
Mary Willoughby Prentiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Gloucester, VA 23061
Let's Connect (804) 294-4206

Do you feel like life’s challenges are overwhelming or you’re constantly stuck in the same struggles? Whether you’re a child, teen, college student, or parent, navigating life’s ups and downs can feel exhausting. You might feel stuck—like no one is really listening, and nothing seems to help. But here’s the truth: You won’t be stuck forever, and I’m here to help guide you through it. Parenting can feel like an ongoing battle. Between behavioral challenges, the uncertainty of handling your child’s defiance, or academic struggles, it’s easy to feel lost.
Imagine this instead: You wake up feeling more in control. Your relationships are improving, and you’re finding ways to handle challenges with confidence and calm. You’re rediscovering joy and balance in your life, and things that once felt overwhelming now feel manageable. Together we can make that vision a reality.
With 24/7 online scheduling, online therapy options for Virginia, and evening session availability, I easily fit therapy into your busy life. My clients appreciate my straightforward, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach. Visit my website or call today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Let's take the first step together.
Call or Email Mary Willoughby Prentiss now for a free 15 minute consultation - (804) 294-4206
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Mary Willoughby Prentiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 294-4206
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701010029 Mary Willoughby Prentiss
- Attended College of William and Mary, Marriage and Family Therapy, Masters in Education
- Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701010029
- Certificate from Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing 2023
- Certificate from Parent Child Interaction Therapy 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Parenting
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
- TF-CBT, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Reston, VA 20191
(804) 294-4206Nearby Areas

Mary Willoughby Prentiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (804) 294-4206