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Paula Rainer

LPC Paula Rainer
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem

Introduction

Paula Rainer holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Virginia Tech. Dr. Rainer is currently an adjunct professor at Marymount University and Clinical Director at GCL Psychological Services. She has previously taught at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Argosy, Johns Hopkins, Marymount, South, Divine Mercy, George Mason, and Liberty Universities in the area of Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. Dr. Rainer is a National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider, and Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia in private practice, where she serves individuals and teenagers. Her specialty includes depression and suicidal ideation. She has served as both a director of counseling and middle school counselor in Prince William County, Va. Her latest publications in 2018 include Freud's Ego States and its relationship to personality development and Erik Erikson's Stages of Development book chapters in the Handbook of experiential teaching in counselor education: A resource guide for counselor educators. Charleston, South Carolina: CreateSpace Independent Publishing. Dr. Rainer’s latest presentations included Rainer, P.L. (2020). Best Practices for Suicide Prevention Globally. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Online Expert Series; (2019). Utilize Play Therapy To Identify Countertransference. Creative Counseling Association. Clearwater, FL; and (2019). Aspirational Ethics Regardless of Professorial Rank. Alabama Counseling.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #0701007089 (VA)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Buddhist
  • Jewish

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Paula Rainer accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Diagnostic Session $300
  • 1 hour (Individual) $250
  • 45 Minutes (Individual) $200
  • 30 Minutes $100

Locations

Dr Paula Rainer LLC
Herndon, VA 20171-6163
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Paula Rainer accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Paula Rainer is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Paula Rainer offer telehealth appointments? Paula Rainer does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Paula Rainer specialize in? Paula Rainer specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, and Depression.

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