Mandy Mays
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (540) 306-4665
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted? Whatever you’re dealing with deserves space to be heard. I aim to create that space—where you can feel at ease, silence, tears, and anger are respected, laughter and snacks are always welcome, and you don’t have to perform or “get it right.”
Sessions often include warmth, lightness, and supportive challenge. We might move between exploring core beliefs and tackling everyday stress.
I believe therapeutic connection is built through authenticity and collaboration. You hold the reins; I bring support, guidance, new skills, and a steady sounding board.
I help clients move toward real, meaningful change by addressing both underlying patterns and day-to-day overwhelm. My work is collaborative and individualized, integrating insight-oriented and skills-based approaches to offer practical tools and thoughtful challenge at a pace that feels supportive rather than pushy.
If you’re feeling unsure about starting therapy—or you’ve done this before and are looking for a good fit—that’s a valid place to be. Choosing a therapist matters. You’re welcome to reach out with questions or curiosity to see whether this space feels like a match, when and if you decide to take that next step.
Call or Email Mandy Mays now for a free 15 minute consultation - (540) 306-4665
Let's Connect (540) 306-4665
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $170
Insurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Mandy Mays
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (540) 306-4665
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701011160 Mandy Mays
- In Practice for 9 years
Education and Years In Practice
Mandy Mays
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 306-4665
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Coping Skills
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Mandy Mays
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (540) 306-4665
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Mandy Mays
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (540) 306-4665