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Jo Ann Preston

Jo Ann Preston

Therapist
LCSW

I am waiting to help you. My clinical and life experiences and Goldendoodle have taught me to be compassionate, patient, and to never assume anything, and more importantly, to respect the experiences of others because they can teach you as well. My approach to feeling better is simple. You have to put in the work. Everyone at some point needs another ear to listen, validate their concerns, and arrive at realistic, practicable solutions. Focusing on a person's inner strength, but being mindful that this person has come to me feeling he/she needs someone to validate their needs. I use solution-focused therapy with the strength-based modality. Solution-focused therapy addresses a person's present, future circumstances, and goals. The strength-based modality uses the person's hidden strengths to plan for the future. I have over 28 years of clinical experience. I have a doctorate in clinical therapy specializing in Trauma, Grief, and Geriatrics. This includes addressing the loss of a pet who is a devoted member of the family. I miss my Mr. Buster. My expertise includes child abuse, sexual abuse, racial inequity, and addiction-related issues. I work with Biracial and LGBTQ populations, and adolescents, and have found both populations to be committed, creative, and spontaneous. I accept several insurances: CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Maryland and Virginia, Optum Veterans Affairs in Maryland and Virginia, Cigna insurance in Maryland and Virginia, United Optum and Medicare in Maryland and Virginia, Anthem in Virginia, Bright Health in Virginia, Aetna insurance in Maryland, Humana Medicare Advantage in Maryland and Virginia, Velocity in Virginia and Maryland, Unity in Virginia and Maryland, Centivo Ellwood in Virginia and Maryland, and Fairos/Ocuunet in Maryland and Virginia. I am credentialed with Prime Health in Virginia and Maryland. I am credentialed in Claim Doc. I am certified in Dementia Care and Planning. I am insured with Kaiser in Maryland and Virginia. Again, uncovering the source, acknowledging the pain, moving forward, and planning for the future is your goal as well as mine! Best regards!

About Jo Ann Preston

Top Specialties

Traumatic Brain Injury
Children's mental/behavioral health
Life transitions
ADHD (Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder)
PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)
Addiction
Bipolar Disorder
Family relationships
Anger Management
Stress
Multicultural / Diversity issues
Medical issues / Physical health
Grief / Bereavement
Depression
Gender identity
Dementia
LGBTQIA+ support
Developmental disabilities
Spirituality
Antisocial behavior
Autism spectrum support
Adolescent & teen mental/behavioral health
Trauma
Anxiety
Learning Disorders
Military / Veteran support

Treatment Methods

Family/Marital, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoanalytic, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Motivational interviewing, Multi-systemic Therapy (MST), Mindfulness, Trauma-focused, Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative, Internal Family Systems, Play therapy, Behavioral modification

Ages Treated

66+
13-17
6-12
18-65

Languages Spoken

English

Practice/Network Information

Sondermind
4633 Taney Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304

License Information

LCSW

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

Remember to always check with your carrier to confirm coverage.

ClaimDOC
Kaiser Permanente
Cash Pay
Decent
United Health Care
Prime Health
CareFirst
Cigna
Centivo
Unity Preferred Network
Medicare
Aetna
Anthem
VNPN
Bright Health Plan
OccuNet

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Jo Ann takes multiple insurance plans including ClaimDOC , Kaiser Permanente and more.