Area Mental Health Resources
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER LISTS
PLEASE NOTE: It is important to advise parents/guardians that PWCS in no way endorses or recommends provided resources, and anything given is for the convenience of the PWCS community. Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact their health insurance to ensure coverage.
Providers are listed are no in particular order.
Compiled by PWC Community Services; includes local mental health providers by insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, fee accommodations, and a specific list of area psychiatrists. NOTE: - PWC Community Services Board is no longer updating this list.
Compiled by Eleanore Gubitosa, PWCS Threat Assessment Administrative Coordinator
Information About Tele-Mental Health
Information Regarding State Regulations of Tele-Counseling for LCSWs/LPCs
Confidentiality Concerns and Parent Considerations
What platform is the therapist using to practice tele-counseling?
Note that Face Time, Skype, Whats App, etc., are not HIPAA compliant and therefore do not conform for confidentiality standards.
HIPAA compliant platforms include; Zoom, VSee, and Doxy.me. and others.
- The website will often state if the provider is using a HIPPA compliant platform.
Therapist Training
While VA does not require specific training in tele-counseling, the parent ought to consider asking the therapist if they have participated in training specific to tele-counseling.
Location
Tele-counseling can be provided by any licensed provider who holds a VA state license.
It is encouraged that families pay attention to location of provider if they wish to eventually participate in in-person services.
- Unless otherwise stated, providers listed here are within Prince William County.
Insurance Coverage
As stated in the articles linked above, insurance appears to be covering tele-counseling, however it is encouraged that parents still contact their health insurance to ensure tele-counseling is approved and if there are any restrictions.
Providers listed here accept various health insurances.
