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Laura A Ponds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
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3104 Tyre Neck Rd., Suite 200, Portsmouth, VA 23703
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I have 19 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents and parents who present with a myriad of disorders. I provide individual/group outpatient psychotherapy services in the Tidewater area using a client centered perspective that focuses on my clients' strengths and goals. One of several specialties include anger management therapy for those who are court ordered and/or wish to learn ways to manage their anger. I am currently adding to my client base. I offer flexibility in scheduling sessions. I am an experienced and approved clinical supervisor seeking to add residents in counseling to my caseload as well.
I have experience working with individuals of all ages. My expertise includes therapeutic treatment for numerous mental health diagnoses including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. I am also trained to provide trauma informed care.
I am committed to providing you with the utmost care. My flexible evening and weekend availability, tempered with professionalism and integrity will put your mind at ease knowing that you and/or your child are receiving the best possible care. I respond to referrals immediately when not in session. Otherwise, I will respond within an hour.
Call or Email Laura A Ponds now for a free 15 minute consultation - (757) 828-0573
Let's Connect (757) 828-0573
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $135
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- HealthKeepers
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Military OneSource
- Optima | Sentara
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Virginia Premier
- Out of Network
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Laura A Ponds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701006212 Laura A Ponds
- In Practice for 18 Years
- Certificate from Virginia Board of Counseling Supervision for licensure / 2017
- Attended Capella University, MS in clinical counseling, Graduated 2006
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anger Management
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bisexual
- Case Management
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- supervision for LPC & LCSW candidates
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Anger Management
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Anger management group provides many opportunities for adults to manage their angry behaviors. I welcome anyone who is interested in learning anger management coping skills to handle various anger provoking situations.
Expertise
Anger Management
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50
Location
Laura A. Ponds, MS, LPC, ACS
2800 Acres Rd
Unit B
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Email Laura A Ponds about this group or call - (757) 828-0573
Location
Laura Ponds, LPC
3104 Tyre Neck Road
Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Email Laura A Ponds about this group or call - (757) 828-0573
Location
Primary Location
Laura A. Ponds, LPC
3104 Tyre Neck Rd.
Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 828-0573Email me
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Laura A Ponds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS