Meredith Vizzini, MS, LPC

Meredith Vizzini, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

 

  • Specialties: Anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, stress management
  • Also skilled and experienced in: Depression, relationship problems, transition to college, divorce and separation, grief, new mothers, and retirement
  • Treatment approaches: CBT, Unified Protocol, Panic Control Treatment
  • Clients: Adults
  • Location: In-person in Charlottesville, Virginia and virtual throughout Virginia
  • Insurance Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem HealthKeepers (NOT Healthkeepers Plus), Anthem FEP, UnitedHealthcare StudentResources, Tricare East, Aetna

I have been practicing therapy since 2016, and I have had the privilege of supporting people through a wide range of life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and the transitions that can shake our sense of stability – whether that’s a career change, a relationship shift, or simply the weight of everyday life.

Life is hard, and none of us are meant to figure it out alone. My goal is to offer you a space that feels genuinely calm, safe, and judgment-free – somewhere you can speak openly about what’s weighing on you and start to find your footing again.

I believe you are the expert on your own life. That’s why I treat the therapeutic relationship as a true partnership. We’ll work together at a pace that feels manageable, building practical skills you can carry with you long after our sessions end. Change doesn’t have to be overwhelming — small, sustainable steps are often the ones that stick.

My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is grounded in a simple but powerful idea: while we can’t undo what we’ve been through, we learn to examine the thoughts and beliefs that shape how we respond to those experiences. Shifting that inner dialogue can open the door to real, lasting change. Depending on your needs, I may also draw on related techniques to tailor our work specifically to you.

Personal:

In my free time, I enjoy reading something light and fun, music, movies, and spending time with family, friends, and pets. I also love photography, and I appreciate the natural beauty that Virginia has to offer. Additionally, I really value having quiet time to myself to just regroup. Lastly, as someone newer to Virginia, I’m still working on getting to know my new city and what it has to offer. If you have any good recommendations for things around Charlottesville, don’t hesitate to share.

If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d love to connect.

I look forward to meeting you!

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Forms of CBT that we use

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an umbrella term that essentially means that we help people feel better and function more effectively in a way that sticks by helping them think and act more effectively. But more effective treatments for specific problems have been developed that fall under that umbrella, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Exposure Therapy for phobias and driving phobia, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and trauma, Panic Control Treatment (PCT) for panic disorder and panic attacks, CBT-I for insomnia, Positive Affect Treatment (PAT) for depression, and the Unified Protocol for anxiety and emotional disorders.

Insurance Accepted

We accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, including Anthem HealthKeepers, Anthem FEP, and Anthem Federal plans. We also accept most out-of-state Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, including Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst, Independence Blue Cross, Florida Blue, and BCBS FEP. In addition, we accept Aetna, Tricare East, and UnitedHealthcare StudentResources. If you have a plan we do not accept, we will file out-of-network claims for you.

We DO NOT accept Medicaid (including HealthKeepers Plus, Aetna Better Health) or Medicare plans.

Areas Served

We see clients in person at our Charlottesville office and virtually throughout Virginia. In addition to Charlottesville, we regularly work with people in Crozet, Ruckersville, North Garden, Scottsville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Fishersville, Lexington, and Harrisonburg. Because we also provide therapy by video, we can work with anyone located anywhere in Virginia. We also have two offices in the Richmond area.