Tesalyn Hill-Felton, LPC, LCPC

About

Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, DC. Works with Child, Mood Disorders and Stress. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Stress Management
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Lesbian
• Life Transitions
• Parenting
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues
• Self Esteem

Types of therapy

• Clinical Supervision and Licensed SupervisorsNot a therapy for clients: this therapist supervises other clinicians, for example those working toward their license.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• InterventionHelp planning and running an intervention, where family and friends come together to encourage someone, often with an addiction, to accept treatment.
• Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)A therapy for young children's behavior in which the therapist coaches the parent live, often through an earpiece, while they play together.
• Reality TherapyFocuses on present choices and behavior, and on meeting needs such as connection and control in responsible ways.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Child, Mood Disorders, Stress, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bisexual, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Impulse Control Disorders, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Suicidal Ideation, Thinking Disorders

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, CareFirst, Cigna and Evernorth, Humana, Medicaid, Optum, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $150; sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Toddler, Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education & qualifications