searching for a licensed therapist in virginia?
we specialize in providing expert online counseling and therapy services to individuals navigating stress, anxiety, Depression, relationship challenges, and job-related pressures.
Our goal is to help our clients improve their mental health, emotional regulation, and sense of well-being at home, school, and work.
What Counseling & Therapy Can Help You With
In today’s demanding world, people face significant mental, emotional, and interpersonal stressors but with therapy we are able to provide a safe space to our clients to better understand their thoughts, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change. When you begin therapy, you gain professional support to understand your experiences and develop skills that promote emotional stability, resilience, and personal growth.
Our online counseling and therapy services address a range of mental health concerns, including:
Work and academic pressures
Self-esteem and identity concerns
Burnout and compassion fatigue
Grief and loss
Behavioral and emotional difficulties
Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, performance anxiety)
Stress management
Depression, sadness, and emotional numbness
Relationship issues
Life transitions (moves, career changes, medical events, divorce)
Our Approach to Therapy and counseling
At The Performance Pursuit, we offer a warm, collaborative, and individualized approach to counseling. Our therapeutic style combines evidence-based treatment approaches, practical skill-building, and genuine compassion. We specialize in helping individuals who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, school or work pressures, self-esteem issues, and performance-related concerns. Whether you're a teen, adult, student-athlete, or working professional, our Virginia telehealth therapy services make it easy to access high-quality counseling from home.
Specific ways that we can support you in therapy
Understand emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns
Learn healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, and conflict
Improve communication, boundaries, and self-awareness
Build confidence and resilience
Develop actionable strategies to support personal and relational well-being
therapeutic modalities that we utilize
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Individual Counseling Services (Tele Health)
Our online therapy services are available statewide across Virginia, including Richmond, Arlington, Norfolk, Fairfax, Virginia Beach, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and all surrounding communities.
Your counseling experience begins with a free 15-minute consultation, where you’ll discuss your concerns, goals, and what you hope to gain from therapy. From there, your therapist will schedule an initial session where you will have the opportunity to create a personalized treatment plan grounded in best practices for your specific needs.
All sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, making online therapy both convenient and confidential.
Meet Our Lead Therapist in virginia: Kai Laird
Kai Laird, MA, LPC, CMPC, is the lead licensed therapist at The Performance Pursuit, providing evidence-based online counseling to clients across Virginia. He brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and performance psychology experience to support teens, adults, and high-achieving professionals navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Kai is committed to helping clients build emotional resilience, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in their mental health and well-being.
Why Clients Choose us for Therapy in Virginia
Licensed Expertise in Mental Health Counseling and performance psychology
Clients work with a licensed, experienced therapist trained in evidence-based practices and is also certified as a performance consultant.
Personalized Client-Centered Care
Every treatment plan is customized to your goals and emotional needs with progress and strategies measured regularly.
Convenient Online Therapy Sessions with insurance accepted
Our telehealth services make therapy easy to access from anywhere in Virginia and offers significantly flexibility around your busy schedule.
Holistic Support for Emotional Well-Being
We treat the whole person, not just symptoms, by addressing stress, thought patterns, relationships, and overall mental health.
Proven Results & Positive Feedback
Clients consistently report improved emotional balance, self-awareness, coping skills, and confidence after a few sessions.
Insurance & Payment Options
We accept major insurance providers commonly used in Virginia, including:
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem EAP
Cigna
Oscar (Optum)
Oxford (Optum)
Sentara Health Plans
United Healthcare (Optum)
Self-Pay Available
Clients may also pay privately for therapy as it provides maximum confidentiality and does not require a mental health diagnosis
SCHEDULE A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
DISCOVER HOW WE CAN ASSIST YOU TO ACHIEVE THE growth AND RESULTS YOU DESIRE
online counseling AVAILABLE across virginia
Because our services are offered through telehealth, we work with clients in all regions of Virginia, including but not limited to:
Richmond
Arlington
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Chesapeake
Alexandria
Fairfax
Roanoke
Charlottesville
Williamsburg
Newport News
Fredericksburg
In the case of an emergency situation please:
Go to your Local Hospital Emergency Room or call 911 and ask to speak to the mental health worker on call.