Tiona  Washington
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Tiona Washington

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
North Carolina Accepting Online

Ask about our cost friendly options.... So you can Focus on your Feelings and your Fabulous.....Not your finances!!

Updated February 26, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Couples counseling
  • Life coaching
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics

Professional statement

Tiona Washington is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Charlotte, NC. Tiona enjoys helping individuals, couples, and families implement meaningful long-term change into their lives. She works with clients who feel the impact of traumatic experiences or painful memories, supporting them as they process through the past and move ahead towards a joyful, engaging life. She also works with clients who have stressful lives, whether that’s from their careers, family roles, or self-imposed expectations.



Tiona creates a warm, personable atmosphere each session so that clients feel comfortable talking openly about what’s on their minds. She believes that there’s no such thing as “perfect” – and that we’re all perfectly imperfect in our own unique ways, but that’s what makes us special. She is a strengths-based therapist who helps clients learn more about themselves and explore their mental health goals. Clients learn how to identify and label their emotions, especially in times of distress. They also practice effective coping skills and grow their self-care practices, boosting their resilience.



Tiona earned a Master’s degree in Counseling, as well as a Master’s degree in Human Resources. She has over 20 years of experience working with people and is passionate about helping clients implement effective strategies to feel content and fulfilled in their daily lives. She is a transparent, open-minded therapist who builds strong trust with each client as they work through what’s happening in their lives.


Message to clients

Change doesn't come without challenges right? There are 1000's of books and years of amazing research that tells us how and when we should... However, there's no perfect algorithm or method to it. The only person who truly knows either is YOU. If you are someone who has decided that you are ready for change and willing to face your own unique obstacles and challenges by being open-minded , trusting, transparent, vulnerable, and ideally "Perfectly Imperfect" (Tw) Let's get started today! The only thing you need to bring to our sessions is an open mind! "We are all Perfectly Imperfect and Fabulously Flawed" (Tw)


Specialties

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

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

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

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

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $199 (60min)
  • Sliding scale: $150 - $199
  • Initial session: $270 (60min)
  • Couples sessions: $320 (60min)
  • Family sessions: $400 (60min)
  • Individual Coaching: $170 (60min)
  • Joint Couple/Team Coaching : $315 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Courtesy billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

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

  • Weekly
  • As needed
Therapist's note

In addition to insurance acceptance, I offer other cost friendly options to ensure the benefit of care to everyone!!


Location(s)

Online Sessions (North Carolina)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
  • Tue 12:00 pm-8:00pm
  • Wed 12:00 pm-8:00pm
  • Thu 12:00 pm-8:00pm
  • Fri 11:00am- 2:00 pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 19 years

Perfectly Imperfect Counseling and Creative Concepts, PLLC, Owner/Practitioner, 2022 - Present

Webster University-Traditional, MA- Human Resources Development/Management, 2009
Webster University- Traditional, MA- Counseling, 2005
Winston-Salem State University, BA- Political Science, 2000


Licensure

North Carolina: 14530


Languages

English


Client testimonials

"Tiona really paid attention to what was the cause of the issue and actually listen before she gave a solution or suggested"
- Zencare client • June 2023
"Great consultation and her approach has encouraged me to pursue regular therapy."
- Zencare client • May 2023
"She is warm and welcoming - I have been on many calls and never opened up. I poured my heart out and she listened and not only understood but made sure i knew she was understanding the pain. I got off the call and went to my fiance and all i could say with tears in my eyes was she was so kind. Tiona is so very kind. warms my heart."
- Zencare client • November 2022
"Tina seemed very sincere. She made me feel very comfortable even though our conversation was brief. I look forward to future sessions with her. I think she may be an angel in disguise. ❤️"
- Zencare client • August 2022