Ragan Killen
ABOUT ME:
Hi, I'm Ragan! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and owner of VB Counseling Collective. I am a Virginia Beach native and have been working in the mental health field at various clinical sites in Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, Catholic Charities of ESVA, and Old Dominion University to name a few!) since 2015. I founded my private practice in February 2021 to help young adult clients who were looking to find therapy that was easy to access and fitting for their needs. I help young adult clients who are coping with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, problematic substance/alcohol use, past & current traumatic experiences, relationship issues, self esteem/body image issues, & social anxiety.
While the exact reasons clients seek treatment are individualized & unique, there are some distinct commonalities. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and emotionally exhausted by their lived experiences. I work with clients to help them find balance, purpose, and peace in their lives by setting intentional goals inside and outside of the therapy room. My excitement for the counseling field continues to grow as I encounter new clients who are on the path of self improvement, growth, and healing. If you would like to get in touch, please give me a call at (757) 434-5811 to set up an initial consultation.
ABOUT MY APPROACH TO THERAPY:
I view counseling as a collaborative process and feel that client’s come to therapy already equipped with the necessary tools to solve their problems. After all, you are the expert of yourself! We all get stuck and sometimes we need assistance getting back on track. I believe that individual therapy can be one of the best tools for getting unstuck in life. I am here to be your ally, advocate, accountability partner, and guide while we navigate through your goals.
My approach to therapy is one that is client centered, trauma informed, and identity affirming. My theoretical orientation borrows from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused individual therapy, attachment theory, and person-centered theory. While these theories generally guide my interventions used in therapy together, I recognize that every client’s presenting problems are unique and will work to tailor our treatment to your specific needs.
I consider the work I do as a therapist to be extremely meaningful and would be happy to talk further with you to see if we'd be a good fit to work together.
Specialties
Addiction ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Body Image College adjustment Depression Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Impulse Control Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Parenting Perfectionism Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Paperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1326623208Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Body positivity Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Family Systems Feminist Gottman Method Humanistic Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Trauma FocusedModalities
Couples IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid VeteransMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 5
- License(s): VA-0701009709
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): Asian or Asian American, Black or African American, Latinx, Mixed Race, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- Gender(s): Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Asexual, Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Pansexual, Queer, Questioning, Straight
- Religion(s): Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim