with complex PTSD/trauma, LGBTQIA, BIPOC & AAPI populations, adolescents, neurodivergent clients, spiritual trauma, substance abuse, & addiction.
I have served as an adjunct professor at ODU to paraprofessionals working with addictions and substance abuse populations. Provided supervision to QMHPs practicing in in-home, TDT settings. Provide supervision for residents working toward licensure in VA, LPC, who are in or have completed a counseling, CACREP accredited Master's program.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Ellen Barnes Velissarios now - (757) 320-0817
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- Anthem Healthkeepers Plus
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Humana
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medicaid
- Medicaid GAP
- Medicare
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Military OneSource
- MultiPlan
- Optima Family Care Behavioral Health
- Self-pay
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- Uninsured
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Various EAPs
- Virginia Premier
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (757) 320-0817
Ellen Barnes Velissarios
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAC, ADC, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701005142 Ellen Barnes Velissarios
- In Practice for 20 Years
- Certificate from CCE Certified substance abuse coun / 2012
- Certificate from VCA Clinical supervision / 2014
- Attended College of William and Mary, Master of Education in Counseling, Graduated 2008
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (757) 320-0817
Ellen Barnes Velissarios
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAC, ADC, NCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Racial Identity
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Teen Violence
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Email me or call with questions - (757) 320-0817
Ellen Barnes Velissarios
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAC, ADC, NCC
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
access to 3rd party translators
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
access to 3rd party translators
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Reality Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (757) 320-0817
Ellen Barnes Velissarios
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAC, ADC, NCC
Location
Primary Location
Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center
707 Gum Rock Ct
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 320-0817Email me
Take the first step to help. Call now - (757) 320-0817
Ellen Barnes Velissarios
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAC, ADC, NCC