FEES & INSURANCE: Our hourly fees are $125 for student interns, $175 for therapists, $225 for specialty certified therapists, and $425 for Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky. A regular weekly appointment is required. While we don’t take insurance, we can provide you with a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. You can check your out-of-network insurance benefits here: https://app.mentaya.com/public/practices/JpXbdHNh2piD70QMse6B/eligibility?p=b2X2JZhqD3Us8iZHEALm

CURRENT CLIENTS: Please call (757) 262-3316 or email admin@communicateandconnect.com to schedule or reschedule appointments.

Free Consult - Couples/ Marriage Counseling

Fees vary from $125 - $425 per hour based on the therapist's training and expertise. Please see each therapist's bio to learn more about their hourly fee. Below are our therapists who offer couples/ marriage counseling services. While we do not take insurance, but can provide you with the documentation needed for possible insurance reimbursement. You can see what might be reimbursed by using th... Read More

Fees vary from $125 - $425 per hour based on the therapist's training and expertise. Please see each therapist's bio to learn more about their hourly fee. Below are our therapists who offer couples/ marriage counseling services. While we do not take insurance, but can provide you with the documentation needed for possible insurance reimbursement. You can see what might be reimbursed by using this link: https://app.mentaya.com/public/practices/JpXbdHNh2piD70QMse6B/eligibility?p=b2X2JZhqD3Us8iZHEALm


Free Consult - Individual Counseling

Fees vary from $125 - $425 per hour based on the therapist's training and expertise. Please see each therapist's bio to learn more about their hourly fee. Below are our therapists who offer individual counseling services. While we do not take insurance, but can provide you with the documentation needed for possible insurance reimbursement. You can see what might be reimbursed by using this link... Read More

Fees vary from $125 - $425 per hour based on the therapist's training and expertise. Please see each therapist's bio to learn more about their hourly fee. Below are our therapists who offer individual counseling services. While we do not take insurance, but can provide you with the documentation needed for possible insurance reimbursement. You can see what might be reimbursed by using this link: https://app.mentaya.com/public/practices/JpXbdHNh2piD70QMse6B/eligibility?p=b2X2JZhqD3Us8iZHEALm


Free Consult - Family Therapy

Fees vary from $125 - $425 per hour based on the therapist's training and expertise. Please see each therapist's bio to learn more about their hourly fee. Below are our therapists who offer family therapy services (Example: session with parents and their kids to improve parent-child relationships). While we do not take insurance, but can provide you with the documentation needed for possible in... Read More

Fees vary from $125 - $425 per hour based on the therapist's training and expertise. Please see each therapist's bio to learn more about their hourly fee. Below are our therapists who offer family therapy services (Example: session with parents and their kids to improve parent-child relationships). While we do not take insurance, but can provide you with the documentation needed for possible insurance reimbursement. You can see what might be reimbursed by using this link: https://app.mentaya.com/public/practices/JpXbdHNh2piD70QMse6B/eligibility?p=b2X2JZhqD3Us8iZHEALm

Quick Facts

$175 per hour; weekly commitment required

Available: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 AM - 2 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM - 4 PM.

Works with: Couples & Individuals

Specialties: Couples Counseling, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Grief and Loss, and Parenting Issues

Types of Therapy: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT); Internal Family Systems (IFS); Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

More About Susan

Hi, I’m Susan. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor here in Virginia. I believe everyone deserves close and caring relationships. That’s why I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more connected. Many of the people I meet are coping with grief or parenting struggles, and I’m here to support them.

I have many years of experience as a counselor. I use simple, proven methods that fit each person’s needs. With these tools, you can heal old hurts. You can feel more calm in daily life. You can also build closer connections with the people who matter most. Some tools help you understand yourself better. Others ease the pain of hard memories. And some focus on helping couples feel close again.

My goal is to be present with you and walk alongside you in the healing process. Many of my clients leave therapy with a deeper sense of their needs and feelings. This makes it easier for them to connect with others in a safe and caring way.

If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d love to meet you. Schedule a consult with me today and let’s get started.

Outside of the Therapy Office:

I love walking my dog, Gus and spending time with my family, including keeping up with my grandchildren.

Susan’s Licensure & Training

Degrees

Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology - 1985 Bachelors Degree in Psychology - 1978

Licensure

Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (#0701008811)

Advanced Clinical Training

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) Externship, Core Skills, and is currently in supervision toward certification.

Training in Internal Family Systems (IFS). She has completed the IFS Circle 6-month program and is currently completing the 1-year Continuity Program.

She is also EMDR Trained.

Quick Facts $175 per hour; weekly commitment required Available: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 ... Read More

Quick Facts

$125 per Hour; weekly commitment required

Available: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM, and Thursdays 8 AM - 2 PM. Weekly commitment required.

Works with: Individuals, Couples, and Families.

Specialties: Anxiety, Autism, Communication Issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+ Concerns, Military & Veteran Issues, Parenting, Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

More About Christy

Hi, I’m Christy, a military spouse of more than 15 years and a mother of three. I work with individuals, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Many of the people I support are facing high stress or major life transitions that make it hard to stay emotionally connected. Over time, this can lead to tension in relationships, difficulty communicating, or a feeling of doing your best but still not feeling understood or close to the people you care about.

In our work together, I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where everyone feels heard and respected. We slow things down to understand emotional patterns and what may be getting in the way of connection. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy along with CBT, ACT, and family-based approaches, I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. I work to honors clients’ faith and values while creating an affirming, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families. My goal is to help individuals and families strengthen connection, build resilience, and move toward lives that feel more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling.

Outside of therapy office:

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my children, supporting them in their activities, and being outdoors. I also enjoy horseback riding and rock climbing and I have been a therapeutic horseback riding instructor for over ten years.

Christy’s Training

Degrees

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy - Expected Graduation Fall 2026

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - 2010

Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Literature - 2010

Advanced Clinical Training

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship - Expected Completion January 2026

Quick Facts $125 per Hour; weekly commitment required Available: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30 PM ... Read More

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