Traci Whitley, LMFT, Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist

Therapy is only successful when the therapeutic relationship is a good fit. It's important that your therapist "gets" you. My priority is to ensure that you feel safe, supported, empowered, and heard. My approach is simple, "You're driving the car. I'll be your navigator." Good therapy is not simply about the reduction of symptoms. It's about increasing your capacity for connection and joy. I believe in resiliency. I believe in the capacity of couples to reconnect and find a stronger bond - even when things have been really hard. I believe in post traumatic stress, but more importantly, I believe in post traumatic growth. My therapeutic style is supportive, compassionate, and transparent. I operate from a strengths-based approach, meaning I see and honor the strengths you already possess. I'm here to empower you as we amplify your existing skills and capacities and work together to cultivate new strategies. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) specializing couples who wish to build and strengthen their communication, connection and trust. I work with individuals to reconnect with hope, resilience, and joy using advanced training in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. As a Marine Corps spouse for over 20 years, I have a deep connection and appreciation for military families. I have a unique understanding of both the challenges and the tenacity military members and their families possess. Through my own lived experiences and specialized trainings, I have specific expertise working with active duty service members, veterans, and their families. The Coastal Center for Connection office is located in the West End area of Richmond and is conveniently located off of 295 for in-person appointments. I also offer video telehealth appointments for those who are further away and/or prefer the convenience of meeting from the comfort of home. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: WHAT IS YOUR SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY? I see clients Monday–Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note that I presently have a wait list and may not be accepting new clients. If you would like a list of trusted and highly vetted colleagues, please reach out to me and I'd be happy to assist you. DO YOU OFFER IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL SESSIONS? Both! I offer a hybrid schedule. I see people in person at my Glen Allen office on Wednesdays & Thursdays. I can accommodate virtual appointments Monday–Thursday through a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. WHAT ARE YOUR FEES? DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE? For individual therapy, I am currently in-network with Anthem BCBS, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. For couples therapy, health insurance operates within a medical model and generally requires treatment for a diagnosable mental health condition. Because couples counseling, in and of itself, is not a medical diagnosis, I offer couples therapy on a private-pay basis. My session fees are: 60-minute session: $150 90-minute session: $200 WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE? Weekly or Biweekly Couples Therapy EFT Couples Intensives Extended therapy sessions over 2–3 days, offering dedicated time and space for deeper, more focused work. Intensives are held in person at my Glen Allen office on weekends. Three Day Intensives are from 9:00 - 3:00 (Three 90 minute sessions with breaks) Friday, Saturday, Sunday for $3,500 Two Day Intensives are from 9:00 - 3:00 (Three 90 minute sessions with breaks) on Friday & Saturday OR Saturday and Sunday for $2,500