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Virginia Durnford, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Virginia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Massachusetts

More about Virginia

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

I am licensed in Massachusetts with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, workplace issues, motivation, self esteem, issues around LD and ADHD, and coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and goals. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Coping with life changes ADHD Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Family problems Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Virginia Durnford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083198188.

  • LICSW · Massachusetts · LICSW119137 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Virginia Durnford offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Virginia Durnford works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Virginia Durnford speak?

Virginia Durnford speaks English.

How many years of experience does Virginia Durnford have?

Virginia Durnford has 10 years of experience.

Where is Virginia Durnford licensed to practice?

Virginia Durnford is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

Does Virginia Durnford accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Virginia Durnford does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Virginia Durnford offer?

Virginia Durnford offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Virginia Durnford?

Virginia Durnford can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Virginia Durnford?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.