A Safe, Affirming Space for Identity, Connection, and Complex Relationships
It is an honor to be considered as your partner on the path to peace and vitality. My practice is built on a foundation of radical authenticity, trust, and the belief that an unexamined life is a missed opportunity. I provide a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and deeply engaged environment where “nothing shocks me.” This is not a space for passive observation; I am an active collaborator who will jump into the “deep end” with you to discover new ways of being.
Structured Assessment meets Attachment Depth
I specialize in a high-level integration of the two gold standards in relationship science: The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This “Double-Threat” approach ensures that our work is both data-driven and deeply transformative.
- The Gottman Foundation: We begin with a structured Gottman Clinical Assessment to map the “Sound Relationship House.” This allows us to identify the specific physiological and behavioral “Horsemen” (Conflict markers) that disrupt your peace.
- Advanced EFT Integration: Moving beyond surface communication, my Advanced EFT Training allows us to navigate the “EFT Tango.” We work to identify the underlying attachment needs and emotional cycles that keep you stuck, restructuring your bond into a secure base.
Expertise in Complex Diagnosis & Acuity
With over a decade of clinical experience in hospitals and community agencies, I possess the specialized skills to sit with individuals and couples navigating complex psychological diagnoses. I offer a sophisticated clinical lens for:
- Personality Concerns & Mood Disorders:Â Navigating BPD, Bipolar, and complex trauma.
- Addiction & Recovery:Â Addressing the root causes of dependency and relational wounds.
- Symptom Relief:Â Targeted interventions for acute anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.
Specialized Support for ENM, Poly, & Kink
I provide expert, affirming care for those living outside traditional relationship heteronormativity. Whether you are navigating the nuances of Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) or deepening a Power Exchange dynamic, I offer a space of total clinical sophistication.
- Non-Traditional Structures:Â Expert guidance for polyamory, open relationships, and consensual non-monogamy.
- Kink & Queer Identity:Â Full respect for BDSM identities, queer-relational dynamics, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
Personal Philosophy & Roots
The child of an educator and a pastor, I have spent my life dedicated to helping others seek spiritual and emotional meaning. I blend professional expertise with humor and my own lived experience as a husband and a member of the community. Based in Virginia Beach, when I’m not in the therapy room, you’ll find me practicing mindfulness, watching true crime, or spending time with my husband and our Corgis, Teddy and Augie.
Rates
Dr. Mason provides high-level, private-pay services via Telehealth and in-office sessions.
Private Pay Counseling Services
Telehealth | |
| Couples Initial Assessment - includes Gottman Clinical Assessment | $325 for 90-minute intake session - in office/telehealth |
| Individual Initial Assessment | $275 for 75-minute session - in office/telehealth |
| Individual/Couples' Therapy | $220 for 50-minute session $275 for 75-minute session $325 for 90-minute session |
| Late Cancellation | Full Session Fee for cancellation within 24-hours of appointment |
| No Show Appointment Fee | Full Appointment Fee + phone call to be confirmed on the schedule |
Payment
Cash, check and credit or debit cards are accepted for payment.
Insurance & Reimbursement
Dr. Mason operates as a private-pay, out-of-network provider to ensure maximum privacy and clinical flexibility. Detailed “Superbills” are provided for insurance reimbursement. We recommend asking your provider: “What is my out-of-network coverage for CPT code 90837 (Individual) or 90847 (Couples)?”
