Nicole O-Pries, LCSW (she/they)
Founder & Therapist
My career started in AIDS Service organizations in Upstate New York and Washington, DC creating youth prevention programs that included some of the first LGBTQ+ youth groups and street outreach programs in those areas. This led me to better understand the impact of difficult life experiences and trauma on all aspects of our lives and community. I obtained my Master’s Degree in Social Work in order to better help folx navigate those experiences. With that under my belt, I had some great opportunities to create and develop intervention and therapy programs for youth and families who have experienced trauma. While running programs and seeing clients, I began teaching graduate students how to do this important work. Eight years ago, I was offered an opportunity to teach full-time, which I now do in addition to providing therapy services and running QueerWell.
Much of my training and experience has been focused on clients who have experienced some type of trauma, difficult change, and/or anxiety. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the commonwealth of Virginia. I also hold the following credentials: Certified Family Trauma Practitioner through the International Association of Trauma Professionals; certified in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy); level 1 trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) clinician; certificate in telemental health practice from the Zur Institute.
When I'm not providing therapy services or working as a professor, you can find me sipping lots of coffee, taking deep breaths, and dancing in my living room with my kids and partner.
FAQs
Is this therapist taking new clients?
No, Nicole O-Pries is not taking new clients at this time.
Do you take my insurance?
We are not in-network with health insurance companies. Many insurance companies will allow you to submit an invoice (called a superbill) for partial reimbursement for sessions. Contact your insurance provider to inquire if you are eligible for out-of-network outpatient telebehavioral health sessions (code 90834). We are happy to provide you superbills after each session or monthly.
We do accept health savings account cards for payment. Please contact your health savings account (HSA) to learn more.
How much do sessions cost?
QueerWell utilizes an equity pricing model that allows us to offer tiers of pricing options that each client can choose when they begin services (subject to availability). You can check that out here.
50-minute session rates:
Standard Plus Pricing = $120-140 Pay for you & a little more for someone else.
Standard Pricing = $110 - Pay the full fee for yourself.
Equity Pricing = $55 - Pay 50% of the standard rate for yourself.
What if my therapist isn’t a good fit?
If you don’t feel like your therapist is a good match after your first session, let us know; we will gladly refund your first session fee and help you find other resources.
Can I see a QueerWell therapist if I am outside of Virginia?
Unfortunately, no. It would make a lot of sense if online counseling services could be made available regardless of location. Alas, antiquated regulations prevent us from providing therapy sessions whenever a person is located outside of Virginia. (This also applies to Virginia residents who may be traveling.)
