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Available both in-person and online
1800 Diagonal Road Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314
As a Virginia-licensed school counselor and Resident in Counseling with Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults work through anxiety, trauma, and grief in a space where they actually feel safe to be themselves.
Together, we will explore the challenges impacting your emotional well-being, strengthen healthy coping skills, build confidence, and create meaningful strategies for healing and growth.
Whether you are facing trauma, school stress, family conflict, grief, self-esteem concerns, or relationship struggles, I will support you in gaining insight and resilience. Please reach out to get started on this healing journey together.
Call or Teresa Padgett now for a free 15 minute consultation - (703) 783-2309

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, LLC

1800 Diagonal Road

Suite 600

Alexandria, VA 22314 map

(703) 783-2309
My website
Currently offering virtual therapy sessions throughout Virginia. Available for virtual sessions evenings, weekends, and select daytime hours
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Peer Relationships 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (703) 783-2309
Photo of Teresa Padgett, Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, LLC

1800 Diagonal Road

Suite 600

Alexandria, VA 22314 map

(703) 783-2309
My website
Currently offering virtual therapy sessions throughout Virginia. Available for virtual sessions evenings, weekends, and select daytime hours
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Peer Relationships 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $180

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Evernorth EAP
  • Humana
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (703) 783-2309
Photo of Teresa Padgett, Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (703) 783-2309

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Danielle Crawford (Virginia / 0701010570) Teresa Padgett
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended George Mason University, M. Ed - Counseling, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Virginia Department of Education PPS-0609413 / 2025
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I received my M. Ed in Counseling from George Mason University in 2023. I am a Resident in Counseling with Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, LLC, as well as with Virginia Telemental Health Initiative (VTMHI). I am also entering my fourth year as a full-time Licensed School Counselor in Virginia.
Photo of Teresa Padgett, Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 783-2309
"
I received my M. Ed in Counseling from George Mason University in 2023. I am a Resident in Counseling with Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, LLC, as well as with Virginia Telemental Health Initiative (VTMHI). I am also entering my fourth year as a full-time Licensed School Counselor in Virginia.
Photo of Teresa Padgett, Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 783-2309

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Peer Relationships

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Do these issues align with your needs? or (703) 783-2309
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Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Do these issues align with your needs? or (703) 783-2309


Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based techniques, Somatic techniques, Play therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, as well as Trauma-Informed therapeutic techniques. In our first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy and your background and decide together which direction we want to go in, working collaboratively to meet your treatment goals.
Photo of Teresa Padgett, Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 783-2309
"
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based techniques, Somatic techniques, Play therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, as well as Trauma-Informed therapeutic techniques. In our first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy and your background and decide together which direction we want to go in, working collaboratively to meet your treatment goals.
Photo of Teresa Padgett, Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 783-2309

Location

Primary Location

Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, LLC

1800 Diagonal Road

Suite 600

Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 783-2309
"
Currently offering virtual therapy sessions throughout Virginia. Available for virtual sessions evenings, weekends, and select daytime hours
Photo of Teresa Padgett, Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 783-2309
"
Currently offering virtual therapy sessions throughout Virginia. Available for virtual sessions evenings, weekends, and select daytime hours
Photo of Teresa Padgett, Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Teresa Padgett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 783-2309