Business Details
10 Years
experience
Online Therapy Services for Mental Health in Virginia
Cedar Psychological Center was founded in 2016 by Dr. Amber Parker, a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of professional experience. Our practice specializes in providing telehealth therapy services to Virginia residents, utilizing a secure HIPAA-compliant video platform. We offer individual therapy for adults addressing anxiety, mood disorders, stress management, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, and perinatal mental health concerns. Dr. Parker's person-centered approach creates a safe, empathetic environment where clients can explore life's challenges and develop personalized strategies for growth. Our therapeutic modalities include Humanistic-Existential therapy, mindfulness practices, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.With specialized training in perinatal mental health and mindfulness, we provide evidence-based interventions adaptable to both short and long-term goals. Our commitment to confidentiality and client autonomy is reflected in our flexible treatment planning and sliding scale fee options for those with financial hardship. We maintain in-network status with major insurance providers while offering self-pay options for greater treatment flexibility. Our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to help clients achieve meaningful personal growth and improved mental well-being.
Services
Individual Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Psychological Testing
Perinatal Mental Health
Case Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- 18 years of clinical psychology experience with specialized training in perinatal mental health
- In-network provider with major insurance plans including Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform ensuring secure and confidential therapy sessions
- Sliding scale fees available for clients with financial hardship
- Personalized treatment combining mindfulness and evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Clients receive tailored interventions combining mindfulness and evidence-based practices. Sessions adapt to both short and long-term goals, focusing on increasing self-awareness and developing coping strategies for improved mental well-being.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure HIPAA-compliant video therapy sessions provide convenient access to mental health care from any location. This service maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions while offering flexibility for Virginia residents. Technology ensures confidentiality while eliminating geographical barriers to specialized care.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive psychological evaluations assess cognitive functioning, emotional health, and behavioral patterns. Testing informs accurate diagnoses and treatment planning. Hourly sessions include detailed analysis and recommendations tailored to individual client needs and clinical presentations.
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized care addresses postpartum depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges. Evidence-based interventions support women through perinatal mental health concerns. Treatment combines clinical expertise with compassionate understanding of maternal mental health needs during pregnancy and postpartum periods.
Case Coordination
Case coordination services include insurance appeals, document preparation, and care transitions. Hourly support assists with complex mental health system navigation. Services billed in 15-minute increments provide practical assistance with administrative and logistical aspects of mental healthcare.
People
Dr. Amber Parker
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Parker has 18+ years of clinical experience, including forensic psychology and private practice. She earned her doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and specializes in telehealth therapy for Virginia residents. Her expertise includes perinatal mental health and mindfulness-based interventions.
Questions
What therapy services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy for anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, and perinatal mental health through secure telehealth sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst, Medicare, and Magellan. We also accept out-of-network insurance plans and offer self-pay options.
How does telehealth therapy work?
Our HIPAA-compliant video platform allows secure online therapy sessions from any location with internet access, maintaining confidentiality and therapeutic effectiveness.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we reserve limited appointments weekly for clients with significant financial hardship. Discuss reduced fees directly with Dr. Parker.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ Humanistic-Existential therapy, mindfulness practices, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tailored to individual client needs and treatment goals.
