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Wise Mind Counseling, PLLCGroup practice

Group practice
Virginia
ADHD- Anxiety -Borderline personality disorder- Depression-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Trauma-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Practice Information

Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC is a Virginia-based group therapy practice providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care through virtual and in-person services. Our clinicians support individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, stress management, substance abuse, and emotional regulation while helping clients utilize their wise mind to guide healing, growth, and balance.

Led by Dr. Leslie Bottoms, our team includes licensed therapists, residents in counseling, and mental health professionals with experience supporting individuals from many different backgrounds and life experiences. Each clinician brings their own unique approach, specialties, and personality to the practice while remaining grounded in Wise Mind Counseling’s mission: helping people use their truth, find their voice, and move toward healing with confidence and support.

Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time, searching for guidance during a difficult season, or simply looking for a space where you can breathe and process life honestly, Wise Mind Counseling is here to support your journey with empathy, professionalism, and intention.

FAQS

What services does your practice offer?

Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC offers compassionate, trauma-informed virtual and in-person counseling services for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.

What are your practice's specialties?

Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC specializes in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder (BPD), burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress management, and depression using evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, EMDR, and trauma-informed care.

Why should I choose your practice?

Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC provides a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard while receiving compassionate, trauma-informed care tailored to your unique journey. Our team includes doctorate-level providers and highly trained clinicians with extensive experience using evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and EMDR to help individuals, couples, and families navigate anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions with balance, healing, and lasting growth.

How does payment work at your practice?

At Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC, we accept several major insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, and Optum/United Healthcare, though coverage may vary depending on the clinician and your specific plan. Our administrative team assists with insurance verification prior to your first appointment to help you better understand your benefits and expected costs.

We also offer self-pay options for clients who prefer private pay or do not have insurance coverage. Self-pay sessions typically range from $130–$160 depending on the clinician and services provided. Payment is securely processed through our client portal, creating a simple, transparent, and convenient experience for both insurance and self-pay clients.


Head of Practice's Licensure

Virginia: 0701012788

Supervisor: Dr. Leslie Bottoms(LPC 0701012788)


Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Horizon
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Mid-Atlantic States
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$130 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$130 (60min)
  • Family sessions:$130 (60min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week

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