searching for a licensed therapist in virginia?
we specialize in providing 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)
Struggling mainly within an athletic and performance setting?
If yes, our sport psychology and performance consulting services may be a better fit for what you are looking for
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, making high-quality mental health care accessible no matter where you live. We work with clients in major cities such as Richmond, Arlington, Norfolk, Fairfax, Virginia Beach, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and all surrounding communities including rural areas where mental health resources may be limited. Whether you're at home, in your office, or away at school, you can receive the same level of compassionate, evidence-based care through our convenient telehealth platform.
Your counseling experience begins with a free 15-minute phone consultation, giving you the opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and explore what you hope to achieve through therapy. This call helps ensure a strong therapeutic fit so you feel comfortable and supported from the start. After your consultation, your therapist will schedule an initial session where you’ll collaborate to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals, symptoms, and unique life circumstances. This plan is updated regularly as you grow, make progress, and develop new insights.
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. Since 2013, Kai has been helping his clients build emotional resilience, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in their mental health and well-being.
In his clinical work, Kai integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions to create a supportive, collaborative, and goal-oriented therapeutic experience. His background in both counseling and performance psychology allows him to understand the pressures clients face at school, at work, and in high-demand environments, helping them develop the emotional tools needed to thrive. Kai is known for his warm, grounded presence and his ability to help clients gain clarity, build confidence, and make sustainable changes that improve their overall quality of life.
Which Service Is Right for You?
We offer both licensed counseling and performance consulting services
We will discuss your goals in our free consult to guide you toward the service that aligns best with your needs
Sport Psychology & Performance Consulting
Our performance consulting and mental training services are provided by Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPCs) certified by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Our consultants work with clients across the United States and internationally. These services are not therapy and do not involve mental health diagnosis or treatment. Instead, they focus on helping athletes, students, performers, coaches, and professionals develop practical mental skills such as confidence, focus, motivation, and resilience to enhance their ability to perform and train at their full potential. All services are consulting- and coaching-based and are self-pay only.These services are consulting/coaching based and self-pay only.
Want to learn more? Click here to schedule a free consultation with one of our performance consultants.
Provided by a licensed therapist, counseling focuses on mental and emotional well-being across all domains in life. It’s the right choice if you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, or difficulty coping with life transitions. Counseling is a clinical service and can be covered by insurance. Currently our therapists are only licensed to provide counseling and therapy services to clients residing in Virginia.
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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
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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
Have questions or need more info?
To learn more about our counseling therapy services please complete the form below and one of their staff members will be sure to contact you.
Please note: This form is not a confidential method of communication, and confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. It is intended only for general questions and to initiate contact. Do not include personal, sensitive, or clinical information in this form or by email.
While we do our best to respond promptly, messages may not be read or answered immediately. If you are experiencing a crisis or need urgent support, please call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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.