Even strong, smart, successful people recognize the importance of seeking help from experts. You might not be in a crisis. Your relationship might have been “good enough” for too long now. It’s not always clear how to go about initiating change and it’s helpful to have an objective perspective. Counseling is a great way to improve your life. The process doesn’t have to be intimidating. Before beginning our work together, we’ll discuss your goals, and explore how best to achieve them and an appropriate timeline.
Some of my most rewarding therapy sessions are with couples who learn to understand and accept the differences in one another. Regardless of whether they are neurodivergent or neurotypical.
Raising awareness and helping people better understand their neurodiverse traits is my passion. I can really geek out on this subject. If you don’t believe me, you should see my blog. For those who may be unfamiliar with the term, “neurodiversity” is an inclusive term that encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, and other similar conditions. If knowledge is power, then understanding neurodiversity is essential, especially for effective communication between partners who think differently. In couple’s therapy, I work to help partners gain a better understanding of each other’s uniquely wired brains. In individual counseling, it’s about improving the relationship that you have with yourself. To paraphrase the title of one of my favorite ADHD self-help books, “You are not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy!” In a world made to function on neurotypical standards, being neurodivergent can be tough. It’s even tougher if you aren’t even sure you’re neurodivergent or you received a diagnosis later in life. Whether you’d like to increase your self-awareness or work with your partner to improve communication, therapy can help with that… I’d like to help with that.
My own lived experience draws my compassion towards chronic illness and to parents of medically (and mentally) exceptional children. Although my professional area of focus is primarily neurodiversity, I will always try to make room for medically complex individuals and families. Chronic illness affects every aspect of life, contributing to feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and resentment. Therapy helps when you find yourself needing to “be the strong one” or thinking “I don’t want to be a burden to anyone” . I want to help you and your family gain the tools needed to cope with the emotional impact of chronic illness.
For those who are seeking a Christian perspective in counseling, I am comfortable weaving your relationship with God into our work together. Understand that this is about your faith journey, and that I will support you in that journey. It can be reassuring that the therapy you receive will also align with your spiritual beliefs, making it easy to incorporate into your everyday life.
I hope this helps you know a bit about me and how I can help. If you have any questions (any questions at all, really) please feel free to email me at aoneill@relationship-center.com and ask!
Rates
Private Pay Counseling Services
| Initial Assessment for Individual | $150 for 90-minute session |
| Individual Therapy | $150 for 60-minute session |
| Initial Assessment for Couples | $200 for 120-minute session |
| Couples Therapy | $150 for 60-minute session |
| Initial Assessment for a Family | $200 for 120-minute session |
| Family Therapy | $185 for 90-minute session |
| Co-parenting sessions and additional services | Rates are available upon request. |
| Additional Time Available | Half of full session fee for up to 30 minutes. Full session fee for over 30 minutes up to but not exceeding full session time. |
| Late Cancellation | Full Session Fee for cancellation within 24 hours of appointment |
| No Show Appointment Fee | Full Appointment Fee + phone call required to be reinstated on schedule |
Payment
Cash, check and credit or debit cards are accepted for payment.
Insurance
Andi currently accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and Sentara for Virginia residents. If Andi does not accept your insurance and you prefer to use your insurance, she will be considered an out-of-network provider. You will be charged the private pay rates and will be provided with a receipt for services that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
