James River Counseling Center

About James River Counseling Center

James River Counseling Center is an outpatient substance use treatment and counseling practice in Lynchburg, Virginia serving all ages. As Lynchburg’s longest continuously running private therapy practice the center emphasizes evidence based and customized care in a confidential setting.

Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs

Care begins with an assessment to guide a customized outpatient treatment plan. Substance use and recovery support are delivered through client, couples, family, and child or adolescent counseling rather than residential or hospital based care.

Clients can expect evidence-based therapy that addresses both mental health concerns and substance use challenges including dual diagnosis needs. Services also extend to trauma and recovery, mood and anxiety concerns, conflict resolution, and stress management.

Quick Facts About James River Counseling Center

Location: Lynchburg, Virginia, in a standalone building on McConville Road.
Levels of care: Outpatient counseling and recovery support, with telehealth across Virginia.
Who they treat: Adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families, including dual diagnosis.
Approach: Evidence based, highly personalized care in a comfortable, confidential setting.
Payment options: Accepts most private insurance and self pay; no Medicaid or Medicare.
Differentiator: Lynchburg’s longest continuously running private practice, founded in 1999.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
For many people in Virginia, dual diagnosis treatment that addresses mental health and substance use is essential to their recovery. A successful recovery may require counseling, peer support, and even mental health medication to help you manage your mental health symptoms and find better coping strategies.
Adult Program
Adult program programs in Virginia address the specific needs of this stage of life. Adult programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. In addition, they will help you navigate the challenges you face in daily life.

Insurance Coverage

Private insurance
Paying for rehab in Virginia can be done in multiple ways, including using private insurance. Contact your insurer to get details about coverage and out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles and copayments.
Military insurance
In Virginia, using military insurance to pay for rehab can allow you to get the care you need. Plans vary, so be sure to contact your insurance company to find out coverage details and what copayments or deductibles you might be responsible for.
Medicaid
When you’re planning to use Medicaid to pay for rehab in Virginia, there are a few details to keep in mind. Using Medicaid can allow you to access treatment without paying much, if anything, out of pocket. Be sure to find a center that accepts Medicaid and has the level of care you need.
Medicare
If you have Medicare, you can use it to help pay for substance use treatment in Virginia. You’ll want to find out what treatment centers accept your plan and get the details on what out-of-pocket costs you might have, such as deductibles and copays.

Therapies

Family Therapy
If you struggle with addiction in Virginia, it’s common to have broken and dysfunctional family relationships. Family therapy can help you address those issues and find support from your loved ones. During family therapy, you may talk about acceptance issues, past trauma, communication problems, and more. These discussions are facilitated by a professional who brings an unbiased perspective and can promote healthy communication.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Receiving cognitive behavioral therapy in Virginia helps you identify your automatic interpretations of situations and how that impacts your behavior. CBT may include role-playing to help you imagine specific situations that might trigger a negative reaction so you can practice challenging automatic thoughts and choosing a more positive response.