Ames Gersten
Provider Types
This is a group practice with multiple providers, including:
- Clinical Social Work/Therapists
Life’s paths are not always clear, especially for those of us who are queer and neurodivergent. Our unique experiences can make forming and maintaining healthy relationships complex, especially when many of the 'experts' continue to center cisheteronormative experiences. I'm here because I truly believe that your path deserves to be celebrated and understood on its own terms. Too often, the unique journeys we each have toward authenticity, joy, and wellness can be overlooked, shaped by rigid ideas of what they're 'supposed' to look like.
From my own experiences as a neurodivergent, trans person and my professional journey supporting Autistic individuals and LGBTQ+ communities, I've seen how these unique paths can be misunderstood or ignored.
In our sessions, we will work together to create a collaborative, open environment that makes space for human experience and connection. We’ll explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your pace, in an environment that values and respects your unique perspective. Together, we'll work towards the goals that resonate most with you, finding strategies and insights that help you thrive in your everyday life.
Specialties
ADHD Autism Spectrum Disorder Gender Identity Marital and Premarital counseling SexualityInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Ames Gersten is in network for the following plans:
Anthem Anthem Blue CrossPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1225872757Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Locations
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Strength-BasedModalities
Couples Groups IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Supervisor(s): Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Supervisor License(s): VA-0904010297
More About Us
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender(s): Transgender
- Sexual Orientation(s): Queer